Just One More Game, Please?
August 5, 2012 * * * * * Posted by: guest blogger 
I love hockey. I truly do and much of my love for the sport finds its roots in my love for this young man, my nephew, Ty.
Ty has been playing ice and inline hockey since he was 5 years old and I’ve been honored to capture much of his journey with my lens. I was still shooting film in the early years and my shots are limited in number but once I went digital the coverage exponentially increased as did my love for hockey and photographing the game.
My photography has provided a visual record of this young man’s growth from a “hey, he might have some talent” little boy to a “this kid has promise” athlete that loves the game and plays full-out every time he steps on the ice. Ty is talented, hardworking and loves his teammates. He’s won and lost championships and tournaments, but his joy in and for the game has never waned and neither has the joy I’ve found in capturing those frozen moments in time.
I’ve watched and photographed countless games over the years but as he moves onto Juniors (professional level) and out of state, the joy I’ve consistently had of photographing him in action will be limited to the occasional out of state trip or maybe an “away” game for him back here in Colorado, and while that reality makes me very happy for Ty, it causes my heart to break just a little and I find myself wishing for just one more game.
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Linda Schliebe is our guest today from Denver, Colorado. With two grown children of her own but no grandchildren yet, she is totally smitten by her nephew who is growing into a professional hockey player before her eyes. Watching the process has been quite the journey. You can visit Linda at her website Red Ink Art Photography or at her blog by the same name. Thank You, Linda, for joining us today. We wish you several more games with Ty!
Linda Schliebe, ice hockey, nephew
Reader Comments (14)
First of all, Linda, I sure hope this ICE hockey cools off a lot of people. Secondly, while it was quite coincidental, it's perfect this is posting today midst the London 2012 Olympics. It quite fits the mood.
Because I am one who has followed you the last 2 years, I know the bittersweetness of this time for you as Ty moves on with his professional dreams, taking him away from you geographically. You are so proud of him but will hate not seeing him as frequently. Most of us with grown children have experienced these mixed emotions. It's all part of growing up, we all know, even as adults....but it doesn't mean we still don't want yet another game! I AGREE.
Thank you for joining us today and sharing Ty.
What a fabulous image!! So perfectly timed...only a proud auntie could have captured such a moment. And - lucky you to have had the opportunity to see and record his growth throughout his hockey career. Altho I'm sure you'll miss him...it's so exciting to watch them grow into their dreams.
Thanks for visiting us here today - Linda- and for cooling down this very hot summer weather with a little reminder of 'ice' hockey!!!
My heart is there with you in that wish for one more game. What a beautiful story! Thank you for sharing it with us.
I love this capture -- with such intent focus on the eyes and action/blur in the rest of the image. It gives the viewer intimate insight into the fast paced action and intense concentration of the sport. A capture only a 'seasoned' and dedicated fan such as youself could make.
Thank you for joining us today, sharing this wonderful capture and the story behind the image.
Awesome shot!! ~ yay, Ty!
Thank you all so much! He is a joy to watch and photograph!
Now that is an awesome photo! Thanks for joining us at V&V! So enjoyed looking at your blog and your photos. Great haircut! Just got mine cut too. Change is ALWAYS good!
I love the shot you captured! Having attended a hockey game and tried to capture the action, I know it's not easy to hone in and capture the feeling of the game. Thanks for joining us here at Vision and Verb!
Wow, that is a superb shot!! I like sports photography too and wish I could have taken a shot like this one. Thanks for sharing!
Yes...yes...fabulous image!!! How great that you have this connection with your nephew. Welcome and thank you for sharing this!
Absolute fabulous picture, so much action and a great focus.
I have seen many pictures of Ty in your albums. I love Ice Hockey, a great game. You will miss him, but the knowledge, that he is able to follow his dream and that you were there, seeing him becoming a great athlete, must make you proud.
The photo is amazing - the motion, the concentration, everything's in there! Fantastic.
Fabulous photo! I so get your feelings, when my son was done playing baseball, I missed those games for a very long time.
Welcome, and wishing for one more game for you, and along with you!
What a fantastic photo, and description of your journey with your nephew. The chances will be less often, but there will always be one more game.