A Great Photographer Covers More Than Soccer

5/25/2016

Passo Valparola, Cortina/ Photo by John McDermott

I know my friend John McDermott is a great soccer photographer because I have seen his work for over 30 years.

I also know of his fondness for Italy because of his chats, in Italian, with some of the great names in Serie A.

Recently John and Claudia moved from the western outpost of Italy -- North Beach, San Francisco, that is -- to the northeast corner of Italy where he can hear Italian and she can hear German spoken, sometimes at the same time.

John did not need to go to the Giro d'Italia this month. It came to him. He found his spots here and there -- kind of like knowing where his pal Roberto Baggio liked to poach -- and he clicked away.

This is just a sample.
Other photos can be found on his sites:
www.mcdfoto.com
www.instagram.com/johnmcdermottphoto

Appiano sulla Strada del Vino/Photo by John McDermott

14 Comments

Ed Martin

5/25/2016 04:30:07 pm

Thanks for sharing, John and GV. Marvelous.

Alan link

5/26/2016 02:54:54 pm

John—I have admired and followed your photos since I was first introduced to you on George’s site.

People all too often ask, “what camera did you use” or say “If only I had a better camera”.

Although high quality and dependable photographic gear is a major plus, the creativity and insight only comes from the photographer.

Please keep your wonderful images coming. They make one feel as if they are there.

George Vecsey

5/25/2016 04:43:23 pm

Ed, good to hear from you. Check out John's website. He had very varied career in California, but I knew him mostly from Olympics and soccer. He once got us into the famed Casa d'Italia, the restaurant the Italian Olympic Committee opens at every Olympics, in the mountains of Norway, watching Alberto Tomba rule the roost at night.
And, yes, that's Il Codino talking hunting on John's cellphone.
GV

smith jam link

1/21/2017 08:41:48 am

george you are right check out this website also

Brian Savin

5/25/2016 08:40:37 pm

These photos are extraordinary, even for our modern digital age. Any idea what equipment JM uses? (Not that it would matter if loaned to me for a month of Sundays.)

John McDermott

5/26/2016 03:25:46 am

Thank you Brian. I have been using Canon EOS cameras and Canon EF lenses since I switched from another brand in 1991 and they have never let me down.

Brian Savin

6/1/2016 08:03:23 pm

Thank you, John. Now, after an upcoming purchase, I will wonder what I do wrong for probably the rest of my life! Beautiful photographs. Thanks for allowing George to share. I appreciate your work.
Best
Brian

George Vecsey

5/25/2016 10:38:59 pm

Brian, I do not know...I wonder if he spells it out on his web site. I know he has had commercial ties with major companies while working for various publications and agencies. Perhaps John will answer...I'm sending him the link in Italy.
GV

Doug Mather

5/26/2016 10:42:47 am

John,
You are the man - Thanks for sharing your talent/gifting with the World !! We miss you stateside and look forward to following your new journey thru the Italian Alps .. If only we had more time for you to share your incredible life with us