There's nothing like Lacrosse.  It is a great game, the fastest game on foot some might say.  I started playing it when I was 12 and didn't stop until I was in my late 20's.

The paper asked me to cover the Army/Navy game a couple of weeks ago and I said, YES with out even thinking twice!  This was the 91 contest between the two academies.  Conditions were great, the sun was out, it was warn with a slight breeze.  The action was great.  Good players make for great images.

Since I am a former Navy Photographer, I hate to say it but, this game went to Army 9 - 6.
The press box was locked, so I had to upload and edit the images from the first half on the sideline.  After the game ended, I said good bye to a couple photographer friends and headed to my car to finish editing.  It was early enough so I could go home and transmit images from there.

• JM

Sometimes you need to be creative to go low...

Every once in a while, we photographers can be crafty and use the tools we already have to create something new.
When I need to lie down for long periods of time, shooting in the 'prone' position like a sniper.  I use my low angle 'tripod' rig.  It is a Manfrotto low light stand and has a monopod angle top on it.  The top is connected to a standard stud and mounted into the low light stand.  It fits me perfect for when I am laying down.  
I try to keep everything semi loose so it can move easily.  I can also clamp everything tight, if I need to lock on a certain position for 'remote' camera shots, like waiting on a goalie in a lacrosse game.
It works great and cost me nothing extra, other than a few brain cells to get it all together.
•JM