My Pictures from the U.S. Open

[Rich R.]

Here are some pictures from the U.S. Open.

As some of the players can be considered eye candy for the ladies of the CCB, I have included some pictures of the rack girls for the guys. /ccboard/images/graemlins/grin.gif

Unfortunately, due to some events within the last year, I have to make the following statement:

Any reproduction or use of these pictures, without my written permission, is prohibited.


T.K. getting busy.
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid216/p9783f9b97ade9d0cdef4dfb9720296b5/ec959989.jpg

Future Hall of Famer, I hope, Allen Hopkins.
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid216/pdb9b84aaeba3b1542a5b8294daed400c/ec959987.jpg

I'm very sorry, but I don't have the names of the rack girls. /ccboard/images/graemlins/blush.gif
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid216/p24cb0f6e68a78cae2cb03eb232773e5f/ec959986.jpg

Johnny checking the table.
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid216/p9887a5a1ff9bf742ba990cc48a4074f2/ec959985.jpg

Ladies, check out the eyes on Tony Crosby. /ccboard/images/graemlins/blush.gif
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid216/p0f55cd088d7fa13903393d0a8bdb237e/ec95997c.jpg
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid216/pf46dba9b86189229be3be93741c118be/ec959977.jpg

C.J. Wiley is BACK!
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid216/pfc09d48192fde740f0e83425134069c7/ec959971.jpg

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid216/p6de5b9ea82112fc22ce363ac20dfca9b/ec95996e.jpg

Jose Parica, is one of my favorite players to watch.
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid216/pd08d3019b3ae267e9b08de3c8b0fc0a4/ec95996c.jpg

Marcus looking a little bit frustrated.
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid216/p5acd6def176c2bc506a4b8ddfa0e3a19/ec95996a.jpg

Tony Robles played strong, and then visited the CCB Tournament.
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid216/pf7cff9c89ddd2280bc8f464c679e3222/ec959966.jpg

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid216/p71aefa7f3a3e3b0a5907bc7dffa53c86/ec959964.jpg
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid216/p3f7d951e8dfe491c5efb0520b1695b02/ec95995f.jpg

I just don't know where Barry finds all of these pretty young ladies. /ccboard/images/graemlins/confused.gif
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid216/p71aefa7f3a3e3b0a5907bc7dffa53c86/ec959964.jpg

C.J. played very strong.
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid216/p5e363685ceeedc08a5a650a9042d1e9c/ec959959.jpg

Earl spent most of this match, in this pose. /ccboard/images/graemlins/confused.gif
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid216/p64a6f5a3cc425d831052822340b416a4/ec959957.jpg

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid216/pe75f39a54702e45ca16bdbd62d5c14c4/ec959945.jpg

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid216/pa3bad38a06223bc0a0bba39e239ec8f9/ec959940.jpg

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid216/p84051b0ed24422ca00612e507d1b1609/ec959939.jpg

Gabe Owen concentrating on the shot.
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid216/p7117bb341faa378478c75199d0083834/ec959933.jpg

Cory trying to find a way to make it work.
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid216/p7e546add2cb2c6b9659b99356f6b10d6/ec95992b.jpg
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid216/pba17ebc7767039e0eda63118d0885762/ec95992a.jpg

Troy Frank looking a little bit perplexed. /ccboard/images/graemlins/confused.gif
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid216/p7f40f61a50d2d575b8373b4f90c59794/ec959927.jpg

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid216/pe75481a840d7ecb8b31335410b3ab17d/ec95991d.jpg

I'm guessing that Luat doesn't like using a bridge. /ccboard/images/graemlins/shocked.gif
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid216/pfabe37f05f258358bfb82f7a3d9fc635/ec95991c.jpg

John Schmidt shows that championship form.
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid216/p8ada02b49d2ea1242bc1aa10508f8ff6/ec959918.jpg
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid216/pb19944d9a495baba22b32d17cac7f58a/ec959915.jpg

The Mayor doing stand-up at the finals. /ccboard/images/graemlins/grin.gif
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid216/pdd86406f24cbdaa844bf6e3e4183f0b1/ec95990c.jpg

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid216/p090195c9bb0ca1d7524c22c2c550bf03/ec95990a.jpg

Roldolfo Luat looking for the elusive winning path.
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid216/pec3c8e306f515e7d96c6647b7a8647e8/ec959907.jpg

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid216/pb2c83af7b84896c42fe5087c3c848bab/ec9598fa.jpg

And, the winner is,,,,,,,,,,, John Schmidt. /ccboard/images/graemlins/grin.gif
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid216/pdfc779ac537df7c857056e0ba0d0880a/ec9598fb.jpg

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid216/pbdbc3f56736545a3a1426e91f225089e/ec9598f9.jpg

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid216/p8f72d253dd81c7cb9b5e9c2fd50c48c8/ec9598f6.jpg

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid216/p3c81eb2c84715b21256be37a4f4a917a/ec9598ea.jpg

John and his lady.
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid216/pa46315afc2df3936dfae0b6097dde8d1/ec9598e9.jpg

I hope you enjoyed the pictures and next year, maybe you can take some of your own. /ccboard/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[Tom_In_Cincy]

Great Pics as usual Rich... thanks for sharing

[Vagabond]

Thanks Rich R for those nice pictures of the rack girls. /ccboard/images/graemlins/cool.gif

[9 Ball Girl]

<blockquote><font class="small">Quote Rich R.:</font><hr>The Mayor doing stand-up at the finals. /ccboard/images/graemlins/grin.gif
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid216/pdd86406f24cbdaa844bf6e3e4183f0b1/ec95990c.jpg<hr /></blockquote>I didn't know my baby did comedy! /ccboard/images/graemlins/shocked.gif

[Billy]

yes, ditto Rich

thanks for sharing

jmo


<blockquote><font class="small">Quote Rich R.:</font><hr> Here are some pictures from the U.S. Open.

As some of the players can be considered eye candy for the ladies of the CCB, I have included some pictures of the rack girls for the guys. /ccboard/images/graemlins/grin.gif

Unfortunately, due to some events within the last year, I have to make the following statement:

Any reproduction or use of these pictures, without my written permission, is prohibited.


T.K. getting busy.
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid216/p9783f9b97ade9d0cdef4dfb9720296b5/ec959989.jpg

Future Hall of Famer, I hope, Allen Hopkins.
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid216/pdb9b84aaeba3b1542a5b8294daed400c/ec959987.jpg

I'm very sorry, but I don't have the names of the rack girls. /ccboard/images/graemlins/blush.gif
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid216/p24cb0f6e68a78cae2cb03eb232773e5f/ec959986.jpg

Johnny checking the table.
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid216/p9887a5a1ff9bf742ba990cc48a4074f2/ec959985.jpg

Ladies, check out the eyes on Tony Crosby. /ccboard/images/graemlins/blush.gif
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid216/p0f55cd088d7fa13903393d0a8bdb237e/ec95997c.jpg
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid216/pf46dba9b86189229be3be93741c118be/ec959977.jpg

C.J. Wiley is BACK!
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid216/pfc09d48192fde740f0e83425134069c7/ec959971.jpg

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid216/p6de5b9ea82112fc22ce363ac20dfca9b/ec95996e.jpg

Jose Parica, is one of my favorite players to watch.
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid216/pd08d3019b3ae267e9b08de3c8b0fc0a4/ec95996c.jpg

Marcus looking a little bit frustrated.
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid216/p5acd6def176c2bc506a4b8ddfa0e3a19/ec95996a.jpg

Tony Robles played strong, and then visited the CCB Tournament.
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid216/pf7cff9c89ddd2280bc8f464c679e3222/ec959966.jpg

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid216/p71aefa7f3a3e3b0a5907bc7dffa53c86/ec959964.jpg
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid216/p3f7d951e8dfe491c5efb0520b1695b02/ec95995f.jpg

I just don't know where Barry finds all of these pretty young ladies. /ccboard/images/graemlins/confused.gif
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid216/p71aefa7f3a3e3b0a5907bc7dffa53c86/ec959964.jpg

C.J. played very strong.
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid216/p5e363685ceeedc08a5a650a9042d1e9c/ec959959.jpg

Earl spent most of this match, in this pose. /ccboard/images/graemlins/confused.gif
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid216/p64a6f5a3cc425d831052822340b416a4/ec959957.jpg

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid216/pe75f39a54702e45ca16bdbd62d5c14c4/ec959945.jpg

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid216/pa3bad38a06223bc0a0bba39e239ec8f9/ec959940.jpg

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid216/p84051b0ed24422ca00612e507d1b1609/ec959939.jpg

Gabe Owen concentrating on the shot.
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid216/p7117bb341faa378478c75199d0083834/ec959933.jpg

Cory trying to find a way to make it work.
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid216/p7e546add2cb2c6b9659b99356f6b10d6/ec95992b.jpg
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid216/pba17ebc7767039e0eda63118d0885762/ec95992a.jpg

Troy Frank looking a little bit perplexed. /ccboard/images/graemlins/confused.gif
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid216/p7f40f61a50d2d575b8373b4f90c59794/ec959927.jpg

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid216/pe75481a840d7ecb8b31335410b3ab17d/ec95991d.jpg

I'm guessing that Luat doesn't like using a bridge. /ccboard/images/graemlins/shocked.gif
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid216/pfabe37f05f258358bfb82f7a3d9fc635/ec95991c.jpg

John Schmidt shows that championship form.
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid216/p8ada02b49d2ea1242bc1aa10508f8ff6/ec959918.jpg
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid216/pb19944d9a495baba22b32d17cac7f58a/ec959915.jpg

The Mayor doing stand-up at the finals. /ccboard/images/graemlins/grin.gif
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid216/pdd86406f24cbdaa844bf6e3e4183f0b1/ec95990c.jpg

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid216/p090195c9bb0ca1d7524c22c2c550bf03/ec95990a.jpg

Roldolfo Luat looking for the elusive winning path.
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid216/pec3c8e306f515e7d96c6647b7a8647e8/ec959907.jpg

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid216/pb2c83af7b84896c42fe5087c3c848bab/ec9598fa.jpg

And, the winner is,,,,,,,,,,, John Schmidt. /ccboard/images/graemlins/grin.gif
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid216/pdfc779ac537df7c857056e0ba0d0880a/ec9598fb.jpg

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid216/pbdbc3f56736545a3a1426e91f225089e/ec9598f9.jpg

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid216/p8f72d253dd81c7cb9b5e9c2fd50c48c8/ec9598f6.jpg

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid216/p3c81eb2c84715b21256be37a4f4a917a/ec9598ea.jpg

John and his lady.
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid216/pa46315afc2df3936dfae0b6097dde8d1/ec9598e9.jpg

I hope you enjoyed the pictures and next year, maybe you can take some of your own. /ccboard/images/graemlins/grin.gif <hr /></blockquote>

[Rich R.]

<blockquote><font class="small">Quote 9 Ball Girl:</font><hr> I didn't know my baby did comedy! /ccboard/images/graemlins/shocked.gif <hr /></blockquote>
Wendy, trust me, the comedy was questionable. /ccboard/images/graemlins/grin.gif /ccboard/images/graemlins/grin.gif /ccboard/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[Tony_in_MD]

Thanks for sharing Rich.

Do you have pics of the rack girls cleaning the table??

[Rich R.]

<blockquote><font class="small">Quote Tony_in_MD:</font><hr> Do you have pics of the rack girls cleaning the table?? <hr /></blockquote>
I'm sorry Tony, I didn't take any pictures of the girls cleaning the tables.

[BillPorter]

Great images! Thanks!

[SpiderMan]

Rich,

What camera/lens were you using, and what were the settings?

SpiderMan

[Rich R.]

<blockquote><font class="small">Quote SpiderMan:</font><hr> Rich,

What camera/lens were you using, and what were the settings?

SpiderMan <hr /></blockquote>
It was a Canon EF 70-200mm (auto focus) zoom lens, with image stabilizer on a Canon 10D body. Because of the changing conditions, I use the aperature priority automatic exposure setting. On the main TV table, I was using an ISO 400, but on the other tables, with less light, I used ISO 1600.
All photos were taken hand held.
I also may have made some general lighting and contrast corrections, on some pictures, in photoshop.

Hope this is what you wanted. Let me know if you need any more information.

[dg-in-centralpa]

Check with the Mayor for the girls names. He probably has the girls phone numbers in his day timer.LOL

DG - great pics

[randyg]

WOW, thank you!....randyg

[robodog66]

Great pics, Randy. I'd love to be there next year and take some of my own. Glad you're here for us for now /ccboard/images/graemlins/smile.gif

[RailbirdJAM]

Wow, Rich! You out-did yourself this year. These pictures are, without a doubt, the BEST quality I have ever seen.

When I post pictures on the Internet, I must reduce the pixels, thereby losing some of the clarity and quality. However, your pictures are crisp, clean, and perfect. The color is outstanding.

Thanks so much for sharing. I really enjoy seeing them! /ccboard/images/graemlins/smile.gif

RailbirdJAM

[Rich R.]

<blockquote><font class="small">Quote RailbirdJAM:</font><hr> Wow, Rich! You out-did yourself this year. These pictures are, without a doubt, the BEST quality I have ever seen.

<font color="red">Thank you Jen. I appreciate your kind words. </font color>

When I post pictures on the Internet, I must reduce the pixels, thereby losing some of the clarity and quality. However, your pictures are crisp, clean, and perfect. The color is outstanding.

<font color="red">Jen, believe me, these photos have been greatly reduced in size also. Pictures from most cameras have to be reduced before putting them on the internet. </font color>


Thanks so much for sharing. I really enjoy seeing them! /ccboard/images/graemlins/smile.gif

RailbirdJAM <hr /></blockquote>

[SPetty]

<blockquote><font class="small">Quote Rich R.:</font><hr>As some of the players can be considered eye candy for the ladies of the CCB...<hr /></blockquote>Mmmmmm, candy! /ccboard/images/graemlins/laugh.gif

Great pics, Rich. Thanks!

[JMD in VA]

Questionable. He's being nice.

I'll stick to politics!

The Mayor
JMD in VA

[cueball1950]

Hi Rich.....great pictures as usual. Great to se them. Hopefully by next year, God willing, you won't have to use a wide lens for me anymore....lol...see you and your lovely wife Cathy at Valley Forge...................mike