By Al Diaz
aldiaz305@aol.com
One of the requirements of my job is to transmit photos
during a sporting event to make deadline for the Miami Herald’s section front
and for any online needs.
During a basketball game I have to walk off the court to the
media room where I “ingest” my photos using Photo Mechanic editing software and
sending the photos FTP to the office.
When I do this there is always a chance that something can
happen that goes viral, a doozie that all the sports writers talk about, such
as a spectacular play in the game or a major injury. Lets say the Miami Heat’s Chris
Bosh injures his back during the NBA playoffs, prompting doubt that the team
could reach the finals without him. I’m glad I captured that moment last year.
Not last night. I missed it when a jubilant LeBron James tackles a fan
that sinks a basket from mid court with a half-armed hook shot to win
$75,000! I was inside transmitting.
Here is the ultimate highlight of Michael Drysch, a 50-year-old
computer technician, shooting the shot of his life but I shot none.
Here is an updated story on Drysch, click here.