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Sporting Venues — CFFC

Dan Antion
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Last week we shared some wonderful churches from around the world. If you take a look at the home page for the challenge, you’ll see where we’ve been, where we’re going. As for where we are, this week, we’re looking for ‘Sporting Venues.’ It occurred to me after the post was live to add two photos from NHRA (Drag Racing).

My feature photo is the scoreboard over the football (American College) stadium at West Virginia University in Morgantown, West Virginia. I went to college there, but they didn’t have such a fine stadium then. The photo below is the stadium in which I watched them play. The round section was lovingly referred to as the Wine Bowl.

The photo is from WVU’s history page. I hope my tuition
earned me the right to use it.

The Yardgoats, a minor league club of the Colorado Rockies, play here.
That’s Iced Coffee and Hot Coffee – The Dunkin’ race. Yes, it’s 97.
benches lines
Bleachers in the park
The bleachers on the soccer fields.
Heinz Field seen from the riverboat.
Good night Heinz.
Heinz Field pregame
Heinz Field pregame – we like to go in early
pnc park
PNC Park is beautiful and the view is even better.
Goodnight PNC Park.
The blimp didn’t quite make it up to our level, but we had a great view of the game.
Pnnguins
The look of a good hockey game
baseball field crow
One lone crow walking around the ball field
Los Chivos de Hartford
Los Chivos de Hartford takes the field
Forbes Field
Forbes Field – home of the Pittsburgh Pirates for over 80 years. Carnegie Science Center model train
He’s about to get on base – New Britain Rockcats
Mist rising from the soccer field after a heavy night of rain.
NHRA
This guys is moving about 300 MPH at this point.
Tim Wilkerson off the line first – header flames provide the detail.

Six of Dan's books
The Dreamer’s Alliance and Rascal Todd Mysteries on “display” on the Gateway Clipper.

If any of those look interesting, you can find them all here. PS, they are all also available in audiobook format. I used KDP’s Virtual Voice, but I edited each book in its entirety, and I really like the way they turned out. And, as far as audiobooks go, they are a bargain.

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  3. bushboy Avatar
    bushboy

    A good and varied sporting gallery Dan You go to lots of sporting events?

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      I don’t really go to too many. A few each year, but I’ve been going for years. I had some pictures from NHRA Drag Racing. I just decided to add them after seeing your motorcycle racing photos. Thanks for the reminder.

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      1. bushboy Avatar
        bushboy

        The drag racing photos are so good Dan. Glad I was an inspiration 😀

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        1. Dan Antion Avatar
          Dan Antion

          Thanks again, Brian.

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  4. robbiesinspiration Avatar
    robbiesinspiration

    These are great pictures. I don’t believe I have a single picture in this category, Dan. I’m not sporty at all.

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      What sports are popular in SA?

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      1. robbiesinspiration Avatar
        robbiesinspiration

        Cricket, rugby and soccer mainly

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        1. Dan Antion Avatar
          Dan Antion

          Thanks.

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          1. robbiesinspiration Avatar
            robbiesinspiration

            I do like tennis and both my boys play although I do not. I had undetected bad eyesight as a girl so I was poor at sports. When I got glasses and could see the ball, I was already disillusioned with team sports. I was a great cyclist and taught spinning at the gym in my twenties.

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  5. Suzette Benjamin Avatar
    Suzette Benjamin

    Wow! Awesome photos, Dan.

    Superb views in all of them. I love the Carnegie Science Center model train tracks and the Forbes field replica miniature.

    The mist over the field after the rain is a brilliant scene, beautifully captured. That would make a lovely sports themed coffeetable book cover, I reckon.

    Love the blimp, great photo. They are hard to photograph. The close-up of the bleachers in the park ~ just superb leading line.

    I have two favorites: Heinz Field from the riverboat and PNC Park.
    *Love the archive photo of the “Wine Bowl” of your college school. I love to see older photos and the scenes they captured.
    You spoil us with great examples for lots of inspiration, Dan. Welll done. Thank you!

    I hope you have a great day.

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      I’m glad you like these, Suzette. The photo of the blimp is from a hockey game we decided to attend at the last minute. Our seats were in the very last row, and the blimp never made it up as high as we were.

      I’ve never been to WVU’s new football stadium on game day. I looked into buying tickets to take my brother to a game where WVU was playing a team he liked. The cost (in 2024) for crummy tickets and parking would have been more than I paid for a semester’s tuition in 1976. We decided to watch the game in our hotel.

      Brian’s post inspired me to add two more photos. Old photos from a racing event in New Jersey.

      The picture of PNC Park is from the same night I took the one that ended up on the cover of one of my books. I love taking pictures from the riverboat.

      I hope you have a great week.

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      1. Suzette Benjamin Avatar
        Suzette Benjamin

        The cost of tickets at some venues is astronomical, you are right, Dan. Watching from the comfort of home or a hotel is a perfect alternative on occasion!

        I love the images of speed you captured in the two photos you added of the NHRA. The idea of speed is so hard to capture. I love these, Dan. Well done.

        Thanks for the best wishes for the week. Cheers.

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        1. Dan Antion Avatar
          Dan Antion

          I was stunned when I tried to buy tickets to that game, Suzette. I had already told my brother I’d get them. When I called him back, he understood fully.

          NHRA is the fastest sport on the planet. I have lots of shots where the car is blurred, but that one came out well. I’m glad you like it.

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          1. Suzette Benjamin Avatar
            Suzette Benjamin

            I did not know that NHRA was that fast sport on the planet, wowza! In that case, the clear image of the car you captured at the track is a superb shot! Kudos!

            Thanks, Dan.

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  6. Murphy’s Law Avatar
    Murphy’s Law

    Great photos of the many stadiums you have been in. You are well-acquainted with bleachers! I like the Iced Coffee and Hot Coffee mascots!

    It must have felt weird to be so close to that blimp.

    I have no doubt you consumed many hot dogs and beer in these venues!

    Hope you have a great week.

    ginger🦋

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      Bleachers and stadium seats, Ginger – they almost require a beer to get comfortable. I don’t go to a lot of sporting events, but I’ve collected a lot of photos from the ones we attended.

      My understanding is that there’s no calories in food consumed when rooting for your team.

      The mascot races are fun to watch. In Pittsburgh, at PNC Park, they have a pierogi race. How they get people to put on a heavy costume and run around the outfield is beyond me.

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  7. Jennie Avatar
    Jennie

    These are great photos, Dan. Love the Dunkin’ race.

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      Thanks Jennie. 97 degrees dress up as a cup of coffee and running along the outfield – that’s dedication.

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      1. Jennie Avatar
        Jennie

        Wow, that’s really dedication!

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  8. lois Avatar
    lois

    The last two photos, especially, are wonderful! You can feel the speed in that 300mph photo, and who doesn’t like flames??!!

    Stadiums are pretty cool already, but the ‘good night’ photos are really pretty.

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      At those races, I had to choose between starting line flames or an attempt to capture the cars at speed. I guess good photographers can do both, but I never could.

      Those goodbye photos are my favorites, Lois. The game is over and we’re taking a riverboat back to our car. For my money, it doesn’t get any better.

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  10. eklastic Avatar
    eklastic

    They don’t do sports small anymore, do they?

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      Not the pros, but the views of the soccer fields are in our local park. maybe a hundred fans (mostly parents) for those games. Dunkin Park is a small stadium, about 6,000 seats, but they put on a good show, and feature a lot of local youth groups for pregame entertainment.

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  12. marina Avatar
    marina

    Great variety of pictures! My favorite is the Dunkin Donuts mascot :-), and the bleachers image (you can see I’m not into sports haha).

    My post is here

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      I like the bleachers photo. I’m not a fanatic about sports, but I’ve been to a lot of games over a long period of years, so I have photos.

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  13. Nancy's Notes 🖊️🎶 Avatar
    Nancy’s Notes 🖊️🎶

    Fantastic pix, Dan! Minor League games are a real thrill. We enjoy going with our teenage grandkids to see the Boulders at Clover Field in Pomona. A fabulous way to spend a summer evening. ⚾️

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      The minor league teams go to great lengths to make the event fun. They are reasonably priced, and I love the way the Yardgoats work to include the community of Hartford. I think they are a wonderful group to have in town.

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      1. Nancy's Notes 🖊️🎶 Avatar
        Nancy’s Notes 🖊️🎶

        You’re absolutely right, Dan! It’s a great way to enjoy the thrill and excitement of baseball while spending quality time with family and avoiding the hassle of traveling into the city. We are very fortunate to have minor league teams who do so much for the community and their fans.

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  14. circadianreflections Avatar
    circadianreflections

    I love the flames coming out of the race car and the images of the ballparks.

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      Those cars are already moving fast. I would try to get one good picture of the flames and then focus (no pun intended) on trying to get one at speed near the top end of the track. Most of those were crummy. We enjoy two or three ballgames a year. It’s always a fun outing.

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        I always trying panning as the race cars go around the track and it’s hit or miss if I get any good shots. I usually only manage to get a handful I like. We love the AAA teams and enjoy several games a years as well. We always have a great time when we go.

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        1. Dan Antion Avatar
          Dan Antion

          This might be my one successful attempt at panning. Those cars are moving so fast that a clear night shot is a stroke of luck. Minor league ball is so much fun to watch.

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      circadianreflections

      Here’s the link to my post. https://circadianreflections.com/2025/11/19/whatever-weds-cees-fun-foto-challenge-sports-venues/

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  15. Teagan Riordain Geneviene Avatar
    Teagan Riordain Geneviene

    A variety of sports in the gallery, Dan. I’m sure this challenge will have broad appeal for the photographers. Have a brilliant new week. Hugs.

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      Thanks Teagan. The week is off to a good start. I hope yours is, too.

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  16. John W. Howell Avatar
    John W. Howell

    Super field views, Dan. Those “Good Night” shots were especially fine.

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      Thanks John. I hope the Producer likes the shot of the old Mountaineer Stadium.

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      1. John W. Howell Avatar
        John W. Howell

        Yes she did. 😀

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  17. Author Jan Sikes Avatar
    Author Jan Sikes

    Great sports related photos, Dan! I love the reflections on the water in Goodnight Heinz!

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      Thanks Jan. I love taking the riverboat to those stadiums. The picture of PNC Park ended up on one of my book covers.

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  18. marianallen Avatar
    marianallen

    That misty soccer field photo is one for the calendar!

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      I’m glad you liked that. One of the smaller venues, but a favorite.

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  19. bruce@ssa Avatar
    bruce@ssa

    I’m a fan of the misty soccer field as well, Dan. The Dunkin’ race will always bring a smile to my face, as well as a craving for getting some. That Penguins blimp looks like it has the best views in the house. Pens are still hanging tough!

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      Dan Antion

      That was the first hockey game my daughter ever attended. She’s been a diehard fan ever since. We bought tickets the day of the game. Absolute last row, but we had a great time. They beat the Islanders that night.

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  20. memadtwo Avatar
    memadtwo

    A great assortment of photos Dan.
    The Pirates may have gone nowhere, but they have the Cy Young winner!
    And the Penguins are off to a good start. (K)

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      Dan Antion

      Thanks Kerfe. Paul Skenes says he wants to win in Pittsburgh. I hope the owner will let someone pry a few dollars out of his wallet this offseason. A couple of good bats and 3-4 relievers are needed. Oh, and a lights out closer (not that I’m greedy, but we sent ours to the Yankees). I hope the Pens can stay healthy. They could do some damage if they can.

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        memadtwo

        Fingers crossed for the Pirates. And Crosby deserves a good season from his team.

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        1. Dan Antion Avatar
          Dan Antion

          We keep holding a good thought.

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  21. Taswegian1957 Avatar
    Taswegian1957

    I enjoyed seeing the various stadiums. The blimp was a great capture and I love the misy soccer field.

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  24. Laura Avatar
    Laura

    Our college stadium was also greatly improved after we graduated. Haven’t made it back for a football game yet…We went to a basketball one (and that’s another facility that got big and fancy after we left).

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      You went to school when education was more important ;-)

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      1. Laura Avatar
        Laura

        Hmm…well, athletes were revered and somewhat put on a pedestal. But today they seem to hit a more god-like level so…maybe?

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        1. Dan Antion Avatar
          Dan Antion

          I spent my freshman year at the University of Georgia – sports was a serious thing there.

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  26. Oddment Avatar
    Oddment

    That Forbes Field photo (do you like the alliteration?) is a model train set-up? WOW. Places like these, whether the vast fields or the hometown fields, sure give folks a lot of fun.

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      Dan Antion

      It is! Good job with the alliteration, too. The exhibit shows the entire region historically, and they did a wonderful job. I saw games at Forbes Field when I was a child. I thought it was amazing.

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  28. 2e0mca Avatar
    2e0mca

    Nice mix of sports and venues Dan – Really like your night shots. I wish our floodlights were as bright 🙄😅 The sunrise over the soccer field is great 😎👍

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      Dan Antion

      Both of those stadiums are relatively new, so the lights were well designed. I’m glad you like the local soccer field photo.

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  30. Wandering Dawgs Avatar
    Wandering Dawgs

    Dan, great collection of sporting venues. I love the action shots from the drag racing.

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      Thanks! I forgot about those shots until I saw Brian’s post.

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    Tails Around the Ranch

    What great collection of sporting venues (I’m especially partial to hockey arenas)! Interesting tidbit about the Yardgoats being affliated with the Rockies-I did not know that. I’ll never forget how impressed I was with the view of Heinz Field from the Duquesne Incline. That’s such a great confluence of rivers.

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      Dan Antion

      We always hope for the Rockies to do better so they wouldn’t call up our best players. I believe the RockCats were a Rockies affiliate as well. Still, we love going to see the Yardgoats. The views from the incline and Mt Washington are spectacular.

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    Dawn M. Miller

    Fun stuff!

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