Thursday, September 30, 2010

Years Past #9


Scan13134, originally uploaded by bucklesw1.

8 comments:

Chic Silber said...

In several of these similar shots

I only wished that the top ring

of the mesh arena was leveled

(I know... what ring)

Wade G. Burck said...

Chic,
With Ringling's system of hanging it from 4 points, they got closer to it hanging level, then Hawthorn ever did, hanging it from a central point, with a bale ring and a spider. It was their "frame" that allowed that, something that was not available to Hawthorn on Shrine Dates. The worse drop always occurs at the three "section" area at the back, as the top ring is not attached to it, and tension from the hang cables pulls it up and away.
Wade

Chic Silber said...

I've seen a couple of those single

haulaway pullups & the worst is

when the loft block is off center

In regards to this photo the issue

was that it was taken during the

setup of the arena & didn't take

that background into consideration

A few moments more & it might be

leveled out (trying to keep time

short between shows the arena was

started at the end of finale)

This was during the taping for

the "Highlights" TV show

GaryHill said...

Looks like Ben just in front of the camera guy on the floor by the cage? Another 10 feet and me and Camel John would of been in the shot too! :)

Frank Ferrante said...

Gary -

Blowing the picture up as much as I could, I think that you're right about it being Ben, he's holding a bull hook. And the elegantly clad gentleman in the lower right hand corner of the picture should be Buckles. ~frank

Wade G. Burck said...

Chic,
Do you suppose it was totally dependent on when Buckles ally hupped then into the long mount and Barbara got set for her "moment"? Or maybe they were getting ready to pull the iggy and come down early, and they had to take the shot as it was. LOL I guess Buckles would know for sure.
Wade

FRANK CURRY said...

I can't believe Barbara,standing on top of a MOVING elephant,and wearing HIGH HEELS!

Strong ankles and great balance!

Chic Silber said...

I'm sure you are correct Wade

The arena setup would not have

been part of their thoughts

Only 2 or 3 detail oriented

fussbudgets (including me)

would even take notice

(maybe 5 or 6)