Emotional Game!

MazerRakhm · 17th of November 2005 (Thu)

Last Friday night held a game of games, history being made!

The little town that could hosted a quarterfinal upset of a team that was nationally ranked #6! Without going into a lot of detail, the game was just incredible, both teams played their heart out and left absolutely everything on the field.

What really stunned me most was the sportsmanship and respect of these two teams though! After the game both teams lined up for the usual "good game" handshakes, which quickly turned into hugs and tears of both sorrow and joy.

Even the town was respectful as they swarmed the field to congratulate their players, they gave the opposing team their space, and in some cases wished them well, and never once did the "We're better than you, nanny, nanny, boo, boo" show it's head.

It's a game that I'm bound to remember for a long time and wanted to share.

JDrex05 · 17th of November 2005 (Thu)

I'm a huge fan of sports photos that truly show emotion, and I LOVE #3

MazerRakhm · 17th of November 2005 (Thu)

Thanks! I think that might be one of my favorites from the night as well. I really liked how it turned out.

fslshooter · 17th of November 2005 (Thu)

Thanks for sharing and telling us the story of the game. You've captured the emotions and intensity that you described superbly -- #3 is classic. Good stuff!!

liza · 17th of November 2005 (Thu)

Those last two just tore me up! I'm also a strong believer that some of the best shots come from the sidelines and after the game. Thanks for sharing! These are simply wonderful.

MazerRakhm · 17th of November 2005 (Thu)

Thank fslshooter and liza! It was a game to be at! This late in playoffs you allways get the seniors that are overcome with emotion at the end of the game because they lost and their football career is over, this time more of the winners cried and broke down. This was thier first win over the other team in something like 20 years!

dmwierz · 17th of November 2005 (Thu)

Kevin,

Nice shots. I was shooting a 7A quarterfinal game across town when this final score was announced. To say we were stunned would be an understatement. You gonna shoot Morris this week?

Dennis

MazerRakhm · 17th of November 2005 (Thu)

Unfortunately not, I really like they Morris guys, the kids and coaches there are great but Friday night I have other commitments.

2 games on Saturday though!

dmwierz · 17th of November 2005 (Thu)

I've been fortunate to be able to stay with the same teams throughout the year. Last week they played each other so only one remains, but again, it make the games a bit more enjoyable when you have a connection to the players. The knowledge of the team also helps cover the game.

Good luck Saturday.

Dennis

MazerRakhm · 17th of November 2005 (Thu)

Thanks Dennis, good luck to you as well!

cargo123 · 17th of November 2005 (Thu)

cool shots.

PhotosGuy · 19th of November 2005 (Sat)

Nice shots & story, Kevin!

ae1969 · 19th of November 2005 (Sat)

Great shots....... #3 is a keeper.

dmwierz · 19th of November 2005 (Sat)

Quote:

Originally Posted by MazerRakhm

Thanks Dennis, good luck to you as well!

Kevin,

One thing I was wondering: did you use a flash for these? The reason I asked is I have had the opportnity to shoot some images like these but hesitated to take them with a flash for fear of "intruding" with the flash, but the ambient light was so poor that they wouldn't have worked without it.

My one remaining team was victorious last night, so it's on to the State finals next week.

Dennis

MazerRakhm · 21st of November 2005 (Mon)

Oh yeah, I used a flash that game. The end zones of that field, as much as I love those guys, are like black holes of darkness. I can't remember, but I think there might be a moratorium on flashes at the finals... I know I had the flash with me, but I don't remember if I used it for the game, or just afterward. That stadium is pretty well lit though so I'd think the 2.8 should be fine, but not sure, as I only got mine this summer. (Unless it's pouring rain again this year and visibility absolutely sucks that is.)

I'll be there all day Sat, just look for the crazy guy sporting the classy POTN strap!

17th of November 2005 (Thu)	#1
MazerRakhm Colonel Mustard Join Date: May 2004 Location: Near Chicago, IL Posts: 2,277 IMAGE EDITING OK	Emotional Game! Last Friday night held a game of games, history being made! The little town that could hosted a quarterfinal upset of a team that was nationally ranked #6! Without going into a lot of detail, the game was just incredible, both teams played their heart out and left absolutely everything on the field. What really stunned me most was the sportsmanship and respect of these two teams though! After the game both teams lined up for the usual "good game" handshakes, which quickly turned into hugs and tears of both sorrow and joy. Even the town was respectful as they swarmed the field to congratulate their players, they gave the opposing team their space, and in some cases wished them well, and never once did the "We're better than you, nanny, nanny, boo, boo" show it's head. It's a game that I'm bound to remember for a long time and wanted to share. __________________ Thanks for looking! -Kevin Monkeys are the key to the universe. Since I couldn't find an Oompa Loompa, I am employing monkeys to porter my equipment and be my assistants. Pearls of Wisdom... Now remember Ralphie, if you're nose bleeds; you're either picking it too much or not enough. - Chief Wiggam 30D, Kit lens, 70-200 f2.8L, Nifty 50, 16-35 f2.8L *ksmith.smugmug.com * LiveJournal Blog*SportsShooter Member*

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JDrex05 Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Scotia, NY Posts: 176	Re: Emotional Game! I'm a huge fan of sports photos that truly show emotion, and I LOVE #3

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fslshooter Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: DeLand, Florida Posts: 1,469	Re: Emotional Game! Thanks for sharing and telling us the story of the game. You've captured the emotions and intensity that you described superbly -- #3 is classic. Good stuff!! __________________ Jerry ~ Baseball is a game where only defensive players handle the ball and offensive players who hit successfully in only one third of their at bats are among the best in the sport. Baseball Shooting Tips \|++\| www.jerryhalephotography.com

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liza User is banned from forums Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Mayberry Posts: 11,386	Re: Emotional Game! Those last two just tore me up! I'm also a strong believer that some of the best shots come from the sidelines and after the game. Thanks for sharing! These are simply wonderful.

17th of November 2005 (Thu)	#7
dmwierz Goldmember Join Date: May 2005 Location: Chicago Area, IL Posts: 2,372	Re: Emotional Game! Kevin, Nice shots. I was shooting a 7A quarterfinal game across town when this final score was announced. To say we were stunned would be an understatement. You gonna shoot Morris this week? Dennis __________________ http://www.denniswierzbicki.com http://www.sportsshooter.com/dmwierz Dennis "Yeah, well, sometimes nothin' can be a real cool hand."

17th of November 2005 (Thu)	#3
MazerRakhm Colonel Mustard Join Date: May 2004 Location: Near Chicago, IL Posts: 2,277 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Emotional Game! Thanks! I think that might be one of my favorites from the night as well. I really liked how it turned out. __________________ Thanks for looking! -Kevin Monkeys are the key to the universe. Since I couldn't find an Oompa Loompa, I am employing monkeys to porter my equipment and be my assistants. Pearls of Wisdom... Now remember Ralphie, if you're nose bleeds; you're either picking it too much or not enough. - Chief Wiggam 30D, Kit lens, 70-200 f2.8L, Nifty 50, 16-35 f2.8L *ksmith.smugmug.com * LiveJournal Blog*SportsShooter Member*

17th of November 2005 (Thu)	#6
MazerRakhm Colonel Mustard Join Date: May 2004 Location: Near Chicago, IL Posts: 2,277 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Emotional Game! Thank fslshooter and liza! It was a game to be at! This late in playoffs you allways get the seniors that are overcome with emotion at the end of the game because they lost and their football career is over, this time more of the winners cried and broke down. This was thier first win over the other team in something like 20 years! __________________ Thanks for looking! -Kevin Monkeys are the key to the universe. Since I couldn't find an Oompa Loompa, I am employing monkeys to porter my equipment and be my assistants. Pearls of Wisdom... Now remember Ralphie, if you're nose bleeds; you're either picking it too much or not enough. - Chief Wiggam 30D, Kit lens, 70-200 f2.8L, Nifty 50, 16-35 f2.8L *ksmith.smugmug.com * LiveJournal Blog*SportsShooter Member*

17th of November 2005 (Thu)	#8
MazerRakhm Colonel Mustard Join Date: May 2004 Location: Near Chicago, IL Posts: 2,277 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Emotional Game! Unfortunately not, I really like they Morris guys, the kids and coaches there are great but Friday night I have other commitments. 2 games on Saturday though! __________________ Thanks for looking! -Kevin Monkeys are the key to the universe. Since I couldn't find an Oompa Loompa, I am employing monkeys to porter my equipment and be my assistants. Pearls of Wisdom... Now remember Ralphie, if you're nose bleeds; you're either picking it too much or not enough. - Chief Wiggam 30D, Kit lens, 70-200 f2.8L, Nifty 50, 16-35 f2.8L *ksmith.smugmug.com * LiveJournal Blog*SportsShooter Member*

17th of November 2005 (Thu)	#9
dmwierz Goldmember Join Date: May 2005 Location: Chicago Area, IL Posts: 2,372	Re: Emotional Game! I've been fortunate to be able to stay with the same teams throughout the year. Last week they played each other so only one remains, but again, it make the games a bit more enjoyable when you have a connection to the players. The knowledge of the team also helps cover the game. Good luck Saturday. Dennis __________________ http://www.denniswierzbicki.com http://www.sportsshooter.com/dmwierz Dennis "Yeah, well, sometimes nothin' can be a real cool hand."

17th of November 2005 (Thu)	#10
MazerRakhm Colonel Mustard Join Date: May 2004 Location: Near Chicago, IL Posts: 2,277 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Emotional Game! Thanks Dennis, good luck to you as well! __________________ Thanks for looking! -Kevin Monkeys are the key to the universe. Since I couldn't find an Oompa Loompa, I am employing monkeys to porter my equipment and be my assistants. Pearls of Wisdom... Now remember Ralphie, if you're nose bleeds; you're either picking it too much or not enough. - Chief Wiggam 30D, Kit lens, 70-200 f2.8L, Nifty 50, 16-35 f2.8L *ksmith.smugmug.com * LiveJournal Blog*SportsShooter Member*

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cargo123 Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Denver, Colorado Posts: 739	Re: Emotional Game! cool shots.

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21st of November 2005 (Mon)	#15
MazerRakhm Colonel Mustard Join Date: May 2004 Location: Near Chicago, IL Posts: 2,277 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Emotional Game! Oh yeah, I used a flash that game. The end zones of that field, as much as I love those guys, are like black holes of darkness. I can't remember, but I think there might be a moratorium on flashes at the finals... I know I had the flash with me, but I don't remember if I used it for the game, or just afterward. That stadium is pretty well lit though so I'd think the 2.8 should be fine, but not sure, as I only got mine this summer. (Unless it's pouring rain again this year and visibility absolutely sucks that is.) I'll be there all day Sat, just look for the crazy guy sporting the classy POTN strap! __________________ Thanks for looking! -Kevin Monkeys are the key to the universe. Since I couldn't find an Oompa Loompa, I am employing monkeys to porter my equipment and be my assistants. Pearls of Wisdom... Now remember Ralphie, if you're nose bleeds; you're either picking it too much or not enough. - Chief Wiggam 30D, Kit lens, 70-200 f2.8L, Nifty 50, 16-35 f2.8L *ksmith.smugmug.com * LiveJournal Blog*SportsShooter Member*

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