14 July 2010: International League catcher Erik Kratz (14) who was called up to Pittsburg during the game signs autographs for fans. The International League defeated the Pacific Coast League 2 – 1 at Coca-Cola Park in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Bolte / Southcreek Global


It was a great game to be at, more photos after the break…

While at the game I really wanted to catch the fan based event as this really is for the fans to see the best of the best in the AAA. Let alone the ones that have the best chance of making it to the show! So I made a lot of shots during the pre-game as the fans were all lined up to get autographs and speak with the players. I just love how some of the kids did what they needed to do to get an autograph!

14 July 2010: International League infielder Chase Lambin (4) hands a ball back to a little girl after autographing it for her before the AAA All-Star game. The International League defeated the Pacific Coast League 2 – 1 at Coca-Cola Park in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Bolte / Southcreek Global

14 July 2010: American Idol finalist and local artist Tyler Grady performs the National Anthem before the AAA All-Star game. The International League defeated the Pacific Coast League 2 – 1 at Coca-Cola Park in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Bolte / Southcreek Global

14 July 2010: The Army Black Knights Parachute team descend into the stadium before the AAA All-Star game. The International League defeated the Pacific Coast League 2 – 1 at Coca-Cola Park in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Bolte / Southcreek Global

14 July 2010: Pacific Coast League pitcher Thomas Diamond (45) delivers a pitch in the first inning of the AAA All-Star game. The International League defeated the Pacific Coast League 2 – 1 at Coca-Cola Park in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Bolte / Southcreek Global

14 July 2010: A Reno Aces hat with the AAA All Star game emblem. The International League defeated the Pacific Coast League 2 – 1 at Coca-Cola Park in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Bolte / Southcreek Global



I love catching things that are a part of the event. Especially when it signifies what is going on! As well as the crowd and full field.

14 July 2010: Coca Cola Park hosting the 2010 AAA All Star game. The International League defeated the Pacific Coast League 2 – 1 at Coca-Cola Park in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Bolte / Southcreek Global

14 July 2010: Pacific Coast League pitcher Mike McClendon (14) delivers a pitch in the seventh inning of the AAA All Star game. The International League defeated the Pacific Coast League 2 – 1 at Coca-Cola Park in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Bolte / Southcreek Global

14 July 2010: Pacific Coast League pitcher Thomas Diamond (45) receives the Top Star Award from PCL Commissioner Branch Rickey for being the MVP of the Pacific Coast League. The International League defeated the Pacific Coast League 2 – 1 at Coca-Cola Park in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Bolte / Southcreek Global

14 July 2010: International League infielder Chase Lambin (4) receives the Top Star Award from IL president Randy Mobley. The International League defeated the Pacific Coast League 2 – 1 at Coca-Cola Park in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Bolte / Southcreek Global

Hope you enjoyed! More to come in the near future.

I covered all three games for the series and what a series it was. Game one a blow out, game two was a game of hit by pitches and ejections, and game three was a pitchers game.

On to the photos as they will show how much fun I had!!

There was a great light late in the game on Friday, I was lucky enough to be on the right side to catch it. The sun broke through and put some pretty nice light on the CN Tower!!

Of course I wasn’t just there for the sights, made some nice action shots as well!

09 July 2010:  Red Sox first baseman Kevin Youkilis (20) during Friday’s baseball game, the Boston Red Sox defeated the Toronto Blue Jays 14-3 at the Rogers Centre in Toronto, Ontario. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Bolte / Southcreek Global

Red Sox fans do like to travel. They support their team anywhere they go!!

09 July 2010:  Red Sox starter Jon Lester (31) delivers a pitch during Friday’s baseball game, the Boston Red Sox defeated the Toronto Blue Jays 14-3 at the Rogers Centre in Toronto, Ontario. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Bolte / Southcreek Global



We had an ejection in this game. Casey Janssen argued about a call late in the game, which was in favor of the Red Sox. As you can see here he lost the argument.

09 July 2010:  Blue Jays reliever Casey Janssen (44) is ejected from the game by umpire Mark Carlson during Friday’s baseball game, the Boston Red Sox defeated the Toronto Blue Jays 14-3 at the Rogers Centre in Toronto, Ontario. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Bolte / Southcreek Global



Game two had a different feel as it was a day game and it was pretty hot. But it still led to some nice photos here are a few.

10 July 2010:  Blue Jays left fielder Fred Lewis (15) slides under the tag of Red Sox second baseman Bill Hall (22) during a stolen base attempt in the second inning. The Toronto Blue Jays defeated the Boston Red Sox 9 – 5 at the Rogers Centre in Toronto, Ontario. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Bolte / Southcreek Global

10 July 2010:  Red Sox center fielder Mike Cameron (23) dives back safely to first base on a pick off attempt during Saturday’s baseball game. The Toronto Blue Jays defeated the Boston Red Sox 9 – 5 at the Rogers Centre in Toronto, Ontario. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Bolte / Southcreek Global

10 July 2010: Red Sox manager Terry Francona (47,r) is ejected by home plate umpire Jeff Kellogg for arguing about center fielder Mike Cameron’s (23) ejection in the seventh inning. The Toronto Blue Jays defeated the Boston Red Sox 9 – 5 at the Rogers Centre in Toronto, Ontario. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Bolte / Southcreek Global

10 July 2010: Red Sox manager Terry Francona (47,r) ejects home plate umpire Jeff Kellogg after being ejected himself for arguing about center fielder Mike Cameron’s (23) ejection in the seventh inning. The Toronto Blue Jays defeated the Boston Red Sox 9 – 5 at the Rogers Centre in Toronto, Ontario. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Bolte / Southcreek Global



Game three was an interesting one as the dome had a malfunction and made for an interesting photo opportunity. I didn’t know it at the time otherwise I would have shot a few images of the dome not being fully open. Most of the photographers thought the Jays did it to keep the fans cool. Guess we were wrong! Anyways led to some nice images as the pitching mound to behind home plate was even light therefore not to much shadow under the ball caps!!

11 July 2010:  Red Sox right fielder J.D. Drew (7) grounds out to first base during Sunday’s baseball game. The Boston Red Sox defeated the Toronto Blue Jays 3 – 2 at the Rogers Centre in Toronto, Ontario. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Bolte / Southcreek Global

11 July 2010:  Red Sox starter Daisuke Matsuzaka (18) delivers a pitch in the second inning during Sunday’s baseball game. The Boston Red Sox defeated the Toronto Blue Jays 3 – 2 at the Rogers Centre in Toronto, Ontario. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Bolte / Southcreek Global

11 July 2010:  Red Sox designated hitter David Ortiz (34) smiles during Sunday’s baseball game, the Boston Red Sox defeated the Toronto Blue Jays 3 – 2 at the Rogers Centre in Toronto, Ontario. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Bolte / Southcreek Global



I hope you enjoyed my coverage of the Red Sox vs Blue Jays, I had a blast. Hopefully I can get out to Fenway some time this year!!

Also as a side note, I will be teaching a youth sports photography class to any amateur/beginner photographer. Please visit www.thesopha.com for more details. It will be held in NH, if you are interested in doing one in MA or CT please don’t hesitate to ask about a one on one session or a group session. I am always looking to help aspiring photographers.

I ended up coming across this the HyperMac Mini. It is a 7200mAh Lithium Ion external battery in a pretty compact case. As you can see from the photos its not much bigger than an external hard drive or my iPhone. Also since it has a USB out I can not only charge my iPhone but any phone or item that can charge by a mini USB cable which is supplied as well.
According to the company Sanho/www.HyperMac.com it comes with some impressive stats.

Standby Time: 1800hrs
Talk Time: Up to 72 hours on 2G; Up to 30 hours on 3G
Internet Use: Up to 30 hours on 3G; Up to 54 hours on Wi-Fi
Audio Playback: Up to 180 hours
Video Playback: Up to 60 hours
Weight 8.4 ounces

Granted these are based on Apples standard specs and extrapolated by taking the internal iPhone battery and getting the ration on the size of the 7200mAh battery in this unit.

After a few weeks of testing I am thoroughly impressed with it. When it came in I put it on the supplied AC charger and it was ready in a few hours. Plugged it into my phone on at 6:30pm and left it on until the phone said it was on its own battery supply 3 days later around 7:00pm. I pretty much was doing my normal usage, phone calls most of the day some web browsing on 3G and WiFi, as well as some gaming.

Put it back on the AC charger and it charged fully in 10 hours or so.

All in all I am very happy with the unit. I will be doing an update in a month or so after I do some more testing, considering it will go camping a few times and I will see what happens when the iPhone starts to search for signal as I am in very low signal to no signal areas, which is known to drain the battery. Also this test was with the iPhone 3G, now with the iPhone 4 and its other functions such as compass, gyroscope, etc I will see if there is a different drain on the HyperMac Mini. Also my plan is to see how long it takes to charge from 20% left and how many times it will do so.

Also soon to come a review on the iPhone 4 and a few cases if they come out soon!! Want to make sure I get a good few months with the phone before an extensive review.

2 July 2010: Doug Coby (46) during qualifying for the Lime Rock 100 at Lime Rock Park in Lakeville, Connecticut. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Bolte / Southcreek Global

As you can see this is probably my best image around 1/100th, later on the light got pretty nice as well and I made this shot in the same location. Love it when the sun drops low enough to cast some nice shadows.

2 July 2010: Andrew Ranger (35) during qualifying for the K&N 100 at Lime Rock Park in Lakeville, Connecticut. Ranger qualified in the pole position with a time of 55.253 seconds. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Bolte / Southcreek Global

This was pretty much what I was making for images on the day of qualifying, the next day the action would come to me!!



03 July 2010: Todd Szegedy (2) leads while exiting the west bend during the Lime Rock 100 at Lime Rock Park in Lakeville, Connecticut. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Bolte / Southcreek Global

Szegedy led the Modified race for most of the day then lost it with 3 laps to go from Dale Quarterley who went on to win the race.

03 July 2010:  Eric Goodale (58) looses a front tire and is passed by Todd Szegedy (2) during the Lime Rock 100 at Lime Rock Park in Lakeville, Connecticut. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Bolte / Southcreek Global

03 July 2010: Gary McDonald (26) loses control in the west bend and runs over the grass during the Lime Rock 100 at Lime Rock Park in Lakeville, Connecticut. He would later crash into the tire barrier and be towed off the course. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Bolte / Southcreek Global

03 July 2010: Bobby Santos (4) blows his engine while rounding the west bend during the Lime Rock 100 at Lime Rock Park in Lakeville, Connecticut. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Bolte / Southcreek Global

The modified race was more eventful for me than the K&N series, but I still made a few decent images. I really with the races started a little later in the day as the sun is a little harsh around noon time to 3 pm. If the races could start around 5pm and lead into around 8pm it would be great, or early in the morning but I know that probably wouldn’t work either. Unfortunately I am guessing there is a noise curfew of 6pm as Lime Rock is required to stop at that time. Anyways onto the K&N Series photos.

03 July 2010: The pace car leads Andrew Ranger (35) and Matt Kobyluck (40) into the esses on the final warmup lap during the K&N 100 at Lime Rock Park in Lakeville, Connecticut. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Bolte / Southcreek Global

03 July 2010: Cars pass under the Lime Rock bridge into the diving turn during the K&N 100 at Lime Rock Park in Lakeville, Connecticut. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Bolte / Southcreek Global

03 July 2010: Andrew Ranger (35) carries the checkered flag after winning the K&N 100 at Lime Rock Park in Lakeville, Connecticut. This was Ranger’s first K&N East series win.Mandatory Credit: Geoff Bolte / Southcreek Global

It’s beginning to slow a little bit, but I am still finding things to shoot, will have a good set of images from the weekend while I travel up to Toronto to cover the Red Sox and Jays series. Hoping to make some good images while up there covering my first MLB games!! Also hoping to have a few good stories for you as well!!

Here are some shots from the whole weeks events.

The opening ceremony had members of the military as they were celebrating Military Appreciation all week. Action follows after the break….

Joe Pesci waves to the crowd on the 1st tee during the celebrity Pro-Am.

Hunter Mahan hits his drive off the 18th tee.

Rickie Fowler walks towards the 5th tee box while fans watch.

Justin Rose marks his putt.

Corey Pavin watches his putt toward the hole on 17.

Ben Curtis hits out of the bunker on the 15th hole.

Corey Pavin watches his drive on the 18th.

Bubba Watson holds up the Travelers Championship trophy, his first PGA Tour win. Took him 74 holes but in the end he pulled it off.

I like finding different locations to shoot from. This one above was from behind the staff section which was right behind the podium. I used the heads to frame the speaker, John McVeigh, a World renowned Opera singer and jewelry maker, 1n ‘88 RHAM grad.

Was moving around behind the grads and saw this view and just had to make a photo of it. The American flag and the mortar board with the “Can you dig” just worked for me!!

Some schools allow some fun, here the kids as well as the teachers sprayed silly string all around. It made a huge mess, luckily it didn’t get on my new lens the Nikon 24-70 f2.8. Long story on that one, better for another time, but lets just say you can’t always trust your belt packs when holding your gear. At least make sure that you double check to make sure things are secure….

Here are a few shots from the big day!!!

It was a lot of fun documenting Tony and Tara’s big day. Wish we had some better weather but we all made the most of it!!! If you are looking to hire me for a future wedding or event please contact me…

Nikon D300, 300mm w/1.4x teleconverter, 100iso, f5.6, 1/800th

31 May 2010: The Daytona Prototypes round into the esses for the first time ever at Lime Rock Park during the Rolex Memorial Day Classic race in Lakeville, Connecticut.
Mandatory Credit: Geoff Bolte / Southcreek Global

More action after the break…

Nikon D300, 300mm w/1.4x teleconverter, 100iso, f5.6, 1/800

31 May 2010: The Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates’ Memo Rojas (01) nose explodes as he drives through the dirt after exiting the big bend during the Rolex Memorial Day Classic race at Lime Rock Park in Lakeville, Connecticut. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Bolte / Southcreek Global

Nikon D700, 70-200 @ 200 mm, 200iso, f16, 1/125th

31 May 2010: SpeedSource’s Adam Christodoulou (68) during the Rolex Memorial Day Classic race at Lime Rock Park in Lakeville, Connecticut. The SpeedSource #68 would win the GT class race. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Bolte / Southcreek Global

I worked a good bit on my panning technique as the races lasted 2.5 hours, I feel I did alright but could definitely use some more work as I have seen much slower shutter speeds.

Nikon D700, 70-200 @ 200 mm, 200iso, f14, 1/125th

31 May 2010: Krohn Racing’s Nic Jonsson (75) during the Rolex Memorial Day Classic race at Lime Rock Park in Lakeville, Connecticut. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Bolte / Southcreek Global

Nikon D300, 300mm w/1.4x teleconverter, 100iso, f/8, 1/500

31 May 2010: Dempsey Racing’s Charles Espenlaub (40) during the Rolex Memorial Day Classic race at Lime Rock Park in Lakeville, Connecticut. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Bolte / Southcreek Global

Nikon D300, 300mm, 100iso, f10, 1/320th

31 May 2010: Turner Motorsport’s (94) driver door opens in the turn during the Rolex Memorial Day Classic race at Lime Rock Park in Lakeville, Connecticut. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Bolte / Southcreek Global

Nikon D300, 300mm w/1.4x teleconverter, 100iso, f/8, 1/500

31 May 2010: GAINSCO/Bob Stallings Racing’s Jon Fogarty (99) during the Rolex Memorial Day Classic race at Lime Rock Park in Lakeville, Connecticut. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Bolte / Southcreek Global

It was a great time at the track, can’t wait to get back out there again. Planning on hitting the ALMS race near the end of July if all works out. Lots more planned comming up, looks like I’ll be busier than normal this summer!! The next Photos of the week will feature some four legged friends. Hope you check back in again soon!!

25 May 2010: A Rentschler Field record crowd of 36,218 came to watch the World Cup Send Off series match. The Czech Republic defeated the United States 4-2 at and the end of regulation in a World Cup Send-Off Series match at Rentschler Field in East Hartford, Connecticut. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Bolte / Southcreek Global

25 May 2010: Rentschler Field at the start of the World Cup Send Off Series. The Czech Republic and United States are in a 1-1 tie at the half in a World Cup Send-Off Series match at Rentschler Field in East Hartford, Connecticut. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Bolte / Southcreek Global

25 May 2010: The Czech Republic midfielder Jan Polak (8) and United States defender Jonathan Bornstein (12) both slide for the ball at midfield. The Czech Republic and United States are in a 1-1 tie at the half in a World Cup Send-Off Series match at Rentschler Field in East Hartford, Connecticut. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Bolte / Southcreek Global

25 May 2010: Fans celebrate with a smoke bomb after the United States first goal of the game by midfielder Maurice Edu (19). The Czech Republic and United States are in a 1-1 tie at the half in a World Cup Send-Off Series match at Rentschler Field in East Hartford, Connecticut. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Bolte / Southcreek Global

25 May 2010: Fans watch as the Czech Republic and United States face off in the World Cup Send-Off Series match up. The Czech Republic defeated the United States 4-2 at and the end of regulation at Rentschler Field in East Hartford, Connecticut. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Bolte / Southcreek Global

Now onto some Prom shots as it is that time of year. I had a great time at the Log Cabin in Holyoke, MA, they have a great background with the mountains and town/city. Especially when you have the advantage of a great sunset.

I enjoy capturing the kids having a great time, especially capturing their own moments that no one else really could.

Hope you enjoyed this weeks photos, looks like I will have some really smashing ones next week!!

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17 May 2010: Pawtucket Red Sox designated hitter Jacoby Ellsbury (12) looks up at fans wanting an autograph. The Syracuse Chiefs defeated the Pawtucket Red Sox 5-4 at McCoy Stadium in Pawtucket, Rhode Island. Ellsbury was down from Boston on his first injury rehab assignment. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Bolte / Southcreek Global

17 May 2010: Pawtucket Red Sox second baseman Tug Hulett (3) receives the ball a little after Syracuse Chiefs second baseman Pete Orr (17) reaches second base. Hulett would throw to first and get one out. The Syracuse Chiefs defeated the Pawtucket Red Sox 5-4 at McCoy Stadium in Pawtucket, Rhode Island. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Bolte / Southcreek Global

17 May 2010: Syracuse Chiefs left fielder Leonard Davis (12) catches the final out of the 2nd inning. The Syracuse Chiefs defeated the Pawtucket Red Sox 5-4 at McCoy Stadium in Pawtucket, Rhode Island. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Bolte / Southcreek Global

17 May 2010: Pawtucket Red Sox designated hitter Jacoby Ellsbury (12) rounds second base while watching the play. The Syracuse Chiefs defeated the Pawtucket Red Sox 5-4 at McCoy Stadium in Pawtucket, Rhode Island. Ellsbury was down from Boston on his first injury rehab assignment. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Bolte / Southcreek Global

19 May 2010: Fans of SL Benfica at the International Friendly between SL Benfica and the New England Revolution at Gillette Stadium, Foxboro, Massachusetts. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Bolte / Southcreek Global

19 May 2010: New England Revolution midfielder Nico Colaluca (26) raises his arms after Benfica defender CŽsar Peixoto (25) falls to the ground while battling for the ball. Benfica defeated the New England Revolution 4-0 during an international friendly at Gillette Stadium, Foxboro, Massachusetts. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Bolte / Southcreek Global

19 May 2010: Benfica defender David Luiz (23) making the pass. Benfica defeated the New England Revolution 4-0 during an international friendly at Gillette Stadium, Foxboro, Massachusetts. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Bolte / Southcreek Global

I hope you enjoyed this weeks photos. Hope to start posting more often so look for me to get a little more busy with my blog in the near future!!