Friday, June 5, 2009

Randy Johnson wins his 300th MLB game





Nikon D3, 24-70 AFS & 200-400 AFS, Lexar Digital Media

Had the opportunity to photograph history last night. An event that may never happen again in our lifetime. Randy Johnson, the 6'10" Pitcher for the San Francisco Giants was in town throwing speedballs against the Washington Nationals. He was pitching for his 300th win. Not too shabby for a 45 year MLB player. He was supposed to have pitched the night before, but the game was rained out. This game was the 1st of a double header, which was delayed 40 minutes for more rain, game began, and it was never called even with nonstop moisture all night long. Game and post game went fine, got the images needed. Took a fall on the way into the press conference, tripped on some loose fabric that was skirting the riser for Johnson to sit on, landed on both cameras. Trashed the 24-70 and 70-200 lenses. Evidently from what I'm told, Randy turned around to help me up. Will deal with the lenses this week.....ughhh
Here's a few images from the game, enjoy, as Randy Johnson did as soon as he saw his kids on the field.

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