On The Fences

Have you ever wondered what it's like to shoot a gatefold image for SI or National Geographic? Joe McNally has some interesting stories about getting the picture on his Web site. Click on "Special Projects" and then click on the image with the hand-written notes.

On a similar note, have you wondered if those chain-link fence backstops at recreational baseball fields would support a person? Yesterday I found out they do. It's a bit shaky at the top. And climbing up was a little more exciting then climbing down.The view wasn't too bad. I've wanted to climb one of these fences for a long time to shoot baseball, but never had the time or will to do it. I found a Gainesville Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs Department maintenance worker readying the field for play while cruising for features, and it was the opportunity I've been waiting for. Maybe I'll go back and set up a remote.

We had a hard time deciding which image to publish. Which do you prefer?

If you're wondering, the second one was published.