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Football season is finally here. Since I haven’t shot the sport since last season, I made sure to get to the game early. Not only is it nice to have a front-row parking spot, but it’s good to get used to the football field before the game actually starts. Kind of like muscle memory for photograpers, just walking up and down the sidelines brings back the recollections of where to stand and what to look for during the game.

There were a few big plays, but most of the game was run-up-the-middle and repeat. I didn’t get a great variety of action shots. As a result, I spent a bit more time watching the sunset and working with the light.

There was a nice moment before the game when Johnstown took the field. One of the linebackers lead the team through the bleachers carrying his cousin, who has a rare type of muscular dystrophy. Once the crowd parted, it turned out to be a good photo.

With three more months of Friday night football games, I’ll have plenty of time to work on the action. Nonetheless, I consider week one a success.