Passing through Paris, Sriyani and I fortunately landed in a sweet hotel only five Metro stations from Roland Garros, home of the classic clay court championships. We spent a couple days roaming the venue and taking in as many matches as possible. It's such a great event for many reasons plus the fact, I love Paris in the springtime...
Wanting to intently watch the matches, I was determined to travel light and didn't plan on shooting much, so I only toted my puny point and shoot pocket camera. Keep in mind that these closeup shots were taken only a few feet away from the action. That's what's so cool about the French Open...totally up close and personal, just the way I like it.
This first shot is Francesca Sciavone, 2010 Women's champion and last year's runner up from Italy. If she hadn't put the brakes on her clay court slide, we were both going down together. Incredibly, Francesca hit this backhand for a crosscourt winner! What a woman!
The French makeout anywhere...
My new friends told me if I didn't make the draw next year, I could join their ball picking squad...
...so, I've got that going for me,
Tom
You're very gifted. I love natural pictures versus posed ones, you're very good at capturing life. :)
ReplyDeleteI love natural pictures versus posed ones. You're very gifted at capturing life. :)
ReplyDeleteAwesome photos, and such a different vies of the French Open.
ReplyDeleteLOVE IT, THANK YOU TOM!
ReplyDeleteLOVE IT, THANK YOU TOM!!
ReplyDeleteLove the French Open, specially when I get to go for it with you.
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