From Rockville MD to Pyeong­Chang

Congratulations to Haley Skarupa on her section to the USA Hockey team and her Olympic dream.  Here is a photo from her high school playing days with the Washington Pride.  Too bad the WAPO got the photo credit wrong.  

Throw back Monday

Too bad for the Minnesota Vikings to come up short in their bid to make the Super Bowl in their home town.  Congratulations on MD local Stefon Diggs, here is a photograph from his high schools playing days at Good Counsel.  

Just like shooting a football game..kind of

I was asked to join a friend to photograph the eagles that meet along the Susquehanna river this time each year.   Why not, something I have never done before and always in for trying to capture something new.   Having never photographed birds in flight, I thought I would approach like a football game.  Fast shutter speed and not really knowing the next play.  

Must have been 100+ other photogs with the same idea.  I was definitely not prepared and not the right gear.   Some of the other photographers were serious about their nature photography and it showed with their gear.   My monopod set-up worked OK, and had to make the best with what I have (I guess the best set-up is a Gimbal mount for the long lens).  

For the most part the eagles were not active this day but I was able to get a few.   Looking forward to going again next year.   

Top 50 Best Sports Blogs

My Game Day blog was just named to the Top 50 Sports Photography Blog List | Sports Photography Websites.   Wow, in some great company with the other sites recognized.  

New PowerPlay Photography Site v2.0

I just finished the new PowerPlay Photography site upgrade.  The old site was based on Shutterfly Pro and after 10 years it was time for an upgrade (since Shutterfly canceled their Pro service program).   Still needs a few fine tuning, but it is up and working. 

IL 20 Years of Championships

The championship cover has been iconic for 20 years of Inside Lacrosse.  Here is my cover shot from 2015.   Denver 10, Maryland 5. Published July 2015

The St Stephens and St Agnes High School annual Spring Flight lacrosse tournament brings the best girls teams from around the country each April.  This tournament has become a regular for my spring schedule and I look forward to the event each year.   Below are a few samples from my day in Alexandria at SSSAS.