08/29/2026
A few months ago, my zero turn mower hit a muddy spot and slipped off into a ditch, where the hot muffler immediately set the grass and brush on fire. Not wanting my mower to burn up, I grabbed the front wheel and proceeded to lift and pull the front end out of the ditch enough that the rear wheels got traction and got out of the fire.
But, I screwed my arm up in the process. My camera arm. 🫩
Fast forward a couple months. A photographer friend asked me if I'd be willing to help photograph the 9/11 stair climb memorial at Bristol Motor Speedway. Being a former first responder myself, I couldn't say no.
So, I have purchased a quick-adjust monopod. My hope is that I can let it support all the weight of the camera so that I'm only having to use my arm to point the camera in the right direction. I just need some practice with it, to make sure it's going to do what I want.
So, I'm looking for some sports or something so the subjects will be along the same height as what I'll be shooting that day. I need to get some practice in moving the tripod around, working with angles, quick movements, etc. so that I'll know what to expect on 9/12.
One follower mentioned some games in Newport this afternoon, but didn't say what kind of games. I'm not a sports guy, so I don't even know what sports are in season right now. 🤣
