Archive for May, 2011

May
27
2011

Smithwood, Inc. T-Ball, Game 4

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The final game of the 2011 Smithwood, Inc. t-ball season was on May 27th. I know. I’m as bummed as you are. As I mentioned after shooting the first game, photographing these kids was definitely a change of pace from shooting college ball, and I absolutely loved it. I think what I enjoyed most was seeing how much fun the kids had. Whether they were running the bases or just playing in the dirt, they looked like they were having the time of their lives. It was all very sweet, and I think I ended up with some great captures over the course of the season. Hopefully I’ll get a chance to do it again next year. (more…)

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May
16
2011

Smithwood, Inc. T-Ball, Game 3

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In the third game of Smithwood, Inc. t-ball, the kids walked away with some great hits, along with quite a few chuckles as they played around with each other while waiting to bat. The tiny players cracked jokes, climbed fences, and one boy even rode around on his bat like a cowboy on a horse. They had a blast, and were adorable doing it. There were also a few memorable moments from the other team, such as one boy running the bases with his helmet on backwards. (more…)

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May
14
2011

Big Easy Rollergirls vs. JRG

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For their second home bout of the season, the Big Easy Rollergirls gave fans one hell of a nail-biter. The ladies from New Orleans took on the Jacksonville Rollergirls, and this bout was even more aggressive than the last, with both the Crescent Wenches and the Big Easy All-Stars offering quite a few hip-checks and shoves that had girls flying out of the ring. The All-Star bout went down to the final second with a tie score of 119 to 119, and the Big Easy All-Stars fought for the win in an adrenalin-filled overtime. Fans were also treated to a performance from the 610 Stompers during halftime. If you’re unfamiliar with these guys, you really need to check them out. As they say, they’re ordinary men with extraordinary moves. (more…)

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May
14
2011

Southern Open Championships

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In one of the more diverse karate tournaments I’ve been to, competitors came out from across the southern region to showcase their weapon, kata, and kumite skills at the first ever Southern Open Karate Championships. The tournament was held at the Quality Inn and Conference Center in Hammond, Louisiana, and saw a variety of karate styles, from Shotokan to Isshin-Ryū. The tournament also included a demonstration of Traditional Japanese Aikido, which was interesting to see. I have to hand it to Sensei Joey Giluso for providing both spectators and competitors alike with a wonderful exhibition of skill and variety at the tournament. (more…)

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May
09
2011

Smithwood, Inc. T-Ball, Game 2

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After the first game of Smithwood, Inc. t-ball I thought I’d be well prepared for the cuteness of these kids. But I was wrong. The boys—and girl!—of Loranger, Louisiana have managed to top themselves with this game. (more…)

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