Here's you free downloadable March 2015 desktop calendar. I took thi last year when my wife and I were visiting Longwood Garderns in the Spring. Hopefully this will help you mentally push through the remainder of Winter.
The Daytona 500
This was my first visit to Daytona International Speedway, and shooting the Daytona 500 was a dream come true. So much of NASCAR revolves around the mystique of this racetrack. It marks the beginning of the season as well as the midpoint around the fourth of July. Victory at Daytona (and especially the 500) is a badge drivers wear with pride and distinction. It is a goal that represents courage, wisdom, fortitude, cunning, and teamwork. Hoisting that elusive trophy above one’s head is a dream every racer has fantasized about. Congratulations to Joey Logano who won the race this year and to Ryan Reed who claimed his first victory in the Xfinity series at the same track during the Alert Today Florida 300 the day before.
These are a few of my favorite pictures from the event. I work for Action Sports Photography who hold the copyright on all of these images. Please visit their website for more information and to view more images from Daytona.
Reflections of the grandstands in the Daytona 500 Club windows
Looking up in the windows of the Daytona 500 club at the clouds
View of the front straight from the pit road wall
The 42 Xfinity car of Kyle Larson waits in the garage for action
Ryan Reed driver of the #16 Xfinity Ford ADA Drive to Stop Diabetes presented by Lilly Diabetes prepares to test his race car
Close up of the rear spoiler from the #6 Darrell Wallace Jr.
Darrell Wallace Jr. (6) stands atop the pit road wall waiting for qualifying to begin for the Alert Today Florida 300
Kyle Busch (54) leads the pack along the front stretch during the Alert Today Florida 300
Kyle Busch (54) leads Dale Earnhardt Jr. (88) along the front stretch during the Alert Today Florida 300
The helmet of Ryan Reed (16), winner of the Alert Today Florida 300 sits atop his racecar in the garage
A fisheye view of the stands before the commencement of the Daytona 500 2015
Stock cars race down the front straight of the Daytona International Speedway in a blur during the Daytona 500
Joey Logano Driver of the (22) Penske Ford celebrates his victory after the Daytona 500
The sun goes down over Gatorade Victory Lane at Daytona International Speedway
7 Feb 2015: Villanova Wildcats guard Phil Booth (5) tries to get around his defend in the air during the NCAA men's basketball game between the Georgetown Hoyas and the Villanova Wildcats played at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, PA
NCAA Men’s Basketball: Georgetown at Villanova
It was supposed to be a huge game because Georgetown was one of the two teams that defeated Villanova this season. I have a few personal ties to Villanova I have family who have attended the school and also family members who have coached at the university. The game was hard fought from the Georgetown point of view, but after the first few minutes the Wildcats never looked back. These are a few of my favorite images from the game.
7 Feb 2015: Villanova Wildcats forward Daniel Ochefu (23) holds off Georgetown Hoyas forward Aaron Bowen (23) for the rebound during the NCAA men's basketball game between the Georgetown Hoyas and the Villanova Wildcats played at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, PA
7 Feb 2015: Georgetown Hoyas guard Tre Campbell (1) snares the ball and charges up court during the NCAA men's basketball game between the Georgetown Hoyas and the Villanova Wildcats played at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, PA
7 Feb 2015: Villanova Wildcats guard Josh Hart (3) reacts to a call during the NCAA men's basketball game between the Georgetown Hoyas and the Villanova Wildcats played at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, PA
7 Feb 2015: Villanova Wildcats head coach Jay Wright shouts and reacts during the NCAA men's basketball game between the Georgetown Hoyas and the Villanova Wildcats played at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, PA
February 2015 calendar download
Welcome to February! Exciting opportunities are beginning soon so I wanted to get this calendar out on the first of the month. This month’s picture is from a recent trip to Riviera Maya in Mexico. I have to say that getting a few days in wonderful southern climate during the bone chilling months of winter can rejuvenate the body, mind and spirit.
In an effort to be more consistent and to fill more pages on this blog I will start posting more of the photography I practice. I love nature and all the beauty in the world around us, but much of my photography also includes sports. This is first and foremost a photography website. I started this venture a few years ago to share my vision through the viewfinder with anyone who wanted to glimpse the world as I see it and capture it. Fortunately, I have be able to move forward with my vision and will continue to share photographs that will become better and better as my skills improve and I hone my craft.
Click on the image to be taken to the download page.
Nikon D4 Nikkor 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6 @28mm f/13 for 30 seconds ISO 1250. I fired a Nikon SB900 flash repeatedly (about 18 times) at the palm trees to light them and give the moving effect from the wind.
Coyotes at Flyers
In their second and final matchup of the season the Arizona Coyotes visited the Philadelphia Flyers. I try to shoot the warm ups before the game because I can get pictures of the players without their helmets on, and they seem to be a little less focused on keeping an eye on the puck so I can capture some eyes and expressions.
27 Jan 2015: Arizona Coyotes center Kyle Chipchura (24) warms up before the NHL game between the Arizona Coyotes and the Philadelphia Flyers played at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, PA
Ray Emery began the game for the Flyers while Steve Mason, still recovering from injury, rested on the bench. The Coyotes scored two goals in the first few minutes of play and that was enough for head coach of the Philadelphia Flyers, Craig Berube, to call Steve Mason into action.
27 Jan 2015: Philadelphia Flyers goalie Steve Mason (35) makes the save during the NHL game between the Arizona Coyotes and the Philadelphia Flyers played at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, PA
R.J. Umberger tied the game during the second period bringing the Flyers back from their early deficit.
27 Jan 2015: Philadelphia Flyers left wing R.J. Umberger (18) celebrates his goal during the NHL game between the Arizona Coyotes and the Philadelphia Flyers played at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, PA
The game was forced into overtime with the score tied at three and then further into a game ending shootout. Wayne Simmons flicked in the final goal claiming a hard fought victory for the Flyers.
Here’s a few of my favorite shots from the game:
27 Jan 2015: Philadelphia Flyers center Ryan White (25) holds onto the jersey of Arizona Coyotes center Joe Vitale (14) during the NHL game between the Arizona Coyotes and the Philadelphia Flyers played at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, PA
27 Jan 2015: A fan yells at Arizona Coyotes left wing Lauri Korpikoski (28) during the NHL game between the Arizona Coyotes and the Philadelphia Flyers played at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, PA
27 Jan 2015: Arizona Coyotes center Kyle Chipchura (24) chases Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Mark Streit (32) around the back of the net during the NHL game between the Arizona Coyotes and the Philadelphia Flyers played at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, PA
27 Jan 2015: Philadelphia Flyers center Brayden Schenn (10) tries to keep the puck away from his defender during the NHL game between the Arizona Coyotes and the Philadelphia Flyers played at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, PA
27 Jan 2015: A Philadelphia Flyer's ice girl during the NHL game between the Arizona Coyotes and the Philadelphia Flyers played at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, PA