BOSTON, MA – MAY 25: The American flag is dropped over the Green Monster on Memorial Day as the Major League Baseball season is postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic on May 25, 2020 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption ***
BOSTON, MA – MAY 25: The American flag is dropped over the Green Monster on Memorial Day as the Major League Baseball season is postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic on May 25, 2020 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption ***
BOSTON, MA – MAY 25: The American flag is dropped over the Green Monster on Memorial Day as the Major League Baseball season is postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic on May 25, 2020 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption ***
BOSTON, MA – MAY 25: Retired member of the U.S. Marine Corps and National Guard Robert Bean plays Taps as the American flag is dropped over the Green Monster on Memorial Day as the Major League Baseball season is postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic on May 25, 2020 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Robert Bean
BOSTON, MA – MAY 25: The American flag is dropped over the Green Monster on Memorial Day as the Major League Baseball season is postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic on May 25, 2020 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption ***
BOSTON, MA – MAY 25: Retired member of the U.S. Marine Corps and National Guard Robert Bean plays Taps as the American flag is dropped over the Green Monster on Memorial Day as the Major League Baseball season is postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic on May 25, 2020 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Robert Bean
BOSTON, MA – MAY 25: The American flag is dropped over the Green Monster on Memorial Day as the Major League Baseball season is postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic on May 25, 2020 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption ***
The Red Sox today paid tribute to those who lost their lives in combat by dropping the American flag over the Green Monster wall in Left Field. The flag drop was punctuated by a bugle performance of Taps by Medford, MA, native Robert Bean, a retired member of the U.S. Marine Corps and National Guard.
It was neat to be inside the empty ballpark for this beautiful little event. I utilized remote cameras to get multiple angles of the drop since I could only be in one spot. Glad they all worked out and go the shots I needed!
Below is a behind the scenes video I made for my YouTube channel.
BOSTON, MA – JUNE 14: Members of the Boston Red Sox take batting practice before a game against the Baltimore Orioles on June 14, 2016 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption ***
BOSTON, MA – JUNE 14: Jason Varitek of the Boston Red Sox looks on before a game against the Baltimore Orioles on June 14, 2016 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Jason Varitek
BOSTON, MA – JUNE 14: Hanley Ramirez #13 of the Boston Red Sox fields ground balls alongside his son Hansel before a game against the Baltimore Orioles on June 14, 2016 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Hanley Ramirez
BOSTON, MA – JUNE 14: The glove of Jackie Bradley Jr. #25 of the Boston Red Sox is shown before a game against the Baltimore Orioles on June 14, 2016 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Jackie Bradley Jr.
BOSTON, MA – JUNE 14: David Ortiz #34 of the Boston Red Sox reacts before a game against the Baltimore Orioles on June 14, 2016 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** David Ortiz
BOSTON, MA – JUNE 14: Baseballs are shownl before a game against the Baltimore Orioles on June 14, 2016 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption ***
BOSTON, MA – JUNE 14: Mookie Betts #50 of the Boston Red Sox walks toward the dugout before a game against the Baltimore Orioles on June 14, 2016 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Mookie Betts
BOSTON, MA – JUNE 14: Jackie Bradley Jr. #25 of the Boston Red Sox greets a member of the military before a game against the Baltimore Orioles on June 14, 2016 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Jackie Bradley Jr.
BOSTON, MA – JUNE 14: The American flag is dropped over the Green Monster in recognition of Flag Day before a game between the Boston Red Sox and the Baltimore Orioles on June 14, 2016 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption ***
BOSTON, MA – JUNE 14:The Pride flag is flown above the facade along with the American flag at half mast in recognition of the Orlando night club shooting before a game between the Boston Red Sox and the Baltimore Orioles on June 14, 2016 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption ***
BOSTON, MA – JUNE 14: David Price #24 of the Boston Red Sox delivers during the first inning of a game against the Baltimore Orioles on June 14, 2016 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** David Price
BOSTON, MA – JUNE 14: David Price #24 of the Boston Red Sox reacts after allowing a two-run home run during the first inning of a game against the Baltimore Orioles on June 14, 2016 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** David Price
BOSTON, MA – JUNE 14: Manny Machado #13 of the Baltimore Orioles reacts after hitting a two-run home run during the first inning of a game against the Boston Red Sox on June 14, 2016 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Manny Machado
BOSTON, MA – JUNE 14: David Ortiz #34 of the Boston Red Sox hits a double during the second inning of a game against the Baltimore Orioles on June 14, 2016 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** David Ortiz
BOSTON, MA – JUNE 14: David Ortiz #34 of the Boston Red Sox reacts after hitting a double during the second inning of a game against the Baltimore Orioles on June 14, 2016 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** David Ortiz
BOSTON, MA – JUNE 14: David Price #24 of the Boston Red Sox reacts during the seventh inning of a game against the Baltimore Orioles on June 14, 2016 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** David Price
BOSTON, MA – JUNE 14: Jackie Bradley Jr. #25 of the Boston Red Sox hits a solo home run during the seventh inning of a game against the Baltimore Orioles on June 14, 2016 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Jackie Bradley Jr.
BOSTON, MA – JUNE 14: Jackie Bradley Jr. #25 of the Boston Red Sox high fives teammates after hitting a solo home run during the seventh inning of a game against the Baltimore Orioles on June 14, 2016 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Jackie Bradley Jr.
BOSTON, MA – JUNE 14: Jackie Bradley Jr. #25 of the Boston Red Sox high fives teammates after hitting a solo home run during the seventh inning of a game against the Baltimore Orioles on June 14, 2016 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Jackie Bradley Jr.
We’re back at it at Fenway Park! Last night marked the first game of an upcoming 10 game home stand here in Boston. Despite a close loss in a pitcher’s duel to the Baltimore Orioles, there was still much buzz at the Park. It was Jason Varitek bobble head night, and the Captain himself was in attendance during the game. It was also David Ortiz’ 1000th game played in his career at Fenway Park.
In honor of Flag Day, the American flag was dropped over the Green Monster. Additionally, in recognition of the recent shootings in Orlando, the Red Sox honored the victims with a moment of silence, and donated proceeds of the daily 50-50 raffle to the Florida Disaster Fund.
Here are some scenes from a beautiful night at Fenway Park.
“University of Massachusetts players wait in the Red Sox dugout tunnel before a game against Salem State at Frozen Fenway Tuesday, January 7, 2014 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts.”“University of Massachusetts players walk toward the ice before a game against Salem State at Frozen Fenway Tuesday, January 7, 2014 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts.”“The Salem State goalie waits in the net during a game against the University of Massachusetts at Frozen Fenway Tuesday, January 7, 2014 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts.”“Game action during a game between University of Massachusetts and Salem State at Frozen Fenway Tuesday, January 7, 2014 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts.”“A Salem State University player walk toward the batting tunnel between periods during a game against University of Massachusetts at Frozen Fenway Tuesday, January 7, 2014 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts.”“Former Boston Bruins player Bobby Orr skates during an open rink session at Frozen Fenway Thursday, January 9, 2014 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts.”“Former Boston Bruins player Bobby Orr leaves Fenway Park after skating during an open rink session at Frozen Fenway Thursday, January 9, 2014 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts.”“A father leads his children in a lap around the rink at Fenway Park during a skate-around session with former Boston Bruins player Bobby Orr at Frozen Fenway Thursday, January 9, 2014 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts.”“Norwich University players wait in the dugout tunnel before a game against Babson College at Frozen Fenway Thursday, January 9, 2014 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts.”“Starting lineups are introduced before a game between Babson College and Norwich University at Frozen Fenway Thursday, January 9, 2014 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts.”“Babson College players line up on the ice before a game against Norwich University at Frozen Fenway Thursday, January 9, 2014 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts.”“Game action during a game between Babson College and Norwich University at Frozen Fenway Thursday, January 9, 2014 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts.”“Game action during a game between Babson College and Norwich University at Frozen Fenway Thursday, January 9, 2014 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts.”“Game action during a game between Babson College and Norwich University at Frozen Fenway Thursday, January 9, 2014 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts.”“The starting lineups are introduced before a game between University of Massachusetts Lowell and Northeastern University at Frozen Fenway Saturday, January 11, 2014 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts.”“The Northeastern University pep band plays during a game against University of Massachusetts Lowell at Frozen Fenway Saturday, January 11, 2014 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts.”“A University of Massachusetts Lowell goalie’s hat is shown during a game against Northeastern University at Frozen Fenway Saturday, January 11, 2014 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts.”“Game action during a game between University of Massachusetts Lowell and Northeastern University at Frozen Fenway Saturday, January 11, 2014 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts.”“Game action during a game between University of Massachusetts Lowell and Northeastern University at Frozen Fenway Saturday, January 11, 2014 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts.”“University of Massachusetts Lowell players shake hands with Northeastern University players after a game Saturday, January 11, 2014 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts.”“A Boston University goalie walks through the dugout tunnel before a game against the University of Maine at Frozen Fenway Saturday, January 11, 2014 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts.”“A Boston University goalie walks through the dugout tunnel before a game against the University of Maine at Frozen Fenway Saturday, January 11, 2014 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts.”“Starting lineups are introduced before a game between University of Maine and Boston University at Frozen Fenway Saturday, January 11, 2014 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts.”“Game action during a game between University of Maine and Boston University at Frozen Fenway Saturday, January 11, 2014 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts.”“Game action shown through a photographer’s hole during a game between University of Maine and Boston University at Frozen Fenway Saturday, January 11, 2014 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts.”“A goalie pushes water off the ice with his stick after a rain delay during a game between University of Maine and Boston University at Frozen Fenway Saturday, January 11, 2014 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts.”“University of Maine players celebrate after scoring a goal against Boston University Saturday, January 11, 2014 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts.”“Game action during a game between University of Maine and Boston University at Frozen Fenway Saturday, January 11, 2014 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts.”“University of Maine players celebrate after scoring a goal against Boston University Saturday, January 11, 2014 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts.”
It’s been a busy, cold, but exciting week shooting hockey at Fenway Park during Frozen Fenway 2014. We’ve had lots of games to cover, which has given us the opportunity to get a good variety of images.
Over the course of the week, I’ve tried to find lots of different looks, not just on game action, but also on those quieter moments before and after the game. I think it’s important to remember that as huge as some of them are, these are just college kids. The chance to play the game they love outdoors in Fenway Park is something very special, and I tried to convey that emotion when possible. During the game, I kept mobile, shooting some periods from down low, some from behind the glass, and some from up high.
I mentioned in my last post that hockey isn’t something I grew up around, but after these several weeks I feel very comfortable shooting the sport. This was a good introduction, and I hope I can have the opportunity to do more with it in the future.
It was also neat to shoot a skate-around with one of the all-time hockey greats, Bobby Orr! I threw a few of those pictures in there as well for the Bruins fans out there.
“Fighter jets fly over Fenway Park during the pre-game ceremonies on Opening Day in Boston, Massachusetts Friday, April 13, 2012.”“Former Boston Red Sox catcher Jason Varitek and former pitcher Tim Wakefield salute the crowd before throwing out the ceremonial first pitch at Fenway Park on Opening Day Friday, April 13, 2012.”“Former Boston Red Sox catcher Jason Varitek and former pitcher Tim Wakefield salute the crowd before throwing out the ceremonial first pitch at Fenway Park on Opening Day Friday, April 13, 2012.”
Opening Day at Fenway Park: A moment I’ve long been waiting for, and it fulfilled my every expectation. The energy throughout the stadium was booming, and we couldn’t have asked for a nicer day to begin the season in Boston.
What’s more, the Red Sox opened up this homestand with a solid win.
As I did after each game I shot last season, I’ll continue to post one “Thing I Learned” from each game I document this year. This game’s “Thing I Learned”: Navigating through Fenway Park when it’s full of people is incredibly inconvenient. I found myself a bit frustrated after two innings of fighting my way through throngs of drunken fans. Such is the nature of the ballpark, though, and I’ve quickly learned to embrace it!