That Exact Moment when the Bat Hits the Ball

Ball takes a beating by a Bat!

When I looked through the images from yesterday’s Gilbert vs Mesquite softball game I found an interesting image. Focus is not where I would have liked it but the timing of shot captured the bat on the ball at the exact moment of impact.

The ball is compressed and the bat appears to be slightly bent. It was perfect (and flat out lucky) to capture that exact moment.  I will probably not see this again for a long time if ever.  I only wish the focus would have been on the player instead of the backstop! Next time…



That exact moment when the bat hits the ball.



This is the full image so you can see the whole story.

More Images from the game... Softball - Mesquite @ Gilbert 4-16-13



Campo Verde - Paige Hess

Campo Verde shortstop Paige Hess smiles shortly after being asked to prom over the PA system. It happened between innings and her answer…, “Yes”. The teams answer shouted from the dugout, “It’s about time”. Campo Verde went on to win in extra innings over the favored Queen Creek Bulldogs.

More pictures from the Campo Verde -vs- Queen Creek softball game can be found here: http://www.azdewphoto.com/Campo-Verde-High-School/2013-CV-Softball-vs-Queen/28872044_MGC7jT

Campo Verde Softball vs Queen Creek April 11th, 2013

High School Softball

I shot the Campo Verde Softball Game this afternoon. They played the Queen Creek Bulldogs and upset them in extra innings with a 8-7 win. Both teams played great softball. The facilities at Campo Verde are very nice as was the weather. Put those two elements together and it was a great softball day. 

Here are some images from the game. There are many more on my website azdewphoto.com. Click this link to go directly to the Campo vs Queen Creek gallery. 

All the images are free to look at. They are also available for purchase at modest prices. Both prints and digital downloads options are found by clicking the 'Buy' button from the azdewphoto.com website.  link 

More images from the Campo Verde Softball vs Queen Creek Softball game can be found here:
http://www.azdewphoto.com/Campo-Verde-High-School/2013-CV-Softball-vs-Queen/28872044_MGC7jT

2013 Arizona National Qualifier - Girls Club Volleyball

Volleyball and More Girls Volleyball

This past weekend was filled with girls volleyball. It was the Arizona National Qualifier at CourtOne in Tempe. There were many talented athletes, all playing great volleyball. 

Here a few pictures from the day...

Angela Webb from AZ Storm 17 Hits past Randi Powers from Northern Arizona Jr's 17 Team

More Images from the Tournament at AzDewPhoto.com 

AZ Storm 17 players Angela Webb and Christine Johnson go up and Block

AZ East Valley 17 Mizuno players attempt to block an Aspire 17 Black hitter

Taylor Marin passes the ball for AZ Storm 17 Thunder

Aspire 17 Black player passes the ball at the AZ National Qualifier

NAJ Jrs 17 Megan Players Celebrate after a Big Win

More Images from the Tournament at AzDewPhoto.com

Boyce Thompson Arboretum - Superior, AZ

My wife and I drove to Superior AZ Friday morning to visit the beautiful Boyce Thompson Arboretum. We spent several hours hiking the trails and admiring the unique plants and wildlife. It was well worth the quick trip. I plan to go back and spend more time exploring. There is a lot we didn't get to see. 

Here are a few things we did see...

Mesa Arizona LDS Temple

Mesa Arizona Temple, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints

There are many pictures of the Arizona Temple in Mesa. This one just seemed really clean to me. Despite people being every where because of the 40+ weddings that day, I managed to find an angle with no people in it. This is the South West corner of the building. 

Jenelle and Sakeri - Married on March 9th

Jenelle and Sakeri were married on March 9^th. The rain pushed the reception indoors but it actually turned out to be a wonderful day. They were great to work with. 

Here are a few shots from the day...

The whole gang after the ceremony. 

Sakeri and Jenelle shaded by a big oak tree
on the Mesa Temple grounds.

The Dip and a Kiss

The Fight for the Garter. 

A Closeup of the Action

The Ladies had their own Battle going on for the Bouquet

 A Beautiful Day in more ways than one...

Crossroads Park Ward Young Women

Gilbert Arizona Temple - Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints

I had an opportunity to photograph a group of young women from the Crossroads Park Ward the other day. They looked wonderful in front of the Gilbert Arizona Temple that is currently under construction. These are wonderful young ladies.