Roadside cowboy
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Last week, I got a call to find a feature on my way back from the south. Rain was supposed to make its way into the valley, so we needed something weather related, although it wasn't storming yet.
I drove around for a bit before I passed this cowboy riding his horse on the side of the road. I passed him and shot a couple frames out of the window. I thought it wasn't anything spectacular, but I quickly changed my mind and pulled a U-turn.
I hopped out of my car and introduced myself. I instantly felt hostility.
I loved it. I've been seeking hostility since moving to Utah. There isn't any out here or so I have yet to find.
Despite his rash remarks and blunt personality, which I am used to on the east coast, I got a couple minutes to work the scene as he trained, rode his horse named Tipover.
Before I knew it, he was riding away in the distance, probably cussing me.
I was happy I had something for the day and happy to have gotten his information to go along with it.
The best part though was getting an e-mail from an editor of a small community paper in Spanish Fork that we own. She thought it was down right amazing that I got Mecham's name and information, not to mention picture, as she knows exactly how he is and acts. I got a laugh out of the e-mail.
I just hope to run into some more stories, folk, even Mecham again, down in Spanish Fork as I am totally intrigued by their culture and way of life.
1 Comments:
Yeah, I know John too. Maybe in his old age he's mellowed; but not that long ago he'd just as soon punch you out as give you the time of day. Great photo!
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