Baltimore Orioles Photography: Sunday, August 14, 2011 vs. Detroit Tigers

_36W4958 — "Baltimore Orioles second baseman Robert Andino turns a double play in the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Detroit Tigers Sunday, August 14, 2011 in Baltimore."

_36W5082 — "Baltimore Orioles catcher Craig Tatum slides safely into second base in the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Detroit Tigers Sunday, August 14, 2011 in Baltimore."

_36W5176 — "Baltimore Orioles shortstop J.J. Hardy and third baseman Mark Reynolds collide after miscommunicating on a fly ball in the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Detroit Tigers Sunday, August 14, 2011 in Baltimore."

_36W5382 — "Baltimore Orioles shortstop J.J. Hardy jumps as he throws to first base in the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Detroit Tigers Sunday, August 14, 2011 in Baltimore."

I’m happy with these four images. They make a good set to close out a long homestand that consumed my life for the past ten days.

I have to say, though, I was a bit distracted at yesterday’s game. It’s difficult to stay completely focused after spending many consecutive days at the stadium, particularly as the season progresses and the games for a team not in contention begin to mean less and less.

But even so, I managed to get some shots that I’m pleased with.

This game’s “Thing I Learned:” Don’t let your brain go to mush at the end of a long home stand.