The following pictures are from an exhibition game between the Baltimore Orioles and the Norfolk Tides in Norfolk, VA. The Tides are the minor league affiliate of the Orioles. This was the last preseason game for the Orioles, and the first outing for the Tides.

Normally, when I photograph baseball games from the stands, I prefer to sit on the first base side of the field. This view gives you a great perspective of right-handed batters (the majority of players are right-handed), however you are exposed to the backs of the left-handed batters. The first base side can also give you a good perspective of the pitcher and better action shots at first base and home plate.

Although the game was rained out and ended in the 6th-inning, a large crowd came out to support both the Orioles and the Tides. Most of the fans stayed for the majority of the game. Hopefully, the powers that be can make this exhibition an annual meeting between these two teams.

The Orioles won 4-3.

Tips for Outdoor Sports Photography:

Shoot in either Manual or Shutter priority modes (Manual is ideal).
Use a shutter speed of 1/300 or faster to freeze the motion of the sport. However, understand that you must shoot much faster than 1/300 to stop the motion of the ball.
Expect to shoot at a high ISO to achieve a high shutter speed.
Use your high-speed continuous shooting mode.
If possible, use a telephoto lens to get closer to the action.
Try your best to anticipate the action of the sport to yield superior photographs.
When photographing a baseball game, try to sit/shoot on the first base side of the field. This will give you an ideal perspective of the game.

The following pictures were taken at the Virginia Hot Rod & Custom Car Show at the Hampton Coliseum in Hampton, VA. The auto show exhibited several vintage car models, motorcycles, and other automotive vehicles throughout the arena floor. There was a very large turnout for the show on both days of the event. Hopefully this car show can persist for years to come. Here are a few pictures of the cars that were on display:

Tips for Photographing a Car Show:

Get to the exhibit as early as possible.
Limit your flash. A lot of light can create a glare on the car and possibly ruin your shot.
Use a polarizing filter to limit unwanted light.
Watch your ISO settings.
Shoot at a higher or lower level than eye level.
Do not limit yourself to just shooting the car. Shoot other aspects of the car such as the interior, under the hood, the hood ornaments, and other nuances that exhibit the character of the car.
Respect those who came to see the cars, not you taking pictures.