THE SHOW BEFORE THE SHOW.

I did my best to capture the scene in front of the TD Banknorth/Fleet Center/Boston Garden just before one of the many Celtics playoff games. It starts, hours too early, with ubiquitous flag guys trying to entice you to spend $35 to park, unless, of course, someone drives you in a limo. Once parked, and maybe after a slice and a draft or two or three, it's time to make your way past the t-shirt vendors and ticket scalpers, taking some time out during the rush, if you can, to trade good-natured barbs with the fans of the opponents - in this case the Chicago Bulls. Once you make it past the "recruiters" you can finally make your way into the arena to enjoy yet another Celtic's victory.