Glenn Rudd
About the Image(s)
Seeing Sheldon Wecker's July photo led me to pull this one from my archives. I visited Rifle Falls Colorado in 2016 and was pleased to attend an unplanned Rodeo. This bull rider shot was one of my favorites with all four feet off the ground and the rider in a standing position. I removed some background clutter and processed with Topaz DeNoise.
Technical: 1/1500sec, f/5.6, ISO 7200, 200 mm.
6 comments posted
Carlos Roman
Great photo, taken at the exact moment. A quite high ISO, which I think was necessary for the shutter speed you used.   Posted: 08/10/2026 03:47:15
Good action photo. I always like looking at the people behind the fence, watching the rider. Their facial expressions can be more interesting than the action. Perhaps a little less saturation, and see if something like Topaz Photo AI can improve the focus.   Posted: 08/12/2026 22:02:02
Nice action shot taken at just the right moment. I find the people in the background add to a compelling story - are they competitors hoping that he falls off, or are they supporters cheering him on? I would consider brightening up the dark areas and shadows, i.e. the bull's neck, and the right half of the rider's chest and face. I'm guessing your aperture was open as wide as it would go and the high shutter speed dictated the high ISO. Denoise does a good job but tends to soften the image. I agree with Shelton in trying to sharpen the image.   Posted: 08/13/2026 19:43:52
A great bit of action, and lots of little details for the eye to linger on. I like the fact you have caught the bull in full flight.   Posted: 08/15/2026 09:46:01
I agree it is a great action shot. Like it as is!   Posted: 08/16/2026 00:20:37
Great Action Image with all the feet of the bull on the air. Love the fact that the guys around are just exiting living the moment. Just maybe sharpening and highlighted a little the eyes of the bull, and open the shadows a little bit in the dark part of its head. Beautiful image!!!   Posted: 08/16/2026 20:46:19
