Much like fishing, you can spend many hours at a rodeo waiting for the Big One, but it’s really rewarding when you get it.
Barrel Racer
By Steve Evans
4th Winner Image Review 12
Canon 7D; 70-200 f/2.8 @ 155mm; 1/640s; ISO 400
Stroud Rodeo, NSW Hunter Valley.
Much like fishing, you can spend many hours at a rodeo waiting for the Big One, but it’s really rewarding when you get it.
Don’s response
To extend photographer Steve Evans’ comment, this isn’t just catch of the day, it’s the tournament winner.
Everything about this picture is right. Technically immaculate, compositionally impeccable, it invites the viewer to explore all the detail and to marvel at the rider’s astounding poise as her totally focused mount executes the turn.
An exceptional piece of work by horse, rider and photographer.
