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the Rodeo!!

I spent the day at the San Benito County Rodeo yesterday, and really enjoyed the action, and skill of the riders.

I took two cameras; My D300s with my 80-200mm f/2.8 lens mounted, and my Df with the 24-70mm f/2.8 lens.

I ended up switching the lenses to the opposite cameras, so I could use higher ISO for faster shutter speed to stop the fast paced action, and not have much noise to worry about. The Df handles noise much better than the D300s with its older sensor.

I set my shooting mode in Continuous High and made over 650 images. A lot of those are “lead up to the shot” images and will be deleted. I’ve made my first pass at culling them, but did develop several along the way.

So hold on to yer hats Cowgirls, and Boys…here’s a small taste of the Rodeo.

BBQ Pit- The Tri-tip was tender, and delicious

Ten Gallon Hats

Cowgirl Barrel Racing- She cut that one pretty well I thought

Rough Stock Cowboy and his Lasso

A Flag Girl

Speedy Dismount- He was competing in the Calf Ropin’ Competition

Deep in Thought- Shortly before his turn to ride a Bucking Bull

There were bucking bulls, and broncos and team ropin too. It was an action packed day!

More to come…