Week Nine-Ten Interlude: CFL Game

I've been lucky enough to get a few days off, and in this time I got to shoot a Calgary Stampeders versus Hamilton Tiger Cats game. It was fantastic. It was a challenge but shooting a high-level sport meant high-level action and great results. I soon figured out to follow the other photographers (and their 500mm lenses) from one end of the field to the other to get the good shots and I'm pretty sure my life would be close to complete if this is what I did for a living.

I have a hard time narrowing down my best shots, so here is a pile that I liked enough to edit. Many many thanks to Chris Jurewicz of the Stampeders communications department for giving me sideline access and to all the photographers who gave me little bits of wisdom along the way.

CALGARY, Alta. (06/08/11) - Calgary Stampeders defensive backs Geoff Tisdale (left) and Keon Raymond get prepared for their game against the Hamilton Tiger-Cats on Saturday, August 6, 2011. The Stampeders went on to beat the Tiger-Cats 32-20, securing their first home win of the season. Photo by Rachel Psutka. 

CALGARY, Alta. (06/08/11) - Calgary Stampeders linebacker Akwasi Antwi gets some stretches in before the game against the Hamilton Tiger-Cats on Saturday, August 6, 2011. The Stampeders went on to beat the Tiger-Cats 32-20, securing their first home win of the season. Photo by Rachel Psutka.

CALGARY, Alta. (06/08/11) - Calgary Stampeders defensive backs Keon Raymond, Brandon Smith, and Geoff Tisdale get prepared for their game against the Hamilton Tiger-Cats on Saturday, August 6, 2011. The Stampeders went on to beat the Tiger-Cats 32-20, securing their first home win of the season. Photo by Rachel Psutka.

CALGARY, Alta. (06/08/11) - Calgary Stampeders quarterback Henry Burris makes an early pass in the game against the Hamilton Tiger-Cats on Saturday, August 6, 2011. The Stampeders went on to beat the Tiger-Cats 32-20, securing their first home win of the season. Photo by Rachel Psutka.

CALGARY, Alta. (06/08/11) - Calgary Stampeders kick returner Larry Taylor celebrates the first touchdown of the night against the Hamilton Tiger-Cats with offensive linesmen Steve Myddleton on Saturday, August 6, 2011. It was Taylor's first score as a member of the Stampeders. The Stampeders went on to beat the Tiger-Cats 32-20, securing their first home win of the season. Photo by Rachel Psutka.

CALGARY, Alta. (06/08/11) - Calgary Stampeders and Hamilton Tiger-Cats face off on Saturday, August 6, 2011. The Stampeders went on to beat the Tiger-Cats 32-20, securing their first home win of the season. Photo by Rachel Psutka.

CALGARY, Alta. (06/08/11) - Calgary Stampeders quarterback Henry Burris watches the time tick down in the first half of play against the Hamilton Tiger-Cats on Saturday, August 6, 2011. The Stampeders went on to beat the Tiger-Cats 32-20, securing their first home win of the season. Photo by Rachel Psutka.

CALGARY, Alta. (06/08/11) - Hamilton Tiger-Cats quarterback Kevin Glenn makes a hasty pass as defensive linesman Charleston Hughes surges forward in the game against the Calgary Stampeders on Saturday, August 6, 2011. The Stampeders went on to beat the Tiger-Cats 32-20, securing their first home win of the season. Photo by Rachel Psutka. 

CALGARY, Alta. (06/08/11) - Calgary Stampeders receiver Landan Talley gets tackled by Hamilton Tiger-Cats defensive back Terrance Lee as Marc Beswick and Daniel Francis rush to help on Saturday, August 6, 2011. The Stampeders went on to beat the Tiger-Cats 32-20, securing their first home win of the season. Photo by Rachel Psutka.

CALGARY, Alta. (06/08/11) - Calgary Stampeders receiver Landan Talley gets tackled by Hamilton Tiger-Cats defensive back Terrance Lee as Marc Beswick and Daniel Francis rush to help on Saturday, August 6, 2011. The Stampeders went on to beat the Tiger-Cats 32-20, securing their first home win of the season. Photo by Rachel Psutka.

CALGARY, Alta. (06/08/11) - Calgary Stampeders receiver Jabari Arthur dives over Hamilton Tiger-Cats defensive back Ryan Hinds as Jason Shivers rushes to help make the play on Saturday, August 6, 2011. The Stampeders went on to beat the Tiger-Cats 32-20, securing their first home win of the season. Photo by Rachel Psutka.

CALGARY, Alta. (06/08/11) - Calgary Stampeders receiver Jabari Arthur dives over Hamilton Tiger-Cats defensive back Ryan Hinds as Jason Shivers rushes to help make the play on Saturday, August 6, 2011. The Stampeders went on to beat the Tiger-Cats 32-20, securing their first home win of the season. Photo by Rachel Psutka.

CALGARY, Alta. (06/08/11) - Calgary Stampeders receiver Jabari Arthur dives over Hamilton Tiger-Cats defensive back Ryan Hinds (on ground) as Jason Shivers rushes to help make the play on Saturday, August 6, 2011. The Stampeders went on to beat the Tiger-Cats 32-20, securing their first home win of the season. Photo by Rachel Psutka.

CALGARY, Alta. (06/08/11) - Calgary Stampeders receiver Anthony Parkers walks off the field after the third quarter of play against the Hamilton Tiger-Cats on Saturday, August 6, 2011. The Stampeders went on to beat the Tiger-Cats 32-20, securing their first home win of the season. Photo by Rachel Psutka. 

CALGARY, Alta. (06/08/11) - Calgary Stampeders defensive linesmen Robert McCune celebrates a successful play against the Hamilton Tiger-Cats on Saturday, August 6, 2011. The Stampeders went on to beat the Tiger-Cats 32-20, securing their first home win of the season. Photo by Rachel Psutka.

CALGARY, Alta. (06/08/11) - Calgary Stampeder Nik Lewis tries to ward off the strong defence of the Hamilton Tiger-Cats on Saturday, August 6, 2011. The Stampeders went on to beat the Tiger-Cats 32-20, securing their first home win of the season. Photo by Rachel Psutka.