February 2, 2014 - Denver Broncos fans watch the Super Bowl

 

What seemed like a game the Broncos would roll in turned into the worst Super Bowl, no worst NFL game, ever played by any NFL team. Downtown Denver started out enthusiastic and filled with hope. I guess I am just lucky that the loss meant no riots and tear gas.

January 12, 2014 - AFC Divisional Game - Chargers at Broncos

I carried a small camera around as I ran cards for the Getty team. Got a couple of miles in as I circled the field a few dozen times. I enjoyed the experience and would do it again. Didn't need the camera but had fun with the single fixed-length lens and the great light.

December 12, 2013 - Chargers at Broncos

Tough loss for the Broncos, who just couldn't get drives going for much of this game. The rematch, with significantly higher stakes, is scheduled for Sunday night, January 12, 2014. The game went OK for me, though I missed the single best play that happened in front of me all year when Keenan Allen hurdled a defender for his first of two touchdowns on the night. You hate to miss those. Oh well. Photos copyright Getty Images 2013.

December 8, 2013 - Titans at Broncos

The Broncos handled the Titans on this cold Sunday afternoon. I wore five layers of shirts and two layers of pants, and I was comfortable through the freezing cold game. Prater nailed a 64-yard field goal with seconds left in the first half for that "perfect storm" field goal where everything had to align for it to even be attempted. He owes Broncos TE Joel Dreessen a couple of beers for getting tackled at just the right spot. Photos copyright Getty Images 2013.

October 27, 2013 - Redskins at Broncos

 

Who would have thought at the start of the year that the Redskins would go 3-13 behind second year quarterback RG III? Not this photographer. Despite a strong first half effort, including a pick six off of Manning (second image above), the Broncos beat the Redskins 45-21 on a nice late October day. Photographs copyright Getty Images 2013.

September 29, 2013 - Eagles at Broncos

It's taken me a while to post this one (and everything after it) because I had just a bad game. I mishandled my memory cards and deleted images, on top of just not "seeing" anything I liked. Manning celebrated a touchdown pass with D. Thomas right in front of me, and I liked that, but overall, this is one I wish I could do again. Photos copyright Getty Images 2013.

September 5, 2013 - NFL Season Opener - Ravens at Broncos

There were a lot of great storylines to follow for this NFL season opener on September 5, Thursday night, at Sports Authority Field in Denver. Super Bowl champion Baltimore Ravens, opening their season on the road? A low temperature of -10 degrees F on January 12, and a high temp of 97 degrees F on September 5 (both dates featured the Ravens visiting the Broncos)? A Giant picture of Joe Flacco hung on the side of the stadium? A relatively even first half? Then, Peyton Manning would go all signature Peyton Manning and throw the first 7-touchdown game since 1969, throwing for 462 yards in the process. For me, it was a great honor to cover and I was lucky when a majority of the scoring happened on my corner of the field. Photos copyright Getty Images 2013.

January 12, 2013 - AFC Divisional Game - Ravens at Broncos

A game that was predicted to be a tidy home win for the Broncos, featuring two teams known for their sound defensive play, ended up being an offensive blowout for both teams. The Broncos had help from their 169-lb, 5' 5" kickoff returner Trindon Holliday's two return touchdowns, while the Ravens took advantage of the Broncos poor ball handling including a Manning fumble and two interceptions. For me personally the game was a challenge due to the temperature and the crowded sideline, and I had a mix of good luck and not as good. Demaryius Thomas' fourth quarter touchdown (which could have been the game winner) came right to me, while I ignored my hunch about Trindon Holliday's return prowess and missed his record-breaking second return of the game by traveling to the wrong side of the field at the start of the second half. Equipment and finger function were negatively affected by the freezing temperatures. Between the three of us working the game we did make some nice pictures and it was a very cool experience. All photos copyright Getty Images 2013.