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Outdoor rodeos offer photographers an excellent foil for taking photos, particularly when the sun is getting low on the horizon. The light becomes less harsh, even as the excitement and energy builds down in the show ring.

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Outdoor rodeos offer photographers an excellent foil for taking photos, particularly when the sun is getting low on the horizon. The light becomes less harsh, even as the excitement and energy builds down in the show ring.

Brandon Sun photographer spent Thursday evening at the Manitoba Threshermen’s Reunion and Stampede in Austin, Man. during that perfect “golden hour.” Here is a selection of his work that evening.

» Photos by Tim Smith/The Brandon Sun

Tate Beierbach of Maple Creek, Sask., works to wrestle a steer to the ground during the steer wrestling event.

Tate Beierbach of Maple Creek, Sask., works to wrestle a steer to the ground during the steer wrestling event.

Jace Lomheim explodes out of the gate atop his horse during the bareback riding event at the opening go-round of the Manitoba Threshermen’s Reunion and Stampede rodeo at Austin on Thursday evening.

Jace Lomheim explodes out of the gate atop his horse during the bareback riding event at the opening go-round of the Manitoba Threshermen’s Reunion and Stampede rodeo at Austin on Thursday evening.

Ferrah Fogg rounds a barrel atop her horse during the ladies barrel racing event on Thursday evening.

Ferrah Fogg rounds a barrel atop her horse during the ladies barrel racing event on Thursday evening.

Kids take turns riding sheep during the mutton-busting event.

Kids take turns riding sheep during the mutton-busting event.

Madelyn Taylor gets ready for her breakaway roping run.

Madelyn Taylor gets ready for her breakaway roping run.

Competitors wait to take part in the team roping event after sunset on Thursday evening.

Competitors wait to take part in the team roping event after sunset on Thursday evening.

Cole Marcinkowski of Canora, Sk powders his straps for his bareback saddle prior to competing at the opening go round of the Manitoba Threshermen’s Reunion & Stampede rodeo at Austin, Manitoba on Thursday evening. 
(Tim Smith/The Brandon Sun)
Cole Marcinkowski of Canora, Sk powders his straps for his bareback saddle prior to competing at the opening go round of the Manitoba Threshermen’s Reunion & Stampede rodeo at Austin, Manitoba on Thursday evening. (Tim Smith/The Brandon Sun)
Jace Lomheim and Clay Greenslade tape up their arms while getting ready to compete at the opening go round of the Manitoba Threshermen’s Reunion & Stampede rodeo at Austin, Manitoba on Thursday evening. Lomheim competed in bareback riding and Greenslade competed in bareback riding and saddle bronc.
(Tim Smith/The Brandon Sun)
Jace Lomheim and Clay Greenslade tape up their arms while getting ready to compete at the opening go round of the Manitoba Threshermen’s Reunion & Stampede rodeo at Austin, Manitoba on Thursday evening. Lomheim competed in bareback riding and Greenslade competed in bareback riding and saddle bronc. (Tim Smith/The Brandon Sun)
Cowboys sit atop the corral fencing behind the chutes before competing at the opening go round of the Manitoba Threshermen’s Reunion & Stampede rodeo at Austin, Manitoba on Thursday evening. 
(Tim Smith/The Brandon Sun)
Cowboys sit atop the corral fencing behind the chutes before competing at the opening go round of the Manitoba Threshermen’s Reunion & Stampede rodeo at Austin, Manitoba on Thursday evening. (Tim Smith/The Brandon Sun)
Clay Greenslade fist bumps Jace Lomheim after Greenslade’s saddle bronc run at the opening go round of the Manitoba Threshermen’s Reunion & Stampede rodeo at Austin, Manitoba on Thursday evening. 
(Tim Smith/The Brandon Sun)
Clay Greenslade fist bumps Jace Lomheim after Greenslade’s saddle bronc run at the opening go round of the Manitoba Threshermen’s Reunion & Stampede rodeo at Austin, Manitoba on Thursday evening. (Tim Smith/The Brandon Sun)
Brody Hale gets ready in the chute for his saddle bronc run at the opening go round of the Manitoba Threshermen’s Reunion & Stampede rodeo at Austin, Manitoba on Thursday evening. 
(Tim Smith/The Brandon Sun)
Brody Hale gets ready in the chute for his saddle bronc run at the opening go round of the Manitoba Threshermen’s Reunion & Stampede rodeo at Austin, Manitoba on Thursday evening. (Tim Smith/The Brandon Sun)
Tate Beierbach of Maple Creek, Sk slides off his horse to bring down a steer during the steer wrestling event at the opening go round of the Manitoba Threshermen’s Reunion & Stampede rodeo at Austin, Manitoba on Thursday evening. 
(Tim Smith/The Brandon Sun)
Tate Beierbach of Maple Creek, Sk slides off his horse to bring down a steer during the steer wrestling event at the opening go round of the Manitoba Threshermen’s Reunion & Stampede rodeo at Austin, Manitoba on Thursday evening. (Tim Smith/The Brandon Sun)
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