01.03.10 Colts vs Bills

I was walking in a winter wonder land… Yesterday I was in Orchard Park, New York to shoot the Buffalo Bills take on the Indianapolis Colts, and boy was it cold. Even with with gloves and several layers to keep me warm, It was still brutal to say the least.

The day did not start off right for me. During warm ups I was not paying attention and took a blast right in the face by a football that had sailed through the uprights from a 50 yard away. Bam, slapped in the face by pigskin. I dropped me too one knee. Then another. I staggered back towards the photographers area, but didn’t make it all the way. Luckily there were a few paramedics in the tunnel.

They took a look at me. I didn’t have any headache and wasn’t dizzy. There wasn’t any NFL logo plastered to my face. After a few minutes I was good to go. Thank goodness.

By kickoff the temperature did not get any better. However, I was able to get a few images from the game.

Buffalo Bills wide receiver Terrell Owens (81) watches from the bench with his winter hat.

Although he didn’t play long Peyton Manning came to town and played for a few series. While he was in, he still tried to confuse the Bills defense.

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Peyton Manning (18) under center against the Bills..

Neither team could move the ball effectively in the first quarter as the snow started to fall heavily onto the field.

Buffalo Bills tight end Joe Klopfenstein (87) can't hold onto the football while being defended by Indianapolis Colts linebacker Ramon Humber (59).

Buffalo Bills defensive tackle Kyle Williams (95) tackles Indianapolis Colts running back Donald Brown (31).

During the second quarter, the Bills were able to kick it up a notch. Fred Jackson did his part and rushed for over 200 yards on the day.

Buffalo Bills running back Fred Jackson (22) in action. Fred Jackson finished the season with over 1,000 yards rushing.

Towars the end of the first half, I went up into the stands to get an general view of the stadium covered with snow.

A general view of the Buffalo Bills attempting a field goal while playing the Indianapolis Colts in the snow at Ralph Wilson Stadium in Orchard Park, NY.

When it was all said and done it was Lee Evans and the Buffalo Bills celebrating their victory over the Colts.

Buffalo Bills wide receiver Lee Evans (83) is celebrates with his teammates after Evans makes a catch and slides into the end zone during a game against the Indianapolis Colts at Ralph Wilson Stadium in Orchard Park, NY.