Bull riding

Some pictures I shot for ESPN magazine that went unpublished


Drove up to Conn. to shoot a bull riding event


First I made a quick stop in Massachusetts to see them load the bulls onto trucks


detail


The bulls


This guy was funny


This whole process was way sketchier than these photos make it out to be


Cowboys waiting at the venue in downtown Hartford


Safe and sound


Looking over the checklist


Opening ceremonies


Army guys




Awesome fire-breathing bull head


detail


Bull blessing


Bull riders at the chute


Raging bull


A quick ride..




Finished for the night


Confetti and hoof prints


Confetti and sawdust


Good times