We're pretty much done sorting through and posting the the photos from this past weekend's rodeo at Henderson's Arena. None of the pictures really do justice to the action and atmosphere of the rodeo, mostly because of the poor lighting. Why not use flash you ask? Well for one we're concerned for the safety of the participants. We do not want to spook an animal with flashes. Another reason which is also a personal philosophy with Digital Storm Photography is it's hard to catch action unless you shoot 5 to 6 frames per second because if you wait until you see it, you've already missed the shot and these things do not wait on the photographer! We're maxing out our camera's ability shooting this event and like I mentioned it does not do it justice simply because not enough light to freeze all the action. This is why you'll see some parts of the photo blurry from movement that is faster than our shutter speed. Hope that all makes sense!

Scary moment when this rider's hand was stuck in the rigging and he could not get free while the bull was still spinning and ultimately falling on the rider. He was transported off but as far as I know he was OK. Notice the response and action of the bull fighters and Dave Johnson. They do their best to make sure the riders are safe at a risk to their own safety.

Fast horses and pretty girls. Good combination!Another close call as it seemed a few bulls had trouble keeping their footing. This rider walked away.

Reminds me of a scene from Scariest Moments tv show in which a bull jumped the fence and got into the stands. This bull was contained but he sure made a go at it.

After winning the "Best Dressed Cowboy" applause from the audience this little guy got a little scared and wanted mom fast!

This 4yr old easily won the crowd's affection as the youngest barrel racer participating. I think it was the fact she done the circuit without anyone by her side and completed each barrel turn to the cheer of the crowd.