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Spectators and participants watch under the arena lights at the Mason, Texas rodeo on July 14, 2007. Credit: Lance Rosenfield
Jimmy "Stretch" Borunda, 30, a bull rider from El Paso, Texas prepares for his event at the Del Rio Rodeo on July 7, 2007. He went on to win the bull riding competition. Amateur bull riders across Texas compete in small town rodeos where their sport is often the highlight of the night. Bull riders risk life and limb for rewards of around $1,000 for the winner, and they often claim to have riding "in their blood." Credit: Lance Rosenfield
Rodeo cowboys and fans blowing off steam at a local bar in Kerrville, Texas. June 8, 2008. Credit: Lance Rosenfield
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An injured participant is tended to after being stepped on by a bull at a rodeo near San Antonio, Texas on October 20, 2007. Injury is common among bull riders and bull fighters. Credit: Lance Rosenfield
An injured participant is tended to after being stepped on by a bull at a rodeo near San Antonio, Texas on October 20, 2007. Injury is common among bull riders and bull fighters. Credit: Lance Rosenfield
David Gonzales breaks out of the chute at Cowboys Dancehall in San Antonio, Texas. He was bucked off hard seconds later. July 27, 2007. Credit: Lance Rosenfield
David Gonzales of San Antonio receives a helping hand as he gets rattled in the chute at the rodeo in Wimberley, Texas. September 4, 2007. Credit: Lance Rosenfield
Jeff Miller is used to long hours on the open highways of west Texas. July 26, 2008. Credit: Lance Rosenfield
Traveling partners and rodeo cowboys Jimmy "Stretch" Borunda and Jeff Miller arrive in their hometown of San Antonio, Texas after a long weekend on the road. July 29, 2008. Credit: Lance Rosenfield
Jeff Miller of San Antonio, Texas surveys the grounds before the rodeo in Eldorado, Texas. July 26, 2008. Credit: Lance Rosenfield
Bull riders are introduced to a small crowd at Kicker's Korner, south of San Antonio, Texas on October 20, 2007. Amateur bull riders across Texas compete in small town rodeos where their sport is often the highlight of the night. Bull riders risk life and limb for rewards of around $1,000 for the winner, and they often claim to have riding "in their blood." Credit: Lance Rosenfield
Cowboy prayer before the rodeo begins in Llano, Texas. June 7, 2008. Credit: Lance Rosenfield
Credit: Lance Rosenfield
Bull and rider in the chutes, Llano, Texas. June 7, 2008. Credit: Lance Rosenfield
Jimmy "Stretch" Borunda of San Antonio, Texas is injured during a bull ride in Johnson City, Texas. August 16, 2008. Credit: Lance Rosenfield
Credit: Lance Rosenfield
Jimmy Borunda of San Antonio, Texas shows his winnings in Eldorado, Texas. July 26, 2008. Credit: Lance Rosenfield
Bullriders often camp and party near the rodeos they compete in. San Angelo, Texas. July 27, 2008. Credit: Lance Rosenfield
A rodeo fan talks to the bull riders at the door of their camper. Near San Angelo, Texas. July 27, 2008. Credit: Lance Rosenfield
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Credit: Lance Rosenfield
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Lance,
Wonderful photographs, a lot of impact. If you get a chance, get a copy of Annie Proulx’s “Close Range: Wyoming Stories”. There’s a short story in that collection called “The Mud Below”, about a bull rider and his life on the circuit. It is amazing how well this set of photos would complement the story. Again, great photography.
Great work Lance. Beautiful, powerful and intimate. Thanks.
Great insight… Great shots… Well done.
J-F
Congrats Lance, amazing work!!!
Really liked it, and loved the edit on your website, gives a much complete insight of the project…
Keep ‘em coming.
Cheers,
Armando