Thank you sir! Rome was hot but really fun. A good crowd and some really great riders and ropers.

Fun indeed - but also exhausting for me mentally and physically. I usually shoot crowd and vendor shots for an hour or so before the events. Plus, the entire rodeo: every single contestant in every event. I also keep score and make notes about the animals they're riding, attire etc. My goal is to produce more of a proper 'highlight' video that shows not only the interesting tidbits, but also shows the winners in each event along with their score and, when appropriate, the name of the animal they're riding. I just shot 2 of rodeos (2 nights each) on consecutive weekends and driving home from the last one my brain was fried. I get pretty emotional during the events too (sometimes it's tricky to edit out all my random exclamations) so that's a whole 'nother level of distraction. I literally break down in tears while working on these edits - more often than I'd admit! When I watched the final edit of Rome I just sat there and sobbed like a little girl. Rodeo has truly changed my life: the incredible athleticism of the animals, cowboys and cowgirls; the dedication of the organizers; the hard work of the crew members; the energy of the crowds. Small, local Pro Rodeo events are an amazing slice of culture that I think too few get to experience. Take care, I'm glad you liked the video.