There are few sports that I really enjoy watching, and basketball is at the top of that list.  Interestingly enough, I had not really photographed too many basketball games (probably because I am trying to play or just watch it).  Anyway, at a church picnic last week in DC, I had the opportunity to photograph the much contested basketball tournament.  Now I will admit that I did not think I’d take as many pictures as I did from it, but y’all know how basketball games go… 2 minutes on the clock can equate to 30 more minutes of a game and/or overtime.  Anyway, the emotions were real and raw, passes were intercepted, shots were blocked, and anyone that wasn’t supposed to be on the court was emphatically reminded of that fact.  I really believe that the guys always play as hard as they were and it had nothing to do with two young ladies walking around them with cameras… Anyway, see the images below.

HE SURELY DOES HAVE HIS EYE ON THE PRIZE

AND AFTER BLOOD, SWEAT, AND TEARS (maybe there was no blood, but it sounded more dramatic)… THE WINNERS ARE….