The London Olympics

Alas, the London Olympics begin today and I never got a call from any of the big sports networks or publications to cover the event. It's a shame, because sports photography can be fun. And frustrating. With an average "keeper" rate of something like one in twenty or worse, it can also be tough on the ego. Nonetheless, I'll be watching this year's Olympics from across the pond and in front of the television. But I will also be on the lookout for the countless great photographs that will appear on the internet and in print.

One of my favorite photographic styles is the sports portrait. So in celebration of the London games, here's a couple of my recent portraits of a great pole vaulter.