Today I had the opportunity to cover a couple of local riders at the Thunder Valley Motocross Park in Lakewood. It was my first time shooting motocross but not my first time shooting motorsports. I will post some pictures later on tomorrow or the next day. Right now I want to write down a few observations and ideas. I definitely learned a few things for the next time.
sports photojournalism
More from the Evergreen Rodeo
© Matthew Jonas 2010/Evergreen Newspapers 2010
Last night was a lot of fun. It was also a lot of work. I was primarily shooting for the sports section which means that my focus was on the riders and a good action shot to fill the page. That didn’t mean that I couldn’t shoot a couple of good feature shots if I wanted, it just meant that they might not run. I forgot how much ritual there is behind the chutes. I really tried to work that as much as I could. I ran into a fellow photog named Matt McClain, formerly of the Rocky Mountain News. I am a big fan of his work. He’s a really nice guy, has a great eye and always makes me say to myself “damn, that’s a good shot. Why didn’t I have that?” The following aren’t in any particular order. They are just images that jumped out at me when I was looking through last nights take. Anyway, I am back at the rodeo today starting around 1pm. I’ll be the guy looking out of place.
Almost Got It
© Matthew Jonas 2010/Evergreen Newspapers 2010
Just more high school sports from this weekend. That is all.
Home Run Helper
© Matthew Jonas 2010/Evergreen Newspapers 2010
Sometimes the reaction is better than the action. And sometimes you were pointed at the short stop and the batter hits a solo home run. Better than nothing.
Third Inning Light
© Matthew Jonas 2010/Evergreen Newspapers 2010
I hate it when I have to leave an assignment right when the light starts to get good. It was only the third inning too. I like this shot but I can already tell that we probably won’t have enough space to run it. Oh well maybe next time. Keep on shootin’.
