MUDD Volleyball
Jake Witcher of Mustang, Okla., falls in mud during the MDA M.U.D.D. volleyball tournament at the Silver Stallion Club, Saturday, July 25, 2009, in Mustang, Okla. Photo by Sarah Phipps,The Oklahoman
Mud splatters during the MDA M.U.D.D. volleyball tournament at the Silver Stallion Club, Saturday, July 25, 2009, in Mustang, Okla. Photo by Sarah Phipps,The Oklahoman
Players play volleyball during the MDA M.U.D.D. volleyball tournament at the Silver Stallion Club, Saturday, July 25, 2009, in Mustang, Okla. Photo by Sarah Phipps,The Oklahoman
As photojournalists we often put ourselves in dangerous situations. We risks ourselves and camera gear to chasing storms. We risk getting tackled by football players while on the sidelines or being hit by a foul ball. In the winter, I always carry a bag with a pair of dry socks, waterproof pants, extra gloves and other various winter items. Last week during the scorching heat wave I carried extra water to stay hydrated. As photojournalists it is important we prepare ourselves for the worst.
So, last weekend when I was assigned the MDA MUDD Vollleyball tournament, fellow staff photographer Nate Billings warned me to wear clothes that I did not care about. It was the best advice I have had in a while. I had no choice but to put myself in the line of fire of flying muddy water in order to get the pictures I wanted. My old jeans I wore are now a nice rust color. At least I got some decent pictures.
-Sarah Phipps
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Comments
Wow! What outstanding action shots. Especially the mud splatter, I bet that’s where you got your clothes rustied.
I still have some rusty water spots on the inside of the door to the card slot on one of my cameras from photographing it last year. That stuff gets all over the place.
Great job, Sarah! The top frame is perfect. How did you protect your gear? Underwater housing?