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Fútbol

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So let me start with excuses. It was dark, my telephoto lens only goes to a 4.0 aperture, hence a maximum shutter speed of 200 and a ridiculously high ISO, and lastly, I’m simply out of practice. (For all non-camera folk: It was dark and I didn’t have proper equipment.) Back in the day when I was shooting college sports at least once a week, I was much better at anticipating “the shot,” not like this time, where I got the moment right before kicking or right after kicking, but never foot-to-ball contact. It was still fun and I’d love to try it again.

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Monday Memories – Soccer in Chile

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Last night, two grand rivalries played for the national championship title, Universidad de Chile versus Universidad Católica. U de Chile had a major win, 4 to 1, and the streets filled with U de Chile fans, waving flags down the streets, beeping horns, yelling endlessly. It was crazy, and actually a bit dangerous to be out and about.

Chileans love their fútbol, and the madness reminded me of when all of Chile united behind their country during the World Cup games. During the games, the streets were virtually empty, as if time had stopped, and then after the wins, the streets came alive, transforming into a confetti-scattered party. So now, I bring you Monday´s memory, in honor of all those who kept me awake last night with their chanting and screaming and incessant horn blowing.

El mundial

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