Home Run Towards Happiness – One Shot Story

Last summer, I attended my first Chicago White Sox game with someone I was once close to at the time. I was always eager to attend their games, especially since I grew up playing baseball with my brother throughout my childhood. What makes this experience special is the adventure taken to arrive and during the game.

A local bar in Chicago called “Reggies Chicago” offers a summer deal with free Sox tickets and a buffet for only $15 per person. As a Chicagoan, I’ll say it’s a sweet deal not to pass up. After dining on a delicious meal. Everyone relaxed outside for the time being before the buses arrived. One hour passed by, and everyone was getting excited and rallied outside, which I noticed the buses were, in fact, school buses with the door latched out. Despite the faulty door, we all arrived at the stadium lickety-split.

During the game, I pulled out my Canon Sureshot 90u, and inside the point-and-shoot was Kodak Tri-X 400. When it comes to my perspective on photography, I try my best to capture emotions from all ranges across my daily commute and adventures. The game was getting intense as fans were yelling, screaming, and kicking their feet towards empty seats below. Within a couple of minutes, one of the baseball players hit a home run, and everyone (including myself) shouted with excitement, which led me to photograph an everlasting moment of joy.

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