Michael Allio Photography: Blog

DePaul @ Illinois

(Michael Allio Photography) — Sat, 18 Nov 2017 04:24:09 GMT

CHAMPAIGN, IL - NOVEMBER 17: Illinois Fighting Illini guard Mark Smith (13) is fouled as he goes up for a lay up during the college basketball game between the DePaul Blue Demons and the Illinois Fighting Illini on November 17, 2017, at the State Farm Center in Champaign, Illinois.

Chicago St. @ Purdue

(Michael Allio Photography) — Sun, 12 Nov 2017 23:49:34 GMT

WEST LAFAYETTE, IN - NOVEMBER 12: Chicago State Cougars players surround Purdue Boilermakers Guard Dakota Mathias (31) during the college basketball game between the Chicago State Cougars and the Purdue Boilermakers on November 12, 2017, at Mackey Arena in West Lafayette, Indiana.

SIUe @ Purdue

(Michael Allio Photography) — Sat, 11 Nov 2017 03:55:10 GMT

WEST LAFAYETTE, IN - NOVEMBER 10: Purdue Boilermakers Guard Carsen Edwards (3) lays the ball up during the college basketball game between the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Cougars and the Purdue Boilermakers on November 10, 2017, at Mackey Arena in West Lafayette, Indiana.

Illinois @ Purdue

(Michael Allio Photography) — Sat, 04 Nov 2017 20:19:22 GMT

WEST LAFAYETTE, IN - NOVEMBER 04: Purdue Boilermakers quarterback David Blough (11) throws a pass during the Big Ten Conference game between the Illinois Fighting Illini and the Purdue Boilermakers on November 4, 2017, at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Indiana.

Carroll (Mont.) @ Purdue

(Michael Allio Photography) — Thu, 02 Nov 2017 02:18:48 GMT

WEST LAFAYETTE, IN - NOVEMBER 01: Purdue Boilermakers Forward Matt Haarms (32) dunks the ball during an exhibition game between the Purdue Boilermakers and the Carroll (Mont.) Fighting Saints on November 1, 2017, at Mackey Arena in West Lafayette, Indiana.

Minnesota at Purdue

(Michael Allio Photography) — Sun, 08 Oct 2017 01:01:12 GMT

WEST LAFAYETTE, IN - OCTOBER 07: Purdue Boilermakers running back Markell Jones (8) jumps into the air after scoring the go ahead touchdown late in the fourth quarter of the Big Ten Conference game between the Minnesota Golden Gophers and the Purdue Boilermakers on October 7, 2017, at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Indiana.

AAA Insurance Midwest Nationals

(Michael Allio Photography) — Sun, 01 Oct 2017 23:03:12 GMT

MADISON, IL - OCTOBER 01: Steve Torrence (3 TF) NHRA Top Fuel Dragster, Ron Capps (1 FC) Don Schumacher Racing (DSR) Dodge Charger NHRA Funny Car, Greg Anderson (2 PRO) Ken Black Racing (KBR) Chevrolet Camaro NHRA Pro Stock, and L.E. Tonglet (7 PSM) Suzuki GSXR NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle celebrate in victory lane after winning the 6th annual AAA Insurance NHRA Midwest Nationals on October 1, 2017, at Gateway Motorsports Park in Madison, Illinois.

NHRA AAA Insurance Midwest Nationals Qualifying

(Michael Allio Photography) — Sun, 01 Oct 2017 01:01:23 GMT

MADISON, IL - SEPTEMBER 30: A crew member opens the top hatch of the Matt Hagan (3 FC) Don Schumacher Racing (DSR) Dodge Charger NHRA Funny Car during qualifying for the 6th annual AAA Insurance NHRA Midwest Nationals on September 30, 2017, at Gateway Motorsports Park in Madison, Illinois.

National ET record

(Michael Allio Photography) — Sat, 30 Sep 2017 13:14:21 GMT

MADISON, IL - SEPTEMBER 29: Clay Millican (25 TF) NHRA Top Fuel Dragster climbs into his car for qualifying for the 6th annual AAA Insurance NHRA Midwest Nationals on September 29, 2017, at Gateway Motorsports Park in Madison, Illinois. Millican would go on to set the National elapsed time record for a Top Fuel dragster with a time of 3.631 seconds. His top speed was 330.39 miles per hour.

Ross-Ade Stadium

(Michael Allio Photography) — Sun, 24 Sep 2017 02:43:31 GMT

WEST LAFAYETTE, IN - SEPTEMBER 23: An overview of the stadium as the Michigan Wolverines kick off to start the Big Ten conference football game between the Michigan Wolverines and the Purdue Boilermakers on September 23, 2017, at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Indiana. (Photo by Michael Allio/Icon Sportswire)

Bommarito Automotive Group 500

(Michael Allio Photography) — Sun, 27 Aug 2017 12:57:46 GMT

ST LOUIS, MO - AUGUST 26: Josef Newgarden, driver of the #2 Team Penske Chevrolet, heads down the front stretch in front of a record crowd during the IndyCar Series Bommarito Automotive Group 500 on August 26, 2017, at the Gateway Motorsports Park in Madison, Illinois.

Night Race at Bristol

(Michael Allio Photography) — Sun, 20 Aug 2017 04:24:15 GMT

BRISTOL, TN - AUGUST 19: Fireworks go off during the singing of the National Anthem before the start of the Bass Pro Shops NRA Night Race on August 19, 2017, at the Bristol Motor Speedway in Bristol, Tennessee.

Food City 300

(Michael Allio Photography) — Sat, 19 Aug 2017 02:44:05 GMT

BRISTOL, TN - AUGUST 18: Ryan Reed (16) Roush Racing Ford Mustang and Aric Almirola (98) Ford Mustang get together during the Food City 300 on August 18, 2017, at the Bristol Motor Speedway in Bristol, Tennessee.

Bristol Motor Speedway

(Michael Allio Photography) — Thu, 17 Aug 2017 20:20:58 GMT

BRISTOL, TN - AUGUST 17: Tires sit on pit road under the Colossus TV screen during practice for the Food City 300 on August 17, 2017, at the Bristol Motor Speedway in Bristol, Tennessee.

Brickyard 400

(Michael Allio Photography) — Mon, 24 Jul 2017 01:33:28 GMT

NDIANAPOLIS, IN - JULY 23: Kyle Busch (18) Joe Gibbs Racing (JGR) Toyota Camry and Martin Truex Jr (78) Furniture Row Racing Toyota Camry get together on a late restart during the NASCAR Monster Energy Cup Series Brantley Gilbert Big Machine Brickyard 400 on July 23, 2017, at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Lilly Diabetes 250

(Michael Allio Photography) — Sat, 22 Jul 2017 22:25:51 GMT

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - JULY 22: Ryan Sieg (39) Chevrolet Camaro spins through turn four during the NASCAR Xfinity Series Lilly Diabetes 250 on July 22, 2017, at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Lilly Diabetes 250 Practice

(Michael Allio Photography) — Fri, 21 Jul 2017 20:14:07 GMT

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - JULY 21: Kyle Busch (18) Joe Gibbs Racing (JGR) Toyota Camry signals to teammate Erik Jones (20) Joe Gibbs Racing (JGR) Toyota Camry as the drivers head through turn one during practice for the Lilly Diabetes 250 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Indiana.

2017 Hot Rod Power Tour

(Michael Allio Photography) — Thu, 15 Jun 2017 15:49:09 GMT

MADISON, ILLINOIS - A Chevy Camaro disappears into a cloud of smoke during the burnout competition that was a part of the Hot Rod Power Tour on June 14, 2017, at Gateway Motorsports Park.

Carb Day

(Michael Allio Photography) — Fri, 26 May 2017 19:42:26 GMT

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - MAY 26: Ed Carpenter, driver of the #20 Ed Carpenter Racing Chevrolet, dives into turn one infront of a group of cars during the final practice session for the Indianapolis 500 on May 26, 2017, at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Indianapolis 500 Qualifying

(Michael Allio Photography) — Sun, 21 May 2017 22:17:49 GMT

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - MAY 21: Alexander Rossi, driver of the #98 Andretti Herta Autosport Honda, looks on during qualifying for the Indianapolis 500 on May 21, 2017, at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Victory Lane - IndyCar Grand Prix

(Michael Allio Photography) — Sat, 13 May 2017 21:59:01 GMT

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INDIANAPOLIS, IN - MAY 13: Will Power, driver of the #12 Team Penske Chevrolet, celebrates in Victory Lane after winning the Verizon INDYCAR Grand Prix on May 13, 2017, at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Indiana.

IndyCar Grand Prix Practice

(Michael Allio Photography) — Sat, 13 May 2017 12:18:13 GMT

The car of Charlie Kimball, driver of the #83 Chip Ganassi Racing Honda, sits in the paddock before the start of the Verizon IndyCar Grand Prix of Indianapolis practice session on May 12, 2017, at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Indiana.

IndyCar Test

(Michael Allio Photography) — Tue, 02 May 2017 23:55:54 GMT

MADISON, IL - MAY 02: Simon Pagenaud, driver of the #1 Team Penske Chevrolet, drives through turn four during the testing session for the Verizon Indycar on May 2, 2017, at Gateway Motorsports Park in Madison, Illinois.

Paradigm One

(Michael Allio Photography) — Tue, 28 Mar 2017 21:12:16 GMT

Last week I took several portraits of individuals that will be contributors for the new Paradigm One website. This is a portrait of Pastor Joe Humrichous. Click here to see a gallery of images from the shoot.

Kobalt 400

(Michael Allio Photography) — Mon, 13 Mar 2017 15:40:34 GMT

LAS VEGAS, NV - MARCH 12: Martin Truex Jr (78) Furniture Row Racing Toyota Camry makes a victory lap after winning the Kobalt 400 Monster Energy NASCAR race on March 12, 2017, at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Boyd Gaming 300

(Michael Allio Photography) — Sun, 12 Mar 2017 01:13:29 GMT

LAS VEGAS, NV - MARCH 11: Joey Logano (12) Penske Racing Ford Fusion does a burnout after winning the NASCAR Xfinity Series Boyd Gaming 300 on March 11, 2017, at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway in Las Vegas, Nevada.

NASCAR Kobalt 400 Hauler Parade

(Michael Allio Photography) — Fri, 10 Mar 2017 14:32:40 GMT

A hauler carries the Richard Childress Racing Chevrolet SS of Paul Menard (27) during the NASCAR Monster Energy Series Kobalt 400 Hauler Parade on March 9, 2017, down Las Vegas Boulevard in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Michigan St. @ Illinois

(Michael Allio Photography) — Thu, 02 Mar 2017 05:24:37 GMT

CHAMPAIGN, IL - MARCH 01: Illinois Fighting Illini guard Tracy Abrams (13) is introduced to the crowd before the start of the Big Ten conference game between the Michigan State Spartans and the Illinois Fighting Illini on March 1, 2017, at State Farm Center in Champaign, Illinois.

Indiana @ Purdue

(Michael Allio Photography) — Wed, 01 Mar 2017 03:12:19 GMT

WEST LAFAYETTE, IN - FEBRUARY 28: Confetti covers the court after the Purdue Boilermakers win the Big Ten conference regular season and defeat in-state rivals the Indiana Hoosiers on February 28, 2017, at Mackey Arena in West Lafayette, Indiana.

UNI @ Indiana St.

(Michael Allio Photography) — Thu, 23 Feb 2017 02:51:58 GMT

TERRE HAUTE, IN - FEBRUARY 22: Northern Iowa Panthers center Justin Dahl (15) shoots the ball over Indiana State Sycamores forward/center Brandon Murphy (34) during the Missouri Valley Conference game on February 22, 2017, at the Hulman Center in Terre Haute, Indiana.

Northwestern @ Illinois

(Michael Allio Photography) — Wed, 22 Feb 2017 04:21:09 GMT

CHAMPAIGN, IL - FEBRUARY 21: Illinois Fighting Illini guard Te'Jon Lucas (3) is fouled by Northwestern Wildcats guard Isiah Brown (12) during the Big Ten conference game on February 21, 2017, at the State Farm Center in Champaign, Illinois.

Southern Illinois @ Indiana State

(Michael Allio Photography) — Sun, 19 Feb 2017 23:34:30 GMT

TERRE HAUTE, IN - FEBRUARY 19: Southern Illinois Salukis forward Thik Bol (40) dunks the ball during the Missouri Valley Conference game against the Indiana State Sycamores on February 19, 2017, at the Hulman Center in Terre Haute, Indiana.

Michigan St. @ Purdue

(Michael Allio Photography) — Sat, 18 Feb 2017 23:40:47 GMT

WEST LAFAYETTE, IN - FEBRUARY 18: Michigan State Spartans guard Miles Bridges (22) looses control of the ball as he goes up for a lay up during the Big Ten conference game against the Purdue Boilermakers on February 18, 2017, at Mackey Arena in West Lafayette, Indiana.

Rutgers @ Purdue

(Michael Allio Photography) — Wed, 15 Feb 2017 02:21:56 GMT

WEST LAFAYETTE, IN - FEBRUARY 14: Purdue Boilermakers guard Carsen Edwards (3) dribbles by Rutgers Scarlet Knights guard Corey Sanders (3) during the Big Ten conference game on February 14, 2017, at Mackey Arena in West Lafayette, Indiana.

Minnesota @ Illinois

(Michael Allio Photography) — Sun, 05 Feb 2017 00:19:10 GMT

CHAMPAIGN, IL - FEBRUARY 04: Minnesota Golden Gophers guard Amir Coffey (5) goes for the steal on Illinois Fighting Illini guard Malcolm Hill (21) during the Big Ten Conference game on February 4, 2017, at the State Farm Center in Champaign, Illinois.

Northwestern @ Purdue

(Michael Allio Photography) — Thu, 02 Feb 2017 04:28:20 GMT

WEST LAFAYETTE, IN - FEBRUARY 01: Purdue Boilermakers forward Caleb Swanigan (50) boxes out Northwestern Wildcats guard/forward Sanjay Lumpkin (34) during the Big Ten Conference game on February 1, 2017, at Mackey Arena in West Lafayette, Indiana.

Wisconsin @ Illinois

(Michael Allio Photography) — Wed, 01 Feb 2017 04:52:58 GMT

CHAMPAIGN, IL - JANUARY 31: Fighting Illini Head Coach John Groce talks to an official during a timeout in the Big Ten conference game against the Wisconsin Badgers on January 31, 2017, at the State Farm Center in Champaign, Illinois.

Iowa @ Illinois

(Michael Allio Photography) — Thu, 26 Jan 2017 05:07:55 GMT

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CHAMPAIGN, IL - JANUARY 25: Illinois Fighting Illini forward Leron Black (12) is fouled during the Big Ten Conference game against the Iowa Hawkeyes on January 25, 2017, at the State Farm Center in Champaign, Illinois.

Penn St. @ Purdue

(Michael Allio Photography) — Sat, 21 Jan 2017 19:44:08 GMT

WEST LAFAYETTE, IN - JANUARY 21: Purdue Boilermakers forward Caleb Swanigan (50) grabs a rebound during the Big Ten Conference game against the Penn State Nittany Lions on January 21, 2017, at Mackey Arena in West Lafayette, Indiana.

Illinois @ Purdue

(Michael Allio Photography) — Wed, 18 Jan 2017 03:02:33 GMT

WEST LAFAYETTE, IN - JANUARY 17: Illinois Fighting Illini forward Leron Black (12) grabs the ball off the opening tip during the Big Ten Conference game against the Purdue Boilermakers on January 14, 2017, at Mackey Arena in West Lafayette, Indiana.

Maryland @ Illinois

(Michael Allio Photography) — Sun, 15 Jan 2017 05:00:00 GMT

CHAMPAIGN, IL - JANUARY 14: Illinois Fighting Illini forward Kipper Nichols (2) fouls Maryland Terrapins guard Anthony Cowan (0) late in the Big Ten Conference game against on January 14, 2017, at the State Farm Center in Champaign, Illinois.

Bradley @ Indiana St.

(Michael Allio Photography) — Sun, 15 Jan 2017 02:19:15 GMT

TERRE HAUTE, IN - JANUARY 14: Bradley Braves guard Nate Kennell (25) goes over the back of Indiana State Sycamores forward Bronson Kessinger (5) during the Missouri Valley Conference game on January 14, 2017, at the Hulman Center in Terre Haute, Indiana.

Michigan @ Illinois

(Michael Allio Photography) — Thu, 12 Jan 2017 05:03:09 GMT

CHAMPAIGN, IL - JANUARY 11: Michigan Wolverines Guard Derrick Walton Jr. (10) passes the ball around Illinois Fighting Illini Center Maverick Morgan (22) during the Big Ten conference game on January 11, 2016, at the State Farm Center in Champaign, Illinois.

Illinois St. @ Indiana St.

(Michael Allio Photography) — Sat, 07 Jan 2017 21:48:31 GMT

TERRE HAUTE, IN - JANUARY 07: Illinois State Redbirds Forward Deontae Hawkins (23) is fouled as he goes in for a lay up during the Missouri Valley Conference game against the Indiana State Sycamores on January 7, 2017, at the Hulman Center in Terre Haute, Indiana.

Minnesota @ Purdue

(Michael Allio Photography) — Mon, 02 Jan 2017 00:54:21 GMT

WEST LAFAYETTE, IN - JANUARY 01: Purdue Boilermakers Guard Carsen Edwards (3) during the Big Ten Conference game against the Minnesota Golden Gophers on January 1, 2017, at Mackey Arena in West Lafayette, Indiana.

Wichita St. @ Indiana St.

(Michael Allio Photography) — Thu, 29 Dec 2016 03:09:30 GMT

TERRE HAUTE, IN - DECEMBER 28: Wichita State Shockers Center Rauno Nurger (20) dunks the ball during the Missouri Valley Conference game against and the Indiana State Sycamores on December 28, 2016, at the Hulman Center in Terre Haute, Indiana.

Norfolk St. @ Purdue

(Michael Allio Photography) — Thu, 22 Dec 2016 02:45:09 GMT

WEST LAFAYETTE, IN - DECEMBER 21: Purdue Boilermakers Forward Caleb Swanigan (50) dunks the ball during the game against the Norfolk State Spartans on December 21, 2016, at Mackey Arena in West Lafayette, Indiana.

Western Kentucky at Indiana St.

(Michael Allio Photography) — Mon, 12 Dec 2016 00:18:52 GMT

TERRE HAUTE, IN - DECEMBER 11: Western Kentucky Hilltoppers Head Coach Rick Stansbury talks to his team during a timeout in the game against the Indiana State Sycamores on December 11, 2016, at the Hulman Center in Terre Haute, Indiana.

Cleveland St. @ Purdue

(Michael Allio Photography) — Sun, 11 Dec 2016 02:36:03 GMT

WEST LAFAYETTE, IN - DECEMBER 10: Cleveland State Guard Bobby Word (20) shoots an underhanded lay up as Purdue Boilermakers Guard Carsen Edwards (3) attempts to block the shot during the game on December 10, 2016 , at Mackey Arena in West Lafayette, Indiana.

Butler at Indiana State

(Michael Allio Photography) — Thu, 08 Dec 2016 03:14:24 GMT

TERRE HAUTE, IN - DECEMBER 07: Indiana State Sycamores Forward/Center Brandon Murphy (34) defends as Butler Bulldogs Forward Kelan Martin (30) loses the basketball as he goes up underneath the basket during the game on December 7, 2016, at the Hulman Center in Terre Haute, Indiana.

IUPUI at Illinois

(Michael Allio Photography) — Wed, 07 Dec 2016 03:54:32 GMT

CHAMPAIGN, IL - DECEMBER 06: Illinois Fighting Illini Guard Tracy Abrams (13) goes up for a lay up during the game between the IUPUI Jaguars and the Illinois Fighting Illini on December 6, 2016, at the State Farm Center in Champaign, Illinois.

#MACtion

(Michael Allio Photography) — Sat, 03 Dec 2016 04:48:10 GMT

DETROIT, MI - DECEMBER 02: Western Michigan Broncos Head Coach P. J. Fleck celebrates after his team creates a turnover during the MAC Championship game on December 2, 2016, at Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan.

NIU at Indiana St.

(Michael Allio Photography) — Thu, 01 Dec 2016 04:45:00 GMT

TERRE HAUTE, IN - NOVEMBER 30: Northern Illinois Huskies Guard Aaric Armstead (23) heads toward the basket as Indiana State Sycamores Center Brandon Murphy (34) defends the paint during the game on November 30, 2016, at the Hulman Center in Terre Haute, Indiana.

IUPUI at Indiana State

(Michael Allio Photography) — Thu, 01 Dec 2016 03:56:40 GMT

TERRE HAUTE, IN - NOVEMBER 30: Indiana State University Sycamores Forward Wendi Bibbins (23) grabs a loose ball during the game between the IUPUI Jaguars and the Indiana State Sycamores on November 30, 2016, at the Hulman Center in Terre Haute, Indiana.

NC State at Illinois

(Michael Allio Photography) — Wed, 30 Nov 2016 05:37:23 GMT

CHAMPAIGN, IL - NOVEMBER 29: North Carolina State University Wolfpack Forward Abdul-Malik Abu (0) is fouled as he goes up for a lay up during the ACC/Big Ten Challenge game between the North Carolina State Wolfpack and the Illinois Fighting Illini on November 29, 2016, at the State Farm Center in Champaign, Illinois.

Rivalry Week

(Michael Allio Photography) — Sat, 26 Nov 2016 21:56:19 GMT

BLOOMINGTON, IN - NOVEMBER 26: Purdue University Boilermakers Running Back David Yancey (28) is tackled by Indiana University Hoosiers Defensive Back A'Shon Riggins (28) during the Big Ten Conference game between the Purdue Boilermakers and the Indiana Hoosiers on November 26, 2016, at Memorial Stadium in Bloomington, Indiana.

Winthrop at Illinois

(Michael Allio Photography) — Tue, 22 Nov 2016 04:11:01 GMT

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CHAMPAIGN, IL - NOVEMBER 21: The Winthrop Eagles' bench erupts after a late jump shot during the game between the Winthrop Eagles and the Illinois Fighting Illini on November 21, 2016, at the State Farm Center in Champaign, Illinois.

Missouri-St. Louis at Indiana State

(Michael Allio Photography) — Mon, 21 Nov 2016 01:19:44 GMT

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TERRE HAUTE, IN - NOVEMBER 19: University of Missouri-St. Louis Tritons Guard Elijah Watson (11) and Indiana State Sycamores Guard Trey Knight III (3) run after a loose ball during the game between the Missouri-St. Louis Tritons and the Indiana State Sycamores on November 19, 2016, at the Hulman Center in Terre Haute, Indiana.

Wisconsin at Purdue

(Michael Allio Photography) — Sun, 20 Nov 2016 01:39:00 GMT

WEST LAFAYETTE, IN - NOVEMBER 19: Wisconsin Badgers Quarterback Bart Houston (13) is hit by Purdue University Boilermakers Corner Back David Rose (20) during the Big Ten conference game between the Wisconsin Badgers and the Purdue Boilermakers on November 19, 2016, at Ross-Ade Satdium in West Lafayette, Indiana.

Georgia St. at Purdue

(Michael Allio Photography) — Sat, 19 Nov 2016 03:07:53 GMT

WEST LAFAYETTE, IN - NOVEMBER 18: Purdue Boilermakers Forward Caleb Swanigan (50), Purdue Boilermakers Guard Dakota Mathias (31), Georgia State Panthers Forward Willie Clayton (21), and Georgia State Panthers Guard Jeff Thomas (30) all dive after a loose ball during the game between the Georgia State Panthers and the Purdue Boilermakers on November 18, 2016, at Mackey Arena in West Lafayette, Indiana.

John Groce

(Michael Allio Photography) — Wed, 16 Nov 2016 03:48:41 GMT

CHAMPAIGN, IL - NOVEMBER 15: Fighting Illini Head Coach John Groce shouts directions to his players during the game between the McKendree Bearcats and the Fighting Illini on November 15, 2016, at the State Farm Center in Champaign, Illinois.

'Nova

(Michael Allio Photography) — Tue, 15 Nov 2016 18:02:18 GMT

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WEST LAFAYETTE, IN - NOVEMBER 14: Villanova Wildcats Forward Eric Paschall (4) dunks the ball during the game between the Villanova Wildcats and the Purdue Boilermakers on November 14, 2016, at Mackey arena in West Lafayette, Indiana.

Putting up 40

(Michael Allio Photography) — Mon, 14 Nov 2016 04:17:23 GMT

CHAMPAIGN, IL - NOVEMBER 13: Fighting Illini Guard Malcolm Hill (21) celebrates after a field goal during the basketball game between the Northern Kentucky Norse and the Illinois Fighting Illini on November 13, 2016, at the State Farm Center in Champaign, Illinois. Hill scored 40 points in the Illini victory.

Devine Redding

(Michael Allio Photography) — Sun, 13 Nov 2016 01:40:03 GMT

BLOOMINGTON, IN - NOVEMBER 12: Indiana Running Back Devine Redding (34) dives for the end zone during the second half of the Big Ten conference game between the Penn State Nittany Lions and the Indiana Hoosiers on November 12, 2016, at Memorial Stadium in Bloomington, Indiana.

Home Opener

(Michael Allio Photography) — Sat, 12 Nov 2016 02:52:28 GMT

WEST LAFAYETTE, IN - NOVEMBER 11: McNeese State Cowboys Guard James Harvey (2) handles the ball as Purdue Boilermakers Guard Dakota Mathias (31) takes a defensive stand during the basketball game between the McNeese State Cowboys and the Purdue Boilermakers on November 11, 2016, at Mackey Arena in West Lafayette, Indiana.

Ball State Recovers

(Michael Allio Photography) — Wed, 09 Nov 2016 13:25:22 GMT

MUNCIE, IN - NOVEMBER 08: Eastern Michigan Eagles Running Back Ian Eriksen (25) fumbles the football during the game between the Eastern Michigan Eagles and the Ball State Cardinals on November 8, 2016, at Scheumann Stadium in Muncie, Indiana.

B1G football

(Michael Allio Photography) — Sat, 05 Nov 2016 20:57:39 GMT

CHAMPAIGN, IL - NOVEMBER 05: Illinois Fighting Illini Running Back Kendrick Foster (22) heads to the end zone during the Big Ten Conference game on November 5, 2016, at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Illinois.

Fumble

(Michael Allio Photography) — Wed, 02 Nov 2016 16:50:04 GMT

01 November 2016 | Ball State Cardinals Wide Receiver Damon Hazelton Jr. (89) fumbles the football late in the first half of the Mid-American Conference football game at Scheumann Stadium in Muncie, Indiana.

Golden

(Michael Allio Photography) — Sun, 16 Oct 2016 21:09:33 GMT

6 October 2016 | Los Angeles Rams defenders look on as Detroit Lions Wide Receiver Golden Tate (15) scores a touchdown late in the fourth quarter of the NFL game at Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan.

MSU at Indiana

(Michael Allio Photography) — Sun, 02 Oct 2016 05:01:20 GMT

01 October 2016 | Michigan State Spartans Running Back Gerald Holmes is brought down by an Indiana defender during the game at Memorial Stadium in Bloomington, Indiana.

Fast Jack

(Michael Allio Photography) — Sun, 25 Sep 2016 23:00:13 GMT

25 September 2016 | Jack Beckman (2 FC) Don Schumacher Racing (DSR) Dodge Charger NHRA Funny Car celebrates in victory lane after winning the NHRA AAA Midwest Nationals at Gateway Motorsports Park in Madison, Illinois.

Force Slides

(Michael Allio Photography) — Sun, 25 Sep 2016 00:31:58 GMT

24 September 2016 | John Force (7 FC) JFR Chevrolet Camaro NHRA Funny Car gets sideways while doing a burnout during qualifying for the NHRA AAA Midwest Nationals at Gateway Motorsports Park in Madison, Illinois.

Midwest Nationals

(Michael Allio Photography) — Sat, 24 Sep 2016 01:53:32 GMT

23 September 2016 | Alexis DeJoria (771 FC) Toyota Camry NHRA Funny Car during qualifying for the NHRA AAA Midwest Nationals at Gateway Motorsports Park in Madison, Illinois.

The Lovie Era

(Michael Allio Photography) — Sun, 11 Sep 2016 04:09:46 GMT

09 September 2016 | Illinois Fighting Illini Head Coach Lovie Smith during the game between the North Carolina Tar Heels and the Illinois Fighting Illini at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Illinois.

Boiler Up!

(Michael Allio Photography) — Sat, 03 Sep 2016 22:06:25 GMT

03 September 2016 | Purdue University Running Back Markell Jones hurdles an Eastern Kentucky defender on his way up field during the game at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Indiana.

IndyCar coming to Gateway

(Michael Allio Photography) — Fri, 26 Aug 2016 00:54:54 GMT

25 August 2016 | Ed Carpenter, Spencer Pigot, and Josef Newgarden pose for photos during a press conference held at the Four Seasons Hotel in St. Louis, Missouri, announcing that IndyCar racing will return to Gateway Motorsports Park.

2016 Drivin' for Linemen 200

(Michael Allio Photography) — Sun, 26 Jun 2016 19:36:31 GMT

25 June 2016 | Christopher Bell (4) Toyota, winner of the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Drivin' for Linemen 200 at Gateway Motorsports Park.

Thunder Valley Nationals

(Michael Allio Photography) — Sat, 18 Jun 2016 22:45:55 GMT

18 June 2016 | Del Worsham (1 FC) Toyota Camry NHRA Funny Car at the Thunder Valley Nationals at Bristol Motor Speedway in Bristol, Tennessee.

The greatest spectacle in racing

(Michael Allio Photography) — Sun, 29 May 2016 23:36:16 GMT

29 May 2016 | Cars dive into turn one on the first lap of the 100th running of the Indianapolis 500 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Speedway, Indiana.

Indianapolis 500 Qualifying

(Michael Allio Photography) — Sun, 22 May 2016 23:30:20 GMT

22 May 2016 | Aarow Schmidt Peterson Motorsports Honda driver James Hinchcliffe (5) celebrates after winning the pole for the 100th running of the Indianapolis 500 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Speedway, Indiana.

Grand Prix of Indianapolis

(Michael Allio Photography) — Sat, 14 May 2016 23:54:52 GMT

14 May 2016 | Verizon Team Penske Chevrolet driver Will Power (12) slides through the grass during the Angie's List Grand Prix of Indianapolis at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Speedway, Indiana. (photo by Michael Allio/ICON Sportswire)

Grand Prix Qualifying

(Michael Allio Photography) — Sat, 14 May 2016 01:16:26 GMT

13 May 2016 | Simon Pagenaud (22) celebrates after qualifying on the pole for the Angie's List Grand Prix of Indianapolis at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Speedway, Indiana.

Illinois Spring Football

(Michael Allio Photography) — Sun, 17 Apr 2016 02:20:17 GMT

16 April 2016 | Illinois Fighting Illini Wide Receiver Zach Grant (88) tries to bring down the ball during the Spring football game at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Illinois.

Kobalt 400

(Michael Allio Photography) — Mon, 07 Mar 2016 04:52:06 GMT

06 March 2016 | Jimmie Johnson (48) Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet Impala SS passes Brad Keselowski (2) Team Penske Ford Fusion early in the running of the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Kobalt 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway in Las Vegas, Nevada. (photo by Michael Allio/ICON Sportswire)

Boyd Gaming 300

(Michael Allio Photography) — Sun, 06 Mar 2016 02:04:23 GMT

05 March 2016 | Kyle Busch (18) JGR Toyota Camry does a burnout after winning the Xfinity series Boyd Gaming 300 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Kobalt 400 Trophy

(Michael Allio Photography) — Thu, 03 Mar 2016 22:42:42 GMT

02 March 2016 | The trophy for the Kobalt 400 sits on the finish line at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Wichita State Head Coach

(Michael Allio Photography) — Mon, 22 Feb 2016 00:23:37 GMT

21 February 2016 | Wichita State Head Coach Gregg Marshall during a Missouri Valley Conference regular season game between the Shockers and the Sycamores of Indiana State at the Hulman Center in Terre Haute, Indiana. (photo by Michael Allio/ICON Sportswire)

Jump Shot

(Michael Allio Photography) — Wed, 17 Feb 2016 12:19:00 GMT

16 February 2016 | Purdue center A. J. Hammons (20) shoots over Wildcats center Alex Olah (22) during a Big Ten regular season conference game between Northwestern and Purdue at Mackey Arena in West Lafayette, Indiana.

Michigan St. at Purdue

(Michael Allio Photography) — Wed, 10 Feb 2016 14:27:03 GMT

9 February 2016 | Purdue center A. J. Hammons (20) gets a hand on the shot of Spartans forward Deyonta Davis (23) during a Big Ten regular season conference game between the Spartans of Michigan State and the Boilermakers of Purdue at Mackey Arena in West Lafayette, Indiana.

#AveryStrong

(Michael Allio Photography) — Sun, 31 Jan 2016 01:00:15 GMT

30 January 2016 | Nebraska forward Michael Jacobson displays his #AveryStrong shirt to honor Avery Harriman, the 7 year old son of assistant coach Chris Harriman, during warm-ups before the start of a Big Ten regular season conference game between the Nebraska Cornhuskers and the Purdue Boilermakers at Mackey Arena in West Lafayette, Indiana.

Evansville at Indiana State

(Michael Allio Photography) — Mon, 25 Jan 2016 12:31:16 GMT

24 Januray 2016 | Indiana State guard Devonte Brown (11) shoots over two defenders during the Missouri Valley Conference regular season game between the Evansville Aces and the Sycamores at the Hulman Center in Terre Haute, Indiana. (photo by Michael Allio/Icon Sportswire)

Hammons with the block

(Michael Allio Photography) — Fri, 22 Jan 2016 06:51:40 GMT

21 January 2016 | Boilermakers center AJ Hammons (20) blocks a shot during a Big Ten conference game between the Buckeyes of Ohio State and Purdue at Mackey Arena in West Lafayette, Indiana.

Purdue guard Rapheal Davis

(Michael Allio Photography) — Sun, 03 Jan 2016 05:00:57 GMT

2 January 2016 | Purdue guard Rapheal Davis (35) is fouled as he attempts a layup during the game between the Boilermakers and the Iowa Hawkeyes at Mackey Arena in West Lafayette, Indiana.

Loose Basketball

(Michael Allio Photography) — Wed, 23 Dec 2015 04:23:39 GMT

22 December 2015 | Purdue forward Caleb Swanigan (50) and Vanderbilt forward Jeff Roberson (11) battle for a loose ball during the game between the Boilermakers and the Commodores at a Mackey Arena in West Lafayette, Indiana.

Slam Dunk

(Michael Allio Photography) — Sun, 06 Dec 2015 00:49:38 GMT

05 December 2015 | New Mexico center Obij Aget (11) dunks the ball during the game between the Lobos of New Mexico and the Boilermakers of Purdue at Mackey Arena in West Lafayette, Indiana.

Diving Catch

(Michael Allio Photography) — Sun, 29 Nov 2015 01:55:32 GMT

28 November 2015 | Indiana Hoosier wide receiver Mitchell Paige (87) catches a pass to score an early touchdown over the Purdue Boilermakers at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Indiana.

Cross Country

(Michael Allio Photography) — Fri, 20 Nov 2015 00:37:34 GMT

24 October 2015 | Leaders Daniel Dalton (206) Valparaiso and Tyler Keslin (171) Munster race through the "Snake" at the New Prairie High School cross country course during the IHSAA Semi-State Championships in LaPorte, Indiana.

Badger Touchdown

(Michael Allio Photography) — Sun, 25 Oct 2015 02:20:05 GMT

24 October 2015 | Wisconsin Badgers Wide Receiver (15) Robert Wheelwright dives at the pylon while Illinois Fighting Illini defenders Eaton Spence (27) and Clayton Fejedelem (20) at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Illinois.

44th Annual Winchester 400

(Michael Allio Photography) — Wed, 14 Oct 2015 02:30:04 GMT

11 September 2015 | Brandon Oakley (51) Chevrolet SS slides into Harrison Burton (12) Toyota Camry during the 44th annual Winchester 400 at Winchester Speedway in Winchester, Indiana.

Fall Brawl

(Michael Allio Photography) — Mon, 28 Sep 2015 01:07:42 GMT

27 September 2015 | Brian Campbell (47) celebrates in victory lane after winning the CRA/ARCA Super Series Fall Brawl at Lucas Oil Raceway in Brownsburg, Indiana.

Flying Hokie

(Michael Allio Photography) — Sun, 20 Sep 2015 03:38:58 GMT

2015 September 19 | Ryan Malleck (88) Virginia Tech Hokies Tight End leaps over Anthony Brown (9) Cornerback Purdue University Boilermakers at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Indiana.

Indiana State at Purdue

(Michael Allio Photography) — Sun, 13 Sep 2015 02:01:19 GMT

2015 September 12 | Flags fly as Dan Monteroso (9) Wide Receiver Purdue University Boilermakers hurdles an Indiana Sycamore defender as he turns upfield at Ross-Ade in West Lafayette, Indiana.

Ty Dillon

(Michael Allio Photography) — Wed, 12 Aug 2015 14:00:00 GMT

21 July 2015 | Ty Dillon (41) runs hot laps around Eldora Speedway in Rossburg, Ohio. Dillon would go on to compete in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Race the following day.

Jeff Kyle 400 at The Brickyard

(Michael Allio Photography) — Mon, 27 Jul 2015 00:43:21 GMT

26 July 2015 | Kyle Busch (18) Skittles Toyota Camry celebrates in victory lane after winning the NASCAR Sprint Cup 22nd Annual Crown Royal Presents the Jeff Kyle 400 at The Brickyard at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Speedway, Indiana.

Check out the gallery.

Lilly Diabetes 250

(Michael Allio Photography) — Sat, 25 Jul 2015 22:48:04 GMT

25 July 2015 | Kyle Busch (54) Monster Energy Toyota Camry en route to winning the NASCAR Xfinity Series Lilly Diabestes 250 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Speedway, Indiana.

Check out the gallery here.

Indy Practice

(Michael Allio Photography) — Sat, 25 Jul 2015 01:28:58 GMT

24 July 2015 | Brad Keselowski (2) Miller Lite Ford Fusion checks his phone while his crew makes changes to the car during practice for the 22nd Annual Crown Royal Presents the Jeff Kyle 400 at The Brickyard at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Speedway, Indiana.

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Mud Summer Classic

(Michael Allio Photography) — Thu, 23 Jul 2015 03:58:53 GMT

22 July 2015 | Christopher Bell (54) Toyota Certified Used Vehicles Toyota Tundra celebrates in victory lane after winning the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series 3rd Annual 1-800-Car-Cash Mud Summer Classic at Eldora Speedway in Rossburg, Ohio.

To see today's gallery click here.

Redbud 300

(Michael Allio Photography) — Sun, 19 Jul 2015 21:36:21 GMT

18 July 2015 | Erik Jones (4) Toyota Camry drives by the start/finish line during warm up laps for the ARCA/CRA Super Series Stoops Freightliner Redbud 300 at Anderson Speedway in Anderson, Indiana. Jones would go on to see the checkered flag again at the end of the night. With the win Jones has won the first two races of the ARCA/CRA Super Series Triple Crown. The final race of the Triple Crown will be held at Winchester Speedway the first weekend of October.

Check out the gallery here.

Wayne Carter Classic 100

(Michael Allio Photography) — Sat, 18 Jul 2015 21:29:59 GMT

17 July 2015 | Paul Shafer Jr (7S) leads the first qualifying heat before the start of the ARCA Midwest Tour Wayne Carter Classic 100 at Grundy County Speedway in Morris, Illinois.

Check out the gallery here.

Red Admiral Butterfly

(Michael Allio Photography) — Sun, 12 Jul 2015 19:41:17 GMT

The photo from this blog post is of a Red Admiral Butterfly (Vanessa atalanta). Three of these insects were feeding on the nectar of a group of flowers. To see more click here. These butterflies can be found in northern Canada and as far south as Guatemala.

Little Stony Falls II

(Michael Allio Photography) — Tue, 30 Jun 2015 10:30:00 GMT

In the Camera:
Nikon D610 - Nikkor 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5 lens
Shutter Speed: 1.6sec - Aperture: f/22 - ISO: L1.0

The lower falls at Little Stony in Wise County, Virginia.

Lightning

(Michael Allio Photography) — Wed, 24 Jun 2015 12:38:10 GMT

LightningLightning

In the Camera:
Nikon D610 - Nikkor 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5 lens
Shutter Speed: 10 sec. - Aperture: f/8 - ISO: 200

Lightning in the sky over the Appalachian Mountains in Virginia.

Little Stony Falls

(Michael Allio Photography) — Tue, 23 Jun 2015 01:04:37 GMT

In the Camera:
Nikon D610 - Nikkor 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5 lens
Shutter Speed: 1/800 sec - Aperture: f/4 - ISO: 2500

The middle falls at Little Stony in Wise County, Virginia.

Eastern Bluebird

(Michael Allio Photography) — Sun, 21 Jun 2015 19:58:53 GMT

Eastern BluebirdSialia sialis

In the Camera:
Nikon D610 - Nikkor 400mm f/2.8 lens with Nikkor 1.4x teleconverter
Shutter Speed: 1/250 sec. - Aperture: f/7.1 - ISO: 1250

Eastern Bluebird
Sialia sialis

Drivin' for Linemen 200

(Michael Allio Photography) — Sun, 14 Jun 2015 05:59:38 GMT

2015 June 13 | Cole Custer (00) Haas Automation Chevy Silverado burns out in front of his team on the front stretch after winning the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series American Ethanol Presents the Drivin' for Linemen 200 Brought to you by Ameren at Gateway Motorsports Park in Madison, Illinois.

For a gallery of today's photos click here.

Chicagoland Showdown 150

(Michael Allio Photography) — Tue, 26 May 2015 18:54:05 GMT

In the Camera:
Nikon D610 - Nikkor 70-200mm f/2.8 lens

Hunter Baize (13) CRA Super Late Model en route to his first CRA Series points victory at Illiana Speedway in Schererville, Indiana. Blaize won the first of three 50 lap shootout style races. The event was put on as a combined ARCA Midwest and CRA (Champion Racing Association) race with the first 50 laps run by the CRA regulars and the second 50 laps run by the ARCA Midwest series. Both of these events counted toward each series' regular season points standings. The final 50 lap feature race was a combined event with the two previous runs setting the field for the Shootout.

Click here for a gallery from the event. Andrew Morrissey (not pictured) was the overall winner of the 150 lapper.

Pileated Woodpecker

(Michael Allio Photography) — Sat, 16 May 2015 10:00:00 GMT

Pileated Woodpecker
Dryocopus pileatus

Pileated Woodpecker, Dryocopus pileatus

Extra Effort

(Michael Allio Photography) — Wed, 13 May 2015 00:51:58 GMT

Rutgers University outfielder Tom Marcinczyk (31) makes an extra effort to try and hold the base runner at third. Marcinczyk did a complete flip after releasing the toss. The image above is a composite of three of the images in the sequence from Saturday's double header.

Rutgers at. Illinois

(Michael Allio Photography) — Sun, 10 May 2015 02:34:18 GMT

In the Camera:
Nikon D610 - Nikkor 70-200mm f/2.8

09 May 2015 | Will Krug (40) University of Illinois Fighting Illini junior outfielder lays down a bunt during the first game of their double header against the Rutgers University Scarlet Knights at Illini Field in Champaign, Illinois.

The Fighting Illini baseball team is currently ranked third in NCAA Division I baseball. Their current win streak totals 23 games, a new school record. To see a gallery of today's photos click here.

Purdue Black/Gold Spring Game

(Michael Allio Photography) — Sun, 19 Apr 2015 00:57:22 GMT

In the Camera:
Nikon D610 - Nikkor 70-200mm f/2.8

2015 April 18 | David Blough (11) Quarterback scrambles away from defenders during the Purdue University Black vs. Gold spring game at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Indiana.

For a gallery of today's photos click here.

Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge

(Michael Allio Photography) — Tue, 07 Apr 2015 21:00:00 GMT

In the Camera:
Nikon D610 - Nikkor 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5 - Aperture: 18 - Shutter Speed: 30 sec - ISO: 100

2015 March 24 | The photo above is of the Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge leading from Charleston to Mount Pleasant, South Carolina. It was completed in 2005. The 8 lane, 4 kilometer bridge crosses the Cooper River and is home to one of the world's largest road races every April.

Folly Beach

(Michael Allio Photography) — Fri, 03 Apr 2015 04:00:00 GMT

In the Camera:
Nikon D610 - Nikkor 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5 - Aperture: f/22 - Shutter Speed: 5 sec. - ISO: L 1.0

Folly Beach fishing pier just before sunrise.

Peach Blossoms

(Michael Allio Photography) — Sat, 28 Mar 2015 15:00:03 GMT

2015 March 27 | Peach Blossoms

In the Camera:
Nikon D60 - Nikkor 105mm f/2.8 - Aperture: f/14 - Shutter Speed: 1/25 sec - ISO: 800

2015 March 27 | Peach blossoms (Prunus persica) bloom in early spring on a tree in South Carolina.

Baseball VMI @ Wofford

(Michael Allio Photography) — Sun, 22 Mar 2015 21:13:40 GMT

In the Camera:
Nikon D610 - Nikkor 70-200mm f/2.8 lens with 1.4x teleconverter

2015 March 22 | Tyler Tharp (31) First Base Virginia Military Institute attempts to tag out Derek Hirsch (11) Wofford College Terriers at Russell C. King Field in Spartanburg, South Carolina.

For more pictures from today click here.

The steering wheel came off!

(Michael Allio Photography) — Sun, 22 Mar 2015 04:01:11 GMT

In the Camera:
Nikon D610 - Nikkor 70-200mm f/2.8

2015 March 21 | A steering wheel malfunction caused Carson Hovecar (41) USAC Midget to hit the inside retaining wall during the 35 lap feature at Anderson Motor Speedway in Anderson, South Carolina.

To see an entire gallery from the weekend, click here.

Red Flag

(Michael Allio Photography) — Tue, 17 Mar 2015 04:00:00 GMT

2015 March 6 | A jet flies overhead during the Red Flag exercises at Nellis Air Force Base in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Western Long-tailed Brush Lizard

(Michael Allio Photography) — Thu, 12 Mar 2015 04:00:00 GMT

In the Camera:
Nikon D610 - Nikkor 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5 - Aperture: f/7.1 - Shutter Speed: 1/320s - ISO: 100

A Western Long-tailed Brush Lizzard (Urosaurus graciosus graciosus) along the Hoover Dam Historic Railroad Trail. Before getting too far down the trail We spotted this little guy out sunning.

Kobalt 400

(Michael Allio Photography) — Mon, 09 Mar 2015 01:57:00 GMT

In the camera:
Nikon D4s - Nikkor 70-200mm f/2.8

2015 March 08 | Kevin Harvick (4) Stewart-Haas Racing Chevrolet Impala SS does a burnout after winning the Kobalt 400.

To see a gallery from the weekend's events click here.

Boyd Gaming 300

(Michael Allio Photography) — Sun, 08 Mar 2015 02:09:30 GMT

In the camera:
Nikon D4s - Nikkor 70-200mm f/2.8

2015 March 07 | Mike Bliss (19) TriStar Motorsports Toyota Camry gets into Jeremy Clements (51) Jeremy Clements Racing Chevrolet Camaro to bring out the first caution of the NASCAR XFINITY Series Boyd Gaming 300 at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Stratosphere Pole Day

(Michael Allio Photography) — Sat, 07 Mar 2015 03:38:22 GMT

In the camera:
Nikon D4s - Nikkor 70-200mm f/2.8

2015 March 6 | David Ragan (18) M&M's Toyota Camry lifts off the throttle as he enters turn one during qualifying for the Kobalt 400 at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway in Las Vegas, Nevada.

There is a gallery of all the competitors for the Kobalt 400 here. These photos will be used to create the starting grid fold out in the race program.

2015 Hauler Parade

(Michael Allio Photography) — Fri, 06 Mar 2015 06:56:20 GMT

In the camera:
Nikon D70 - Nikkor 14-24mm f/2.8

2015 March 5 | A display of lights during the NASCAR Hauler Parade down Las Vegas Boulevard.

Indiana Track Club High School Open

(Michael Allio Photography) — Sun, 08 Feb 2015 17:45:37 GMT

In the camera:
Nikon D610 - Nikkor 70-200mm f/2.8 - Aperture: f/2.8 - Shutter Speed: 1/500th sec. - ISO: 12800

07 February 2015 | A photo from the 200 meter dash finals at the Indiana Track Club High School Open indoor track and field meet held at the Harry Gladstein Fieldhouse on the campus of Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana.

Gordon to Retire

(Michael Allio Photography) — Fri, 23 Jan 2015 00:43:49 GMT

In the Camera:
Nikon D3 - Nikkor 300mm f/2.8 - Aperture: f/6.3 - Shutter Speed: 1/800th sec. - ISO: 400

Jeff Gordon has announced that he will retire at the end of the 2015 NASCAR season. In today's photo, Gordon studies telemetry just prior to heading out for his qualifying run for the June 2012 Sprint Cup series race at Kentucky Speedway.

Western Indiana Indoor

(Michael Allio Photography) — Sat, 17 Jan 2015 22:35:55 GMT

In the Camera:
Nikon D610 - Nikkor 70-200mm f/2.8 - Aperture: f/2.8 - Shutter Speed: 1/500th sec. - ISO: 6400

17 January 2015 | Ben Payton (7) unattached leads the pack through the early laps of the 1500 meter run at the Western Indiana Indoor Track and Field Meet at DePauw University in Greencastle, Indiana.

Qatar Racing Club News

(Michael Allio Photography) — Tue, 06 Jan 2015 13:55:06 GMT

In the world of drag racing there is big news from nearby Brownsburg, Indiana. The Qatar Racing Club is pulling its support from all auto racing in North America. This news comes one month before the first event of the NHRA season.

The photo above is from The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.

Best of 2014 Video

(Michael Allio Photography) — Sat, 27 Dec 2014 00:12:34 GMT

Lasting 96 seconds, the video above shows just a few of the over 2,000 photographs and images I worked on during 2014. The images include (in order):

-Pit Boss
-the NASCAR Hauler parade down the Strip
-Bad Brad burning out
(all three from the March race at Las Vegas Motor Speedway)

-Illinois River to River Relay
-Wood River Triathlon

-Jenna Haddock signing autographs of Freemont Street
-Robert Height lights up the tires
-Spencer Massey wins in Top Fuel
(from the NHRA Toyota Nationals at the Strip @ LVMS)

-Landscape Panorama
-an aquatic plant from a pond in South Carolina
-morning fog engulfing a train trestle
-a desert landscape
-Waterfalls

-a panoramic shot of the Neon Garage at night
-Robin hatchlings
-goslings
-one of the last bees of the season

-macro shots of flowers and a mushroom

-a retouched and colored photo (fades in from the original)
-two colorized Scanning Electron Microscope images from the Lincoln Memorial University science department followed by an avitar I created for them to use with their copepod presentations

In the final segment there are more images from the LMU project, an image I created for the Illinois Marathon finisher t-shirts, a digital team poster, food photos, a couple of shots from the Red Flag exercises that take place at Nellis Air Force Base, photos from the West Central Veternary Services pet calendar, and more.

Winner, Winner, Chicken Dinner

(Michael Allio Photography) — Mon, 03 Nov 2014 03:16:52 GMT

2014 November 2 | Saturday: Spencer Massey (5 TF) DSR NHRA Top Fuel Dragster on his way to winning the finals of the 14th Annual Toyota Nationals NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series race at The Strip in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Sparks Fly

(Michael Allio Photography) — Sun, 02 Nov 2014 03:38:00 GMT

2014 November 1 | Saturday: Terry McMillen (21 TF) NHRA Top Fuel Dragster blows an engine as Leah Pritchett (777 TF) NHRA Top Fuel Dragster drives past during qualifying for the 14th Annual Toyota Nationals NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series race at The Strip in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Burnout

(Michael Allio Photography) — Sat, 01 Nov 2014 05:14:37 GMT

2014 October 31 | Friday: Steve Faria (735 TF) NHRA Top Fuel Dragster does a burnout during qualifying for the 14th Annual Toyota Nationals NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series race at The Strip in Las Vegas, Nevada.

In the Camera: Nikon D610 - Nikkor 14.0-24.0 mm f/2.8 lens

NHRA at The Stratosphere

(Michael Allio Photography) — Fri, 31 Oct 2014 05:14:26 GMT

2014 October 30 | Thursday: Jason Line and Erica Enders-Stevens laugh during the NHRA Press Conference for the 14th Annual Toyota Nationals NHRA Mello Yellow Drag Racing Series race at The Stratosphere in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Hymenoptera

(Michael Allio Photography) — Sun, 26 Oct 2014 01:17:06 GMT

HymenopteraHymenoptera

In the Camera:
Nikon D610 - Nikkor 60mm f/2.8 - Aperture: f/11 - Shutter Speed: 1/80 sec. - ISO: 3200

This time of year there are not too many flowers left to pollenate. This bee, belonging to the order hymenoptera, was lucky to find a Blue Wood Aster (Symphyotrichum cordifolium) still in bloom.

Falls in the Fall

(Michael Allio Photography) — Wed, 15 Oct 2014 02:30:27 GMT

In the Camera - Nikon D610 - Nikkor 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5 - Aperture: f/6.3 - Shutter Speed: 6/10 sec. - ISO: 100

Normally rain fed, Wiliamsport Falls is typically completely dry this time of year. With as many days as there is no water plunging over the sandstone lip the falls have earned the nickname "Dry Falls". This year however, throughout the summer there has been an unusual amount of rain. As fall hit and the foliage started to change it seems that there is no end to the amount of rain falling in Western Indiana. There was an exceptional amount of water headed over the falls as the sun began to set this evening.

This unusual amount of water flow led to a considerable amount of noise coming up from the gorge below. The echo from the stone face and the surrounding bowl like landscape only shows up when you round the corner at the top of the trailhead. One step is quiet and the next deafening.

Williamsport Falls - From the top Williamsport falls is located just south of downtown Williamsport, Indiana in Warren County. The falls are the tallest plunge falls in the state of Indiana. Upon reaching the edge of the cliff, water tumbles 90 feet to the pool below.

The thumbnail (left) is a quick view from the top of the falls. The slick rocks are guarded by a fence that forms the boundary to the parking lot for the trail. It is a short hike to the bottom of the falls and the lower banks of the Fall Branch Creek.

At some point during the history of Warren County there was a mill located atop the sandstone falls. Before agriculture began to divert water away, the falls it would flow nearly every day.

Throwback Thursday

(Michael Allio Photography) — Thu, 18 Sep 2014 10:00:00 GMT

Benny ParsonsBenny Parsons

In the Camera - Nikon D1H - 80-200mm f/2.8 lens - Aperture: f/4.5 - Shutter Speed: 1/640 sec. - ISO: 400

Benny Parsons (pictured) was the NASCAR Winston Cup Series Champion in 1973. By the time the photo was taken Parsons was working in the broadcasting booth for TNT sports. Prior to his work as a commentator The Professor had run 526 NASCAR sanctioned races and amassed 21 wins over a career that spanned 21 years. Near the end of his career Parsons raced for Rick Hendrick (1987) as a substitute driver for Tim Richmond when Richmond was no longer physically able to race. Diagnosed in 2006 BP succumbed to lung cancer in 2007.

The photo above is from Bristol Motor Speedway during the fall race of 2003. This was one of the first events I worked as a professional photographer.

Schedule Poster

(Michael Allio Photography) — Sun, 14 Sep 2014 12:00:00 GMT

This was my second attempt at creating a schedule poster for an athletic team. The poster contains 14 separate pictures all taken at the Harrison Invite. Each of the photos were done using a Nikon D70 with a 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 Nikkor Lens. The composite was assembled in Photoshop and each of the squares is a different layer.

The poster was created for the cross country team at Fountain Central Sr. High School. The team is having a record setting year under third year head coach Clint Burney. Good luck to all of the athletes at FCHS for 2014.

Wedding

(Michael Allio Photography) — Sun, 24 Aug 2014 17:50:19 GMT

In the Camera - Nikon D610 - Nikkor 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5 lens - Nikon SB700 speedlight - Aperture: f/8 - Shutter Speed: 1/200th second - ISO: 2000

I found myself at a friend's wedding this weekend with a promise to bring my camera and the results are in.

Wood River Triathlon

(Michael Allio Photography) — Sat, 09 Aug 2014 22:42:07 GMT

In the Camera - Nikon D610 - Nikkor 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Lens - Aperture f/5.6 - 1/60 sec. - ISO 400

Doug Havlin (1) pedals through six laps on the bike leg of the sprint triathlon. Havlin was the first to cross the finish line and would go on to finish second overall with a time of 1:02:34.

Peach Glow

(Michael Allio Photography) — Thu, 24 Jul 2014 02:32:59 GMT

Peach Glow Water LilyNymphaea

In the Camera - Nikon D610 - Nikkor 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Lens - Aperture f/5.6 - 1/640 sec. - ISO 320

The photo is of a "Peach Glow" water lily. It belongs to the genus Nymphaea.

Waterfalls

(Michael Allio Photography) — Wed, 16 Jul 2014 10:00:00 GMT

In the Camera - Nikon D610 - Nikkor 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5 lens - Aperture: f/18 - Shutter Speed: 3 seconds - ISO: 100

Waterfalls have seemed to be the theme for our annual summer trek to South Carolina. On our way down we stopped in Kentucky and made the one mile hike to Bad Branch Falls. The falls are located just outside Whitesburg, Kentucky. They area part of a stream that is a rain fed and as the summer has gone on a lack of rain has slowed the falls to a small trickle (see thumbnail below). This was a disappointing start to waterfalling, but things got much better.

As we made our way to the Carolinas there was opportunity to hike to other falls. With my dad serving as tour guide we were able to hit three more waterfalls during our visit. The picture above (top) is from Station Cove Falls, located in Oconee County, South Carolina. The trail is just outside the Oconee Station State Historic Site entrance. The waterfall is a short 1/2-mile hike from the parking area. This 60 foot waterfall is a part of Station Creek and the Seneca River watershed. For a full gallery from Station Cove Falls click here.

Next, it was on to Issaqueena Falls, also in Oconee County. These falls plunge 100 feet and are also a part of the Seneca River watershed. They are fed by Cane Creek. It was a treacherous climb to the base of the falls, but well worth the effort. The photo below only shows the bottom portion of the (upper) falls. To view the entire gallery click here.

In the Camera - Nikon D610 - Nikkor 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5 lens - Aperture: f/20 - Shutter Speed: 8 seconds - ISO: 100

Our last set of falls for this trip was McGalliard Falls in Valdese (Burke County), North Carolina. When getting out of the car we could hear the falls. Just out of sight of the parking lot McGalliard Creek plunges 40 feet. There is an abandoned mill on the edge of the plunge pool at the bottom. The mill was active until 1941. The original wheel was washed away in a flood in 1916. When the park was established in 1982 the mill was rebuilt.

In the Camera - Nikon D610 - Nikkor 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5 lens

Tri-County Motor Speedway

(Michael Allio Photography) — Sat, 12 Jul 2014 22:47:26 GMT

In the Camera - Nikon D610 - AF-S Nikkor 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II

July 11, 2014 - Hudson, North Carolina - Precision Printed Products 250 CARS X-1R Pro Cup Series race at Tri-County Speedway

In the waning laps of the race J.P. Morgan (23) Chevrolet Impala SS held off a hard charging Caleb Holman (75) Henderson Motorsports Food Country Chevrolet Impala SS. Morgan would go on to win his second race of the season. Holman broke an axle on the first lap of the race and went several laps down while his crew fixed the problem. With the 75 car racing to get a lap back, the drivers put on a great show. The two are also atop the points standings for the series.

Tri-County Motor Speedway is a 4/10th of a mile oval speedway that hosts special events like the Pro Cup Series. The series will head to Orange County Speedway in Rougemont, North Carolina, on July 26th for their Summertime Showdown 200. Six races have been run with six to go.

To view a gallery from the night's event click here.

Virginia Apple

(Michael Allio Photography) — Mon, 07 Jul 2014 19:40:35 GMT

In the Camera - Nikon D610 - 60mm Nikkor f/2.8 Lens - Aperture f/7.1 - Shutter Speed 1/100s - ISO 800

The photo is from a farm in Southwest Virginia. It was taken just before the sun set over the nearby mountains. As the sun drops close to the horizon in the evening the light rays are bent differently from any other time of the day. This casts a golden colored light over the landscape, making it a great time for photographs.

Apple trees, Malus domestica, belong to the same family as the rose bush (Rosaceae).

Morning Fog

(Michael Allio Photography) — Sat, 28 Jun 2014 02:28:37 GMT

In the Camera - Nikon D610 - Nikkor 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5 lens - Aperture: f/16 - Shutter Speed: 2.5 seconds - ISO: 100

This photo was taken at about 5:30 in the morning. I woke up to the dog needing to go outside. As it turned out, it was a foggy morning. I grabbed the camera and a tripod and high-tailed it to a location I had scouted out. The subject of the photo is the Indianapolis, Bloomington and Western (Big Four) Railroad Bridge (c. 1869-1982) over the Wabash River (Covington, Indiana). Abandoned since before I was born, the train trestle is now a fixture as a part of the City of Covington's riverside park. From a distance you can see the remnants of graffiti painted on the side of the metal (below). At one point it clearly said "Truly seek Jesus."

Operating in Indiana, Illinois, and Ohio, the Indianapolis, Bloomington and Western (Big Four) Railroad was formed in 1869. A terminal was built in east Urbana, Illinois in 1871. This terminal is now used by the C-U MTD (Mass Transit District) as a hub. According to cumtd.com, the last passenger train passed through Urbana in 1959.

Today's photo was taken about a mile from where we currently live in Covington. The terminal is about three miles from our house in Champaign.

Lens Reversal

(Michael Allio Photography) — Tue, 24 Jun 2014 02:07:43 GMT

In the Camera - Nikon D610 - Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D Lens with lens reversal ring - Aperture manual f/8 - Shutter Speed 1/125 sec. - ISO 3200

This photo was taken using a special piece of equipment called a lens reversal ring. It allows the photographer to turn the lens of the camera around, essentially attaching it backward facing onto the DSLR. Why would you want to do this? By using this setup it allows the photographer to get closer to the subject. Many lenses have a minimal distance that the camera must be away from the subject, otherwise the object will begin to lose focus. The downside to this process is, now everything must be set manually (including the aperture being set directly on the lens). The only thing the CPU of the camera does for the photographer is to set the shutter and film speeds.

The photo is of a Lily (Lilium) growing in our container garden.

First Time Lapse

(Michael Allio Photography) — Tue, 17 Jun 2014 14:11:57 GMT

Body 'n Sole Remodel

This was my first attempt at creating a time lapse video. It was taken at Body 'n Sole Sports, a running specialty store in Savoy, IL as they were working on remodeling their store. This was a fun project and I am looking forward to attempting this outside with a scenic setting.

The 1080p video is composed of 975 stacked images. Compiling the video was the job of the camera. It is a great new setting from Nikon as it would have taken several hours to put the video together otherwise.

As I work with this feature I hope to figure out if there is a way to extract an individual image from the video. If any of you have experience with shooting time lapse video in this format please leave a how-to comment below. Thanks!

In the Camera - Nikon D610 - Nikkor 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5 lens - Aperture: f/4.5 - ISO: 1250 - White Balance: Kelvin - Aperture priority - Time Lapse: one picture every eight seconds for 2 hrs 10 mins

Goslings

(Michael Allio Photography) — Tue, 03 Jun 2014 10:00:00 GMT

Branta canadensis

In the Camera - Nikon D610 - Nikkor 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Lens - Aperture f/5.6 - 1/1600 sec. - ISO 400

The last post was a wildlife photo, and so is this one. After the cold winter we had it is tough not to find a way to get out the door. And, with all the trails nearby it becomes that much easier. The photo above is of Branta canadensis, or the Canada Goose. The two in the photo are juvenile. We live in a small band of latitude where these birds can be found year round. North is the summer breeding grounds while south is where they will travel for warmer weather. There are several other photos, including some pics of adult geese, on the wildlife page.

Spring Time

(Michael Allio Photography) — Mon, 26 May 2014 13:00:00 GMT

In the Camera - Nikon D610 - 60mm Nikkor f/2.8 Lens - Aperture f/8 - Shutter Speed 1/40s - ISO 6400

Turdus migratorius, American robin hatchlings sleep in their nest.

Restoration from 1972

(Michael Allio Photography) — Wed, 21 May 2014 12:00:00 GMT

The photo on the left was taken in 1972. My contribution to the image was to add color. This image also provides a look into my family. The gentleman on the left is my grandmother's brother and the gentleman on the right is my grandfather.

A train in the desert

(Michael Allio Photography) — Tue, 06 May 2014 17:15:59 GMT

Train Through the Desert

In the Camera - Fujifilm xp50 - f3.9 - 1/350 sec - ISO 100

For those of you fascinated by trains...

This photo from the Nevada desert shows a historic locomotive in the dim light just before sunset.

Illinois Marathon 27th Mile

(Michael Allio Photography) — Mon, 21 Apr 2014 12:00:00 GMT

T-shirts with the logos below will be available at the 27th mile (post race tent) for the Christie Clinic Illinois Marathon on April 26th. Both logos were created in photoshop. They needed to be one color logos for screen printing. If you are in Champaign on the 26th stop by to check out the shirts and to cheer on the runners!!

Half Marathon:

Half Marathon

Full Marathon:

Marathon

You ran how far?!?

(Michael Allio Photography) — Mon, 14 Apr 2014 22:37:34 GMT

In the Camera - Nikon D610 - Nikkor 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Lens - Aperture f/5, Shutter Speed 1/4000s, ISO 1250

April 12, 2014, Randy Stearns leads runners to through the first leg of the 2014 River to River Relay.

Every April I participate in a relay race that runs from one side of the state of Illinois to the other. It is called the River to River Relay. 250 teams start on the southwestern corner of the state by the Mississippi River and cover 80 miles to Golconda, Illinois, on the banks of the Ohio River. Teams are made up of eight runners who each run three stints over the duration of the race.

Our team is composed of employees, some current and some former, from the athletic shoe store Body 'n Sole Sports located in Savoy, Illinois. The team mascot is the Banana Slug, hence our name in the results appears as the Body 'n Sole Slugs. Our team t-shirt logo (below) was created by using photoshop vectors.

The photo above is one of many from the weekend. Check out the entire gallery by clicking here.

The Virginia

(Michael Allio Photography) — Wed, 09 Apr 2014 13:00:00 GMT

The Virginia

In the Camera - Nikon D70 - HDR (High Dynamic Range) composite

Downtown Champaign, Illinois is home to the Virginia Theatre. The theatre boasts live performances as well as serving as a movie theatre. Every April the venue is home to the Ebertfest, a film festival that began in 1999 as Roger Ebert's Overlooked Film Festival. Ebert was a native of Champaign County.

The picture is composed of three photos that were stacked using image editing software. This process allows the image to show details in the shadows and the highlights that your eyes can see but the camera sometimes loses due to exposure limitations.

First Entry

(Michael Allio Photography) — Thu, 03 Apr 2014 23:00:00 GMT

Camera settings (both images):
Nikon d610, Nikkor 60mm f/2.8 lens, settings: Shutter speed - 1/250 sec., Aperture - f/3.2, ISO - 3200

To begin this blog I wanted to start with some of the first photos from my new camera. In early March I purchased a Nikon d610, these are some of the first test shots taken with that camera.

My blog is designed to keep friends and family updated on my photography and life adventures. Check back every couple of weeks for updates!!

In today's pictures...

For anyone who doesn't know these are our two dogs. The one on the left was a shelter dog and she is a Maltese mix. The picture on the right is our Greyhound. For the most part she is a big couch potato, but from time-to-time it is a lot of fun watching this retired racer run around the local park. For more information on how you can adopt a retired racer follow this link to American Greyhound.