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Mutton Busting

This image isn't as sharp as it could be.  It always takes me a little while to get the right settings on my camera, but I managed to get this little guy on the sheep before he fell off.

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Penning the Cows

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West Texas Rodeo

I love taking photos at rodeos.  This pic is from the rodeo  a few months ago.  

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Three Cowboys

Three cowboys awaiting the start of the yearly rodeo in Abilene, Texas at the Annual Fair and Rodeo.

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At the Rodeo

Getting ready to release a bronc rider.

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Rodeo Roping

I went to a rodeo last night and got home too late to post.  So here's a pic for yesterday.

I just have one two things to say.

I LOVE rodeos

Cowboys are beautiful

This was a roping event.  I had to put my camera on a high iso, so that's why it's a little grainy, but I'd rather get a slightly grainy photo than no photo at all.

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Calf Roping

This was an indoor venue and the camera self-adjusted to the necessary settings, so the image isn't great but it tells the story.

I LOVE rodeos and cowboys.

It was a good night.

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Abilene Rodeo

I've been busy this week and it's winter so I haven't been too inspired.  But just so I don't get further behind in posting one a day, I pulled this from my files from many months ago.

I'm grateful for:

a day's work which will turn into a paycheck

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Rodeo

The West Texas Fair and Rodeo starts at the end of this week..  This is a photo from my files, maybe from last year or the year before.  I LOVE photographing rodeo events.  I love cowboys and horses and anything related to them.  I might just have to rent a lens that's a little faster and longer than any I have.  Maybe/maybe not.  I'll have to see how long I can keep it and how much it will cost.

My heart is grateful that:

there will be a little excitement around here soon

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Getting ready to open the Chute

My heart is grateful for:

a walk along the lake this morning with two good friends

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Cowboys in Training

Grateful today for:

spending time doing some volunteer work today

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"Coming Through the Rye"

This statue was created by Frederick Remington.  I've loved his work for many years but had never seen this one before.  It actually took my breath away and I had to make an image of it.  

How awesome it would be to own one of these, but they're pricey and ownership is probably not an option for me, so I'll just have to enjoy the photo.

Thankful for:

the chicken piccata dinner I had while having dinner with friends