Jesus, Other Fans and Behind The Scenes Photos

I was scrolling through photos I’ve taken covering the Pittsburgh Steelers in the last two years.  I’ve been covering them going back to my first game in 2011, but I was just looking at this year and last year.  While I was looking at these, it occurred to me that I don’t share any photos other then an occasional player, a live action shot and sometimes a coach.  But I take a bunch of the fans, who are sometimes more interesting than what’s happening on the field.  I also take a bunch of photos of objects (helmets, footballs, etc..) and other non-players (past players, other photographers, celebrities, etc..) on the sidelines, which normally don’t see the light of day. 

So, I’m going to share some of my favorite photos from the last two years with you today.  Happy New Year and good luck in 2019.

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Jesus is a Steelers’ Fan.

Jesus is a Steelers’ Fan.

For Our Children

When MJ and I were in Charlotte, we had some free time to walk around the downtown area.  We found this mural and it called to me.  I don’t know who Rasul Ullah is.  Did he paint the mural or is that his quote?  I don’t know, but I liked the mural.

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Make America Great Again...Black Inventors

On our recent trip to Charlotte, MJ and I wandered around the downtown area.  It was basically deserted, since it was Christmas day.  We found this mural on an abandoned building a few blocks from Marshall Park in the southeast corner of downtown.  I thought it was an appropriate photo following today’s event.

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Graffiti in Charlotte

Graffiti in Charlotte

Pitt vs UNC at Heinz Field

Well this was almost a touchdown catch, but he dropped it.  Regardless, I liked the picture.  So day one of my big football weekend is done.  I photographed this game from the sideline and will do the same at the NFL Steelers vs. Lions tomorrow.  I am very excited about tomorrow’s game because the Lions only play in Pittsburgh once every 12 years.  I can’t wait to see Calvin Johnson, Bush, and the rest of the Lions in what I hope is a win for them.  I’ll post some photos from that game either Sunday or Monday night.  For now, you can see more photos from the Pitt vs. UNC game at this link: http://brookward.smugmug.com/Sports/NCAA/Pitt-vs-UNC-2013

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Douglas A4 Skyhawk

I would like to start by telling you I am sorry I haven't posted anything lately with my normal every other day routine.  I’ve had some additional travel, which took Blair and I down to Georgia.  On the way, we stopped in Charlotte to visit family.  While we where there, we went to the Carolinas Aviation Museum  (http://www.carolinasaviation.org/).  It is a relatively small air museum but it had some interesting items. 

This is a picture from that spot.  It is a Douglas A4 Skyhawk, which is a carrier capable attack aircraft developed for the United States Navy and Marines.  It went into use in the early 1960s and was used by the USA into the 1990s.  It is still in use by some militaries around the world today such as the Brazilian Navy. 

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