The Bengals Experience

I haven't had a chance to see the new stadium, so I jumped at the chance to drive up to Cincinnati to watch the pre-season home opener against the Carolina Panthers Thursday night. A good time was had by all.

The stadium by day.

Carolina Panthers Kicking Game

I'm a big fan of the NFL kicking game, so it was a real thrill for me to get to watch the kickers for the Carolina Panthers, number 5 Adi Kunalic and number 10 Olindo Mare, warming up before their pre-season game Thursday night against the Cincinnati Bengals, as these pictures will attest.

The Todd Wright 1st Annual Little Girl's Birthday Party Photo Contest Nominees (2011)

My friend Jeana threw a birthday party for her 4-year-old daughter recently. With such uber-adorable subject-matter, I took these world-class pictures of the gala affair. They are listed below at random. Cast your vote for First, Second and Third Place winners in a comment. Voting closes on my birthday, one week from today.

#1

Aroldis Chapman of the Cincinnati Reds

He's the fastest pitcher on record-ever! He has been clocked at 106 mph. See him now. No telling how long an arm like that can last.