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Green Bay Packers vs New York Giants NFL Divisional Playoff Photos

ludtkephoto — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 21:06:18 +0000

I know these are long over due but I am finally getting around to posting my favorite shots from the Packers divisional playoff game against the Giants. It’s too bad the Packers couldn’t have made it to the NFC Championship game, hopefully things will turn out better for them next season. Here are the pictures. As always, thanks for looking.

Matt

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers huddles up his team prior to the start of an NFL football game against the New York Giants.

Green Bay Packers outside linebacker Clay Matthews walks onto the field prior to the start of an NFL football game against the New York Giants.

New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning is hit during a play by Green Bay Packers outside linebacker Brad Jones.

Green Bay Packers wide receiver James Jones is hit during a play by New York Giants free safety Antrel Rolle.

Green Bay Packers fullback John Kuhn flips upside down as he scores a touchdown against the New York Giants.

Green Bay Packers fullback John Kuhn reacts after scoring a touchdown against the New York Giants.

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers is hit during a run by New York Giants strong safety Deon Grant.

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers slides for a first down against the New York Giants.

New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning passes the ball during an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers.

New York Giants tight end Jake Ballard leaps to make a catch against the Green Bay Packers.

New York Giants wide receiver Hakeem Nicks is hit during a play by Green Bay Packers cornerback Tramon Williams.

New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning is hit during a play by Green Bay Packers inside linebacker Desmond Bishop.

Green Bay Packers free safety Morgan Burnett runs back an interception against the New York Giants.

New York Giants running back Ahmad Bradshaw is hit during a run by Green Bay Packers inside linebacker A.J. Hawk.

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers looks to pass against the New York Giants.

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers reacts after one of his teammates dropped a pass against the New York Giants.

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers is hit during a play by New York Giants cornerback Corey Webster (23) and outside linebacker Michael Boley (59).

New York Giants wide receiver Victor Cruz is congratulated by fans after defeating the Green Bay Packers.

Green Bay Packers vs Detroit Lions NFL Football Photos

ludtkephoto — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 15:37:49 +0000

The Packers finished the regular season off strong with a win over the Lions. The playoffs should be fun especially with the Packers having home field advantage. Here are my favorite shots from the game. Thanks for looking.

Matt

Detroit Lions wide receiver Titus Young scores a touchdown while being covered by Green Bay Packers cornerback Sam Shields.

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Jordy Nelson is hit after making a catch by Detroit Lions defensive back Alphonso Smith.

Green Bay Packers tight end Jermichael Finley signals first down after making a catch against the Detroit Lions.

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Jordy Nelson scores a touchdown while being covered by Detroit Lions free safety Chris Harris.

Detroit Lions tight end Brandon Pettigrew is hit after making a catch by Green Bay Packers cornerback Tramon Williams (38), inside linebacker Desmond Bishop (55) and free safety Morgan Burnett (42).

Detroit Lions tight end Tony Scheffler makes a catch while being covered by Green Bay Packers cornerback Sam Shields.

Detroit Lions tight end Tony Scheffler scores a touchdown while being covered by Green Bay Packers defensive back Jarrett Bush (24), strong safety Charlie Peprah (26) and inside linebacker A.J. Hawk (50).

Detroit Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson.

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Jordy Nelson makes a catch while being covered by Detroit Lions defensive back Alphonso Smith.

Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford looks to pass against the Green Bay Packers.

Detroit Lions wide receiver Nate Burleson is taken down after a catch by Green Bay Packers cornerback Sam Shields (37) and inside linebacker Desmond Bishop (55).

Detroit Lions tight end Brandon Pettigrew makes a catch while being covered by Green Bay Packers free safety Morgan Burnett.

Detroit Lions wide receiver Nate Burleson makes a catch in front of Green Bay Packers inside linebacker D.J. Smith.

Green Bay Packers running back Ryan Grant rushes past Detroit Lions cornerback Eric Wright to score a touchdown.

Green Bay Packers wide receiver James Jones is pursued by Detroit Lions cornerback Chris Houston (23) and strong safety Amari Spievey (42) after making a catch.

Green Bay Packers quarterback Matt Flynn looks to pass against the Detroit Lions.

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Jordy Nelson scores a touchdown while being covered by Detroit Lions defensive back Alphonso Smith.

Detroit Lions tight end Tony Scheffler makes a catch while being covered by Green Bay Packers defensive back Jarrett Bush.

Green Bay Packers inside linebacker A.J. Hawk hits Detroit Lions running back Kevin Smith.

Detroit Lions running back Kevin Smith in action against the Green Bay Packers.

Detroit Lions wide receiver Titus Young makes a catch while being covered by Green Bay Packers inside linebacker A.J. Hawk.

Detroit Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson makes a catch while being covered by Green Bay Packers cornerback Tramon Williams.

Green Bay Packers running back Brandon Saine is hit during a run by Detroit Lions strong safety Amari Spievey.

Green Bay Packers quarterback Matt Flynn looks to pass to wide receiver Donald Driver.

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Donald Driver scores a touchdown against the Detroit Lions.

Green Bay Packers quarterback Matt Flynn (10) and offensive guard Evan Dietrich-Smith (62) congratulate wide receiver Donald Driver (80) after scoring a touchdown against the Detroit Lions.

Green Bay Packers linebacker Brad Jones sacks Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford.

Green Bay Packers cornerback Tramon Williams (38) and defensive back Jarrett Bush (24) break up a pass intended for Detroit Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson.

Green Bay Packers running back Brandon Saine makes a catch against the Detroit Lions.

Detroit Lions wide receiver Stefan Logan makes a catch against the Green Bay Packers.

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Jordy Nelson performs a Lambeau Leap after scoring a touchdown against the Detroit Lions.

Green Bay Packers vs Chicago Bears NFL Football Photos

ludtkephoto — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 02:21:14 +0000

Here are my favorite photos from the Bears VS Packers game on Christmas day. Thanks for looking.

Matt

Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler walks onto the field prior to the start of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers.

Green Bay Packers wide receiver James Jones makes a move past Chicago Bears cornerback Charles Tillman.

Green Bay Packers wide receiver James Jones scores a touchdown while being covered by Chicago Bears defensive back Zack Bowman.

Green Bay Packers cornerback Sam Shields breaks up a pass intended for Chicago Bears wide receiver Dane Sanzenbacher.

Chicago Bears wide receiver Devin Hester catches a pass.

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Jordy Nelson is hit by Chicago Bears defensive back Zack Bowman.

Green Bay Packers outside linebacker Clay Matthews is blocked by Chicago Bears tackle Lance Louis while pursuing Bears running back Kahlil Bell.

Chicago Bears wide receiver Roy Williams makes a catch while being covered by Green Bay Packers strong safety Charlie Peprah.

Chicago Bears middle linebacker Brian Urlacher reacts after the Green Bay Packers scored a touchdown.

Green Bay Packers cornerback Sam Shields breaks up a pass intended for Chicago Bears wide receiver Roy Williams.

Green Bay Packers running back James Starks is hit by Chicago Bears middle linebacker Brian Urlacher.

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers runs past Chicago Bears middle linebacker Brian Urlacher (54) and defensive end Julius Peppers (90).

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Donald Driver reacts after making a catch for a first down against the Chicago Bears.

Chicago Bears tight end Kellen Davis makes a catch while being covered by Green Bay Packers cornerback Charles Woodson.

Green Bay Packers running back Ryan Grant runs past Chicago Bears defensive tackle Henry Melton (69) and defensive end Israel Idonije (71).

Chicago Bears quarterback Josh McCown looks to pass against the Green Bay Packers.

Green Bay Packers vs Oakland Raiders NFL Football Photos

ludtkephoto — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 17:50:11 +0000

Here Are my favorite shots from the game against the Raiders a couple weeks ago. Thanks for looking.

Matt

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers runs onto the field prior to the start of an NFL football game against the Oakland Raiders.

Green Bay Packers outside linebacker Clay Matthews looks onto the field prior to the start of an NFL football game against the Oakland Raiders.

Oakland Raiders wide receiver Chaz Schilens runs onto the field prior to the start of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers.

Green Bay Packers running back Ryan Grant gets upended on a run by Oakland Raiders cornerback Lito Sheppard.

Green Bay Packers tight end Ryan Taylor scores a touchdown while being covered by Oakland Raiders defensive back Jerome Boyd .

Green Bay Packers running back Ryan Grant scores a touchdown against the Oakland Raiders.

Oakland Raiders defensive back Mike Mitchell breaks up a pass intended for Green Bay Packers tight end Jermichael Finley.

Green Bay Packers linebacker Rob Francois celebrates after intercepting a pass by Oakland Raiders quarterback Carson Palmer.

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Greg Jennings is hit by Oakland Raiders cornerback Stanford Routt (26) and strong safety Tyvon Branch (33).

Oakland Raiders strong safety Tyvon Branch (33) and free safety Michael Huff (24) break up a pass intended for Green Bay Packers wide receiver Greg Jennings.

Green Bay Packers running back Ryan Grant runs past Oakland Raiders free safety Michael Huff (24) and defensive back Mike Mitchell (34).

Green Bay Packers running back Ryan Grant runs past Oakland Raiders defensive back Mike Mitchell (34) to score a touchdown.

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Jordy Nelson runs past Oakland Raiders free safety Matt Giordano (27).

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers is pursued by Oakland Raiders defensive back Mike Mitchell.

Oakland Raiders wide receiver Darrius Heyward-Bey makes a catch while being covered by cornerback Sam Shields.

Green Bay Packers cornerback Tramon Williams breaks up a pass intended for Oakland Raiders wide receiver Darrius Heyward-Bey.

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers and Oakland Raiders wide receiver Darrius Heyward-Bey exchange words during a time out.

Oakland Raiders quarterback Carson Palmer is pursued by Green Bay Packers defensive end Mike Neal.

Green Bay Packers fullback John Kuhn is hit during a run by Oakland Raiders outside linebacker Kamerion Wimbley.

Oakland Raiders running back Rock Cartwright is hit during a run by Green Bay Packers linebacker Rob Francois.

Green Bay Packers tight end Ryan Taylor celebrates a touchdown with a Lambeau leap against the Oakland Raiders.

Green Bay Packers vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers NFL Football Photos

ludtkephoto — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 17:35:16 +0000

Here are my favorites from the Packers Bucs game a few weeks ago. Thanks for looking.

Matt

Tampa Bay Buccaneers middle linebacker Adam Hayward kneels on the 50 yard line prior to an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Kregg Lumpkin is hit during a run by Green Bay Packers inside linebacker A.J. Hawk (50), free safety Morgan Burnett (42) and cornerback Tramon Williams (38).

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Randall Cobb is hit after making a catch by Tampa Bay Buccaneers cornerback Aqib Talib (25) and outside linebacker Geno Hayes (54).

Green Bay Packers cornerback Charles Woodson reacts after sacking Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Josh Freeman.

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Jordy Nelson catches a pass while being covered by Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive back E.J. Biggers (31) and strong safety Sean Jones (26).

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Jordy Nelson catches a pass while being covered byTampa Bay Buccaneers defensive back E.J. Biggers.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back LeGarrette Blount makes a run against the Green Bay Packers.

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers is hit by Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive back E.J. Biggers.

Green Bay Packers tight end Jermichael Finley tries to make a catch while being covered by Tampa Bay Buccaneers strong safety Sean Jones.

Green Bay Packers outside linebacker Erik Walden (93) and outside linebacker Clay Matthews (52) celebrate after sacking Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Josh Freeman.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Williams makes a catch while being covered by cornerback Tramon Williams.

Green Bay Packers cornerback Tramon Williams intercepts a pass intended forTampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Williams.

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Donald Driver makes a catch while being covered by Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive back E.J. Biggers.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Williams makes a catch while being covered by cornerback Tramon Williams.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Williams is hit after making a catch by Green Bay Packers inside linebacker A.J. Hawk (50), inside linebacker Desmond Bishop (55) and cornerback Tramon Williams (38).

Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Kellen Winslow watches his team play against the Green Bay Packers.

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Greg Jennings attempts to make a catch while being covered by Tampa Bay Buccaneers cornerback Aqib Talib.

Green Bay Packers running back James Starks is hit during a run by Tampa Bay Buccaneers cornerback Ronde Barber (20), middle linebacker Mason Foster (59) and defensive tackle Albert Haynesworth (95).

Green Bay Packers fullback John Kuhn celebrates a touchdown with a Lambeau Leap against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Randall Cobb gets hit by Tampa Bay Buccaneers punter Michael Koenen during a punt return.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Kellen Winslow is hit after making a catch by Green Bay Packers free safety Morgan Burnett (42) and outside linebacker Erik Walden (93).

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Jordy Nelson scores a touchdown against Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive back Myron Lewis.

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Jordy Nelson scores a touchdown against Tampa Bay.

Wisconsin-Green Bay Men’s Basketball Portraits

ludtkephoto — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 18:28:26 +0000

A couple of months ago I had the opportunity to shoot portraits of the UW-Green Bay men’s basketball team for use by the university’s sports info department this season. The team was great to work with and we had a lot of fun. This is only a small sample of what we came up with. Thanks for looking.

Matt

Green Bay Packers vs Minnesota Vikings NFL Football Photos

ludtkephoto — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 22:28:13 +0000

Well the Packers seem to be unstoppable this season. They came away from a usually tough game with an easy win against the Vikings this past Monday night. Hopefully they can keep the win streak going. Here are my favorite photos I shot at the game. Thanks for looking.

Matt

Lambeau field prior to the start of an NFL football game between the Green Bay Packers and Minnesota Vikings.

A Fan holds up a beer and an American flag during a card stunt performed by fans during the National Anthem prior to the start of an NFL football game between the Green Bay Packers and Minnesota Vikings.

Green Bay Packers wide receiver James Jones kneels during player introductions prior to the game.

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Randall Cobb returns a punt for a touchdown against the Minnesota Vikings.

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Greg Jennings performs a Lambeau leap after scoring a touchdown against the Minnesota Vikings

Minnesota Vikings defensive end Jared Allen celebrates after sacking Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers.

The Green Bay Packers offense huddles in between plays against the Minnesota Vikings.

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Jordy Nelson dives into the end zone to score a touchdown against Minnesota Vikings strong safety Jamarca Sanford.

Green Bay Packers fullback John Kuhn scores a touchdown against the Minnesota Vikings.

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Greg Jennings scores a touchdown against the Minnesota Vikings.

Minnesota Vikings tight end Visanthe Shiancoe catches a pass while being covered by Green Bay Packers strong safety Charlie Peprah.

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Percy Harvin gets called for offensive pass interference while trying to catch a pass against Green Bay Packers cornerback Tramon Williams.

Green Bay Packers cornerback Charles Woodson breaks up a pass intended for Minnesota Vikings tight end Visanthe Shiancoe.

Green Bay Packers tight end Jermichael Finley makes a catch while being covered by Minnesota Vikings free safety Husain Abdullah (39) and strong safety Jamarca Sanford (33).

Green Bay Packers tight end Jermichael Finley gestures after catching a pass for a first down against the Minnesota Vikings.

Minnesota Vikings defensive end Jared Allen sacks Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers.

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Percy Harvin gets hit by Green Bay Packers inside linebacker A.J. Hawk (50) and strong safety Charlie Peprah (26).

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Devin Aromashodu makes a catch while being covered by Green Bay Packers cornerback Sam Shields.

Minnesota Vikings defensive end Jared Allen sacks Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers.

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Randall Cobb gets hit by Minnesota Vikings defensive back Mistral Raymond.

Green Bay Packers running back James Starks stiff arms Minnesota Vikings strong safety Tyrell Johnson.

Green Bay Packers outside linebacker Clay Matthews sacks Minnesota Vikings quarterback Christian Ponder.

Green Bay Packers cornerback Tramon Williams breaks up a pass intended for Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Devin Aromashodu.

Green Bay Packers quarterback Matt Flynn scores a touchdown against the Minnesota Vikings.

Green Bay Packers quarterback Matt Flynn performs a Lambeau leap after scoring a touchdown agains the Minnesota Vikings.

Green Bay Packers quarterback Matt Flynn reacts after scoring a touchdown agains the Minnesota Vikings.

Green Bay Packers outside linebacker Clay Matthews talks with teammates on the side lines.

Green Bay Packers vs St Louis Rams NFL Football Photos

ludtkephoto — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 18:42:07 +0000

I know these are long over due but here they are, my favorite photos I shot from the Packers vs Rams game. Thanks for looking.

Matt

A pink breast cancer ribbon is printed on the game balls used in the game between the Green Bay Packers and St. Louis Rams.

Green Bay Packers tight end Jermichael Finley warms up prior to the game.

Green Bay Packers running back James Starks is hit during a run by St. Louis Rams free safety Quintin Mikell and strong safety Darian Stewart.

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers.

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers talks with head coach Mike McCarthy during a time out.

Green Bay Packers tight end Jermichael Finley signals first down after making a catch against the St. Louis Rams.

St. Louis Rams wide receiver Greg Salas is hit after making a catch by Green Bay Packers cornerback Tramon Williams.

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers is huddled with teammates during a time out.

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers and wide receiver Jordy Nelson celebrate scoring a touchdown.

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Greg Jennings is hit after making a catch by St. Louis Rams cornerback Justin King (21) and strong safety Craig Dahl (43).

St. Louis Rams quarterback Sam Bradford calls out plays against the Green Bay Packers.

St. Louis Rams wide receiver Danario Alexander makes a catch while being covered by Green Bay Packers defensive back Jarrett Bush.

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Donald Driver is hit after making a catch by St. Louis Rams strong safety Darian Stewart.

Packers vs Broncos NFL Football Photos

ludtkephoto — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 00:30:24 +0000

Hi everyone, just wanted to take a quick moment and post my favorite shots from last Sundays game. It’s great to see the Pack off to a 4-0 start. Hopefully they keep it rolling. Thanks for looking.

Matt

Lambeau Field: Packers vs Saints 2011 NFL Home Opener

ludtkephoto — Fri, 09 Sep 2011 15:27:56 +0000

I just wanted to post a quick shot of Lambeau Field from last nights NFL home opener between the Packers and the Saints. I was at the game last night but didn’t shoot game action like I usually do. Last night I shot an assignment for the Milwaukee Business Journal about the business side of an NFL football game. I will post those photos soon, but for now I give you Lambeau on opening night.

Matt