Paris, France

Back out to Stade de France this evening.

Paris, France

Paris, France

Paris, France

Paris, France

Paris, France

I never got to photograph an Olympic Games or a Paralympic Games while working as a photojournalist (though I did do some trials), I’m trying to squeeze in a bit here and there between coaching and editing.

Paris, France

Paris, France

Paris, France

Headed out to the Esplanade des Invalides for archery with some of the students. Timing the release is virtually impossible in a single frame, but the gear loaned to the kids by Canon allowed them to go into the electronic shutter mode and do 30 or more frames per second – lean on the button and hope they release before you fill the buffer.

Paris, France

Paris, France

Paris, France

Paris, France

Paris, France

Some more running around, getting the students ready for the opening ceremonies. They were dispatched around the venue and I headed to the Associated Press bureau to edit.

Chaos ensued, however, as the students’ cameras were set right for transmitting, a lot of texting instructions to get it all to work. Better tonight than tomorrow.

Paris, France

Paris, France

Paris, France

Paris, France

Associated Press photojournalist Emilio Morenatti spent some time with the kids today, talking about his approach to covering the Paralympic Games. In the evening, we did our last touristy thing, heading up to the top of the Eiffel Tower for a nighttime view of the city.

Paris, France

Paris, France

Paris, France

Paris, France

Paris, France

The students are now here, we’re just about ready to go. I’m comfortable getting around the city, the rail system is pretty efficient (if warm at times).

Paris, France

Paris, France

Third journey over to the Main Press Center to sort out the photo vests, this is getting a little silly but I’m now in possession of all the vests for us, the Associated Press and another university.

Paris, France

Paris, France