Wingman

Game one vs. the Wildcats, my son and the Phantoms fell 2-1. The kids played hard and had a great time, and thanks to my 100-400mm lens, I was able to grab shots as if I were standing in the goal keeper's box.

In this shot, my son is the wingman, waiting for a potential pass, as his teammate Michael dribbles the ball down the field. I love the action, and the intensity (particularly on the face of the defender charging from the left).

More to come, and hopefully next week a victory.

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Climing the Walls

Well, Orange County California is notorious for very active youth sports programs and all that goes with it (soccer moms, mini vans, etc.). Yesterday, we had a couple of games to attend, and after my son's match, he was a bit bored when we were watching my daughter's, so he did what any little boy would do. I kind of like the pattern and isolation of this shot.

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Skating in the Hills

My son was playing on his skateboard, and since my nasty "Your too old for this" fall at Etnies Skatepark in Lake Forest, I think I'll play with my camera and a little bit of Lightroom and Photoshop instead.

Orange Street Fair

Crafts, games, food and drink. It's the Orange Street Fair in Old Town each year. Pretty hot, but a great time. Here my daughter takes on a plate of noodles from "China Street." Processed with Photoshop to better highlight the subject, given how much is going on in the background.