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Barrel racer in Idaho

Barrel racer in Idaho
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cameraSONY NEX-6

settings Aperture 63/10 ISO 800 Shutter 1/400 Focal Length 210/1 

upload_dateAug, 2018

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3 Comments |
DonArsenault
 
DonArsenault August 04, 2018
Nice action shot!
The_Photo_Wave_Rat
 
The_Photo_Wave_Rat August 04, 2018
Ride that bull
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AnnHopta April 22, 2021
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#horse #woman on horse #rodeo #female barrel racer #Barrel Racing #action sports
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Behind The Lens

Location

I took this photo at the Kootenai County Fairgrounds in Coeur d'alene, Idaho during a barrel-racing competition.

Time

This event started about 9 am and ended around 2. I was there from 9-11.

Lighting

Outdoors on a somewhat cloudy day.

Equipment

I used a Sony a6000 with a 50-200 lens. I didn't use a tripod, but I did place my camera on a railing to stabilize it.

Inspiration

I saw in the local newspaper that the women were competing in a barrel-racing event at the local fairgrounds, and I thought it would be a great opportunity to get some rodeo action shots without having to deal with large crowds at an actual rodeo. This event was done in a rodeo arena, but the stands were empty and only family and close friends were there. I could get closer to the action under these circumstances.

Editing

I only used a few sliders to try and sharpen the image as much as possible.

In my camera bag

I carry two cameras, a Sony a6000 with a 50-200 lens and a Sony Nex-6 with a 17-55. I also carry a fisheye and a 14mm lens as well as cleaning items and a few extra batteries.

Feedback

I got as close as I could in an event where there was no crowd. I shot this at about 200mm and didn't have a tripod, so I propped my camera on the railing between some audience seats and the arena edge. I aimed my camera at the camera and waited for the rider to come around. That seemed to get better shots than trying to pan. There were NO other photographers there. I think paying attention to events that may be high intensity but generally unpublicized can yield some great opportunities.

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