Thread: Pics from the Calgary Stampede Parade

Man this was a hard job

If I GRTI I'll post an all sorts set as well.

Originally Posted by BobL

Man this was a hard job

And you hated every minute of the task!

Great photos Bob. All of 'em are standouts but the horsey ones are tops for me.

living the dream Bob, living the dream!

I think maybe you should crop out the horses.

Great photos Bob, sharp/colourful/interesting.

Thanks Guys.

This morning I attended a session of the world blacksmithing championships.
I posted a bit of a story and pics about it at
https://www.woodworkforums.com/f65/wo...nships-120623/

In the afternoon draft horses in one of the arenas.

Here's a few pics.
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These two groups weren't actually in the parade - they were just part of the warm up acts
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Just when you thought you'd seen it all, cowgirl bellydancers!
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Just before the parade kicked off this little kid ran way from his mum because he wanted to be in it.
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There were just so many photogenic people out there.
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This is one of my favourite shots
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Not as sharp as I'd like but I still like the look on their faces
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Hi Bob,

Top shots mate. You holiday junkie you. Keep em coming Bob.

Love all that colour, particularly the traditional costumes.

P.S. How come all the girls seem to be waving specifically at you ? Bob the charmer with the camera.

Cheers
Pops

Great pictures Bob. That small spot Appaloosa is absolutely beautiful!

Looks like a great day out, including the weather. Great photo's, thanks for sharing.
Dave

Originally Posted by Pops

P.S. How come all the girls seem to be waving specifically at you ? Bob the charmer with the camera.

What I found was, point a long camera lens at em and they wave and smile.

I think the caption for the last photo is "Holy S..t, it's Mongo" **

Great photos Bob. Some very nice teams in the draft horses.



** 'Blazing Saddles' for those who have no culcha.

Bob great shots all of them........the carriages are tops colour magnificent, the girls make the parade

Cheers guys.
I like the heavy horse teams as well, and some of the carriages are works of art. The amount of work that goes into getting them ready is amazing

Today I went back to see the semifinals and finals of the world blacksmithing championships but ended up staying for they day - there is so much happening.
As well as the blacksmithing, for $14 I saw all this
Cowboy obstacle course and Western horsemanship events
Vintage tractor pull
Single Heavy horse Carriage Event
Cow penning team event
Minihorse chuck wagon races

Walked the fast food strip and some of side show alley to look for photo opportunities - gees I could have stayed there all day.

More photos soon.

I'm not into rodeo and good seats cost a bit more than I'm prepared to pay.