Lens Choices-The Long and Short of it
When it comes to lens choices, sports photography offers a seemingly endless selection of glass to choose from. The fun part about that choice is there is no wrong choice. But there are times when I can’t make up my mind which lens to choose. Rather than angst over making a decision, I make a [...]
Share on FacebookA Father’s Day Reflection on Major League Baseball Father & Son Combinations
Recently, I’ve noticed that there are an increasing number of former players that I’ve photographed who are now coaches, managers, GM’s or club executives. That tells me two things. One, that I’m getting older and two, that I’ve been involved with the game of baseball for a long time. Perhaps that fact might be more [...]
Share on FacebookThe White Sox-Cubs Rivalry. A Chicago Tradition.
Northside versus Southside, dogs versus cats, Hatfields versus the McCoys, Senior Circuit versus Junior Circuit, call it what you want as Chicago’s baseball bragging rights are put on the line when the White Sox and Cubs tangle for six games of interleague action every summer. Even though the fans and media play up the rivalry, [...]
Share on FacebookBaseball Firsts
When it comes to sports, no other embraces statistics like baseball. One stat that I find interesting is “firsts”. Baseball seems to produce them on a daily basis, in all shapes and sizes. Here’s a few to ponder. • The first game. Every major league player has one. It’s a day they will never forget. [...]
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