Spring Jam Spencer Rodeo
The sun sets behind a calf roper during the Annual Spring Jam Spencer Rodeo in Spencer, Oklahoma on Saturday, May 14, 2011. Photo by John Clanton, The Oklahoman
I photographed a small rodeo in Spencer a few weeks ago. Former bull riding champion Danell Tipton puts the event on every year. I wasn’t there for the sports department, and I wasn’t looking for sports action pictures. There was no PR escort and no press pass that restricted me to a certain area. No deadlines and no story angle. The Spring Jam Spencer Rodeo is held in a small, outdoor arena. It starts as the sun goes down and I was welcome to wander around and photograph whatever I wanted. It was a chance to concentrate on seeing nice pictures.
A Pony Express rider flips her hat to a friend as she rides into the arena during the Annual Spring Jam Spencer Rodeo in Spencer, Oklahoma on Saturday, May 14, 2011. Photo by John Clanton, The Oklahoman
Jake Nelson gives the signal to release the gate and start his ride during the bull riding event at the Annual Spring Jam Spencer Rodeo in Spencer, Oklahoma on Saturday, May 14, 2011. Photo by John Clanton, The Oklahoman
Jamelle Knight prays underneath the announcer's booth before he rides a bull during the Annual Spring Jam Spencer Rodeo in Spencer, Oklahoma on Saturday, May 14, 2011. Photo by John Clanton, The Oklahoman
Flag girl Kori Liddell gets into position as the Annual Spring Jam Spencer Rodeo begins in Spencer, Oklahoma on Saturday, May 14, 2011. Photo by John Clanton, The Oklahoman
DaDa Carter plays on the support poles holding up the announcer's booth as he waits for the Annual Spring Jam Spencer Rodeo in Spencer, Oklahoma to begin on Saturday, May 14, 2011. Photo by John Clanton, The Oklahoman
-John Clanton
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