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Phil Douglis | all galleries >> Galleries >> Gallery Ninety-three: Bull riding, the "most dangerous eight seconds in sports" -- a photo-essay > Disqualified, Cave Creek, Arizona, 2015
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13-FEB-2015

Disqualified, Cave Creek, Arizona, 2015

In this sport, not only time counts, but form as well. Judges score each ride. They will evaluate the rider’s control, rhythm, and balance. For points to be awarded, the rider must stay on the bull for at least eight seconds. The rider holds on to a rope with one hand, and faces disqualification for touching the bull, the rope, or himself with his free arm. This rider is bracing himself by placing his free hand on the shoulder of the bull. He will be disqualified.

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Phil Douglis27-Feb-2015 17:53
Thanks, Carol -- the flying dirt plays a large role in this image. It speaks not only about energy and motion, but also adds a lot of grit to the scene. And bull-riding is most certainly a gritty sport. The "little guy," as you call him here, is a rodeo clown. His job is to distract the bull in order to give a thrown rider a chance to scramble away. As for the ending, the rider fell off and left the scene unhurt, but was also disqualified for touching the bull with his free hand.
Carol E Sandgren26-Feb-2015 20:32
Ditto my last comment, but this time we have flying dirt showing even more energy and motion! I like how that little guy is running toward the bull. Hope all ended safely and well!
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