Dust rose high beneath pounding hooves,
While horse and rider rehearsed ancient moves.
The calf glanced back, perhaps unimpressed,
As the loop sailed wide in a test of finesse.
The rope drew circles against the sky,
A question mark asking, “Will it fly?”
The crowd leaned forward, holding its breath
A game of timing, not speed or strength.
For every wrangler knows this truth well:
The perfect cast is a story to tell.
And should the calf escape for another day,
There is always tomorrow—and another bale of hay
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...quite a skill!
ReplyDeleteUn gran momento captado. El vaquero tratando de enlazar al becerro y el becerro intentando escapar del lago. Quien ganó la partida?
ReplyDeleteCalf won
DeleteThat horse and cowboy have perfect timing for roping that calf. I hope he had a good time.
ReplyDeleteIt was a her I think
DeleteYou sure enjoy the rodeo. They are fun indeed. Great shot.
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Great fun, Roentare! I always feel a little sorry for the calf. 😂
ReplyDeleteUna escena muy vaquera.
ReplyDeleteAbrazo
This is an excellent photo in terms of the sense of movement, light and framing.
ReplyDelete... and another bale of hay! That got a huge laugh from me! Thanks.
ReplyDeleteUn gran tret, amb pols inclosa.
ReplyDeleteSalutacions!