So, this post isn’t going to be about diving, I’ll tell you that upfront, so you can move on if that’s what you were hoping for… “Damn, he calls himself the Wandering Waterman, but he’s writing about… what? RODEO?!?”
Well, yeah, sometimes I have to come onto land you know, so I can see my loved ones! Of course, this time around I spent it at the Salinas Rodeo with NONE of my loved one’s so… Ok, I went up there to do some shooting, both still and video, looking to put together a small multimedia piece on the rodeo, and no, it won’t be an anti-rodeo piece. I actually like the rodeo, my dad is a former cowboy, grew up working the ranches in Arizona and Mexico, and he used to take me to rodeos all the time when I was a kid. I also grew up riding, and working with horses, so I can appreciate what the rodeo is. I know there are more “enlightened” people that hate the rodeo and can rail against it, and you know what? That’s cool, that’s your right as an American, and as I’ve said before, I will fight for you to have that right. That being said, I’ll also fight for the right of rodeo lovers to have their say, freedom of speech applies to all.
Anyways, back to the rodeo… I’m going to keep the words short and just post the photos, so look through and enjoy. Oh, and let me know what you think, but PLEASE, keep the negative energy to yourself. Thanks all, and enjoy!
