“Tour Pennsylvania 2008” Gallery

In conjunction with a class at Silvereye Center for Photography, I signed up as a voulunteer photographer for the "Tour of Pennsylvania" festival and bicycle race that concluded in Pittsburgh on June 28 and 29, 2008. The class was conducted by Greg Ellis a sports photographer at the University of West Virginia. Ellis is also a bicycle racer.

More racing photos from practice sessions in Pittsburgh will be posted in a separate gallery. These photos are all from the portion of the race that ended on East Carson Street on the 28th. The cross-state bicycle race was sponsored by American Eagle Outfitters and Highmark Healthy High 5. Part of the assignment included photographing logos of the sponsors. Some of these photos will be turned over to them and may not be reproduced without their permission.

In these photos I've attempted to capture scenes both of the race itself, from crossing the Hot Metal Bridge in Pittsburgh, to the final laps, to the victory celebration. I was not able to get as close to the action as I would have liked and for best use of my equipment. I did the best I could to present a unique view from the second and third floors of a parking structure overlooking the action.

After the main event I sought to capture the faces of participants and spectators. I hope you enjoy.

Tour 2008 Pennsylvania, Page 1

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