There’s a moment right before the gate opens that feels like an eternity. The rider inhales and exhales sharply in order to bring all of his senses together, like the swift breath you take the moment before a 40ft dive into water. In these moments there is a deep knowing: The only way past this fear is through it. Then he says “Go”. _______________________ #portrait #bnwphotography #color #rodeo #cowboys #cowboyhat #atxeditorialphotography #atxphotographer #movement #photojournalism #texas #texasphotographer #texasphotography #smalltownusa #bullriding