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Behind the Lens with Andy Watson: Race to World Finals in Arlington Continues in Tulsa

By: Andy Watson

Andy Watson of Bull Stock Media is in his 25th season as the PBR’s lead photographer, and has captured nearly every ride in PBR history.

“To be able to freeze that moment and look at it and see everything in it is really cool, and to (the riders) it means a lot,” Watson said. “Every ride is something special, whether it is good, bad, great form or their buddies are in the background.”

This season, Watson is taking fans behind the lens of some of his favorite photos, sharing his thoughts and processes as he covers each Unleash The Beast event.

Below are Watson’s favorite images from the PBR Express Ranches Classic, presented by Bass Pro Shops, in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

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“The athleticism of the bulls of the PBR is something that I never get tired of seeing. Cord McCoy’s bull Ridin Solo is a perfect example of this, and freezing the action is the perfect way to see all the details.”

“The camaraderie of the cowboys in the locker room is on full display here with Keyshawn Whitehorse. Put yourself in their shoes: you’re about to participate in one of the most dangerous sports on dirt. Most of us would sit in a corner and quietly get our mind right, but there is no shortage of laughs and practical jokes going on. These guys are awesome!”

“Cooper Davis shows us how bad he wants to win every week! This photo shows how he never quits. The only part of his left leg still on the left side of the bull is his left toe, but somehow he fights his way back to the middle to make the 8. Never count him out!”

“I love watching the selflessness of our bullfighters. Jesse, Frank and Cody earned their keep in Tulsa. When Ramon de Lima hung a spur in the tail of his rope and was dragged around the front of the chutes, the team went to work. Never was there a moment in that the guys weren’t in the middle of the battle until Jesse was able to draw his knife and cut the tail of the rope. With all the chaos, it is hard to find the moment to pull the trigger, but knowing that cutting the rider loose is the end game, I kept an eye out for the opportunity to capture this critical moment in time.”

“We are all lucky to be able to sit back and witness greatness. This is an example of Cody Webster and Flint Rasmussen in the front row. Even though the focus isn’t on the main subject, you can see the emotional story written on J.B. Mauney’s face as he nears his 15th PBR World Finals. It sure is fun to sit back and watch sometimes.”

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