Best of 2010
2010 was a year I will never forget. Having to experience my first Olympics, and it was a rare one at it too! Having the combination of the weather from a Summer Olympics and the sporting events from a Winter Olympics!!!
Nikon D3, 200-400mm, 4000iso, f4, 1/200th
Feb 12, 2010; Vancouver, BC, CANADA; Canadian snowboarder Johnny Lyall jumps through a set of Olympic rings during the Opening Ceremonies of the 2010 Vancouver Olympics at BC Place.
Nikon D700, 70-200mm, 100iso, f/11, 1/10th
February 13, 2010; Vancouver, CA, USA; Darya Rybalova (KAZ) competes during the womens moguls qualification at Cypress Mountain at the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics.
Nikon D700, 16mm, 1600iso, f/5, 1/800th
February 16, 2010; Vancouver, BC, CANADA; Russia forward Danis Zaripov (25) and Latvia defenseman Kristaps Sotnieks (11) collide as they battle for the puck in the corner during the 2nd period of the preliminary round of group B play of the 2010 Vancouver Olympics at the Canada Hockey Place.
Nikon D700, 200-400mm, 100iso, f/11, 1/15th
February 17, 2010; Vancouver, BC, CANADA; Olivier Jean (CAN), left, competes against Jialiang Han (CHN), right, during the short track speed skating men’s 5,000m relay semifinals of the 2010 Vancouver Olympics at the Pacific Coliseum.
Nikon D3, 70-200mm, 2500iso, f/4, 1/1000th
Feb 25, 2010; Vancouver, BC, CANADA; Silver medalist Mao Asada (JPN), left, gold medalist Yu-Na Kim (KOR), center, and bronze medalist Joannie Rochette (CAN), right, watch as their nation’s flags raise during the ladies free skate program medal ceremony in the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics at Pacific Coliseum.
Canon EOS 1-D Mark IV, 15mm, 2000iso, f/7.1, 1/800th
Feb 27, 2010; Vancouver, BC, CANADA; General view of the Richmond Olympic Oval during the mens speed skating team pursuit finals in the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics.
Nikon D3, 200-400mm, 800iso, f/4, 1/800th
Feb 27, 2010; Vancouver, BC, CANADA; Ladies fourth place skater Mirai Nagasu (USA) performs during the figure skating exhibition gala in the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics at Pacific Coliseum.
Nikon D3, 200-400mm, 800iso, f/4, 1/640th
Feb 27, 2010; Vancouver, BC, CANADA; Ice Dance gold medalist Tessa Virtue (CAN) performs during the figure skating exhibition gala in the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics at Pacific Coliseum.
Nikon D700, 70-200mm, 800iso, f/7.1, 1/640th
March 2, 2010; San Jose, CA, USA; New Jersey Devils goaltender Martin Brodeur (third from right) makes a save during the second period against the San Jose Sharks at HP Pavilion. The Devils defeated the Sharks 4-3.
Nikon D700, 70-200mm, 1600iso, f/2.8, 1/640th
March 18, 2010; San Jose, CA, USA; Murray State Racers celebrate after forward Danero Thomas (center) made the game-winning shot during the second half in the first round of the 2010 NCAA mens basketball tournament against the Vanderbilt Commodores at HP Pavilion. The Racers defeated the Commodores 66-65.
Nikon D3, 200-400mm, 1250iso, f/4, 1/500th
May 3, 2010; Oakland, CA, USA; Texas Rangers outfielder Josh Hamilton (32) jokes with fans before the game against the Oakland Athletics at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum. The Rangers defeated the Athletics 4-2.
Nikon D3, 200-400mm, 100iso, f/5, 1/8th
July 27, 2010; Stanford, CA, USA; Maria Sharapova (RUS) celebrates a point against Jie Zheng (CHN), not pictured, in the first round play during the Bank of the West Classic women’s tennis tournament at the Taube Family Tennis Stadium. Sharapova defeated Zheng 6-4, 7-5.
Nikon D3, 200-400mm, 200iso, f/4.5, 1/20th
July 28, 2010; Stanford, CA, USA; Elena Dementieva (RUS) returns the ball against Kimiko Date Krumm (JPN), not pictured, in the second round play during the Bank of the West Classic women’s tennis tournament at the Taube Family Tennis Stadium.
Nikon D3, 200-400mm, 200iso, f/4, 1/2500th
July 29, 2010; Stanford, CA, USA; Maria Kirilenko (RUS) serves the ball against Shahar Peer (ISR), not pictured, in the second round play during the Bank of the West Classic women’s tennis tournament at the Taube Family Tennis Stadium. Kirilenko defeated Peer 6-4, 6-3.
Nikon D3, 200-400mm, 400iso, f/4, 1/1250th
September 11, 2010; Berkeley, CA, USA; Colorado Buffaloes cornerback Arthur Jaffee (22) jumps over players in an attempt to block the punt from California Golden Bears punter Bryan Anger (19) during the third quarter at Memorial Stadium. The Golden Bears defeated the Buffaloes 52-7.
Nikon D700, 200-400mm, 4000iso, f/4, 1/640th
December 21, 2010; Sacramento, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors small forward Vladimir Radmanovic (77) celebrates after making a game-tying three-point basket during the fourth quarter against the Sacramento Kings at ARCO Arena. The Warriors defeated the Kings 117-109.
Nikon D3, 24-70mm, 3200iso, f/2.8, 1/800th
December 23, 2010; Sacramento, CA, USA; Milwaukee Bucks small forward Luc Richard Mbah a Moute (12) reaches for a loose ball with Sacramento Kings point guard Tyreke Evans (bottom) during the fourth quarter at ARCO Arena. The Bucks defeated the Kings 84-79.
Nikon D3, 70-200mm, 5000iso, f/2.8, 1/800th
December 28, 2010; Stanford, CA, USA; The Stanford Cardinal celebrates after a basket against the Xavier Musketeers during the second half at Maples Pavilion. The Cardinal defeated the Musketeers 89-52.
Nikon D3, 70-200mm, 4000iso, f/2.8, 1/800th
December 30, 2010; Stanford, CA, USA; The Stanford Cardinal celebrates after the game against the Connecticut Huskies at Maples Pavilion. The Cardinal defeated the Huskies 71-59.
Wish everyone a great 2011!
