Let the games begin. I spent the morning and afternoon roaming the track getting various shots of the athletes as they competed. These first two are from the tennis ball / softball throw.
Shot put
Wheelchair Slaloms
And now some shots from track
This next group of track shots were from the second day of activities
Gymnastics, well what can I say. This is something I don't have much if any experience in shooting, but I knew they wanted some shots so I spent Sunday morning and early afternoon covering the events of the day. I will say that I am very happy with what I ended up with, so take a look and let me know what you think.
In closing I want to add one final thing. During both days I was contacted by my Special Olymics contact and asked to take some candid shots of Johnny Knoxville. Now I thought this was pretty cool and have to say I was very impressed with his interaction with the athletes and fans. I did take a bunch of shots and these are my favorites.
I had a wonderful and full weekend covering the summer games and look forward to doing it again next year.
12 comments:
Jim - You outdo yourself every year! I love every photo and you can count on us using these to promote Special Olympics to anyone and everyone. It is such a pleasure to work with a professional photographer who so willingly gives of his time to our cause and our athletes. Thank you for always being so gracious and easy to work with. Next year you can shoot whatever you want!!!! Kim
Great job Jim! It is hard to capture the joy, determination and action all at the same time -- and you have done that so well!
Jim,
Another great photo of Michael and some of the athletes from Pomona Valley. Appreciate all your photographs as they truly capture the determination and spirit with which the athletes compete at the Summer Games.
Thank you your support.
Russell Evans
Area Director
Pomona Valley Special Olympics.
Those are great Jim, even the Gymnastic stuff!
Great photos Jim!
Jim,
Since I was unable to attend Summer Games this year, I have had to "experience" it through photos. Yours are certainly the best by far! Thank you for capturing such amazing photos...we are always so proud of our athletes!
Thanks,
Jamie Brown
Regional Director
San Diego County
Thank you for sharing your amazing talent with us and for capturing two amazing photos of m daughter competing at her first Summer Games!
Awesome images, Jim! I love seeing these pictures from you every year! What a wonderful event and you capture things beautifully! Loved seeing a 'different' side of Johnny too!
Thanks so much for all of these comments everyone. Its an honor to come out and capture these athletes. Again, thank you.
Great pics! You captured my daughter, Debi, during her hoop routine! Very nice!
Jim
Thank you so much for your commitment in doing these photos each year you were able to capture our son on track n field .for us not being so close we were unable to see his determination as he ran.
but your photo was able to capture this it is priceless! Thank you
Each year I love seeing what images you capture from the Special Olympics. I have been bummed for the past two years to have events scheduled each of the dates. Hopefully, next year will open up and I'll be able to lend a hand. Great stuff, Jim! Thanks for sharing such a wonderful side of things.
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