Tough night for the Lambs squad. They lost, but, as you can tell, managed to keep their spirits up. The Developmental squad fought hard but lost out to a superior opponent. They'll have their day in the sun again...See the whole North Star shoot here...
Thursday, June 12, 2008
Booty Blocking the 'Burgh
Ah, it just rolls of the tongue... "Pittsburgh lost." I love it. I can't say it enough. "Pittsburgh lost... hahaha..." OK that sort of disdain is usually reserved for the Steelers, and this night's "Welcome to Our Jungle" theme set the stage for a good old fashioned Cincy-Burgh brawl that ended with the Black Sheep soundly defeating the RG team from Steel City. As most RollerDerby bouts go, while the play is fierce, the rivalry is left on the track. Pittsburgh had a nice team that's about a half-step behind us in their development and they certainly have a bright future. That bodes well for future rivalries. Someday the match will be like a Bengals-Steelers game... Except hopefully then Cincinnati will win!See the whole 'Burgh shoot here...
Brotherly love does not translate to Sisterly Love on the Track
Another bout against an established RollerDerby machine, the Philadelphia Liberty Belles. Philly's team came in and dominated the proceedings but that's OK, our athletes are learning more every time they take the track against a ranked opponent. This shot is becoming a staple with me. It's Sadistic Sadie banking around a curve on the track. The image is shot from the inside, a rare place for Derby photographers indeed. I'm using a wide angle prime, an f/2.8 24mm in this case, and panning as she skates by. Tracking skaters can be tricky, but, I usually capture a few worth showing...See the whole Philly shoot here...
Why are these RollerGirls so happy?
Because they were in the midst of administering a sound beating to their sisters from across the river, the Black and Bluegrass RollerGirls. The bout was never really in doubt that night...See the whole Black 'n Bluegrass shoot here...
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