Posts Tagged ‘competition’

Baltimore Grand Prix

Last weekend was the first running of the Baltimore Grand Prix. At this time this premiere racing event was held through the streets of Baltimore. As posted before on my previous post, I have been lucky enough to view some of the highest-level sports up close.

Indycar racing at the Baltimore Grand Prix
Indycar racing at the Baltimore Grand Prix

This kind of professional racing almost took my breath (and hearing) away. Television broadcasts cannot give you the feel of these powerful engines roaring at top speed. Especially on regular city streets in between tall buildings which amplify the sounds even more. (Earplugs were implemented as soon as the first lap was completed.) This was an eye-opening experience. Moreover, I have a lot more respect for the racers that compete, and a lot of respect for the photographers that need to capture images of these machines as they whiz by at incredible speeds. The photographers also had a beautiful backdrop with Baltimore’s Inner Harbor and packed grandstands setting the scene. I hope this event will be run again next year, and maybe I can get better shots with much more practice!

Indycar racing at the Baltimore Grand Prix
Shooting through a fence over a barrier at an Indycar race
Indycar racing at the Baltimore Grand Prix
Indycar racing at the Baltimore Grand Prix

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River City Ballroom Dance competition

Earlier this year, I photographed the River City Ballroom Dance competition in Richmond, VA for the second time. It is organized by Veronica and Lee at Simply Ballroom. On this occasion, it was held again at the Greater Richmond Convention Center conveniently located downtown. From there you have easy access to hotels, and restaurants. Moreover, there is plenty of room on the dance floor! The number of dancers doubled this year. With this in mind, there was plenty of opportunity for practice and comments from judges and other participants.

Studio One dancing in Richmond, Virginia ©TimeLine Media
Studio One dancing in Richmond, Virginia ©TimeLine Media
Javier dancing at the River City Ballroom Dance Competition ©TimeLine Media
Javier dancing at the River City Ballroom Dance Competition ©TimeLine Media

Prior to the start of the competition, we had a chance to catch up with familiiar friends. While some are from our home base in northern Virginia, some are local to Richmond. Especially the dancers from the host studio of Simply Ballroom. Veronica and Lee involve many of their students in the event. They are amazing hosts, and we look forward to our next trip south!

Mike and Roseanne Lynch dancing at the Richmond Convention Center ©TimeLine Media
Mike and Roseanne Lynch dancing at the Richmond Convention Center ©TimeLine Media
Veronica from Simply Ballroom dancing at the River City Ballroom Dance Competition ©TimeLine Media
Veronica from Simply Ballroom dancing at the River City Ballroom Dance Competition ©TimeLine Media
Studio One dancing in Richmond, Virginia ©TimeLine Media
Studio One dancing in Richmond, Virginia ©TimeLine Media

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DC Area Arthur Murray Spring Freestyles

Tysons, Virginia

These are photos from the Professional Shows at the end of the Spring Freestyles. The local DC Area Arthur Murray studios put on amazing local events. On this occasion, the surrounding studios get together and give students a great chance to show off their newest skills, and their fanciest costumes! This one was held at the Sheraton Premiere in Tysons Corner. Their main ballroom has been my personal proving ground for ballroom dance photography. Additionally it has  provided TimeLine Media with some of its best photos.

Arthur Murray Pro Shows

Featured in these photos are teachers from the Silver Spring, Tysons Corner, Alexandria, and Gaithersburg studios. These are always the capstone to the Freestyles event. After all the students have danced, competed, and received their awards, they get a chance to see demonstrations of skill by their instructors. The entire floor is for them, the entire room focuses on the floor with everyone pushing their chairs right to the edge, and I place myself in what I hope is the best spot to capture the action! It is a source of pride for each studio to see them dance, and they give us amateurs something to aspire to for the next event.

Arthur Murray DC Pro Show 1
Arthur Murray DC Pro Show 1
Arthur Murray DC Pro Show 2
Arthur Murray DC Pro Show 2

This is one of my favorite ballroom dance photos turned to black and white.

Arthur Murray DC Pro Show 3
Arthur Murray DC Pro Show 3

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