Photos: David Ortiz Signs two-year Extension with Red Sox.

“Boston Red Sox designated hitter David Ortiz jokes during a press conference held in Fenway Park’s State Street Pavilion Monday, November 5, 2012, to announce the signing of a new two-year extension with the ball club. The eight-time All-Star will return for his 11th and 12th seasons with the Red Sox.”

“Boston Red Sox designated hitter David Ortiz jokes with eight-year-old son, D’Angelo, during a press conference held in Fenway Park’s State Street Pavilion Monday, November 5, 2012, to announce the signing of a new two-year extension with the ball club. The eight-time All-Star will return for his 11th and 12th seasons with the Red Sox.”

Here are a few images from David Ortiz’s press conference today. I’m sure many Boston fans will be happy to hear that Big Papi will be back in red and blue for the next two seasons.

Boston Red Sox Photography: Saturday, April 14, 2012 vs. Tampa Bay Rays.

“Dustin Pedroia, Jacoby Ellesbury, and Adrian Gonzales are presented with the 2011 Gold Glove trophies before a baseball game between the Boston Red Sox and Tampa Bay Rays Saturday, April 14, 2012 at Fenway Park.”
“Fans sing along to ‘Sweet Caroline’ in the eighth inning of a baseball game between the Boston Red Sox and Tampa Bay Rays Saturday, April 14, 2012 at Fenway Park.”
“Boston Red Sox designated hitter David Ortiz celebrates after hitting a home run in the fifth inning in a game against the Tampa Bay Rays Saturday, April 14, 2012 at Fenway Park.”
“Boston Red Sox left fielder Cody Ross hits a home run in the eighth inning of a game against the Tampa Bay Rays Saturday, April 14, 2012 at Fenway Park.”

This was a very entertaining, high energy game overall. A 4:05 start made for some incredible light as the evening progressed, and I was really happy with the body of pictures I took away from this game. And, the Sox brought out the bats and put together a huge win.

My game-time responsibility for the Red Sox is a bit different from that of the Orioles. I’m still there to document game action, but rather than sitting in the photo pits all game, I’m roaming around the stadium, shooting action from different angles and finding nice Fenway Park feature photos. It’s taken a bit of getting used to, and it’s certainly more challenging. 

This game’s “Thing I Learned”: Pulling back and shooting wide for big, celebratory moments is really effective. The player’s reactions juxtaposed against the crowd’s reaction can make for some really exciting images. I think the one of David Ortiz pointing towards the sky, shown above, achieves that effect somewhat successfully.