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Manhattan Beach Volleyball - January 25, 2009
 
I play volleyball most weekends with some friends of mine. It's pretty great to have an excuse to get out to the beach that often, and having grown up in Massachusetts, I appreciate being able to do it at all in the winter. We play at the same net each week, just a few blocks north of the peer in Manhattan Beach, and I wanted to try to get some good shots to show how it's come to look to us over the years. That's the peer in the background.
 
There's Steve warming up, about to hammer that ball right OVER the net and on down the beach a ways. Then he'll have to walk all the way down there in the sand to get it. I do it all the time too, and it sucks.
 
And Jim, my teammate for most of the day, waiting patiently for our turn to play the winners.
 
I always love getting the first game started. And man, it knocks the wind out of you - but after that first exhausting one, we always kind of level out and feel okay to play for a few hours.
 
Todd serving.
 
Patrick heading back to serve.
 
Steve up for a hit.
 
Jeremy and Steve playing together, with Steve picking up the ball to go serve and Jeremy getting in position to block.
 
And there's Todd and Patrick on the other side. Great spike by Jeremy, but Todd was blocking everything that day.
 
Patrick bringing the ball back to serve, probably after Todd blocking something. Jeremy looks bummed, probably after being blocked by Todd.
 
This was the framing I wanted, but not the focus. Apparently, the auto-focus found the background to be more interesting than the foreground as I was snapping the shot. It just made me laugh when I saw how it came out.
 
That's Steve's hand. And the name of that volleyball is either "The Body" (Steve's), or "Whiter Pepper" (mine).
 
Switching sides every 5 points. These shots all get across a little of what it's like to watch a game, but I wish I could get across some of what it's like to be playing. That's the best part.
COMMENTS
Wildthing said at 4:41 a.m. on Feb 2, 2009:
Nice set. You'd be playing in six inches of snow if you lived here:)
21-gramm said at 8:30 a.m. on Feb 2, 2009:
wonderful action tab whis great POVs! well done!
PhotoPop said at 8:53 a.m. on Feb 2, 2009:
I play every Thursday with the same group of guys and gals for the last fifteen years. Great time but it is all indoors. We play for two hours and we go out drinking for two hours creating a perfect harmony.I only wish it was as warm here as it seems to be there. Very nice captures.
Ericf said at 9:14 a.m. on Feb 2, 2009:
Nice angles, focus and formatting. You've captured so much in these photos...the action, the weather, the camaraderie...nice work.
Pkeener said at 9:19 a.m. on Feb 2, 2009:
I love Steve's hand and "the body" This is a fun set, and very well shot and told. Nothng like the blue sky and sand of Cali beaches for a great shoot.
I used to play for years and went to all the Cuervo Gold Clasics..you were probably not born yet!
Hey John, got any room for an aging setter and I have a damn good serve! but I am better at the beer part, these days.

Congrats on the TOD!
PhotoPop said at 9:37 a.m. on Feb 2, 2009:
Pam, you must be quite good to get that far. We can always use another good beer drinker in our group.We still can dig out a ball but then we have to call First Alert to get EMT to get us back up (Help I've fallen and can't get back up.)
Sean congrats on TOD
Saulblum said at 11:02 a.m. on Feb 2, 2009:
Very nice action shots and angles. Congrats.
Grandbrother said at 11:05 a.m. on Feb 2, 2009:
Thanks everyone. Cool to see this get TOD! Pam and PhotoPop, it's great to hear from other volleyball players here - if you're ever at Manhattan Beach on a Sunday morning come look for us! We're pretty solid beer drinkers too!
Chiloedream said at 1:48 p.m. on Feb 2, 2009:
Génial. BRAVO mon ami.
Welshchick said at 2:13 p.m. on Feb 2, 2009:
Well...I love Volley ball too but I ALWAYS hurt my hand serving! ;^o (wimp, I know) This looks like delicious fun and I can sure see why you love it so much!... :^D Congrats!
Sirnicolay said at 4:53 p.m. on Feb 2, 2009:
Very cool! Congrats on TOD! :)
Candlepower said at 5:32 p.m. on Feb 2, 2009:
Congratulations on TOD!
21-gramm said at 5:51 p.m. on Feb 2, 2009:
Great TOD! I think it`s well be wonderful for AIR ART group, submit it, please, Sean!
Lifequest22 said at 6:42 p.m. on Feb 2, 2009:
congrats on TOD. Haven't played in years but when i did it was always fun. Pam, did you go to the classics to play or to drink the Cuervo?
Abking said at 7:59 p.m. on Feb 2, 2009:
Good set and narrative. A slam!
Mariusblack said at 10:31 p.m. on Feb 2, 2009:
way to go no nab a TOD! great pics and great story. i love how it's told in a blow-by-blow account. i used to play volleyball back in high school but shifted to badminton. hmmm. you gave me an idea there. anyways, congratulations again! did you win your match, btw? hehe! =)
Little_et said at 11:53 p.m. on Feb 2, 2009:
Cool angles and cute guys...nice to look at!
Noe said at 12:35 a.m. on Feb 3, 2009:
Congrats on TOD... great tabblo! =)
Grandbrother said at 1:05 a.m. on Feb 3, 2009:
Thanks everyone. And Marius. I won a bunch early when Steve and I were playing on the same team, but then Jim and I had a hard time getting it together later in the day. A few weeks ago though, Jim and I couldn't lose - so it just depends on the day I guess.
Chilla said at 5:22 a.m. on Feb 3, 2009:
Sean, this is a great tabblo. So interesting with all the captions. Very well done on a super TOD!
Pkeener said at 8:46 a.m. on Feb 3, 2009:
clarification: Although i played in serious leagues, , I did not compete in the Classics! But i went to them, drank a lot of Corono, and bought a lot of Tshirts! Congrats again Sean!
Wahoogin said at 9:01 p.m. on Feb 4, 2009:
This is a really great tabblo. The layout and the tone of the language go really well together. I like "The Body" shot, too. Very appealing story!
CANDYCANE said at 1:08 p.m. on Feb 8, 2009:
CONGRATS ON TOD. I USE TO LOVE PLAYING VOLLEYBALL. ITS BEEN A LONG TIME SINCE I HAVE PLAYED THOUGH. LOOKS LIKE ALOT OF FUN. LOVE THE BEACH. LOVE PLAYING ON THE BEACH. WISH I LIVED CLOSER TO THE OCEAN. I CAN STAY ON THE BEACH ALL DAY AND NEVER GET BORED. LOVE YOUR TABLOO. RHONDA
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