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Flying Bull

© Emile Abbott

Flying Bull

Uploaded: July 03, 2011

Description

This bull is Heavens Gate and he is one mean and flying bull as Bradley Harris finds at 6.18 sec. Had not posted a bull ride capture in a while.

Exif: F Number: 5.6, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/2000 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 400, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 78.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS-1D Mark IV

Comments

Robert R. Goodman July 03, 2011

Hi Emile,WOW!He sure can catch some big air.Beautiful capture my friend.I hope you have a safe and Happy 4Th Of July!!!! #1390092

Kevin OToole July 03, 2011

Outstanding action shot, Emile. #9504023

Michelle Alton July 03, 2011

Looks like the cow that jumped over the moon...on the way DOWN! Awesome action capture, Emile. #9504583

Emile Abbott level-classic July 03, 2011

Thanks Bobby, Kevin and Michelle. I have been =/-with internet and thank you for your visit and comment back when I can connect. #9504654

Susan Weisensel July 03, 2011

OUTSTANDING timing and capture Emile. #9504715

Joy Rector July 04, 2011

great shot #9505346

Shirley Sicurello level-classic July 04, 2011

WOW! Fantastic timing on this shot! #9505816

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe July 04, 2011

Amazing capture of the moment Emile!! Hope you are having a wonderful 4th of July!! #9506064

John Connolly July 04, 2011

Wonderful timing for this great action shot, Emile!
I hope you had a very happy 4th of July! #9506260

Emile Abbott level-classic July 05, 2011

Thanks Susan, Joy, Shirley, Jeff and John #9508089

Stan Kwasniowski July 05, 2011

Emile, great shot as ever #9508834

Emile Abbott level-classic July 05, 2011

He was flying high for sure, Thanks my friend. #9509012

Val Feldman level-classic July 07, 2011

An outstanding capture of this wild and wooly bull with all four hooves off the ground! Amazing how powerful these animals are and even more amazing that someone could actually ride atop all that unleashed fast and furious power. I've never seen a rodeo - think it's about time I track one down! Incredible shot, Emile! #9514089

Emile Abbott level-classic July 07, 2011

Thanks Val #9514333

Deborah Lewinson level-addict July 07, 2011

Wow, Emile, awesome rodeo shot! It's a fav!

Debby #9514663

Emile Abbott level-classic July 08, 2011

Thanks Debby #9515964

Nancy L. Green level-classic July 21, 2011

Another AMAZING image Emile, I hope you are careful down there in the ring!!! Have a wonderful trip my friend!! <>< #9545233

Emile Abbott level-classic July 21, 2011

It will be special to photograph the Cheyenne Frontier days. #9545725

Amalia Sylvia Arriaga Salinas level-classic July 27, 2011

Fantastic timing Emile!,
Amalia #9558658

Emile Abbott level-classic July 27, 2011

Thanks Amalia #9558664

Robert R. Goodman August 25, 2011

Congratulations on this beautiful finalist,Emile!!!! #9627700

Deborah Lewinson level-addict August 25, 2011

So glad to see this get a finalist award, Emile!

Congratulations!
Debby #9628052

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna August 25, 2011

WTG on this wonderful finalist, Emile! :-) k #9628389

Joannie Bertucci level-classic August 25, 2011

This looks more like bull throwing! :-) And we know Texans can "throw" a lot of "bull"! :-) Congrats on this amazing stop action finalist Emile! #9628833

Merna L. Nobile August 25, 2011

Great photographers are not great because of their technique; they are great because of their passion.
Congratulations for your achievement, August, 25, 2011. Merna
#9629231

Phyllis H. Burchett August 25, 2011

Congrats on this fantastic finalist Emile! #9629654

Amalia Sylvia Arriaga Salinas level-classic August 25, 2011

Huge Congratulations on your Finalist Emile!,
Amalia #9629713

Phyllis A. Houghton August 25, 2011

Amazing stop action. Great timing. Congratulations on your well deserved finalist award. #9629808

Carol Eade level-classic August 25, 2011

Amazing action shot, Emile, congratulations on your beautiful finalist! #9629841

Stan Kwasniowski August 25, 2011

Emile, a big congratulations #9631266

Lisa J. Boulden level-classic August 26, 2011

Wowieee!
Certainly not a sight you see every day!
Amazing capture, Emile!
Congratulations!
~♥~lisa #9632977

Val Feldman level-classic August 26, 2011

Incredible stop action! What a get-up-on-your-feet-and-applaud shot!! Congratulations, TX friend, on an amazing, perfectly executed Finalist!! #9633265

Emile Abbott level-classic August 26, 2011

Thanks Bobby, Debby, Kitty, Joannie, Merna, Phyllis B, Amalia, Phyllis H, Carol, Stan, Lisa and Val #9633418

Patti Coblentz August 26, 2011

WTG, Emile! Congratulations on this fantastic winner!!! #9634059

Michelle Alton August 26, 2011

Absolutely a fabulous action capture, Emile. Hearty Congratulatons! #9634110

Phyllis H. Burchett August 26, 2011

BIG congrats Emile on this fabulous winner!!! #9634225

Patrick Rouzes level-classic August 26, 2011

Did not have time to Congratulate all finalist, Emile! Congratulations on your wel-deserved Win here, my friend! WTG! Not surprised! #9634233

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna August 26, 2011

Fabulous July Winner! :-) k #9634342

JO ANN CLEVELAND August 26, 2011

Wowie!

Big congratulations on this Outstanding 1st Place Gold Winner Emile!

jo ann c. #9634506

Anita Hogue August 26, 2011

Awesome winner, Emile! A big congratulations! #9634884

Deborah Lewinson level-addict August 26, 2011

So glad to see this get the gold, Emile!

Congratulations!
Debby #9635272

David Phalen August 26, 2011

BIG Congrats on a spectacular Winner!! #9635318

Nancy L. Green level-classic August 26, 2011

WTG Emile, HUGE CONGRATULATIONS!!!! <>< #9635561

Bunny Snow August 26, 2011

Fantastic action capture. Wire sharp with wonderful detail and clarity, color and tonality and marvelous story telling. Congratulations on your spectacular win!!! #9635714

Stan Kwasniowski August 26, 2011

Emile, way to go, congratulations,you deserve it #9635903

Mary K. Robison August 27, 2011

CONGRATULATIONS on your well earned Gold Winner! #9636121

Carol Eade level-classic August 27, 2011

So glad to see this win...fabulous image and big congratulations, Emile! #9636344

Linda D. Lester level-classic August 27, 2011

Excellent capture...Congratulations! #9636646

Karen Slagle August 27, 2011

Congrats Emile on your fabulous winning image. #9636719

Joannie Bertucci level-classic August 27, 2011

Texas wins again! :-) Congratulations on your gold badge win Emile! #9636802

ALLEN O. HOWARD August 27, 2011

POW! Winner!!! Congratulations Emile. A really stunning image! #9636831

Emile Abbott level-classic August 27, 2011

Thank you all I was really surprised as I have been busy with a lot of RV problems and had not been to BP. Thanks Patricia, Michelle, Phyllis, Patrick, Kitty, JoAnn, Anita, Debby, David, Nancy, Bunny, Stan, Mary, Garol, Linda, Karen, Joannie and Allen. #9637348

Val Feldman level-classic August 27, 2011

Oh, Emile - I'm a little late to the party and celebrations but sending you my heartiest and biggest TX YAHOO your way for a wonderful, wonderful Gold Win! Congratulations, my friend!!!!! #9637761

Laura E. Swan level-classic August 28, 2011

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ON THIS MORE THAN COOL SHOT, Emile!

YES! He Might Be White and Flying but I Bet He Is NO ANGEL!!!! HA!

Love it and so happy for you that it went BIG GOLD!

-Laura :)

P.S. I haven't been on BP much lately either...My summers are very jam packed. I owe you a visit or two! :) #9638565

Emile Abbott level-classic August 28, 2011

Hi Laura, keep busy and catch up later. #9638835

Tarun Bose August 29, 2011

Congrats for your winner, Emile. #9640721

Lydia Williams level-classic August 29, 2011

This is an outstanding catch, Emile! Congratulations on your win! #9641077

Emile Abbott level-classic August 29, 2011

Thanks Val Tarun and Linda. #9641100

Robert R. Goodman August 29, 2011

Hi Emile,Congratulations on this beautiful win my friend.I'll try and make it back on weekends to comment on your beautiful works!!!! #9641119

Usman M. Bajwa level-classic August 31, 2011

C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S !!!

UB. #9645623

Christine Pentecost September 26, 2011

Wow, this is an awesome photo! Congrats! #9695123

Emile Abbott level-classic September 26, 2011

Thanks Bobby, Usman and Christine #9696217

Ellen Hodges September 26, 2011

Absolutely fabulous winner, Emile! Outstanding in every way!! Huge congrats!!! #9697826

Carla Capra Anderson March 10, 2016

Fantastic action. Congrats on the best of BP award. #11445185

Laura E. Swan level-classic March 11, 2016

How exciting that your cream of the crop is up there again for the 20th year of Better photo! How exciting! Congratulations, Emile!! #11445254

Lydia Williams level-classic March 12, 2016

Yay, Emile, so glad to see this one on the Best of the Best! Love you rodeo images! :) #11446128

Emile Abbott level-classic March 12, 2016

Thanks Ellen, Carla, Laura and Lydia. #11446291

Mary K. Robison March 31, 2016

Congrats on this well earned Gold Winner from the good old days, Emile. Wonderful stop-action shot. #11454405

Emile Abbott level-classic April 04, 2016

Thanks Mary. #11456802

Oscar J. Pung level-classic April 13, 2017

Gosh this is an excellent action shot Emile. #11583028

Emile Abbott level-classic April 13, 2017

Thanks Oscar #11583070

Mike F. Anderson March 26, 2019

Wow, perfect timing, Emile for this outstanding action image! Thanks for having a look through my gallery! #11757339

Emile Abbott level-classic March 26, 2019

Thanks Mike. #11757369

Emile Abbott level-classic March 26, 2019

Thanks Mike. #11757370

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