Boston Red Sox Photography: Sunday, May 13, 2012 vs. Cleveland Indians.
“Boston Pops conductor Keith Lockhart salutes the crowd at Fenway Park before throwing out the ceremonial first pitch Sunday, May 13, 2012.”
“Fenway Park is shown during a game between the Boston Red Sox and the Cleveland Indians Sunday, May 13, 2012.”
“A mother and father celebrate Mother’s Day at Fenway Park during a game between the Boston Red Sox and the Cleveland Indians Sunday, May 13, 2012.”
“A girl looks through a railing at Fenway Park during a Mother’s Day game between the Boston Red Sox and the Cleveland Indians Sunday, May 13, 2012.”
“A mother and son celebrate Mother’s Day at Fenway Park during a game between the Boston Red Sox and the Cleveland Indians Sunday, May 13, 2012.”
“A Boston Red Sox fan poses with her son in front of the Green Monster during the Mother’s Day walk through Fenway Park Sunday, May 13, 2012.”
Sunday was exactly what all of us at Fenway Park needed: A beautiful, sunny day, a stadium full of happy families celebrating Mother’s Day together, and and old-fashioned 12 to 1 beatdown by the Red Sox. It lifted everyone’s spirits.
It’s amazing how much of a difference good weather has on one’s work during the game, or at least on mine. I’m always enthusiastic about my work, but it gets taken to a different level on days like Sunday.
Being patient while shooting is a perfect example. I found myself really slowing down all day, and doing much more waiting than actual shooting. That brings me to this game’s “Thing I Learned:” I’m really proud of the final shot here of the mother and son in front of the Green Monster. I sat there for about twenty minutes, just waiting for that some tiny moment to happen, and I got one. I should do that more often. It’s a good exercise in patience and would likely lead to better pictures.
Run For Your Lives: Facebook Timeline Cover Photos.
“Run For Your Lives – Facebook Timeline Cover Photo 1.”
“Run For Your Lives – Facebook Timeline Cover Photo 2.”
“Run For Your Lives – Facebook Timeline Cover Photo 3.”
“Run For Your Lives – Facebook Timeline Cover Photo 4.”
“Run For Your Lives – Facebook Timeline Cover Photo 5.”
Here’s a few Facebook Timeline cover photo templates that were made from some of my Run For Your Lives images. Credit Matt Hodgson at Reed Street Productions for the graphic design work.
Boston Red Sox Photography: Friday, May 11, 2012 vs. Cleveland Indians.
“The sun sets over Fenway Park Friday, May 11, 2012 during a game between the Boston Red Sox and the Cleveland Indians.”
“Fans watch a game between the Boston Red Sox and the Cleveland Indians Friday, May 11, 2012 at Fenway Park.”
Finally, a bit of nice weather in Boston. I felt like I hadn’t seen the sun in about three weeks before it finally came out for Friday’s game.
This sunset didn’t turn out to be as great as I thought it would as the game started, but there will be plenty more to come as we head into the summer months.
This game’s “Thing I Learned”: As the light continues to get better as the season goes on, it’ll be smart to stay outside and roam the park for the first few innings, rather than going inside immediately after the pre-game ceremonies to print those photos. Fenway Park will look too good to be sitting inside during that time.
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Photos: Red Sox Outfielder Darnell McDonald visits Fort Devens.
“Boston Red Sox outfielder Darnell McDonald speaks with the Commander of Fort Devens Army Base in Devens, Massachusetts during a visit Friday, May 11, 2012.”
“Boston Red Sox outfielder Darnell McDonald drives a tank at Fort Devens Army Base in Devens, Massachusetts during a visit Friday, May 11, 2012.”
“Boston Red Sox outfielder Darnell McDonald is given a tour of Fort Devens Army Base in Devens, Massachusetts during a visit Friday, May 11, 2012.”
“Boston Red Sox outfielder Darnell McDonald drives a tank at Fort Devens Army Base in Devens, Massachusetts during a visit Friday, May 11, 2012.”
I was sent to Fort Devens Army Base in Devens, Massachusetts this morning to photograph a visit from Boston Red Sox outfielder Darnell McDonald.
I really had no idea what to expect going into this. I’ve shot lots of player appearances, but I had never done a military related one up until now.
I had a great time shooting, and it was interesting to listen to some of the conversations that took place. I realize the “athletes as soldiers” metaphor is cliché and probably overused, but there’s no doubt that there are some similarities between the two, particularly within the realm of team sports. The camaraderie, the travel, and the grind kept coming up as topics of conversation throughout the morning.
Boston Red Sox Photography: Sunday, May 6, 2012 vs. Baltimore Orioles.
“Bases are shown before the start of a game between the Boston Red Sox and the Baltimore Orioles at Fenway Park Sunday, April 6, 2012.”
“A Boston Red Sox fan smiles before the start of a game against the Baltimore Orioles Sunday, May 6, 2012 at Fenway Park.”
“Boston Red Sox second baseman Dustin Pedroia signs autographs before the start of a game against the Baltimore Orioles Sunday, May 6, 2012 at Fenway Park.”
“Boston Red Sox third baseman Will Middlebrooks rounds the bases after hitting his first Major League home run, a grand slam, during the fifth inning of a game against the Baltimore Orioles Sunday, May 6, 2012 at Fenway Park. The Orioles won 9 to 6 in 17 innings.”
“Baltimore Orioles second baseman Robert Andino hits a line drive during a game against the Boston Red Sox Sunday, May 6, 2012 at Fenway Park.”
“Fenway Park is shown during the thirteenth inning of a game between the Boston Red Sox and the Baltimore Orioles Sunday, May 6, 2012 at Fenway Park. The Orioles won 9-6 in 17 innings.”
“Boston Red Sox outfielder Marlon Byrd is tagged out while sliding into home plate during the sixteenth inning of a game against the Baltimore Orioles Sunday, May 6, 2012 at Fenway Park. The Orioles won 9 to 6 in 17 innings.”
“Boston Red Sox outfielder Darnell McDconald was called in to pitch during the sixteenth inning of a game against the Baltimore Orioles Sunday, May 6, 2012 at Fenway Park. The Orioles won 9 to 6 in 17 innings.”
“Baltimore Orioles first baseman Chris Davis was called in to pitch during the sixteenth inning of a game against the Boston Red Sox Sunday, May 6, 2012 at Fenway Park. The Orioles won 9 to 6 in 17 innings.”
“Baltimore Orioles center fielder Adam Jones hits a three run home in the seventeenth inning to beat the Boston Red Sox Sunday, May 6, 2012 at Fenway Park.”
I apologize for posting so many photos, but that’s what happens when a baseball game goes 17 innings. When I stumbled into Fenway at 11:00 on Sunday morning for a 1:30 p.m. game, I never thought nor hoped I’d be there until 10:00 that night.
You know it’s a bizarre game when Will Middlebrooks casually hits a grand slam to tie the game at 5-5 for his first Major League home run, fans get up for a seventh inning stretch and a fourteenth inning stretch, outfielder Darnell McDonald pitches for the Red Sox, infielder Chris Davis pitches for the Orioles (and records the win), Adam Jones hits a three run home run in the seventeenth inning, and the Orioles sweep the Red Sox at Fenway Park to take the best record in Major League Baseball. I’ve never seen anything like it.
As for my shooting, I don’t really know what to say. I was all over the stadium for the first seven innings, which I could barely even remember after the last ten.
During the eighth, I moved down to the photo pit, where I shot from for the first time this season. This game’s “Thing I Learned:” If there was any saving grace to shooting 17 innings of ball, it was that it gave me lots of time to get a feel for working in the pit at Fenway. It’s certainly different from Camden Yards, and it took me an inning or two to get adjusted to the angles and sight lines from my spot beside third base. I’m really looking forward to shooting from down there lots more throughout the season.
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Photos: Run For Your Lives Zombie 5k Boston.
“A racer falls into a mud pit, one of the obstacles in the Run For Your LIves Zombie 5k race in Amesbury, Massachusetts Saturday, May 5, 2012.”
“A volunteer Zombie gets doused in blood during the Run For Your LIves Zombie 5k race in Amesbury, Massachusetts Saturday, May 5, 2012.”
“A volunteer Zombie gets made up during the Run For Your LIves Zombie 5k race in Amesbury, Massachusetts Saturday, May 5, 2012.”
“A volunteer Zombie gets doused in blood during the Run For Your LIves Zombie 5k race in Amesbury, Massachusetts Saturday, May 5, 2012.”
“Volunteer zombies gather together as they await the start of the Run For Your LIves Zombie 5k race in Amesbury, Massachusetts Saturday, May 5, 2012.”
“Zombies chase a racer during the Run For Your LIves Zombie 5k race in Amesbury, Massachusetts Saturday, May 5, 2012.”
“A zombie chases a racer during the Run For Your LIves Zombie 5k race in Amesbury, Massachusetts Saturday, May 5, 2012.”
“Racers attempt to evade zombies during the Run For Your LIves Zombie 5k race in Amesbury, Massachusetts Saturday, May 5, 2012.”
“Racers slide down a huge water slide during the Run For Your LIves Zombie 5k race in Amesbury, Massachusetts Saturday, May 5, 2012.”
I shot my second Run For Your Lives Zombie 5k Race last weekend. Now that I’m in Boston, I was able to shoot the New England installment of the race, which was at Amesbury Sports Park in Amesbury, Massachusetts.
I didn’t think it was possible, but the scene at this race was even more absurd and absolutely ridiculous than it was at the Baltimore race. You can see some of my shots from that race here.
I’m amazed at how much people love to take on the zombie persona, and at how well some of them do it. I don’t think I’d ever volunteer to get covered in fake blood and sit in the woods screaming at people for the entire day, but clearly there’s some appeal there that I’m missing out on.
Nevertheless, I was highly entertained all day, and hundreds of zombies and 10,000 racers make for some good photography. Take a look at this photo gallery on the Run For Your Lives Facebook page to see my whole take from the day. It’s got over 1,000 “likes” and hundreds of comments from zombies and runners alike.
Here were some that I enjoyed. As always, click to enlarge for the full effect. I’m still thinking about it, but the first photo here might have quickly become one of my all-time favorites.
*Some of my photographs from the race were published in the Capital Business section of The Washington Post on Monday, May 14, 2012. Click the link here to view the article and photographs!”
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Boston Red Sox Photography: Friday, May 4, 2012 vs. Baltimore Orioles.
“A Boston Red Sox fan smiles during a game against the Baltimore Orioles at Fenway Park Friday, May 4, 2012.”
“Baltimore Orioles first baseman Chris Davis hits the game-winning single in the thirteenth inning of a game against the Boston Red Sox Friday, May 4, 2012 at Fenway Park.”
“Boston Red Sox outfielder Cody Roses loses his bat during the fifth inning of a game against the Baltimore Orioles Friday, May 4, 2012 at Fenway Park.”
My hometown Baltimore Orioles were in Boston this weekend for a three game series against the Sox, and boy was it interesting. Who would have predicted an O’s sweep to give them the best record in Major League Baseball?
Two of three games went to extra innings, and I shot them both. I thought this 13 inning game was long, but I was proven wrong two days later (more to come soon).
The Red Sox had their chances to close this one out, but couldn’t get it done. Orioles’ first baseman Chris Davis did the job instead, producing what proved to be the game winning hit (above) (more to come on him as well).
As for the other photos, I’ve recently been on a kick of photographing kids at the game. Some of them have just been too darn cute. Otherwise, I made my second image of the year of Cody Ross losing his bat into the stands. The first is here.
This game’s “Thing I Learned:” It’s dangerous to to anticipate a walk-off win for the home team. So far this year, every time I’ve “felt it coming,” it’s never happened. I’ll get one one of these days.
