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BetterPhoto.com All Time Best Photo Contest Editor's Pick BetterPhoto.com Photo Contest SECOND PLACE Winner   Powerhouse
Powerhouse
2nd Place September 2012
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This was my first time photographing a local rodeo.
I loved the power of the horses in the chuck wagon races.
f/5.6 Canon 70-300@165mm 1/1000sec ISO 320

Heather Loewenhardt

 
 
 
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I had to fix a little thing.

Mary Dimitriw

Wow Heather outstanding stop action!! Doesn't look like a first to me. Well done!

6/16/2012 7:22:59 PM

Madeline S. Friedman

This is beautiful. I love the color. Great shot!

6/16/2012 8:46:36 PM


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June 16, 2012

 
- Joannie Bertucci

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  Dang Heather, in Texas we call these chariot races! :-) He is no Ben Hur but your composition and stop action make him and the horses look magnificent! Very powerful!


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June 16, 2012

 
- Sara B Coffey

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  Heather this is fabulous! I love the action, & excitement of this image! Even the dust cloud made for a perfect background! An extraordinary shot! This will be a winner I just know it!
Sara :)


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June 16, 2012

 
- Sara B Coffey

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  Heather this is fabulous! I love the action, & excitement of this image! Even the dust cloud made for a perfect background! An extraordinary shot! This will be a winner I just know it!
Sara :) A favorite for me!!!


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June 16, 2012

 
- Ann Coates

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  Wow, brilliant shot. I bet we see this again. I hope so.


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June 16, 2012

 

Tiia Vissak
  A wonderful action image! Gold is coming!


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June 17, 2012

 

Avril Young
  wow!!! if this is your first...what are the next ones going to be like ;)
outstanding photography well done...a winner indeed!


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June 17, 2012

 

Jack Gaskin
  WINNER WINNER CHICKEN DINER

FANTASTIC CAPTURE right to the Favorites
GREAT SHOOTING !!!

Jack


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June 17, 2012

 

David M. Montero
  Wonderful action shot Heather!!!


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June 17, 2012

 
- Lindley Johnson

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  Fantastic action shot, Heather! You captured the power of the horses beautifully.


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June 17, 2012

 

Carol L. Fowler
  Gorgeous! I hope to attend some rodeos this year!


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June 17, 2012

 

Tammy Espino
  Aren't rodeo's such fun?! :) Excellent action capture!!!


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June 17, 2012

 

Anthony G. Comella
  Superb, Heather you captured the moment perfectly!!


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June 17, 2012

 

Jeffrey R. Bange
  Absolutely stunning capture Heather, you sure make it difficult for the rest of us. What lens and settings did you use when you took this fantastic shot, a definite favorite in my books.


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June 17, 2012

 
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  I have been photographing Rodeos and Bull Rides for years. You have to anticipate the action and you sure nailed this spot on perfect. Excellent stop action for sure Heather.


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June 18, 2012

 
- Nancy L. Green

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  WOW WOW WOW!!!! this is one AWESOME image Heather, I bet you could feel the pounding, WTG!! <><


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June 18, 2012

 

frank w. degenhardt
  A winner girl. This is absolutely stunning. I can't believe the amazing action, how clear the picture is, how sharp the details, and how beautiful the colors. This is photography at the masters level. Added as a favorite to enjoy over and over my dear friend.


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June 18, 2012

 

Thomas E. Hinds
  Fantastic action shot, Heather! Amazing detail! Those horses are beautifully captured! Wow!


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June 18, 2012

 

Mary K. Robison
  WOW, indeed, Heather!
I've been moving backward in sequence, so I've seen your comment above about its being your first time shooting a rodeo.
Looking at all three photos, I am as stunned as everyone else commenting on them. You've done a phenomenal job with your stop-action images.
Did you know the Calgary Stampede is celebrating its 100th Anniversary next month? (July 6-15.) I think it's Destiny/Opportunity knocking at your door! Grab your camera and a change of clothes --- you have Calgary's Tourist Bureau waiting to see your photos and hire you to work for them!


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June 18, 2012

 
- Heather Loewenhardt

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  Thanks Mary for your kind comments. Yes I did know it was the 100th anniversary of the Calgary Stampede. My son lives in Calgary so at least I would have a place to stay lol. Might have to consider that option.


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June 18, 2012

 

Debbie Bray
  Hello Heather!! WOWW!!! THIS IS STUNNING!! I'm sure it's next month's winner!!! ACTION PLUS!!!


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June 18, 2012

 

Mike Clime
  Fantastic action shot, Heather! Never been to a rodeo other than the ones we had on the farm.


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June 20, 2012

 

JO ANN CLEVELAND
  Outstanding colors, clarity and POV Heather, am so enjoying this series, excellent work!

jo ann c.


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June 23, 2012

 
- Mitch Spence

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  Well, for heaven's sakes, look at you. First time shooting at a rodeo and up you come with fantastic images. This is soooo powerful, Heather. I don't know how you managed your great perspective on this. I have just got to get myself to a rodeo. After we move. Know there are some around there.


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June 24, 2012

 
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  Super superb, Heather - remarkable stop action, great color, detail - a fantastic low pov, hooves and dust flying - heart-stopping-full-of-action capture! Absolutely perfect. If this doesn't make the Judges stand up, notice and applaud, I don't know what will! Kudos!


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June 25, 2012

 

Carol Teal
  A truly wonderful action shot. You can certainly "feel" the action! I can imagine the thudding hooves, the dirt flying, and the driver urging the horses onward! I have never been to a rodeo with a camera (I have only been to one rodeo that I can remember), but your images inspire me! I will have to go to the next one around here and try my hand at it! Not sure I can compete with your wonderful images though!


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July 22, 2012

 

Phyllis H. Burchett
  Awesome action shot Heather!


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October 05, 2012

 

Ellen Hodges
  Huge congrats and very best luck with your beautiful finalists, Heather!!!


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October 29, 2012

 

Robert R. Goodman
  Congratulations on your beautiful finalist my friend!!!


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October 29, 2012

 
- Nancy L. Green

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  CONGRATULATIONS Heather, I LOVE this!! <><


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October 29, 2012

 
- Lindley Johnson

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  So happy to see this as a finalist, Heather! It's an awesome action shot.


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October 29, 2012

 

Phyllis H. Burchett
  BIG congrats Heather!


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October 29, 2012

 

Carol L. Fowler
  Awesome Finalist! Congrats!


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  So So glad to see this one in the finalist column, Heather.


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October 29, 2012

 

Sharon Sawyer
  Fantastic Finalist, Heather!!! All the best in the next round!


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October 29, 2012

 
- Nikki McDonald

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  Wonderful, powerful capture, Heather. So glad it see it recognized. Congratulations on the finalist and good luck in the next round.


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October 29, 2012

 

Marilyn Cornwell
  What a wonderful image! Congratulations on your Finalist!


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October 29, 2012

 
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  What an outstanding action shot, Heather!! Congrats on your well deserved finalist!!


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October 29, 2012

 

Jeffrey R. Bange
  Congratulations Heather on a very deserving finalist photo and best of luck in the next round.


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October 29, 2012

 

Thomas E. Hinds
  Such a very strong image! Congratulations, Heather, on this great Finalist!


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October 29, 2012

 

Renee Doyle
  Awesome action capture Heather! Congratulations!


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October 29, 2012

 

Kirsten Kiki Kjaer
  Awesome action indeed. Congratulations, Heather.


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October 30, 2012

 

Tiia Vissak
  Congratulations!


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October 30, 2012

 

Cheryl Schneider
  Lots and lots of action. Great image, Heather! Congratulations.


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October 30, 2012

 
- Leslie McLain

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  Congrats on an amazing finalist, Heather.


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October 30, 2012

 

Monnie Ryan
  Awesome capture, Heather - congratulations!


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October 30, 2012

 

Kathryn Wesserling
  It's sure a wild ride to the Gold! You sure found another niche for your talents - you did a great job at your first rodeo.


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October 30, 2012

 

frank w. degenhardt
  Unbelievable action so beautifully captured. Congratulations on the Second Place Win my friend.


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October 30, 2012

 
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  Congrats on your beautiful winner, Heather.


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October 30, 2012

 

Tammy Espino
  Congratulations on your gold win,Heather :)


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October 30, 2012

 

Tiia Vissak
  Congratulations!


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  Your first time out brings home the gold, Heather. I will take lessons from you my friend. Congratulations on this wonderful winner.


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October 30, 2012

 

Phyllis H. Burchett
  BIG congrats Heather!!!


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October 30, 2012

 
- Heather Loewenhardt

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  Thanks so much everyone. I just got home and checked my email to find a lovely gold medal. Doing the Happy Dance now.


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October 30, 2012

 

Carol L. Fowler
  Big Congrats on the win!


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October 30, 2012

 
- Lindley Johnson

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  Congratulations, Heather! This is a fantastic action image, and well deserving of the gold.


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October 30, 2012

 

Renee Doyle
  Congratulations on this wonderful winner Heather!!


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October 30, 2012

 
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  WTG, Heather! Fantastic action captured and what a fantastic capture it is!! Huge congrats on a superb Gold Win!


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October 30, 2012

 
- Linda D. Lester

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  Awesome...Congratulations!


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October 30, 2012

 

Sharon Sawyer
  Whoo Hooo! WTG, Heather! HUGE congratulations on your outstanding & well deserved Second Place Winner!!!


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October 30, 2012

 

Thomas E. Hinds
  Fantastic work, Heather, on this beautiful Winner!


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October 30, 2012

 

Patti Coblentz
  Awesome action capture, Heather! Big congrats on your superb winner!


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October 30, 2012

 
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  Congrats on your fantastic win, Heather!


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October 30, 2012

 

Robert R. Goodman
  Hi Heather,big congratulations!!!!!


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October 30, 2012

 

Rona L. Schwarz
  WOW! This is fabulous, Heather! If this was your first rodeo, please go back for more! Congratulations on a wonderful Gold Winner!


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October 30, 2012

 

Barbara Waldoch
  Congratulations, so gorgeous!


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October 30, 2012

 

Mike Clime
  Congratulations, Heather!


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October 31, 2012

 

Marilyn Cornwell
  Congratulations on this Winner, Heather!


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October 31, 2012

 

Julie Burnett
  An incredible capture, Heather! Congratulations on this well deserved Gold winner!!


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October 31, 2012

 
- Nancy L. Green

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  CONGRATULATIONS Heather on your wonderful win, WTG!!! <><


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October 31, 2012

 
- Joannie Bertucci

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  And they are coming around again, this time for a gold badge! :-) Congrats Heather!


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October 31, 2012

 
- JudyAnn Rector

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  Wow, Heather, an incredible image SO deserving of a win... CONGRATULATIONS!


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October 31, 2012

 
- Claudia Kuhn

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  Congratulations on your wonderful winner Heather


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October 31, 2012

 

David Phalen
  BIG Congrats on a fantastic Winner!!


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October 31, 2012

 

Jeffrey R. Bange
  Congratulations Heather on your second place win, in my opinion it should have gotten first place.


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October 31, 2012

 

Cheryl Schneider
  Congratulations, Heather!


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November 01, 2012

 
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  Congrats on your triple play and finally some well deserved long overdue gold Heather!!!


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November 03, 2012

 

Linda A. Braddock
  Heather, Congratulations on this Awesome Capture!!This is Perfect!


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November 03, 2012

 
- Reynaldo D. Reyes

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  Awesome Winner Heather, a huge Congratulations!


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November 04, 2012

 

JO ANN CLEVELAND
  WOWZA! Perfect timing!!

Congratulations on this awesome Gold, 2nd Place Win Heather ... great clarity and perspective!

jo ann c.


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November 06, 2012

 
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  Congratulations on this awesome winner, Heather!


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November 12, 2012

 

Merna L. Nobile
  Receiving an award from Better Photo is just like unwrapping a gift, the thrill is always the same! It is also exciting to be able to send my personal congratulations to each and every one of you and I look forward to seeing the gold though out the galleries. Merna


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November 13, 2012

 
- Linda S. Smith

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  Huge Congrats on your Gold Win Heather! Very well deserved!


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November 15, 2012

 
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