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2011 Favorites

Dave — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 01:39:56 +0000

Here is a selection of some of my favorite shots from the 2011 football season. Hope you enjoy!

Wieners gone wild

Dave — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 05:50:28 +0000

I meant to post these a while back, but during the halftime of the Seahawks – Ravens game, there were wiener-dog races. They are tough little guys to keep in focus, but I found a few that I liked. Enjoy.

This has be a penalty for taunting, right?

Trash talking

Ready for takeoff.

Flying wiener-dog.

Out in front.

The championship round.

Game faces

Dave — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 19:05:50 +0000

I took a few shots from Sunday’s Ravens-Seahawks game and did some editing to them in Adobe Lightroom.

Ray Lewis

Marshawn Lynch

Leroy Hill

Taima

Ray Lewis

Seahawks Clip Ravens

Dave — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 05:57:20 +0000

Ray Lewis and the Ravens came into Seattle probably thinking that they were going to take care of business and head back east, but that just wasn’t going to be the case. The Seahawks put together one of their most complete games of the season on both sides of the ball and handed the Ravens a 22-17 loss. Marshawn Lynch had a Beast of a day with 167 hard-faught total yards and a touchdown.

Waiting in the wings.

Beast Mode

Leroy Hill

Joe Flacco

Ladarious Webb

Ray Rice

Marshawn Lynch tries to leap for the pylon.

Joe Flacco

Brandon Mebane flies over David Hawthorne who wrapped up Ray Rice.

Ricky Williams

Ray Rice surprises everyone with this touchdown pass.

Ed Dickson was on the receiving end of Rice's pass and spikes the ball.

Ray Lewis on the prowl.

Tarvaris Jackson

Ravens go high to try and block this field goal attempt.

Michael Robinson checking the coverage.

Tarvaris Jackson rolls out looking for a receiver.

Sidney Rice hauls in a pass with tight coverage.

Marshawn Lynch looks for a hole.

Lynch tries to get outside of the defense.

Marshawn Lynch tip-toes the sideline for a few extra yards.

Atari Rigby and Kernnard Cox celebrate after a fumble recovery by Rigby.

Cary Williams breaks up this pass to Sidney Rice.

Sidney Rice pleads for a flag.

Ray Lewis

Joe Flacco gets a pass off with pressure coming.

Marshawn Lynch had the last laugh with his performance against the Ravens.

Sidney Rice goes up high for this pass, but it was eventually knock away.

Coach Pete Carroll with some words of encouragement for his quarterback.

Ray Rice gets knocked back by Roy Lewis.

Just out of reach.

Doug Baldwin wags his finger at the Raven bench telling them they should throw near him.

Several Ravens try to wrap up Lynch.

Cory Redding tries to drag down Tarvaris Jackson

Joe Flacco tries to scramble for a few yards.

Ray Rice

Ray Rice fights for yardage.

David Hawthorne lunges to try and take down Rice.

Cory Redding tries to fire up his teammates.

Lardarius Webb goes up high to knock away this pass to Golden Tate.

Hawks Line

Ravens Coach John Harbaugh

Ray Lewis talks with Mike Williams after the game.

Seahawks outlast Cardinals in home opener

Dave — Mon, 26 Sep 2011 05:54:44 +0000

This game had just about everything. As soon as ball was kicked off to start the game it started to downpour for about 10 minutes and then the skies opened up and it ended up being a beautiful day. The bright sun made for some challenging light in ~~Seahawks Stadium~~, ~~Qwest Field~~, CenturyLink Field. It wasn’t a pretty game for either team but the Seahawks made plays when they had to and pulled out the victory 13-10 for their first win of the season.

Tarvaris Jackson and Sidney Rice celebrate Jackson's touchdown.

Marshawn Lynch gets his helmet ripped off during the rain storm that showed up at the beginning of the game.

Earl Thomas pick off a pass in the first quarter. A penalty negated the play and the Cardinals keep possession of the ball.

Chester Taylor make a cut to find an opening.

Leon Washington has trouble getting a handle of the ball on this kickoff.

Tarvaris Jackson rolls out looking for a receiver.

Larry Fitzgerald tries to break free of Marcus Trufant.

Earl Thomas and Brandon Browner get mixed up on coverage and Larry Fitzgerald hauls in a touchdown.

Kevin Kolb rolls out looking for a receiver.

Tarvaris Jackson looks for an opening in the defense.

Tarvaris Jackson throws on the run.

Sidney Rice tries to fend off AJ Jefferson.

Tarvaris Jackson unloads a desperation throw at the end of the half...

…which is broken up and intercepted by the Cardinals.

Marshawn Lynch busts through the Cardinals Defense.

Sidney Rice hauls in a pass on the sideline and is pushed out by AJ Jefferson.

Pete Carroll likes what he sees

Tarvaris Jackson tries to break free of Darnell Dockett's grip.

Tarvaris Jackson dives into the endzone for a touchdown.

Kevin Kolb loses his helmet when being brought down by Chris Clemons.

David Hawthorne is on the prowl.

Kam Chancellor made the final interception of the game to seal the victory and celebrates with Leroy Hill.

After the rain at the beginning of the game, it turned out to be a beautiful day.

This Sea Gal lets her hair fly.

Three-peat

Dave — Fri, 10 Jun 2011 06:20:33 +0000

This season’s Lindy’s Annuals are hitting the shelves now. My photos appear on three covers this year, the National College Pacific Northwest edition as well as the Pro Seattle and San Francisco/Oakland/San Diego edition. It has been a great experience to shoot for Lindy’s for the past several years.

2011 Covers

2010 Favorites

Dave — Wed, 12 Jan 2011 21:02:13 +0000

I’ve gathered up my favorite sports images from 2010 here. I feel very fortunate to have been able to to shoot so many great events and meet so many great people. I hope you enjoy.

Hail to the Chiefs

Dave — Tue, 30 Nov 2010 06:33:41 +0000

The AFC West leading Chiefs came into Seattle and dominated the Seahawks on Sunday 42-24. Dwayne Bowe had three touchdown receptions and Jamaal Charles rushed for 173 yards. The loss bumped the Seahawks back into a tie with St.Louis for first place in the NFC West. From a photography perspective, it was a great game to shoot because there was decent light and the red Chiefs uniforms really popped with all of the dark blue throughout Qwest Field.

The Chiefs take the field

The Hawks rushing trio was introduced together. Unfortunately, the only managed 20 total yards for the game.

Matt Cassel threw for 4 touchdowns on the day

Rookie Russell Okung gets ready to protect his QB.

Chiefs Head Coach Todd Haley

Lofa Tatupu wraps up Thomas Jones.

Jackie Bates stops Marshawn Lynch in his tracks.

Marcus Trufant is taken off the field on the cart after a leg injury, but returned later in the game.

Rookie Earl Thomas returns a blocked punt for a touchdown.

Leon Washington gets just enough of Verran Tucker to trip him up on a return.

Lofa wants to hear it from the crowd.

Jamaal Charles has a huge day rushing for the Chiefs with 173 yards.

Matt Hasselbeck gets a pass off. He finished with 282 yards on the day.

Dwayne Bowe and Verran Tucker celebrate one of Bowe's 3 touchdowns.

Kendrick Lewis runs for yardage after an interception.

Pete Carroll looks on to the action.

Who's got it?...

...Tamba Hali, that's who.

Matt Cassel lifts up Dwayne Bowe after another his third TD of the day.

Ben Obomanu gets past the Chiefs secondary and is wide open.

...and takes it for a touchdown as Coach Carroll reacts in the background.

Deon Butler makes a great leaping catch in the back of the endzone, but he was ruled out of bounds.

Hawks TE Chris Baker lunges over the line for a TD late in the game.

Matt Cassel trots off the field after a 42-24 victory.

Jones Retires

Dave — Fri, 30 Apr 2010 04:44:09 +0000

Walter Jones officially called it quits today after a 13 year career with the Seahawks as arguably one of the best offensive linemen to play the game.

Walter Jones

Hellava lotta helmets

Dave — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 04:57:34 +0000

Here’s a fun piece that I put together with shots of all the helmets of teams that I have shot over the past few years. It sure looks like a lot when you get them all together like this. You will see the black and white version below. It’s funny how they all blend together when you take out all of the colors that make them distinctive and iconic. You can see the color version and see the difference for yourself. I feel very fortunate to have had the opportunity to photograph all these teams over the past few years for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and hope to do it for several more years.

Various football helmets