It was cold, very cold. Living outside of Philadelphia I look forward to traveling southward during the winter. Cars don't race in the snow so at least for the early part of the season I get the added benefit of enjoying the sunshine and lack of freezing rain, or so I thought. Race day was cold and rainy, the temperature hovered around 45 degrees for most of the race but there was a fine mist that delayed the start and just hung in the air. Congratulations to Jimmie Johnson for his win, and locking in a spot in the Chase later this the year. Please enjoy a few of my favorite pictures from the weekend.
March 2015
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.
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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.