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I have been in the newspaper and website business for over 40 years. I am a fan of NASCAR and saltwater fishing. I graduated from Westminster High School and attended Frederick Communty College. I was a member of National Press Photographers Association, Eastern Motorsports Press Association, Carroll County Oldtimes Baseball Association and AP Photo Managers. I am retired now. I would appreciate any comments or just to let me know you stopped by, thanks!

Tuesday, May 12, 2009

Fun week




































The past week was an enjoyable time for me. I'm not sure where to start my entry because there's a lot to write about.







The pass weekend was "NASCAR" in Richmond, which I enjoyed shooting. I borrowed a D3 from Nikon (it was great), and then a short visit to Williamsburg and Gettysburg.









I will write a longer item on each of those subjects in the future. This entry will be on NASCAR.









I used to think NASCAR was just cars driving around in circles. The guys I used to fish with talked about it all the time. You sort of get left out when you are 20-30 miles off shore in the Atlantic Ocean and have no idea what they are talking about.









So I did what I always do when I need to learn something new. I read a few books, magazines and newspaper. Then I read some more.









Lo and behold, it is more than going around in circles and I found out I liked the sport. So I started following it.









I followed baseball and football for years. Then came strikes and that was it for me. So NASCAR filled the void.









It was only natural that I would want to photograph the sport, which I have been doing for over 10 years.









Shooting the cars on the track is one thing, but I like shooting people and carnival like atmosphere.









I have noticed over the years that a lot of the press have no idea who the drivers, crew chiefs or owners are. The fans have problems when they aren't in uniform.









I like to shoot just before and after practice as the drivers are in the garage area talking with their teams. I also look forward to qualifying. That is where I got the shot of Morgan Shepherd roller skating and Kenny Wallace giving a thumbs up. They were from Nationwide qualifying.









My two favorite tracks are Richmond and Pocono. I also shoot at Dover, but the garage area is small and they aren't very accommodating for qualifying.









The days at the track are long, but satisfying and rewarding.