The
Minnesota Vikings to me mean more than just going to or watching road games and
meeting players it includes collecting souvenirs, taking pictures. It is a
total package. It becomes harder and harder to find new collectibles at times.
The art of taking action shots at games is a work in progress for me.
I got bad
news on both fronts of collecting and potentially taking pictures. I received
some info saying the company that puts out the yearly semi has decided to produce
only for a select amount of teams in the NFL and the Vikings are not one of
them.
I was
married in 2001 and received my first semi that year. My wife has got me a semi
every year for Christmas since. This year the streak comes to an end. I know
nothing is forever but I can still be disappointed. If one comes out next year
then of course I will start the streak over. I love the look of the semi every
year and often wonder will they be able to design a different one?
An announcement
was made by the NFL on Thursday, June 13th that affects potentially
what I love to do at games and that is take pictures. My wife and I invested
into a nice camera that has a nice zoom that I can take pictures from the 2nd
deck.
I remember
the first game we attended that we brought our new investment. We found out
that only a certain size zoom is allowed. The security took our camera and
measured it. It passed the test and they put a colored band on the camera bag
allowing us to bring it in.
We get
checked every Sunday which I fully expect as the security is only doing their
job. I came in every Sunday a couple hours early and took pictures of not only
the Vikings but their opponents. The NFL is full of super stars and taking
their picture in pregame is a true thrill for this diehard fan.
I have
almost more fun taking picture in pregame than the game itself. I did get a
game picture when Jared Allen got the sack that broke Chris Doleman’s team
record. I also got a picture of the Vikings lined up offensively. Brett Favre
at quarterback, Randy Moss, wide receiver and Adrian lined up in the backfield.
What a memory.
The new NFL
policy is as follows: Under the new policy, fans will be allowed to bring one bag into stadiums
and that bag must be clear and not exceed 12 inches by six inches by 12 inches.
Here's
a list of items from the NFL that you will not be allowed to bring into
stadiums: purses larger than a clutch bag, coolers, briefcases, backpacks,
fanny packs, cinch bags, seat cushions, luggage of any kind, computer bags and
camera bags or any bag larger than the permissible size.
Just
to be clear: You can still bring a camera, binoculars or a tablet into the stadium;
you just can't bring any of those items in a non-clear bag
I
can still bring my camera I know but it is concerning how to get it in safely
and depending on the weather is. I will abide by the rules but I can still be disappointed
I
know the reason for change is for safety of the fans and make the checking of
bags easier and more efficient.
I
do understand and by no means am I a trouble maker. I am a diehard fan who
wants to get the total enjoyment out of each game as a season ticket holder. We
will search and find a bag that fits the criteria.
It
is the last year of the dome and I really wanted to take a lot of pictures for
memory.
Thanks
for reading
Purplestick
Source:
CBSSports.com
by John Breech
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