This is my favorite avenue in photography. Athletes of all sorts pushing themselves to dig deep and give their all. I love the thrill of focusing on those who are so totally focused.

AVP Hermosa Beach - June 2006

Pro Beach Volleyball

AVP Manhattan Beach - August 2006

Focusing on a few AVP athletes on a sunny Saturday morning.

Olympic Swim Trials - July 2004

During the 2004 Olympic Trails in Long Beach, California I brought my camera and played, and I learned just how hard it is to really get a decent fast action photo, especially with swimming when there are only very brief fractions of a second to get a clean shot. I like this one of Amanda Beard because I imagine the focus inside her head and the intensity inside her body in this exact moment.

Santa Anita - November 2005

Some practice photos at the race track.

Annual Wheelchair Over-The-Line Tournament

Each August a group of physically challenged athletes take to the parking lot of Cal State University Northridge for an aggressive over-the-line tournament.