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Quartermasters

Published on May 17, 2012 in Photojournalism. 0 Comments Tags: Athletics, Championships, College, Lacrosse, NCAA, Playoffs, Sports, Tufts.

It’s always a treat whenever I get a game that comes down to the wire. There comes a certain point in a game where you realize, yeah, this could go either way. It’s one of the best parts of being a sports photographer, and it really gets you tuned into the game much more than you would ever imagine. Sure, it’s stressful, but that’s part of the challenge.

This was the case Wednesday afternoon, when Tufts’ men’s lacrosse team squared off against the Rochester Institute of Technology in the NCAA Championship Division III quarterfinals. At this point in the tournament, basically the Elite 8, every team is a contender. And it’s not like these two teams were strangers — Tufts beat RIT in the semifinals last year.

It was a tough contest, with Tufts grinding it out, 15-13, in a contest that really came down to the last 5 minutes. Here are some game photos:

05/16/2012 - Medford, Mass. - Tufts midfielder Nick Rhoads (21), A12, goes after a loose ball in Tufts 15-13 win over RIT in the NCAA Championship quarterfinal at Bello Field on May 16, 2012. (Kelvin Ma/Tufts University)

05/16/2012 - Medford, Mass. - Tufts goaltender Patton Watkins (4), A14, can't make the save on a shot from RIT attackman Tyler Russell (28) in Tufts 15-13 win over RIT in the NCAA Championship quarterfinal at Bello Field on May 16, 2012. (Kelvin Ma/Tufts University) (Kelvin Ma/Tufts University)

05/16/2012 - Medford, Mass. - Tufts midfielder Peter Bowers (26), A14, rears back for a shot in Tufts 15-13 win over RIT in the NCAA Championship quarterfinal at Bello Field on May 16, 2012. (Kelvin Ma/Tufts University)

05/16/2012 - Medford, Mass. - Tufts attack Jordan Korinis (23), A13, gets a pat on the helmet from Tufts midfielder Ben Saperstein (35), A12, after scoring in Tufts 15-13 win over RIT in the NCAA Championship quarterfinal at Bello Field on May 16, 2012. (Kelvin Ma/Tufts University) (Kelvin Ma/Tufts University)

05/16/2012 - Medford, Mass. - Tufts attackman Jordan Korinis (23), A13, gets a pat on the helmet from Tufts midfielder Ben Saperstein (35), A12, after scoring in Tufts 15-13 win over RIT in the NCAA Championship quarterfinal at Bello Field on May 16, 2012. (Kelvin Ma/Tufts University)

05/16/2012 - Medford, Mass. - Tufts midfielder Beau Wood (18), E14, checks the ball out of the possession of RIT defenseman Elliott Cowburn (39) in Tufts 15-13 win over RIT in the NCAA Championship quarterfinal at Bello Field on May 16, 2012. (Kelvin Ma/Tufts University)

05/16/2012 - Medford, Mass. - Tufts midfielder Kevin McCormick (10), E12, powers through a check RIT long stick midfielder James Cunningham (30) in Tufts 15-13 win over RIT in the NCAA Championship quarterfinal at Bello Field on May 16, 2012. (Kelvin Ma/Tufts University) (Kelvin Ma/Tufts University)

05/16/2012 - Medford, Mass. - Tufts midfielder Kevin McCormick (10), E12, powers through a check from RIT long stick midfielder James Cunningham (30) in Tufts 15-13 win over RIT in the NCAA Championship quarterfinal at Bello Field on May 16, 2012. (Kelvin Ma/Tufts University)

05/16/2012 - Medford, Mass. - Tufts midfielder Geordie Shafer (8), A12, is hugged by his teammates Tufts attackman Sean Kirwan (13), A12, and Tufts attackman Cole Bailey (28), A15, after scoring in Tufts 15-13 win over RIT in the NCAA Championship quarterfinal at Bello Field on May 16, 2012. (Kelvin Ma/Tufts University)

Back On Track

Published on May 15, 2012 in Photojournalism. 0 Comments Tags: Baseball, Fenway Park, Indians, MLB, Pro, Red Sox, Sports.

Another Sunday, another afternoon at the ballpark. This time around, I had the opportunity to spent another nine — and only nine — innings at Fenway Park as the Indians wrapped up a four-game series with the Red Sox.

Hoping to make it a three-game winning streak, the Sox did not disappoint the hometown fans, wrapping up the series with a 12-1 win and taking three of four from the Tribe.

Boston, Mass. -- Red Sox starting pitcher Daniel Bard pitches against the Cleveland Indians in the second inning at Fenway Park on May 13, 2012. Herald Photo by KELVIN MA. (Kelvin Ma)

5/12/2012 -- BOSTON -- Red Sox starting pitcher Daniel Bard pitches against the Cleveland Indians in the second inning at Fenway Park on May 13, 2012.

Boston, Mass. -- Indians starting pitcher Justin Masterson pitches to Red Sox second baseman Dustin Pedroia in the first inning at Fenway Park on May 13, 2012. Herald Photo by KELVIN MA. (Kelvin Ma)

5/12/2012 -- BOSTON -- Indians starting pitcher Justin Masterson pitches to Red Sox second baseman Dustin Pedroia in the first inning at Fenway Park on May 13, 2012.

Boston, Mass. -- Red Sox center fielder Ryan Sweeney makes a catch in center field after misjudging the fly ball in the second inning against the Cleveland Indians at Fenway Park on May 13, 2012. Herald Photo by KELVIN MA. (Kelvin Ma)

5/12/2012 -- BOSTON -- Red Sox center fielder Ryan Sweeney makes a catch in center field after misjudging the fly ball in the second inning against the Cleveland Indians at Fenway Park on May 13, 2012.

Boston, Mass. -- Indians second baseman Jason Kipnis reacts after getting doubled up at first base in the fifth inning at Fenway Park on May 13, 2012. Herald Photo by KELVIN MA. (Kelvin Ma)

5/12/2012 -- BOSTON -- Indians second baseman Jason Kipnis reacts after getting doubled up at first base in the fifth inning at Fenway Park on May 13, 2012.

Boston, Mass. -- Red Sox left fielder Daniel Nava steals second base ahead of the tag from Indians second baseman Jason Kipnis in the sixth inning at Fenway Park on May 13, 2012. Herald Photo by KELVIN MA. (Kelvin Ma)

5/12/2012 -- BOSTON -- Red Sox left fielder Daniel Nava steals second base ahead of the tag from Indians second baseman Jason Kipnis in the sixth inning at Fenway Park on May 13, 2012. (Kelvin Ma)

Boston, Mass. -- Red Sox left fielder Daniel Nava reacts after scoring in the sixth inning on a dropped catch in the outfield against the Cleveland Indians at Fenway Park on May 13, 2012. Herald Photo by KELVIN MA. (Kelvin Ma)

5/12/2012 -- BOSTON -- Red Sox left fielder Daniel Nava smiles at the dugout after scoring in the sixth inning on a dropped catch in the outfield against the Cleveland Indians at Fenway Park on May 13, 2012.

Boston, Mass. -- Red Sox shortstop Mike Aviles slides into Indians shortstop Asdrubal Cabrera while stealing second base in the sixth inning at Fenway Park on May 13, 2012. Herald Photo by KELVIN MA. (Kelvin Ma)

5/12/2012 -- BOSTON -- Red Sox shortstop Mike Aviles slides into Indians shortstop Asdrubal Cabrera while stealing second base in the sixth inning at Fenway Park on May 13, 2012.

Boston, Mass. -- Red Sox third baseman Will Middlebrooks cheers at home plate after scoring in the seventh inning against the Cleveland Indians at Fenway Park on May 13, 2012. Herald Photo by KELVIN MA. (Kelvin Ma)

5/12/2012 -- BOSTON -- Red Sox third baseman Will Middlebrooks cheers at home plate after scoring in the seventh inning against the Cleveland Indians at Fenway Park on May 13, 2012.

Boston, Mass. -- Red Sox catcher Jarrod Saltalmacchia tracks his two-run home run in the seventh inning against the Cleveland Indians at Fenway Park on May 13, 2012. Herald Photo by KELVIN MA. (Kelvin Ma)

5/12/2012 -- BOSTON -- Red Sox catcher Jarrod Saltalmacchia tracks his two-run home run in the seventh inning against the Cleveland Indians at Fenway Park on May 13, 2012.

Boston, Mass. -- From left, Red Sox outfielders Ryan Sweeney, Marlon Byrd and Daniel Nava celebrate the Red Sox' 12-1 win over the Cleveland Indians at Fenway Park on May 13, 2012. Herald Photo by KELVIN MA. (Kelvin Ma)

5/12/2012 -- BOSTON -- From left, Red Sox outfielders Ryan Sweeney, Marlon Byrd and Daniel Nava celebrate the Red Sox' 12-1 win over the Cleveland Indians at Fenway Park on May 13, 2012.

Oh, and hey, check it out. It’s Dice-K, hanging out with Bobby Valentine before the game!

Boston, Mass. -- Red Sox pitcher Daisuke Matsuzaka gets a pat on the back from manager Bobby Valentine, center, with assistant pitching coach Randy Niemann, before a game against the Cleveland Indians at Fenway Park on May 13, 2012. Photo by KELVIN MA (Kelvin Ma)

5/12/2012 -- BOSTON -- Red Sox pitcher Daisuke Matsuzaka gets a pat on the back from manager Bobby Valentine, center, with assistant pitching coach Randy Niemann, before a game against the Cleveland Indians at Fenway Park on May 13, 2012. Matsuzaka, who is recovering from Tommy John Surgery, is currently rehabbing with Triple A Pawtucket.

Marathon Sunday

Published on May 7, 2012 in Photojournalism. 0 Comments Tags: Baseball, MLB, Red Sox, Sports.

The fans at Fenway Park certainly got their money’s worth Sunday afternoon — those who stuck around to the bitter end, anyway.

Almost 6 hours after the first pitch, the Red Sox and the Orioles finally wrapped up a 17-inning marathon, using all of the pitchers in their bullpens in a game that was ultimately decided by their designated hitters… who were pitching. It’s a tough way to lose a game, but given the bullpen woes of the Red Sox this season, such a strong showing by the relief corps had to have been at least somewhat encouraging.

In what was surely an up-and-down affair, I’ll try to let my pictures tell the story.

Boston, Mass. -- Red Sox left fielder Cody Ross can't come up with the catch on a double from Orioles center fielder Adam Jones in the first inning at Fenway Park on May 6, 2012.

5/6/2012 -- BOSTON -- Red Sox left fielder Cody Ross can't come up with the catch on a double from Orioles center fielder Adam Jones in the first inning at Fenway Park on May 6, 2012.

Boston, Mass. -- Red Sox starting pitcher Clay Buchholz walks off the mound after being relieved in the fourth inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Fenway Park on May 6, 2012. Herald Photo by KELVIN MA. (Kelvin Ma)

5/6/2012 -- BOSTON -- Red Sox starting pitcher Clay Buchholz walks off the mound after being relieved in the fourth inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Fenway Park on May 6, 2012.

Boston, Mass. -- Red Sox third baseman Will Middlebrooks bumps chests with designated hitter David Ortiz after hitting a grand slam in the fifth inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Fenway Park on May 6, 2012. Herald Photo by KELVIN MA. (Kelvin Ma)

5/6/2012 -- BOSTON -- Red Sox third baseman Will Middlebrooks bumps chests with designated hitter David Ortiz after hitting a grand slam in the fifth inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Fenway Park on May 6, 2012.

Boston, Mass. -- Red Sox designated hitter David Ortiz screams into the ground after striking out in the sixth inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Fenway Park on May 6, 2012. Herald Photo by KELVIN MA. (Kelvin Ma)

5/6/2012 -- BOSTON -- Red Sox designated hitter David Ortiz screams into the ground after striking out in the sixth inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Fenway Park on May 6, 2012.

Boston, Mass. -- Red Sox catcher Jarod Saltalmacchia has a chat with reliever Vincente Padilla in the eighth inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Fenway Park on May 6, 2012. Herald Photo by KELVIN MA. (Kelvin Ma)

5/6/2012 -- BOSTON -- Red Sox catcher Jarod Saltalmacchia has a chat with reliever Vincente Padilla in the eighth inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Fenway Park on May 6, 2012.

Boston, Mass. -- Orioles center fielder Adam Jones can't get to a double from Red Sox designated hitter David Ortiz in the eighth inning at Fenway Park on May 6, 2012. Herald Photo by KELVIN MA. (Kelvin Ma)

5/6/2012 -- BOSTON -- Orioles center fielder Adam Jones can't get to a double from Red Sox designated hitter David Ortiz in the eighth inning at Fenway Park on May 6, 2012.

Boston, Mass. -- Red Sox designated hitter Darnell McDonald argues a called third strike with home plate umpire James Hoye in the 10th inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Fenway Park on May 6, 2012. Herald Photo by KELVIN MA. (Kelvin Ma)

5/6/2012 -- BOSTON -- Red Sox designated hitter Darnell McDonald argues a called third strike with home plate umpire James Hoye in the 10th inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Fenway Park on May 6, 2012.

Boston, Mass. -- Red Sox manager Bobby Valentine argues a foul ball call with home plate umpire James Hoye in the 13th inning of a game against the Baltimore Orioles at Fenway Park on May 6, 2012. Herald Photo by KELVIN MA. (Kelvin Ma)

5/6/2012 -- BOSTON -- Red Sox manager Bobby Valentine argues a foul ball call with home plate umpire James Hoye in the 13th inning of a game against the Baltimore Orioles at Fenway Park on May 6, 2012.

Boston, Mass. -- Red Sox second baseman Dustin Pedroia turns a double play ahead of Orioles third baseman Wilson Betemit in the 14th inning at Fenway Park on May 6, 2012. Herald Photo by KELVIN MA. (Kelvin Ma)

5/6/2012 -- BOSTON -- Red Sox second baseman Dustin Pedroia turns a double play ahead of Orioles third baseman Wilson Betemit in the 14th inning at Fenway Park on May 6, 2012.

Boston, Mass. -- Red Sox second baseman Dustin Pedroia slams his bat on the ground after striking out against the Baltimore Orioles in the 14th inning at Fenway Park on May 6, 2012. Herald Photo by KELVIN MA. (Kelvin Ma)

5/6/2012 -- BOSTON -- Red Sox second baseman Dustin Pedroia slams his bat on the ground after striking out against the Baltimore Orioles in the 14th inning at Fenway Park on May 6, 2012.

Boston, Mass. -- Red Sox center fielder Marlon Byrd is tagged out at the plate by Orioles catcher Matt Wieters in the 16th inning at Fenway Park on May 6, 2012. Herald Photo by KELVIN MA. (Kelvin Ma)

5/6/2012 -- BOSTON -- Red Sox center fielder Marlon Byrd is tagged out at the plate by Orioles catcher Matt Wieters in the 16th inning at Fenway Park on May 6, 2012.

Boston, Mass. -- Red Sox center fielder Marlon Byrd laughs after misplaying a ball off the wall in the 15th inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Fenway Park on May 6, 2012. Herald Photo by KELVIN MA. (Kelvin Ma)

5/6/2012 -- BOSTON -- Red Sox center fielder Marlon Byrd laughs after misplaying a ball off the wall in the 15th inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Fenway Park on May 6, 2012.

Boston, Mass. -- Red Sox reliever Darnell McDonald walks back to the mound as Orioles center fielder Adam Jones rounds the bases after hitting a 3-run home run at Fenway Park on May 6, 2012. Herald Photo by KELVIN MA. (Kelvin Ma)

5/6/2012 -- BOSTON -- Red Sox reliever Darnell McDonald walks back to the mound as Orioles center fielder Adam Jones rounds the bases after hitting a 3-run home run at Fenway Park on May 6, 2012.

So, yeah, I moved a lot of frames across these 17 innings — that’s almost 2 complete games of baseball, if you were counting. If you want to see more, by all means, check out the full gallery here.

There may or may not have been some Instagramming between innings, as well.

The Jasmine

Published on May 2, 2012 in Photojournalism. 0 Comments Tags: Alcohol, Bar, Cocktails, Dining, food.

The Herald recently sent me over to Hawthorne Bar — a relatively new joint in the basement of the Hotel Commonwealth — to photograph one of their cocktails, The Jasmine. Whereas the bulk of my food photography has been primarily plates, the addition of drinks has been a relatively new development. It must be a circumstance of me being back in Boston, which apparently has been making a resurgence as a cocktails type of town.

Well, I’m more than happy to help perpetuate that reputation, with my wallet, liver and my camera.

The Jasmine
•1 1/2 oz. of Beefeater Gin
•3/4 oz. of Curacao
•1/4 oz. of lemon juice
•Barspoon of Campari

Boston, Mass. -- The Jasmine, from Hawthorne Bar

4/8/2012 -- BOSTON -- The Jasmine, from Hawthorne Bar.

Boston, Mass. -- The Jasmine, from Hawthorne Bar, which consists of 1 1/2 oz. of Beefeater Gin, 3/4 oz. of Curacao, 1/4 oz. of lemon juice and a barspoon of campari, photographed on April 8, 2012. Herald Photo by KELVIN MA. (Kelvin Ma)

4/8/2012 -- BOSTON -- The Jasmine, from Hawthorne Bar.

Got The Touch

Published on May 1, 2012 in Photojournalism. 0 Comments Tags: College, Computer Science, iPad, Music, Programming, Tufts, University.

As anyone in academia can attest, donations are a big part of what helps a large institution run. Of course, that means part of my job is to document where that money goes, so that these big money donors can be sure their money is being well spent.

In this particular case, I was to track down some students in an iOS programming class, where they were programming music apps for the iPad thanks to a large donation from Steinway. These folks were doing some pretty cool things with the medium, and though this was only a work in progress, it would worth keeping an eye on some of these apps.

Here’s a demonstration from an app called “Impact,” which has you draw your own drum pad that generates sounds based on its size and shape. Pretty cool.

04/26/2012- Somerville, Mass. - Nate Harada, E14, demonstrates his in-progress app, "Impact," for the Tufts School of Engineering's "Music Apps for iPad" course with his teammates during class on April 26, 2012.(Kelvin Ma/Tufts University)

Eagles vs. Bulldogs

Published on March 27, 2012 in Photojournalism. 0 Comments Tags: College, Frozen Four, Hockey, NCAA, Playoffs.

And once it again it comes down to the BC Eagles versus a team of dogs — No, not those dogs from BU, but rather the Bulldogs of Minnesota-Duluth, who just so happen to be the defending NCAA Champions.

This particular matchup came Sunday night in the Northeast Regional Final of the NCAA Frozen Four tournament, with BC being the No. 1 overall seed at the DCU Center in Worcester. The defending champs didn’t really put up much of a fight, on the scoreboard anyway, as they were stuffed every step of the way en route to a 4-0 shutout by the Eagles.

BC moves on to the Frozen Four, which happens later this week in my old stomping grounds of Tampa, Fla.

3/25/2012 -- WORCESTER, Mass. -- Boston College forward Bill Arnold knocks the helmet off Minnesota-Duluth defenseman Chris Casto as Boston College forward Barry Almeida tries to sneak past in the first period of the NCAA Northeast Region Final of the Frozen Four college hockey playoffs at the DCU Center on Mar. 25, 2012.

3/25/2012 -- WORCESTER, Mass. -- Boston College forward Danny Linell tries to sneak a past Minnesota-Duluth goaltender Kenny Reiter as Minnesota-Duluth center Max Tardy defends in the first period of the NCAA Northeast Region Final of the Frozen Four college hockey playoffs at the DCU Center on Mar. 25, 2012.

3/25/2012 -- WORCESTER, Mass. -- Boston College goaltender Parker Milner makes a save on a shot from Minnesota-Duluth defenseman Wade Bergman in the second period of the NCAA Northeast Region Final of the Frozen Four college hockey playoffs at the DCU Center on Mar. 25, 2012.

3/25/2012 -- WORCESTER, Mass. -- Boston College forward Bill Arnold and his teammates celebrate his goal against Minnesota-Duluth in the second period of the NCAA Northeast Region Final of the Frozen Four college hockey playoffs at the DCU Center on Mar. 25, 2012.

3/25/2012 -- WORCESTER, Mass. -- Boston College defenseman Patrick Wey celebrates his goal against Minnesota-Duluth in the third period of the NCAA Northeast Region Final of the college hockey playoffs at the DCU Center on Mar. 25, 2012. BC won, 4-0, to advance to the Frozen Four.

3/25/2012 -- WORCESTER, Mass. -- Boston College forward Johnny Gaudreau sneaks a shot past Minnesota-Duluth goaltender Kenny Reiter in the third period of the NCAA Northeast Region Final of the college hockey playoffs at the DCU Center on Mar. 25, 2012. BC won, 4-0, to advance to the Frozen Four.

3/25/2012 -- WORCESTER, Mass. -- Boston College celebrates its 4-0 win over Minnesota Duluth in NCAA Northeast Region Final of the college hockey playoffs to advance to the Frozen Four at the DCU Center on Mar. 25, 2012.

Davis Square Eats

Published on March 15, 2012 in Photojournalism. 0 Comments Tags: Dining, food.

Since I moved to Somerville last year, I’ve spent my fair share of hard-earned cash at most of the local eateries and watering holes. Two of these spots just so happened to be in the rotation for a TuftsNow, the official news site for my employer Tufts University, feature called Dish, where we review restaurants that serve the University community — A treat for a guy like me who loves to eat and drink…

First up for me was Foundry on Elm, which is a frequent hangout spot for my friends and I. Here’s a sampling of some of the dishes I photographed:

01/11/2012 - Somerville, Mass. - A Ginger Smash at Foundry on Elm, photographed on Jan. 11, 2012. (Kelvin Ma/Tufts University)

01/11/2012 - Somerville, Mass. - The Butternut Squash Bisque at Foundry on Elm, photographed on Jan. 11, 2012. (Kelvin Ma/Tufts University)

01/11/2012 - Somerville, Mass. - The Linguine "White Clam" at Foundry on Elm, photographed on Jan. 11, 2012. (Kelvin Ma/Tufts University)

Next up was Posto, which I had not tried. Thanks to the crazy skills of the folks in the kitchen, I got treated to some of the most beautiful dishes I’ve ever photographed. Amazing work by the crew over there, tasty too!

03/01/2012 - Somerville, Mass. - The beet salad at Pizzeria Posto in Somerville's Davis Square on March 1, 2012. (Kelvin Ma/Tufts University)

03/01/2012 - Somerville, Mass. - Red grouper on a bed of artichoke risotto, topped with a giant prawn, at Pizzeria Posto in Somerville's Davis Square on March 1, 2012. (Kelvin Ma/Tufts University)

Many thanks to both of the kitchen crews at Foundry on Elm and Pizzeria Posto!

Runnin’ with the Devil

Published on March 12, 2012 in Photojournalism. 0 Comments Tags: Concert, David Lee Roth, Metal, Music, Rock, Van Halen.

One of my fondest memories of working for the Cubs in 2004-2005 was getting to hear Van Halen’s “Jump” every time the team took the field. Every home game… there it was. I’m 100% sure the guys in the photo pit never got sick of hearing me sing those opening lines from David Lee Roth. Every home game.

So what a treat it was that I got to photograph a David Lee Roth Van Halen show Sunday night for the Herald. It was signature Roth on stage, a little older and a little worse for wear, but still bringing his trademark stage presence to the TD Garden.

3/11/2012 -- BOSTON -- David Lee Roth, left, and Alex Van Halen perform on stage together during Van Halen's show at the TD Garden on Mar. 11, 2012.

3/11/2012 -- BOSTON -- Eddie Van Halen performs on stage together during Van Halen's show at the TD Garden on Mar. 11, 2012.

3/11/2012 -- BOSTON -- David Lee Roth, left, and Eddie Van Halen perform on stage together during Van Halen's show at the TD Garden on Mar. 11, 2012.

Spring Cleaning

Published on March 11, 2012 in Photojournalism. 0 Comments Tags: Athletics, College, Jumbos, Lacrosse, NCAA, nescac, Sports, Tufts.

Though it didn’t seem like it Saturday, according to the Tufts athletics calendar, spring is here!

With temps in the 30s and a chilly bite to the wind, the Tufts Jumbos women’s lacrosse team opened their season by hosting Hamilton at Bello Field in Medford. Both teams are nationally ranked, with No. 14 Tufts facing No. 7 Hamilton coming into the contest evenly matched. It played out as one would expect, with both teams battling. In the end, it came down to Tufts scoring 5 of the last 6 goals to come back from what was at one point a 6-3 deficit, to win 8-7. The game-winning goal was scored with 45 seconds left.

Even though I’m just now beginning to thaw out, it sure felt good to be shooting outdoor sports again. Here’s some pics from the game.

03/10/2012- Medford, Mass. - Tufts midfielder Emily Pillemer, A12, goes for a shot in Tufts 8-7 season opening win over Hamilton on Mar. 10, 2012. (Kelvin Ma/Tufts University)

03/10/2012- Medford, Mass. - Tufts attack Gabby Horner, A14, gets checked in Tufts 8-7 season opening win over Hamilton on Mar. 10, 2012. (Kelvin Ma/Tufts University)

03/10/2012- Medford, Mass. - Tufts goalkeeper Tess Shapanka, A13, tracks a Hamilton ball carrier in Tufts 8-7 season opening win over Hamilton on Mar. 10, 2012. (Kelvin Ma/Tufts University)

03/10/2012- Medford, Mass. - Tufts midfielder Casey Egan, A12, goes to the ground while fighting for a loose ball in Tufts 8-7 season opening win over Hamilton on Mar. 10, 2012. (Kelvin Ma/Tufts University) (Kelvin Ma/Tufts University)

03/10/2012- Medford, Mass. - Tufts defender Katie Lotz, A12, gets checked from behind in Tufts 8-7 season opening win over Hamilton on Mar. 10, 2012. (Kelvin Ma/Tufts University)

03/10/2012- Medford, Mass. - Tufts defender Meg Boland, A13, tracks a loose ball in front of the Hamilton goal in Tufts 8-7 season opening win over Hamilton on Mar. 10, 2012. (Kelvin Ma/Tufts University)

03/10/2012- Medford, Mass. - Tufts attack Kelly Hyland, A12, left, hugs Tufts attack Lara Kozin, A12, after Kozin scored in Tufts 8-7 season opening win over Hamilton on Mar. 10, 2012. (Kelvin Ma/Tufts University)

The Faithful Rally

Published on March 5, 2012 in Photojournalism. 0 Comments Tags: Banks, Church, economy, Foreclosure, Real Estate, Religion.

I spent my Sunday night in church — The Charles Street AME Church in Roxbury to be exact. The black clergy of Boston were holding an “emergency rally,” as they were calling it, to show their support for Charles Street, which is fighting foreclosure hearings from its lender, OneUnited Bank. My colleague Rich Weir reports in more detail for the Boston Herald.

With the passion and volume of a Southern Baptist service, the religious and civic leaders on the pulpit preached to the standing-room audience with songs and sermons. That kind of combination usually makes for some good moments for photos.

Boston, Mass. -- Rev. Gracie Redfearn of Charles Street AME Church speaks in tongues as she his supported by Brother Damien Howard, left, and Rev. Gene Rivers, after a rally to support her church on March 4, 2012. Charles Street is fighting a foreclosure by its lender, OneUnited Bank. Herald Photo by KELVIN MA. (Kelvin Ma)

3/4/2012 -- BOSTON -- Rev. Gracie Redfearn of Charles Street AME Church speaks in tongues as she his supported by Brother Damien Howard, left, and Rev. Eugene Rivers III, after a rally to support her church on March 4, 2012. Charles Street is fighting a foreclosure by its lender, OneUnited Bank.

Boston, Mass. -- Rev. Jeffrey Brown emcees the speaking program at a rally to support the Charles Street AME Church on March 4, 2012. The church is fighting a foreclosure by its lender, OneUnited Bank, and is calling for a national boycott. Herald Photo by KELVIN MA. (Kelvin Ma)

3/4/2012 -- BOSTON -- Rev. Jeffrey Brown emcees the speaking program at a rally to support the Charles Street AME Church on March 4, 2012.

Boston, Mass. -- Rev. Viola Morris-Buchanan of Bethel AME Church in Lynn, leads supporters in song at a rally to support the Charles Street AME Church on March 4, 2012. The Roxbury church is fighting a foreclosure by its lender, OneUnited Bank, and is calling for a national boycott. Herald Photo by KELVIN MA. (Kelvin Ma)

3/4/2012 -- BOSTON -- Rev. Viola Morris-Buchanan of Bethel AME Church in Lynn, leads supporters in song at a rally to support the Charles Street AME Church on March 4, 2012.

Boston, Mass. -- Rev. Gregory Groover, the pastor of Charles Street AME Church, kneels in prayer with members of his congregation as Rev. Gloria White-Hammond of Bethel AME Church delivers a sermon at a rally to show support for the church as it fights a foreclosure on March 4, 2012. The church is fighting a foreclosure by its lender, OneUnited Bank. Herald Photo by KELVIN MA. (Kelvin Ma)

3/4/2012 -- BOSTON -- Rev. Gregory Groover, the pastor of Charles Street AME Church, kneels in prayer with members of his congregation as Rev. Gloria White-Hammond of Bethel AME Church delivers a sermon at a rally to show support for the church as it fights a foreclosure on March 4, 2012.

Boston, Mass. -- Kara Wells, of Boston, yells out calls of approval during the speaking program at a rally to support the Charles Street AME Church on March 4, 2012. Wells grew up in the congregation and came to show her support as the church fights a foreclosure by its lender, OneUnited Bank. Herald Photo by KELVIN MA. (Kelvin Ma)

3/4/2012 -- BOSTON -- Kara Wells, of Boston, yells out calls of approval during the speaking program at a rally to support the Charles Street AME Church on March 4, 2012. Wells grew up in the congregation and came to show her support as the church fights foreclosure.

Boston, Mass. -- Rev. Gregory Groover, the pastor of Charles Street AME Church, kneels in prayer with members of his congregation at a rally to show support for the church as it fights a foreclosure on March 4, 2012. The church is fighting a foreclosure by its lender, OneUnited Bank. Herald Photo by KELVIN MA. (Kelvin Ma)

3/4/2012 -- BOSTON -- Rev. Gregory Groover, the pastor of Charles Street AME Church, kneels in prayer with members of his congregation at a rally to show support for the church as it fights a foreclosure on March 4, 2012.

Boston, Mass. -- Louise Beach, of Roxbury, raises her arms up in prayer at a rally to support her congregation, the Charles Street AME Church, on March 4, 2012. The church is fighting a foreclosure by its lender, OneUnited Bank, and is calling for a national boycott. Herald Photo by KELVIN MA. (Kelvin Ma)

3/4/2012 -- BOSTON -- Louise Beach, of Roxbury, raises her arms up in prayer at a rally to support her congregation, the Charles Street AME Church, on March 4, 2012.