2012 Rosebowl: #10 Wisconsin vs. #5 Oregon | Los Angeles Photographer

For the second year in a row, I was asked to cover the Rosebowl in Pasadena. This time around, the PAC 12 champions and the BIG 10 champions faced for a BCS bowl game. The match up looked like a high scoring game, and I wasn’t disappointed while covering the game. But before the game, I decided to walk around and cover some of the pregame activities as well as find some scenes around the Rosebowl. I was told before the game that I would have a station setup as an overhead spot, but still would be able to go down to shoot the game for the second and third quarters. Here are a few shots that I liked from the game. Wisconsin fans look at roses prior to the game between the Oregon Ducks and the Wisconsin Badgers.

An assortment of roses stamped with Wisconsin Badgers and Oregon Ducks logos prior to the game.

Roses stamped with Oregon Ducks and Wisconsin Badgers logos prior to the game in the 2012 Rose Bowl game.

Oregon Ducks fans cheer prior to the game between the Oregon Ducks and the Wisconsin Badgers.

A group photo of the Wisconsin Badger’s marching band prior to the start of the game between the Oregon Ducks and Wisconsin Badgers.

Oregon Ducks warm up prior to the game between the Oregon Ducks and the Wisconsin Badgers

Since I was in the overhead spot, I decided to walk up just before the pregame festivities started. I walked up to setup above one of the walkway tunnels and got a unique angle on at least the pregame, post game as well as the first and last quarter of the game. Wisconsin Badgers marching band performs prior to the game between the Oregon Ducks and the Wisconsin Badgers.

The Wisconsin marching band was a lot more interested from my perspective, so I had to get a few photos.

Wisconsin’s Bucky Badger runs out with the Wisconsin Badgers flag during the show.

Last photo of the marching band before the game started. I didn’t have time to take photos of the half time show, so I only have a limited selection of the Oregon Duck’s marching band. I had to transmit images during that time.

Here is one of the only photos I have of the Oregon Ducks marching band, not as organized.

Wisconsin Badgers run onto the field prior to the game between the Oregon Ducks and the Wisconsin Badgers.

Since I feel like I am suppose to cover all of the event, I decided to get a few shots around the stadium as well. These photos are generally good stock photos. A general view of the field prior to the game between the Oregon Ducks and the Wisconsin Badgers.

I also wanted to get an overview of the stadium while I was up in the overhead spot, this is my view with a fisheye lens.

And the game begins, Wisconsin Badgers quarterback Russell Wilson (16) lines up behind the line prior to a snap against the Oregon Ducks.

Wisconsin Badgers wide receiver Jared Abbrederis (4) scores a touchdown tackled in the end zone by Oregon Ducks cornerback Ifo Ekpre-Olomu (14).

Wisconsin Badgers quarterback Russell Wilson (16) throws a pass.

Oregon Ducks running back De’Anthony Thomas (6) runs passed Wisconsin Badgers players for a touchdown.

Wisconsin Badgers quarterback Russell Wilson (16) is tripped up by Oregon Ducks linebacker Kiko Alonso (47).

Oregon Ducks running back LaMichael James (21) and his team huddle up during a time out.

Oregon Ducks running back LaMichael James (21) avoids a tackle by Wisconsin Badgers defensive back Dezmen Southward (12).

Oregon Ducks running back De’Anthony Thomas (6) celebrates with Oregon Ducks offensive linesman Nick Cody (61) after a score against the Wisconsin Badgers.

One of the coolest, and possibly most reckless plays, I have seen in person. Wisconsin Badgers running back Montee Ball (28) jumps over Oregon Ducks safety John Boyett (20).

Wisconsin Badgers running back Montee Ball (28) jumps over Oregon Ducks safety John Boyett (20).

Oregon Ducks running back LaMichael James (21) attempts to avoid a tackle by Wisconsin Badgers defensive tackle Beau Allen (96).

Wisconsin Badgers wide receiver Nick Toon (1) catches a touchdown pass defended by Wisconsin Badgers safety Frank Tamakloe (47).

Oregon Ducks running back LaMichael James (21) is tackled by Wisconsin Badgers linebacker Chris Borland (44) and Wisconsin Badgers defensive lineman Pat Muldoon (92).

Oregon Ducks offensive linesman Carson York (77) is injured during play against the Wisconsin Badgers.

Wisconsin Badgers quarterback Russell Wilson (16) passes the ball off to Wisconsin Badgers running back Montee Ball (28).

Oregon Ducks linebacker Kiko Alonso (47) celebrates with Oregon Ducks defensive end Terrell Turner (45) after an interception against the Wisconsin Badgers.

Time to move back up in prep for the end of the game. Oregon Ducks defensive end Terrell Turner (45) recovers a fumble by Wisconsin Badgers wide receiver Jared Abbrederis (4).