Work From the End of 2015

It's pretty safe to say I'm just a tad bit behind on blog posts. I'll be putting up my "Best of 2015" within a few days for sure.

I had an action-packed October starting with the end of the regular season for baseball, shooting boxing for the first time, a handful of high school football, and ending with covering both inside and outside Wrigley Field during the Cubs' postseason games. Even though the Cubs lost the NLCS against the Mets, it was a lot of fun being there and being part of the Getty crew for the Chicago-end of the series, I definitely learned some things from the rest of the guys.

I was really happy with how my post-game celebration shots turned out. I spent a few minutes lining myself up with the NLCS logo on the grass on the first base side in hopes that there would be celebration at the pitcher's mound and that the Mets fans, above their dugout, would be going crazy. The fans weren't as excited as I hoped, not many had their hands up as I wanted, but the framing worked out great. When the Mets were back in the clubhouse celebrating, Elsa was covering that and I didn't see anyone else from our crew outside near the Mets' dugout, so I made sure I stayed put until it was clear everything was done with. I already sent out the immediate reaction with a runner, so there was no rush. While we all waited for the team to come back out, I decided to go upstairs to the upper deck and center myself with the exit stairs of the dugout. I had a very specific shot in mind, but unfortunately the moment I wanted didn't line up or happen exactly how I hoped it would, it was close though!

Loyola's Dara Laja (1) rushes for a touchdown against Stevenson during their second round Class 8A playoff game in Wilmette, Ill. on November 7, 2015. (Jon Durr for North Shore Weekend)

CHICAGO, IL - OCTOBER 21: Daniel Murphy #28 of the New York Mets rounds the bases after hitting a two run home run in the eighth inning against Fernando Rodney #57 of the Chicago Cubs during game four of the 2015 MLB National League Championship Series at Wrigley Field on October 21, 2015 in Chicago, Illinois. This made Daniel Murphy the new record holder for most consecutive home runs in the postseason with six. (Photo by Jon Durr/Getty Images) 

October 29, 2015:  War Envoy, trained by Aidan P. O'Brien and owned by Mrs. John Magnier, Michael Tabor, Derrick Smith & Joseph Allen LLC, exercises in preparation for the Breeders' Cup Mile at Keeneland Race Track in Lexington, Kentucky on October 29, 2015. (Jon Durr/Eclipse Sportswire)

Niles North's Chris Geans (5) celebrates a touchdown against Maine West with River Kung (13) in Skokie, Ill. on October 2, 2015. (Photo by Jon Durr)

Fans celebrate outside of Wrigley Field after the Chicago Cubs beat the St. Louis Cardinals in Game Three of the National League Divisional Series on October 13, 2015 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jon Durr)

Deerfield's Jordan Baum (24) receives the ball from Ben Bizarre (5) as Highland Park's Daniel Bronska (13) covers, to resume play late in the fourth quarter after a Deerfield timeout in Deerfield, Ill. on December 18, 2015. Highland Park was able to gain possession before time elapsed but was unable to score, Deerfield won 41-38. (Jon Durr for North Shore Weekend)

Niles North Matt Naranjo (left) celebrates with coach Filip Cejovic after winning the IHSA boys soccer sectional title in Skoke, Ill. on October 24, 2015. (Photo by Jon Durr)

CHICAGO, IL - OCTOBER 16: Koki Kameda (R) throws a right at at Kohei Kono during their WBA-Super Flyweight Attraction fight at UIC Pavilion on October 16, 2015 in Chicago, Illinois. Kohei Kono won by unanimous decision. (Photo by Jon Durr/Getty Images)

CHICAGO, IL - OCTOBER 20: Kyle Schwarber #12 of the Chicago Cubs is unable to make a catch against the New York Mets during Game Four of the National League Championship Series at Wrigley Field on October 20, 2015 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jon Durr/Getty Images)

Loyola's Thomas Smart (86) makes a catch for a first down against Palatine in the fourth quarter of their IHSA Class 8A semi-final football game in Palatine, Ill. on November 21, 2015. Loyola won the game 24-22 and went on to remain undefeated and win the Class 8A Championship. (Jon Durr for North Shore Weekend)

CHICAGO, IL - OCTOBER 21: Jeurys Familia #27 and Travis d'Arnaud #7 of the New York Mets celebrate after defeating the Chicago Cubs in game four of the 2015 MLB National League Championship Series at Wrigley Field on October 21, 2015 in Chicago, Illinois. The Mets defeated the Cubs with a score of 8 to 3 to sweep the Championship Series. (Photo by Jon Durr/Getty Images) 

CHICAGO, IL - OCTOBER 21: Manager Terry Collins #10 of the New York Mets celebrates on field after defeating the Chicago Cubs in game four of the 2015 MLB National League Championship Series at Wrigley Field on October 21, 2015 in Chicago, Illinois. The Mets defeated the Cubs with a score of 8 to 3 to sweep the Championship Series. (Photo by Jon Durr/Getty Images)

CHICAGO, IL - OCTOBER 21: Wilmer Flores #4 of the New York Mets steals second in the first inning against Javier Baez #9 of the Chicago Cubs during game four of the 2015 MLB National League Championship Series at Wrigley Field on October 21, 2015 in Chicago, Illinois.  (Photo by Jon Durr/Getty Images)

CHICAGO, IL - OCTOBER 17: Stephen Buckley #8 of the Northwestern Wildcats is tackled by Josey Jewell #43 of the Iowa Hawkeyes (L) and Ben Niemann #44 (R) during the first quarter at Ryan Field on October 17, 2015 in Evanston, Illinois. (Photo by Jon Durr/Getty Images) 

CHICAGO, IL - OCTOBER 04:  Tyler Collins #18 of the Detroit Tigers is unable to field a triple by Trayce Thompson #28 of the Chicago White Sox (not pictured) during the fourth inning at U.S. Cellular Field on October 4, 2015 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jon Durr/Getty Images)

Niles North's Kaleb Canonigo (1) reaches for a rebound after a shot by Niles West's Octavius Parker II (10) during the fourth quarter in Skokie, Ill. on December 5, 2015. (Photo by Jon Durr)