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College Gymnastics: University of Michigan at Minnesota

David — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 20:22:08 +0000

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College Gymnastics: Ohio State at Minnesota

David — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 20:17:43 +0000

2011 VISA Championships, Women’s Jr. and Sr. Gymnastics, Day 1 Photos

David — Fri, 19 Aug 2011 05:40:26 +0000

Well, today the Xcel security nazis were especially harsh in enforcing USA Gymnastics ridiculous new camera policy, and I was stuck shooting an Olympus PEN camera and slow telephoto kit lens. In case you don’t know, these cameras are horrible in low light, and have a non-existent ability to use continuous auto-focus, so I was stuck using manual focus all day and choose blurry feet over extreme noise to help combat the really bad high ISO performance of this camera. Here’s a few shot’s that turned out ok.

Speaking off… So what’s up with the ridiculous new camera policy at VISA? It used to be under 6 inches and 210mm, which was fine, but now its no interchangeable lens cameras? More than a few of us have fun taking pictures at meets with no intentions of infringing on the rights of the athletes. What was the big dramatic event that led to the changing the rules to screw fans this year? The men’s events were almost empty already and I can’t imagine this new policy helping fill seats? Why not just go after those who infringe on athlete rights instead of punishing those who want a few shots for fun, personal, or portfolio use? I’m done paying big money for good seats until the policy is changed back.

2011 VISA Championships, Men’s Sr. Gymnastics, Day 1 Photos

David — Thu, 18 Aug 2011 16:47:08 +0000

Here’s a sneak peak of a few photos from the Men’s Gymnastics Day One competition of the VISA Championships in Saint Paul. I’m not on the floor, so I am limited to camera’s that fans are aloud to bring in, so they aren’t quite up to the normal high IQ level, but it’s still a lot of fun and they turned out decent, so here they are! Or at least the first two pictures. We are about to run out the door for the the first day of women’s competition…

Best of Minnesota Gymnastics Meet Pictures

David — Mon, 07 Mar 2011 18:30:44 +0000

Best of Minnesota Meet
Sport: Women’s Gymnastics
Date: Feb 12, 2011
Location: University of Minnesota
Teams: University of Minnesota Golden Gophers, Hamline Pipers, Gustavus Adulphus Golden Gusties, Winona State Warriors

NCAA Gymnastics Photography, Air Force Academy at Minnesota

David — Wed, 02 Feb 2011 04:13:56 +0000

Gymnastics, Best of Minnesota Meet, February 2010

David — Mon, 17 Jan 2011 02:16:40 +0000

Here’s another meet from last season. This is the Best of Minnesota meet, which is the University of Minnesota, Gustavus, Hamline, and Winona State.

Sports Photography: Gymnastics – Peppermint TwistMinneapolis, Minnesota

David — Sat, 12 Dec 2009 17:21:37 +0000

Peppermint Twist Gymnastics Meet in Minneapolis, MN

Collegiate Gymnastics: Minnesota defeats Iowa, Carabajal leaves a memorable performance.

David — Sat, 14 Mar 2009 18:35:08 +0000

The University of Minnesota Gophers women’s gymnastics team defeated Iowa 196.75-195.125. During the teams final regular season meet, senior Captain Carmelina Carabajal finished the regular season in top form with a 39.275 all around. Carabajal and Alexis Russell both scored a 9.95 on floor, ending the meet and the regular season with excitement.

A collection of photos from the meet can be found here.

Here are my ten favorites.

Club Gymnastics: Salto Invitational

David — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 02:07:32 +0000

View or purchase more pictures here – Salto Invitational Gymnastics Meet