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Cowboys gather during International Finals Youth Rodeo in Shawnee, Okla., Sunday, July 8, 2012. Photo by Garett Fisbeck, The Oklahoman

The International Finals Youth Rodeo is back in Shawnee, Oklahoma.

The mixture of sunsets, cowboys, and 3000 pounds of angry animal make for some great photo opportunities.

Staff photographer Sarah Phipps and I went out Sunday night for the first series of events.

Kyler Kreder, 12, of Ochelata, Okla., removes his hat for the national anthem during International Finals Youth Rodeo in Shawnee, Okla., Sunday, July 8, 2012. Photo by Garett Fisbeck, The Oklahoman

Opening ceremonies during International Finals Youth Rodeo in Shawnee, Okla., Sunday, July 8, 2012. Photo by Garett Fisbeck, The Oklahoman

Jake Hoffman, of Bell, Fla., practices roping during International Finals Youth Rodeo in Shawnee, Okla., Sunday, July 8, 2012. Photo by Garett Fisbeck, The Oklahoman

Levi Molesworth competes in the Bareback Bronc during the International Finals Youth Rodeo in Shawnee, Okla., Sunday, July 8, 2012. Photo by Sarah Phipps, The Oklahoman

Seth Jackson, 11, of Bethel, Okla., watches a team roping event during International Finals Youth Rodeo in Shawnee, Okla., Sunday, July 8, 2012. Photo by Garett Fisbeck, The Oklahoman

Taylor Broussard tries to get loose from a bull during the International Finals Youth Rodeo in Shawnee, Okla., Sunday, July 8, 2012. Photo by Sarah Phipps, The Oklahoman

Cowboys lead steers to their pens during International Finals Youth Rodeo in Shawnee, Okla., Sunday, July 8, 2012. Photo by Garett Fisbeck, The Oklahoman

A man watches rodeo events during International Finals Youth Rodeo in Shawnee, Okla., Sunday, July 8, 2012. Photo by Garett Fisbeck, The Oklahoman

-Garett Fisbeck

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