It was clear that last Saturday afternoon’s Vikes vs. Ravens game was going to be a wet, rainy experience. I was going to grab a few quick shots and leave before getting soaked through, but I ended up staying until the end. Rain makes rugby photos interesting and, strangely, appealing. There is something about the muddy look that communicates the basic emotions of a rugby match particularly well.
For a few first minutes, I tried to balance two cameras and an umbrella tucked under the Y-strap on my shoulder, but soon left the umbrella, as it was too restricting. That’s why the gear needs to be weatherproof. I was a little worried about the Canon 5D Mark II
