“A line painting machine is shown at the All England Lawn and Tennis Club in London, England Tuesday, July 2, 2013 during the 2013 Championships Wimbledon.” “Drug sniffing dogs search the grounds at the All England Lawn and Tennis Club in London, England Tuesday, July 2, 2013 during the 2013 Championships Wimbledon.” “Sloane Stephens leaves the practice courts before playing her Quarter-Final match at the All England Lawn and Tennis Club in London, England Tuesday, July 2, 2013 during the 2013 Championships Wimbledon.” “Ivan Lendl speaks to Andy Murray during a practice session at the All England Lawn and Tennis Club in London, England Tuesday, July 2, 2013 during the 2013 Championships Wimbledon.” “Sabine Lisicki talk with her coach during a practice session at the All England Lawn and Tennis Club in London, England Tuesday, July 2, 2013 during the 2013 Championships Wimbledon.” “Juan Martin Del Potro answers questions during an interview at the All England Lawn and Tennis Club in London, England Tuesday, July 2, 2013 during the 2013 Championships Wimbledon.” “Juan Martin Del Potro signs autographs for young fans at the All England Lawn and Tennis Club in London, England Tuesday, July 2, 2013 during the 2013 Championships Wimbledon.” “Stewards lead fans into the grounds at the All England Lawn and Tennis Club in London, England Tuesday, July 2, 2013 during the 2013 Championships Wimbledon.” “Stewards lead fans into the grounds at the All England Lawn and Tennis Club in London, England Tuesday, July 2, 2013 during the 2013 Championships Wimbledon.” “All-time winningest professional Golfer Jack Nicklaus awaits an interview at the All England Lawn and Tennis Club in London, England Tuesday, July 2, 2013 during the 2013 Championships Wimbledon.” “Former tennis payer Mats Wilander and former golfer Jack Nicklaus chat on the set of ‘Live at Wimbledon’ at the All England Lawn and Tennis Club in London, England Tuesday, July 2, 2013 during the 2013 Championships Wimbledon.”
It was another busy one out at the Championships Wimbledon today, but an exciting one to say the least.
I was able to get out early in the morning and roam the grounds while they were still empty. It’s so easy to get caught up in the stress and hustle and bustle of the media workroom and forget what a beautiful place the All England Club really is. Walking around and shooting by myself before the crowds got in was therapeutic, and definitely put me in the right mindset for the rest of the day.
The photos above are a mix of what I shot throughout the day, including a visit by the Golden Bear himself, Jack Nicklaus.
Tomorrow I’ll be shooting video, which I’ve done periodically throughout this tournament. I plan to post all my video work from this year’s Wimbledon to the blog when I have a better internet connection and some more time. Until tomorrow!
“Maria Sharapova walks toward the Aorangi Practice Courts at the All England Lawn and Tennis Club in London, England Tuesday, June 25, 2013 during the 2013 Championships Wimbledon.” “The grounds at the All England Lawn and Tennis Club in London, England are shown Tuesday, June 25, 2013 during the 2013 Championships Wimbledon.” “The grounds at the All England Lawn and Tennis Club in London, England are shown Tuesday, June 25, 2013 during the 2013 Championships Wimbledon.” “Spectators watch a match on No. 17 Court at the All England Lawn and Tennis Club in London, England Tuesday, June 25, 2013 during the 2013 Championships Wimbledon.” “Inflatable strawberries are shown at the All England Lawn and Tennis Club in London, England Tuesday, June 25, 2013 during the 2013 Championships Wimbledon.” “Maria Sharapova throws a medicine ball at the All England Lawn and Tennis Club in London, England Tuesday, June 25, 2013 during the 2013 Championships Wimbledon.” “A line judge gestures a call at the All England Lawn and Tennis Club in London, England Tuesday, June 25, 2013 during the 2013 Championships Wimbledon.” “A ball boy waits between points at the All England Lawn and Tennis Club in London, England Tuesday, June 25, 2013 during the 2013 Championships Wimbledon.” “Fans sit beneath flowers on Henman Hill at the All England Lawn and Tennis Club in London, England Tuesday, June 25, 2013 during the 2013 Championships Wimbledon.” “Broadcaster Annabel Croft and former tennis player Mats Wilander host ‘Live At Wimbledon’ at the All England Lawn and Tennis Club in London, England Tuesday, June 25, 2013 during the 2013 Championships Wimbledon.” “Laura Robson is interviewed on the set of ‘Live At Wimbledon’ after her first round victory over Maria Kirilenko at the All England Lawn and Tennis Club in London, England Tuesday, June 25, 2013 during the 2013 Championships Wimbledon.” “Roger Federer walks off the Aorangi practice courts at the All England Lawn and Tennis Club in London, England Tuesday, June 25, 2013 during the 2013 Championships Wimbledon.” “Former tennis player John McEnroe greets Roger Federer at the All England Lawn and Tennis Club in London, England Tuesday, June 25, 2013 during the 2013 Championships Wimbledon.” “Roger Federer signs autographs at the Aorangi practice courts at the All England Lawn and Tennis Club in London, England Tuesday, June 25, 2013 during the 2013 Championships Wimbledon.” “Roger Federer signs autographs at the Aorangi practice courts at the All England Lawn and Tennis Club in London, England Tuesday, June 25, 2013 during the 2013 Championships Wimbledon.” Things really picked up here on Day Two of the Championships. Matches aside, there were what seemed like endless events, appearances, and happenings around the grounds. Here are my favorites from the day. By now, I’ve shot several major tennis tournaments, but there are days when I still need to pinch myself. It’s a bit surreal being so close to so many well known people. Until tomorrow!
