With rain and near freezing temperatures in the forecast for the Mountain Pacific Sports Federation Women’s semi-final game between the University of Denver and UC Davis, I prepared myself for some pretty miserable shooting conditions. As it turned out, the sun dipped below the large overhead storm clouds for the 6 p.m. start time and provided some of the most challenging and beautiful light I have ever had the opportunity to photograph. Here are a few favorites.

-Ryan McKee

©Ryan McKee/Rich Clarkson and Associates,LLC

©Ryan McKee/Rich Clarkson and Associates,LLC

©Ryan McKee/Rich Clarkson and Associates,LLC

This post will bring the Men’s Final Four to a close for the 2010 season. While at this event we were given the time and opportunity to produce moving pictures alongside of the traditional pictures we offer for the NCAA. Ryan Mckee, general manager at Rich Clarkson and Associates,LLC, created a stitched panorama with a specialized tripod head at center court. While Ryan was busy with his project I decided to produce a short stop-motion video of my own primarily focusing on the fans during the game. All in all, it was a fantastic learning experience for everyone involved. Enjoy.

Josh

NCAA Men’s Final Four from Joshua Duplechian on Vimeo.