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Taken at a cattle branding in Paso Robles, California
Taken at a cattle branding in Paso Robles, California
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Contest Finalist in One Monochrome Photo Contest
Contest Finalist in Interesting People Photo Contest
Contest Finalist in People In Black And White Photo Contest
Contest Finalist in Beards and Mustaches Photo Contest
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April 05, 2019
A distinguished gentleman. I like his eyes, seems like he has had a hard life. Exceptional shot.
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Location
This picture was taken at a cattle branding on the Hearst ranch northeast of Paso Robles, California.Time
The cattle branding started not long after sunrise. This image was taken while the light was still quite low on the horizon.Lighting
It was a typical sunny California day, so the sun was direct and harsh. I took advantage of the acute angle that the light was striking the subject to reveal strong texture.Equipment
This particular image was shot with a Canon 5D and a 70-200 f-2.8 lens.Inspiration
The morning event was filled with real cowboys doing real work. Their hands, face, clothing, and steely eyes revealed their natural appearance. Definitely, his large mustache caught my attention. I tried to be somewhat stealth, but he noticed me at the moment I released the shutter.Editing
Most of my post processing is done in Adobe Lightroom. In this particular image I enhanced the contrast and did a little dodging to open up the shadows.In my camera bag
Oh shoot with a variety of cameras, depending upon the project I’m working on. My DSLR equipment is Canon. I have lenses ranging from 8mm to 400mm and a 1.4x teleconverter. Monopods and tripods are always nearby in case I need a little extra support in lower light conditions.Feedback
For the most natural looks, I try to blend into the scene and let the action occur naturally. I was actually paid the nicest compliment at this event when I was told that I seem to move with a rhythm that fluidly mirrored the action of the horses and cattle. Even though I got directly into the corral and was at times only a few feet from the ropers and the branders, no one felt I got in the way of them doing their job.
