Today’s post comes from contributing photographer Lauren, who was smart enough to bring her camera to the O’s game we attended last August as I wasn’t smart enough to bring anything. Please thank Lauren for her generous contribution. Also of note, the reason why this picture was taken is becasue she had noticed a similar sign in Chicago. I’m kind of curious as to how many ballparks have pictures of their mascots batting balls towards the fans.
When I saw that the Oriole bird was on the wishlist, I thought of this shot right away becasue I knew I wanted a unique shot of the Bird.
I didn’t have the shot on me, so before I asked for this picture, I wanted to see if there was any way I could find a picture from back in the mid 90’s when some drunk guy had beat up the bird, which resulted in the bird’s wearing of a band-aid for the next week. Unforutnately, I have no such pictures. If you do, let me know.
This shot, which was first on my list anyway, is just plain perfect. What’s also great about it is the outline of the stands, which you can see reflected in the sign.
6 responses so far ↓
1 Bryan // Feb 12, 2008 at 10:24 AM
That drunk guy was a Yankees fan. We should have banned them at that point right then.
2 Jorg Haider // Feb 12, 2008 at 10:28 AM
This is great! Baseball is America’s pastime!
3 Regina // Feb 12, 2008 at 10:53 AM
YAY! Although its not quite what I had imagined when I made my request on the wish list, I can not complain. It’s still very cute. Thanks Maryland Daily Photo.com!
4 LEC // Feb 12, 2008 at 11:44 AM
The Cubbies sign says “Be Alert for Foul Balls” So true. If I ever make it back to IL, this contributing photographer will have to start http://www.illinoisdailyphoto.com.
5 SMC // Feb 12, 2008 at 12:09 PM
the signs against the outfield fence say “do not interfere with balls in play.”
this spring they will also say, in thick point sharpie marker, “that’s what she said.”
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