Framed Again

It's one of my favorite, reoccurring shots in a rodeo — when a lasso frames a face. First, I like the roping events best.  Nothing says "cowboy" quite like a lariat. Second, it's a visually interesting shot despite being what I call a "mom shot".  Most people might like to see action but "mom" wants to see her kid. Third, it's hard to spin a rope and mug for the camera at the same time.

And now that I've said that, somebody will try it so...let me let you in on a secret.  If I (and a lot of other photographers) point a camera at you, you're already doing something that has caught my eye.  You don't need to do anything different.  As a matter of fact, I probably *don't* want you to do anything else.  Just go on being you and ignore me. 

From the Georgia High School Rodeo Association event in the Northeast Alabama Agri-Business Center, Rainsville, Alabama.

Nikon D7200 — Nikon 80-200mm F2.8

200mm

F2.8@1/320th

ISO 5,000

White Balance on Flash

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