Well, as we know the Creighton basketball season has come to an end. It was a challenging road at times, but the Bluejays finished alright…considering. OK, this is not about the season or how good/bad the team did. This post is about me and my seat in the corner under the basket.
I have to admit, my photos are getting better. (yes, I just tooted my own horn…*shrug*) I am learning to challenge myself and I am seeing the difference with each game. I’ll be honest, when I’m sitting down on the floor, this is not what I am thinking. It is not until I sort through my shots that I decide whether it was all worth it or not.
It’s funny to hear people say; “Wow, you sit on the floor? …you’re that close!?” Let me point out, it is NOT as glamorous as it looks. When I’m working, it’s extremely hard to actually watch the game. I end up watching the game one still at a time, or I catch the highlights…later. Don’t get me wrong, I love doing it and I plan to turn it into a career. I just want to point out that where I sit is not all peachy, it’s work.
To end my season, I traveled with the team, for the first time, to the Missouri Valley Conference Tournament. Coincidentally, it was the last time the team would play in this tournament so it ended up being a bigger deal. It was an opportunity to gain valuable experience. Shooting a game at the tournament level is a lot different from being on your home court. There are strict regulations on what you can and cannot do while on the floor. I was not opposed to these regulations, I guess I just was not prepared. If there was anything that I did learn it would be: plan ahead and bring knee pads. If it wasn’t for our sports information director, I would not have even had the media credentials necessary. In addition, my spot on the floor was behind taller people…having to kneel for two hours is really a pain in the knees.
I’m glad I went and I had a great time!! My only gripe would be the last 50 miles of my drive, in a snowstorm. Thank you winter.
Here are a few [of my favorite] shots from the tournament. (If you click on the photos, I promise they get bigger)
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