Winter is Going. I Hope.

If you live pretty much anywhere in the United States then you know that this winter has not been a kind one. Arctic temps, brutal storms, you know, winter. Well it's slowly, very slowly on it's way out and I have decided to do a little look back on some photos I shot. From routine storm coverage, spot news, a lot of hockey and a thing called The Donkey Show. The weather and the assignments have kept me on my toes, but that's what makes life interesting.

 Duxbury firefighters and members of the Army National Guard  helped transport residents on Plymouth Avenue on Friday, January 3 , 2013.  The neighborhood experienced heavy flooding during high tide.  Photo by Matthew Healey

Hanover, MA - Pat Sullivan uses a snow blower to clear out a driveway on Franklin Road on Friday, January 3 , 2013. Sullivan, who just purchased the snow blower, cleared out paths for several of his neighbors before finishing up his own driveway.  Photo by Matthew Healey

Boston, MA -  Hockey fans take in the game between Merrimack College and Providence College at Fenway Park for the Frozen Fenway game on Saturday, January 4, 2014.  Photo by Matthew Healey

Boston, MA -  Boston Police officers and detectives investigate a shooting on the corner of Blue Hill Ave and Evelyn Street on Saturday, January 18, 2014.  Photo by Matthew Healey

Plymouth, MA - From left Michael Morway, Nicki Hart and Shannon Burgess all of PLymouth, walk down Main Street during the height of the winter storm on Saturday, February 15, 2014.  Photo by Matthew Healey

Boston, MA - Boston Bruins center Gregory Campbell (11) and left wing Daniel Paille (20) celebrate after Campbell scored in the second period against the Washington Capitals at TD Garden on Saturday, March 1, 2014.  The Capitols defeated the Bruins 4-2.  Photo by Matthew Healey

Boston, MA - Boston Bruins right wing Reilly Smith (18) tries to slap the puck down past Washington Capitals goalie Braden Holtby (70) on a rebound in the third period at TD Garden on Saturday, March 1, 2014.  The Capitols defeated the Bruins 4-2.  Photo by Matthew Healey

Cambridge, MA - Kenneth Miller aka 'Mustard Seed' dances before for the crowd before a performance of The Donkey Show at Oberon on Saturday, March 1, 2014.  The production by the American Repertory Theater is approaching it's 500th performance. Photo by Matthew Healey

Boston, MA - Boston firefighters work the scene of a fire on E Street in South Boston on Saturday, February 8, 2014.  Photo by Matthew Healey

Boston, MA - Malden Catholic senior forward Tyler Sifferien (11) dives in the air as he scores against Catholic Memorial sophomore goaltender Brandon Collett (30) in the second period of the first round of the MIAA Division 1A Championship Series on Sunday, March 2 2014. Malden Catholic defeated Catholic Memorial 4-3.  

Boston, MA - Boston Bruins defenseman Dougie Hamilton (27) checks Carolina Hurricanes left wing Jeff Skinner (53) in the third period at TD Garden on Saturday, March 15, 2014. The Bruins defeated the Carolina Hurricanes 5-1.   Photo by Matthew Healey

Boston, MA - UMASS Lowell senior forward Josh Holmstrom (12) hoists the Lamoriello Trophy after the team defeated UNH 4-0 in the Hockey East Final at TD Garden on Saturday, March 22, 2014.   Photo by Matthew Healey

Plymouth, MA - A member of the Massachusetts State Police looks over a vehicle surrounded in crime scene tape in front of Saint Peter's Catholic Church that may have been involved in an alleged drive-by shooting during a funeral procession on Saturday, March 29, 2014.   Photo by Matthew Healey

NHL Winter Classic

The Boston Bruins take on the Philadelphia Flyers in the second period of the 2010 Bridgestone NHL Winter Classic at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts on New Years Day, January 1, 2010. UPI/Matthew Healey

I only have time to post two up so here they are is. Had a great time. Some more of them can be seen on UPI's website here: NHL WINTER CLASSIC

Boston Bruins center Patrice Bergeron (37) and Philadelphia Flyers center Mike Richards (18) chase down a loose puck in the third period of the 2010 Bridgestone NHL Winter Classic at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts on New Years Day, January 1, 2010. The Bruins defeated the Flyers 2-1. UPI/Matthew Healey

I've got a brand new pair of (hockey) skates...

012409 - Montreal, QC - The NHL Western Conference All-Stars line up at the start of the 2009 NHL SuperSkills competition at the Bell Center.

Drove up to Montreal yesterday to cover the NHL All-Star weekend. As I was driving I watched the outside temp reading on my car go from downright tropical 38F in Providence to a balmy -1F at the Canada border. Glad I came prepared.

Anyway last night was the NHL Skills competition. They test the skills of the best in the league starting with speed, breakaways, first year vs second year mini game, shot accuracy, shot speed, and then the final elimination shoot out. It went alright. My shooting locations were pretty limited but I made the most of what I had. Now that I have a better idea of the layout of the rink I think I will have it pretty well dialed tonight. I have two spots to work with, one of which is in a luxury suite, so I can just sit there and file as I am shooting. The other is against the glass, which gives a different angle, which is good, but it's not in the corner, which is bad. I'll make it work though.

Thats all I have for now.

Still here....for now

Waiting for Mitt.......

Q: What do Mitt Romney, Gloria Steinem, and Paris Hilton all have in common?

A: They all have great hair.......and for some reason they all managed to find themselves in front of my lens in a 24 hour period. This job really makes me laugh sometimes. I would post photos of each, but really who cares. Here is a random sampling of photos I like.

(020408 Boston, MA)Boston University sophomore goalie Brett Bennett watches the puck after it bounced off of his facemask in the third period against Boston College in game two of the 2008 Beanpot on Monday February 4, 2008 at the TD Banknorth Garden.

Republican presidential candidate Senator John McCain (R-AZ) (L) listens in as former candidate Mitt Romney (R) announces his endorsement of McCain inside the Mitt Romney campaign headquarters in Boston, Massachusetts on Feburary 14, 2008.


(022208 Boston, MA) Mickey Farmusa of the North End sits down while guarding dresses collected for her great niece Marissa Carli, not pictured, during the annual Filene's Basement Bridal Gown event at the Hynes Convention Center on Thursday February 22, 2008. Farmusa was first in line for the event and had been there since 3 AM.


Old friends of George Parelli, from left, Bill Reilly his wife Jean Reilly both of Roslindale and Charles Anastasia of West Roxbury tell stories in a corner booth of the Pleasant Cafe on Washington Street on Sunday February 17, 2008. The trio who have known George for over fifty years were at the Cafe to celebrate George's retirement after working there for seventy years.

Plenty more where that came from but that is just a few that I enjoyed. I have just been approved to submit to a new stock photography website run by PhotoShelter. It's called the PhotoShelter Collection. I hope to have a lot of stuff up there in the near future so have a look:
http://psc.photoshelter.com/user/matthealey