I Like To Kick...Ball(s?)

SORRY FOR THE ABUNDANCE OF PHOTO POSTS RECENTLY!  BEEN SUPER BUSY TRANSITIONING BACK INTO NY LIFE AND WRITING ARTICLES/PAPERS!  EEK!  HOPE PEOPLE ARE ENJOYING THE PICTURES. 

It's all about kickball...at least in Missoula.  Yes, the benchmark of recesses across the nation is making a resurgence as a hipster sport in the valley I used to call home.  Not since seventh grade gym class have I seen so many sweaty bodies hitting awkward poses and chasing after a bouncing red ball; at least outside of the dance studio. (I assume you've seen my avant garde work, "Pose and Chase the Red Ball, Hipsters Shall.")

Last week I had the chance to photograph a game during Missoula's new kickball league, featuring none other than the Betty's Divine team.  In case you haven't heard (and seeing as almost none of you are from Missoula, I assume most of you haven't), Betty's Divine is THE store to shop at in Montana, and where I purchase 90% of my wardrobe.  So it was with great pleasure that I photographed the team in all states of awkwardness as they showed off their fashionable (non) uniforms. 

I always find it fascinating to watch the different physicality of individuals, and as this was the first sport I had ever photographed, I had a great time! 

 

 

      

Comments

[Rob]

Kick ball was fun in elementary school.

Hey Matt, slightly off topic, but I'm in NYC next month, and need suggestions on what show to try and see. Any imput?

[M]

Hey Rob!

Hmmmm. My first instinct is to say "In the Heights." It's kind of the "IT" show from last season, and a very New York vibe to the story; plus it's got fun dancing in it.

There's always "Xanadu."

"Title of Show" also has its charms, but kind of requires you to be a musical theater die hard.

I didn't LOVE "Billy Elliot" in London, although it certainly is coming in with a lot of buzz; plus Stephen Hanna (formerly of City Ballet) is dancing older Billy.

"August: Osage County" is a pretty spectacular play, although I haven't seen the new cast. That's high on the list.

[Barbara]

I can attest that the kickball resurgance has branched out from Missoula b/c my 22nd yr old son plays weekly here in OC, New York. Maybe he got my kickball gene - I was a wiz at it in 4th grade! PS - I'm seeing August: Osage County with the new cast in a few weeks. Really looking forward to it - I love Estelle Parsons.

[Rob]

Ah, I forgot about In The Heights. I was thinking about Osage County, and also Spring Awakening. So many choices so little time. And I think ABT opens the week I'm there too...gah!