The Sharpe Image

March 1, 2010; Charlotte, NC, USA; Dallas Mavericks center Brendan Haywood (33) slams the ball home against Bobcats Forward Gerald Wallace (3) while playing against the Charlotte Bobcats at Time Warner Cable Arena. Mavericks win 89 to 84. Mandatory Credit: Sam Sharpe/www.TheSharpeImage.com

I got to tell you, I really thought that the Bobcats were going to win this game.  They really stayed within a few points of the Mavericks when they were behind, and they were up by as much as 15 points during the 1st half.  It just seemed as if the Bobcats grew “cold” in the 3rd period.  They threw nothing but “bricks.”  Could not hit the side of the barn……………. (continue reading…)

January 5, 2009; Charlotte, NC, USA; Chicago Bulls guard Derrick Rose (1) drives against Gerald Wallace (3) while playing the Charlotte Bobcats at Time Warner Cable Arena. Bobcats win 113 to 108. Mandatory Credit: Sam Sharpe/www.TheSharpeImage.com

This was a close game.  The Bobcats trailed all night long until the last 3 minutes of the game, then they really started to figure it out.  I was jazzed to be able to shoot this game.  I grew up watching Michael Jordon, so there is a certain air about the Bulls………….. (continue reading…)

December 22, 2009; Charlotte, NC, USA; Detroit Pistons guard Rodney Stuckey (3) drives past Nazr MoHammed (13) while playing the Charlotte Bobcats at Time Warner Cable Arena. Bobcats win 88 to 76. Mandatory Credit: Sam Sharpe/www.TheSharpeImage.com

Well, it was getting towards Christmas, and the weather was freezing outside, but the Bobcats have been on FIRE!  I’m glad, because after the Season that the Panthers have had, it is about time that someone in this town started winning.  It just makes things that much more pleasant when it comes to doing my job.  All the images that I am about to show you were shot with my D300.  I am using a 70mm~200mm lens, and my 17mm~35mm lens for right under the basket.  The above shot was taken with my 17mm~35mm lens.  I love this angle, a lot of the time the Ref gets in my way with it, but when it works out, it is sweet…………….. (continue reading…)