Ward Conaway, MPSA2
May 2026 - Bull Wins Again
About the Image(s)
Location: 2019 International Finals Youth Rodeo, Shawnee, Oklahoma.
Bull Riding Event. The rider has been thrown off the bull and is being assisted by two bullfighters (aka "rodeo clowns"). The bullfighters prevailed, and the bull, the rider and bullfighters were unharmed.
Camera & lens: Canon EOS 6D II with a Tamron SP 150mm-600mm f5.6 lens at 450mm.
Exposure: 1/800 sec, f/8, ISO 500 and -2/3 stop exposure compensation.
Camera/lens: monopod.
Postprocessing: Photoshop for cropping, and minor brightness and contrast adjustment. Topaz Sharpen.
1 comment posted
Nice. Good drama with the rider underneath the hooves of the bull. The sharpness and exposure are fine. You could lighten the face of the rider on the ground. That would be the only thing. Otherwise, this could win prizes. Posted: 05/21/2026 00:14:02