EdX Online

Published on October 15, 2012 in Photojournalism. 0 Comments Tags: , , , .

One of the major initiatives you’ll likely see at major research universities across the country is online learning. Offering coursework for free online to whoever wants to take it around the world may seem counterintuitive, but can actually offer valuable, real-time metrics to improve teaching techniques for the practitioners. That idea is what drives EdX Online, a joint venture between Harvard and MIT to offer their introductory-level coursework online.

The always great folks over at the Chronicle of Higher Education sent me over to Harvard’s medical campus to capture one of these lectures. It’s a bit different seeing two professors sitting alone in a room, talking to no one except a camera. There are tradeoffs to everything, I suppose, but it’s still a cool concept that is catching on for obvious reasons.

If you can get behind the paywall, be sure to check out the full story at the Chronicle.

9/14/12 -- BOSTON -- A video feed of a lecture from Harvard professor of biostatistics Marcello Pagano, left, and professor of epidemiology Earl Francis Cook is shown in the control room of the video studio at the Harvard School of Public Health on Sept. 14, 2012. edX, a joint venture founded by Harvard and MIT to offer freshman-level coursework for free online, is coordinating the lecture series. (Kelvin Ma)

9/14/12 — BOSTON — A video feed of a lecture from Harvard professor of biostatistics Marcello Pagano, left, and professor of epidemiology Earl Francis Cook is shown in the control room of the video studio at the Harvard School of Public Health on Sept. 14, 2012. edX, a joint venture founded by Harvard and MIT to offer freshman-level coursework for free online, is coordinating the lecture series. (Kelvin Ma)

9/14/12 -- BOSTON -- Harvard professor of epidemiology Earl Francis Cook, left, and professor of biostatistics Marcello Pagano go over their notes for a videotaped lecture at the Harvard School of Public Health on Sept. 14, 2012. The lecture series is being managed by edX, a joint venture founded by Harvard and MIT to offer freshman-level coursework for free online. (Kelvin Ma)

9/14/12 — BOSTON — Harvard professor of epidemiology Earl Francis Cook, left, and professor of biostatistics Marcello Pagano go over their notes for a videotaped lecture at the Harvard School of Public Health on Sept. 14, 2012. The lecture series is being managed by edX, a joint venture founded by Harvard and MIT to offer freshman-level coursework for free online. (Kelvin Ma)

9/14/12 -- BOSTON -- edX fellow John Hess, left, briefs Harvard professor of epidemiology Earl Francis Cook, right, and professor of biostatistics Marcello Pagano, on screen, for a videotaped lecture at the Harvard School of Public Health on Sept. 14, 2012. edX, a joint venture founded by Harvard and MIT to offer freshman-level coursework for free online, is coordinating the lecture series. (Kelvin Ma)

9/14/12 — BOSTON — edX fellow John Hess, left, briefs Harvard professor of epidemiology Earl Francis Cook, right, and professor of biostatistics Marcello Pagano, on screen, for a videotaped lecture at the Harvard School of Public Health on Sept. 14, 2012. edX, a joint venture founded by Harvard and MIT to offer freshman-level coursework for free online, is coordinating the lecture series. (Kelvin Ma)

9/14/12 -- BOSTON -- edX fellow John Hess, left, briefs Harvard professor of epidemiology Earl Francis Cook for a videotaped lecture at the Harvard School of Public Health on Sept. 14, 2012. edX, a joint venture founded by Harvard and MIT to offer freshman-level coursework for free online, is coordinating the lecture series that is co-taught with Harvard professor of biostatistics Marcello Pagano. (Kelvin Ma)

9/14/12 — BOSTON — edX fellow John Hess, left, briefs Harvard professor of epidemiology Earl Francis Cook for a videotaped lecture at the Harvard School of Public Health on Sept. 14, 2012. edX, a joint venture founded by Harvard and MIT to offer freshman-level coursework for free online, is coordinating the lecture series that is co-taught with Harvard professor of biostatistics Marcello Pagano. (Kelvin Ma)

9/14/12 -- BOSTON -- Lecture notes and a video feed of a lecture from Harvard professor of biostatistics Marcello Pagano, on screen right, and professor of epidemiology Earl Francis Cook are shown side-by-side in the control room of the video studio at the Harvard School of Public Health on Sept. 14, 2012. edX, a joint venture founded by Harvard and MIT to offer freshman-level coursework for free online, is coordinating the lecture series. (Kelvin Ma)

9/14/12 — BOSTON — Lecture notes and a video feed of a lecture from Harvard professor of biostatistics Marcello Pagano, on screen right, and professor of epidemiology Earl Francis Cook are shown side-by-side in the control room of the video studio at the Harvard School of Public Health on Sept. 14, 2012. edX, a joint venture founded by Harvard and MIT to offer freshman-level coursework for free online, is coordinating the lecture series. (Kelvin Ma)

Big Data? Try Small Data

Published on September 7, 2012 in Photojournalism. 0 Comments Tags: , , , , .

I got a call from the Wall Street Journal last month for a last-minute assignment to photograph Harvard geneticist George Church in his lab. Church and his colleagues recently encoded his latest 53,000-word book into DNA – and then they made 70 billion copies of it. Keep in mind, we’re talking DNA, so those 70 billion copies of that 53,000-word book really just amounts to about a single drop in the bottom of a test tube. Colleagues are calling the development a breakthrough in data storage, though reading the data back is still a lengthy process for now.

Church, as you can imagine, was quite busy that afternoon — all of this was shot while he was on mute during a conference call! That left me a bit of time to wander around the lab and hang out with the grad students doing all sorts of interesting stuff with E. Coli and DNA.

Be sure to check out the whole story online (may be behind the paywall).

08/15/2012 -- BOSTON -- Harvard biologist George Church poses for a portrait in his office on Aug. 15, 2012. Church recently completed a book on DNA and encoded it into 70 billion copies as DNA ? small enough to fit in a single drop in a test tube. ..CREDIT: Kelvin Ma for the Wall Street Journal..DNABOOK (Kelvin Ma/Kelvin Ma for the Wall Street Journal)

08/15/2012 -- BOSTON -- Harvard biologist George Church poses for a portrait in his office on Aug. 15, 2012. Church recently completed a book on DNA and encoded it into 70 billion copies as DNA -- small enough to fit in a single drop in a test tube. (Kelvin Ma for the Wall Street Journal)

08/15/2012 -- BOSTON -- Harvard biologist George Church keeps a vial of DNA encoded with 70 billion copies of his latest book on Aug. 15, 2012. The encoding of his book is a first and represents a breakthrough in information storage, according to some of his colleagues...CREDIT: Kelvin Ma for the Wall Street Journal..DNABOOK (Kelvin Ma/Kelvin Ma for the Wall Street Journal)

08/15/2012 -- BOSTON -- Harvard biologist George Church poses for a portrait in his office with a vial of DNA encoded with 70 billion copies of his latest book on Aug. 15, 2012. The encoding of his book is a first and represents a breakthrough in information storage, according to some of his colleagues...CREDIT: Kelvin Ma for the Wall Street Journal..DNABOOK (Kelvin Ma/Kelvin Ma for the Wall Street Journal)

08/15/2012 -- BOSTON -- Harvard biologist George Church fields questions from a reporter in his office on Aug. 15, 2012. Church recently completed a book on DNA and encoded it into 70 billion copies as DNA ? small enough to fit in a single drop in a test tube. ..CREDIT: Kelvin Ma for the Wall Street Journal..DNABOOK (Kelvin Ma/Kelvin Ma for the Wall Street Journal)

08/15/2012 -- BOSTON -- Graduate student Joshua Mosberg checks on the growth of some bacterial strains in the lab of Harvard biologist George Church on Aug. 15, 2012. Church and his colleagues recently encoded 70 billion copies of his latest book into DNA, which is about a single drop of fluid in the bottom of a test tube...CREDIT: Kelvin Ma for the Wall Street Journal..DNABOOK (Kelvin Ma/Kelvin Ma for the Wall Street Journal)

Fired Up

Published on August 27, 2012 in Photojournalism. 0 Comments Tags: , , , , .

Meet the new Red Sox. Well, at least the new attitude of the Red Sox.

Two days after the biggest trade (salary-wise) in baseball history, the hometown team played some inspired baseball, got its manager ejected, and had its newest member record his first hit and RBI by tying up the game. These kinds of grind-it-out wins have been all too rare this season, and it showed in the standings. What will this mean for the rest of the season and the future? Who can say, but at least it looks like there’s some life left in this team yet.

Here are some photos.

Boston, Mass. -- Red Sox manager Bobby Valentine argues a call at first base with first base umpire Dan Bellino in the fifth inning on Aug. 26, 2012. Valentine was ejected from the game during the exchange. Herald Photo by KELVIN MA. (Kelvin Ma)

8/26/2012 -- BOSTON -- Red Sox manager Bobby Valentine argues a call at first base with first base umpire Dan Bellino in the fifth inning on Aug. 26, 2012. Valentine was ejected from the game during the exchange.

Boston, Mass. -- Red Sox manager Bobby Valentine argues a call at first base with first base umpire Dan Bellino in the fifth inning on Aug. 26, 2012. Valentine was ejected from the game during the exchange. Herald Photo by KELVIN MA. (Kelvin Ma)

8/26/2012 -- BOSTON -- Red Sox manager Bobby Valentine argues a call at first base with first base umpire Dan Bellino in the fifth inning on Aug. 26, 2012. Valentine was ejected from the game during the exchange.

Boston, Mass. -- Red Sox first baseman James Loney, newly acquired from the Dodgers, fields a low throw at first as Royals shortstop Alcides Escobar reaches safely in the first inning at Fenway Park on Aug. 26, 2012. Herald Photo by KELVIN MA. (Kelvin Ma)

8/26/2012 -- BOSTON -- Red Sox first baseman James Loney, newly acquired from the Dodgers, fields a low throw at first as Royals shortstop Alcides Escobar reaches safely in the first inning at Fenway Park on Aug. 26, 2012.

Boston, Mass. -- Red Sox catcher Ryan Lavarnway is late applying the tag as Royals second baseman Johnny Giovatella scores in the fourth inning at Fenway Park on Aug. 26, 2012. Herald Photo by KELVIN MA. (Kelvin Ma)

8/26/2012 -- BOSTON -- Red Sox catcher Ryan Lavarnway is late applying the tag as Royals second baseman Johnny Giovatella scores in the fourth inning at Fenway Park on Aug. 26, 2012.

Boston, Mass. -- Red Sox right fielder Cody Ross makes an awkward catch against the Royals while battling the sun in the eighth inning on Aug. 26, 2012. Herald Photo by KELVIN MA. (Kelvin Ma)

8/26/2012 -- BOSTON -- Red Sox right fielder Cody Ross makes an awkward catch against the Royals while battling the sun in the eighth inning on Aug. 26, 2012.

Boston, Mass. -- Red Sox center fielder Jacoby Ellsbury gets tripped up as he runs out of the batters box with an RBI single in the sixth inning against the Royals at Fenway Park on Aug. 26, 2012. It was the go-ahead run, putting the Red Sox up, 5-4. Herald Photo by KELVIN MA. (Kelvin Ma)

8/26/2012 -- BOSTON -- Red Sox center fielder Jacoby Ellsbury gets tripped up as he runs out of the batters box with an RBI single in the sixth inning against the Royals at Fenway Park on Aug. 26, 2012. It was the go-ahead run, putting the Red Sox up, 5-4.

Boston, Mass. -- Red Sox first baseman James Loney, left, shakes hands with second baseman Dustin Pedroia and third baseman Pedro Ciriaco after the Red Sox defeated the Royals, 8-6, at Fenway Park on Aug. 26, 2012. Herald Photo by KELVIN MA. (Kelvin Ma)

8/26/2012 -- BOSTON -- Red Sox first baseman James Loney, left, shakes hands with second baseman Dustin Pedroia and third baseman Pedro Ciriaco after the Red Sox defeated the Royals, 8-6, at Fenway Park on Aug. 26, 2012.

Gives You Wings

Published on August 27, 2012 in Photojournalism. 0 Comments Tags: , , , .

You know that marketing slogan “Red Bull gives you wings”?

Well, wings wouldn’t have made this weekend’s Cliff Diving World Series much fun at all — the falling, after all, is the best part. An international field of daredevil cliff divers came to Boston for the 2012 competition, jumping off the roof of the Institute of Contemporary Art for the second year in a row.

With a crowd twice as large as last year’s, I was right there along with them, shooting the event for the Herald. Here’s what I saw…

Boston, Mass. -- Spectators watch as Kent De Mond of San Diego goes through his practice dives at the Institute of Contemporary Art at the Red Bull 2012 Cliff Diving World Series USA stop on Aug. 25, 2012. Herald Photo by KELVIN MA. (Kelvin Ma)

8/25/2012 -- BOSTON -- Spectators watch as Kent De Mond of San Diego goes through his practice dives at the Institute of Contemporary Art at the Red Bull 2012 Cliff Diving World Series USA stop on Aug. 25, 2012.

Boston, Mass. -- A diver makes his fall from the roof of the Institute of Contemporary Art at the Red Bull 2012 Cliff Diving World Series USA stop on Aug. 25, 2012. Herald Photo by KELVIN MA. (Kelvin Ma)

8/25/2012 -- BOSTON -- A diver makes his fall from the roof of the Institute of Contemporary Art at the Red Bull 2012 Cliff Diving World Series USA stop on Aug. 25, 2012.

Boston, Mass. -- Alain Kohl of Luxembourg dives off the roof of the Institute of Contemporary Art at the Red Bull 2012 Cliff Diving World Series USA stop on Aug. 25, 2012. Herald Photo by KELVIN MA. (Kelvin Ma)

8/25/2012 -- BOSTON -- Alain Kohl of Luxembourg dives off the roof of the Institute of Contemporary Art at the Red Bull 2012 Cliff Diving World Series USA stop on Aug. 25, 2012.

Boston, Mass. -- Michal Navratil of the Czech Republic starts his dive in a hand stand at the Institute of Contemporary Art at the Red Bull 2012 Cliff Diving World Series USA stop on Aug. 25, 2012. Herald Photo by KELVIN MA. (Kelvin Ma)

8/25/2012 -- BOSTON -- Michal Navratil of the Czech Republic starts his dive in a hand stand at the Institute of Contemporary Art at the Red Bull 2012 Cliff Diving World Series USA stop on Aug. 25, 2012.

Boston, Mass. -- Spectators inside the Institute of Contemporary Art watch as Czech diver Michal Navratil dives past their window at the Red Bull 2012 Cliff Diving World Series USA stop on Aug. 25, 2012. Herald Photo by KELVIN MA. (Kelvin Ma)

8/25/2012 -- BOSTON -- Spectators inside the Institute of Contemporary Art watch as Czech diver Michal Navratil dives past their window at the Red Bull 2012 Cliff Diving World Series USA stop on Aug. 25, 2012.

Low Impact

Published on August 17, 2012 in Photojournalism. 0 Comments Tags: , , , , .

It was a familiar scene at my first trip this season to cover the New England Revolution at Gillette Stadium Sunday night. With the visiting Montreal Impact, an expansion team new to the MLS this season, the Revs played true to their place at the bottom of the standings, squandering several scoring opportunities en route to a 1-0 loss. A frustrating night for the home town team, for sure.

Foxboro, Mass. -- Revolution forward Saër Sene covers his face after failing to score in the second half in New England's 1-0 loss to Montreal at Gillette Stadium on Aug. 12, 2012. Herald Photo by KELVIN MA (Kelvin Ma)

Foxboro, Mass. -- Revolution forward Saer Sene covers his face after failing to score in the second half in New England's 1-0 loss to Montreal at Gillette Stadium on Aug. 12, 2012.

Foxboro, Mass. -- Revolution midfielder Benny Feilhaber goes after a loose ball as Montreal's Felipe Martins gets tripped up by Revolution defender A.J. Soares at Gillette Stadium on Aug. 12, 2012. Herald Photo by KELVIN MA (Kelvin Ma)

Foxboro, Mass. -- Revolution midfielder Benny Feilhaber goes after a loose ball as Montreal's Felipe Martins gets tripped up by Revolution defender A.J. Soares at Gillette Stadium on Aug. 12, 2012.

Foxboro, Mass. -- Revolution goalkeeper Matt Reis can't make the save on a shot from Montreal forward Sanna Nyassi in the second half at Gillette Stadium on Aug. 12, 2012. Herald Photo by KELVIN MA (Kelvin Ma)

Foxboro, Mass. -- Revolution goalkeeper Matt Reis can't make the save on a shot from Montreal forward Sanna Nyassi in the second half at Gillette Stadium on Aug. 12, 2012.

Foxboro, Mass. -- Revolution defenders react after Montreal forward Sanna Nyassi scored in the second half at Gillette Stadium on Aug. 12, 2012. Herald Photo by KELVIN MA (Kelvin Ma)

Foxboro, Mass. -- Revolution defenders react after Montreal forward Sanna Nyassi scored in the second half at Gillette Stadium on Aug. 12, 2012.

Foxboro, Mass. -- Revolution forward Diego Fagundez gets tripped up as Impact defender Jeb Brovsky closes in in New England's 1-0 loss to Montreal at Gillette Stadium on Aug. 12, 2012. Herald Photo by KELVIN MA (Kelvin Ma)

Foxboro, Mass. -- Revolution forward Diego Fagundez gets tripped up as Impact defender Jeb Brovsky closes in in New England's 1-0 loss to Montreal at Gillette Stadium on Aug. 12, 2012.

Foxboro, Mass. -- Revolution midfielder Ryan Guy disagrees with a call in New England's 1-0 loss to Montreal at Gillette Stadium on Aug. 12, 2012. Herald Photo by KELVIN MA (Kelvin Ma)

Foxboro, Mass. -- Revolution midfielder Ryan Guy disagrees with a call in New England's 1-0 loss to Montreal at Gillette Stadium on Aug. 12, 2012.

Obligatory 4th of July Post

Published on July 5, 2012 in Photojournalism. 0 Comments Tags: , , , , , , .

Fresh off the 2012 Fourth of July celebrations in Boston, here’s an obligatory post featuring fireworks and patriotism, with a dash of inclement weather for variety.

Being on fireworks duty for the Herald meant camping out along the river well in advance of the fireworks show — I’m talking about a 4:30 arrival for a 10:30 show. A lot of people come down to see this show, and if you don’t stake out a piece of real estate, you might not get an ideal shooting position.

At least that’s the theory, because a simple plan like that can get turned upside down when the Mass. State Police decide to issue an evacuation order because of impending lighting storms. Tasked with getting evacuation photos, while finding a dry, secure location after making a few friends along the way, I managed to get everything I needed from the event and got a nice soaking during the fireworks show for good measure.

But despite all of that, I had a blast. Here are the photos.

Cambridge, Mass. -- Fireworks explode over the Charles River at Boston's 2012 Fourth of July celebration. Herald Photo by KELVIN MA. (Kelvin Ma)

7/4/2012 -- CAMBRIDGE, Mass. -- Fireworks explode over the Charles River at Boston's 2012 Fourth of July celebration.

Cambridge, Mass. -- Adam and Jo Bookatz of Cambridge huddle under an umbrella as the rain pours down during the fireworks portion of Boston's 2012 Fourth of July celebration. Herald Photo by KELVIN MA. (Kelvin Ma)

7/4/2012 -- CAMBRIDGE, Mass. -- Adam and Jo Bookatz of Cambridge huddle under an umbrella as the rain pours down during the fireworks portion of Boston's 2012 Fourth of July celebration.

Cambridge, Mass. -- Fireworks explode over the Charles River at Boston's 2012 Fourth of July celebration. Herald Photo by KELVIN MA. (Kelvin Ma)

7/4/2012 -- CAMBRIDGE, Mass. -- Fireworks explode over the Charles River at Boston's 2012 Fourth of July celebration.

Cambridge, Mass. -- Eric Sherman, 13, of Pittsford, Vt., tracks the weather from under an overhang at an MIT building during an evacuation order from the Mass. State Police as thunderstorms moved through the area during Boston's 2012 Fourth of July celebration. Herald Photo by KELVIN MA. (Kelvin Ma)

7/4/2012 -- CAMBRIDGE, Mass. -- Eric Sherman, 13, of Pittsford, Vt., tracks the weather from under an overhang at an MIT building during an evacuation order from the Mass. State Police as thunderstorms moved through the area during Boston's 2012 Fourth of July celebration.

Cambridge, Mass. -- Hundreds of attendees walk down Ames Street after the Mass. State Police issued an evacuation order due to thunderstorms at Boston's 2012 Fourth of July celebration. Herald Photo by KELVIN MA. (Kelvin Ma)

7/4/2012 -- CAMBRIDGE, Mass. -- Hundreds of attendees walk down Ames Street after the Mass. State Police issued an evacuation order due to thunderstorms at Boston's 2012 Fourth of July celebration.

Cambridge, Mass. -- Judy and Eric Coughlin of Northboro huddle under an overhang at MIT as they wait out an evacuation order from the Massachusetts State Police as thunderstorms move through during the Boston Pops Fourth of July celebration. Herald Photo by KELVIN MA. (Kelvin Ma)

7/4/2012 -- CAMBRIDGE, Mass. -- Judy and Eric Coughlin of Northboro huddle under an overhang at MIT as they wait out an evacuation order from the Massachusetts State Police as thunderstorms move through during the Boston Pops Fourth of July celebration.

And of course, 6 hours is a long time to be sitting around waiting for some fireworks to start. This is just one of the things I found folks doing to keep themselves occupied.

Cambridge, Mass. -- Madeline Cleverly, 7, of Shrewsbury, skips rope along Memorial Drive for Boston's 2012 Fourth of July celebration. Herald Photo by KELVIN MA. (Kelvin Ma)

7/4/2012 -- CAMBRIDGE, Mass. -- Madeline Cleverly, 7, of Shrewsbury, skips rope along Memorial Drive for Boston's 2012 Fourth of July celebration.

Salsa Salsa Salsa

Published on June 27, 2012 in Photojournalism. 0 Comments Tags: , , , .

Not going to be a lengthy post, here. Just wanted to share a photo from a feature hunting expedition Sunday afternoon as I looked around for people enjoying the beautiful weather.

This shot is from some folks dancing up a storm on the Boston Common gazebo as part of Boston Rueda’s weekly Cuban salsa dance practices.

Boston, Mass. -- Erica Sigal of Brighton gets spun by Bence Seamosfalvi of Los Angeles during a Cuban Salsa dance outing hosted by the Boston Rueda dance club on Boston Common on June 24, 2012. Boston Rueda hosts drop-in dance practices at the Common gazebo Sundays from 4-6 p.m. Herald Photo by KELVIN MA. (Kelvin Ma)

6/24/2012 -- BOSTON -- Erica Sigal of Brighton gets spun by Bence Seamosfalvi of Los Angeles during a Cuban Salsa dance outing hosted by the Boston Rueda dance club on Boston Common on June 24, 2012. Boston Rueda hosts drop-in dance practices at the Common gazebo Sundays from 4-6 p.m.

Quartermasters

Published on May 17, 2012 in Photojournalism. 0 Comments Tags: , , , , , , , .

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) (Kelvin Ma/Tufts University)

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 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) (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) (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) (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: , , , , , , .

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: , , , .

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.

(Kelvin Ma)