Wednesday, June 29, 2011

San Francisco Street Art

"A woman squints while using her phone to take a picture in the Chinatown neighborhood of San Francisco, Tuesday, June 28, 2011."
"An elderly man uses an umbrella to keep dry in the Chinatown neighborhood of San Francisco, Tuesday, June 28, 2011."
"Knucklehead the dog retrieves a hacky sack from atop a cable car informational kiosk foot in San Francisco, Monday, June 27, 2011. 'I had to get her one of her own because she kept ripping mine apart,' said Steve, her owner."
"A man dressed head to toe in San Francisco Giants attire talks on a cell phone along the Embarcadero in San Francisco, Monday, June 27, 2011."

I'll be the first to admit that I'm no Strazz or Smith but that didn't prevent me from taking my camera out on the streets of San Francisco to explore the city.

I was in the city by the bay for last weekend's NASCAR race in Sonoma and seeing as though I haven't been to the city in probably 15 years I decided to stay a few extra days with some friends and have some fun.

As apposed to obvious tourist traps, I like to explore a city through its streets and food. After being on my own most of Monday, Stephen was kind enough to take me to Chinatown for a real dim sum lunch Tuesday. I say real because there wasn't any english being spoken and I was one of just a few non-Chinese in the place. The atmosphere on the streets was great, alive and the rain made things interesting.

I love umbrella photos just as much as the next photographer, however cliche they may be.

The food all week was excellent. Being so close to the water I obviously had to enjoy my fair share of seafood and managed to have sushi, mahi mahi, moules et frites as well as some of the best mexican food around, to name a few. There was plenty of northern California wine to go around but one of my favorite things that I had was a stout brewed with oyster shells and included hints of carmel and coffee. As odd as that sounds, it was dope.

A few pictures from the real reason I was in town are coming up next.

-JCE

Saturday, June 18, 2011

Denver sports photographers | Tigers v Rockies

"Center fielder Carlos Gonzalez #5 of the Colorado Rockies goes airborne to make a catch off the bat of Jhonny Peralta #27 of the Detroit Tigers for the second out of the eighth inning at Coors Field on June 18, 2011 in Denver, Colorado. The Rockies defeated the Tigers 5-4."

Baseball requires lots of patience. Sometimes you can go a whole game, series or even week without getting the opportunity to photograph some good action.

Such was the case most of Saturday night against the Tigers. Despite shooting a few plays at home plate, most of the game was boring from a photographic standpoint.

Thankfully "Car Go" saved my evening with the above image in the eighth inning. Both of his feet are airborne, the ball is in the perfect spot and I couldn't have asked for a cleaner background.

It's interesting how one image can impact my thoughts on my performance at a particular assignment and this one definitely did.

-JCE

Wednesday, June 15, 2011

Denver sports photographers | Padres v Rockies

"Troy Tulowitzki #2 of the Colorado Rockies follows through on a double off of Wade LeBlanc of the San Diego Padres during the fourth inning at Coors Field on June 14, 2011 in Denver, Colorado.
Tulowitzki went 2-4 with a run scored to help the Rockies defeat the Padres 6-3 and break a three game losing streak.
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"[Left] Cameron Maybin #24 of the San Diego Padres runs towards third base on his way to score on a double by teammate Alberto Gonzalez during the fourth inning against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field on June 14, 2011 in Denver, Colorado. [Right] Charlie Blackmon #8 of the Colorado Rockies lines up his bat during the fourth inning."
"Jason Bartlett #8 of the San Diego Padres slides safely into second base as shortstop Troy Tulowitzki #2 of the Colorado Rockies can't control the ball during the first inning at Coors Field on June 14, 2011 in Denver, Colorado."

With light like this, what can you say that the pictures don't?

The 6:40pm start played right into my hands as the sun was in what seemed like the perfect spot for a few short minutes in the fourth inning. Add Tulo and a base hit and you have a winning combination for a great photo.

Oh, and the Rockies won.

More images from the game here.

-JCE

Saturday, June 11, 2011

Denver sports photographers | Dodgers v Rockies

"Jamey Carroll #14 of the Los Angeles Dodgers breaks up the double play as shortstop Troy Tulowitzki #2 of the Colorado Rockies is upended during the fifth inning at Coors Field on June 11, 2011 in Denver, Colorado. The Dodgers defeated the Rockies 11-7."

That's how you're supposed to break up a double play.

If that wasn't enough, Jamey Carroll, a former Rockies player, went on to tally four hits and two RBIs en route to the win. I'd say that's not a bad day at the office. He seemed pretty excited about it.

It was a rough outing for the hometown bullpen but I'm not complaining. Shhhh, don't tell anyone that I'm a Dodgers fan.

This was my first Rockies game of the year but certainly won't be my last. I'm back at it again for the Sunday day game with the most tedious assignment I've ever had (read: 800ish stock photos). It will most definitely be a Pandora type of day.

-JCE
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