These are pictures from the Colt Meadows Invitational on May 29, 2010. The Coltsville BBL Picked Nine V. Melrose Pondfielders in first game using 1864 rules. Providence Grays V. Newtown Sandy Hooks using 1864 rules. The Friends of Vintage Base Ball promotes living history by bringing the 19th century to life through vintage base ball. They provide cultural enrichment and education programs and activities to youth and adults. As a 501(c)3 corporation, FoVBB relies upon grants, sponsorships and donations to fund its programs and activities. Vintage base ball is a re-creation of the 19th century game as living history through sport. First played in 1980, it has grown tremendously across America and Canada.

These photos were taken during Plainville Fire Company's 26th Annual Hot Air Balloon Festival in Norton Park in Plainville, Conn.

These photos were taken during Plainville Fire Company's 26th Annual Hot Air Balloon Festival in Norton Park in Plainville, Conn.

Taken during Joe McNally's Dobbs Ferry Lighting Workshop.

These photos were taken during an American Photo magazine Mentor Series workshop in the Newport area of Rhode Island from July 23-25, 2010. The mentor photographers were David Tejada and Lucas Gilman. The producer was Erica Johnson.

These photos were taken during an American Photo magazine Mentor Series workshop in the Newport area of Rhode Island from July 23-25, 2010. The mentor photographers were David Tejada and Lucas Gilman. The producer was Erica Johnson.

These photos were taken during an American Photo magazine Mentor Series workshop in the Newport area of Rhode Island from July 23-25, 2010. The mentor photographers were David Tejada and Lucas Gilman. The producer was Erica Johnson.