The Pitching In Isthmian Football League

Shot of the Season 21-22: Stuart Tree

21 May 2022 By Ian Townsend

We asked our fabulous Pitching In Isthmian Photographers to choose their favourite photograph of the campaign, and tell us why it is important to them.

We’ve had a magnificent Pitching In Isthmian season, one which has been illustrated and enriched by the work of a number of brilliant photographers, who have recorded it for posterity. Stuart Tree brings us his very favourite image of the season.

• When was the image taken (match, event, etc)?

Corinthian-Casuals vs Lewes - 26th February 2022

• Why is it important to you?

I love the joy in this photo. I love how Ricardo Thompson's smile. I love how the young chaps are delighted to have a player give them high-fives. Not all heroes have to be in the Premier League. It's an image of just pure happiness.

• Where can we find the rest of your work?

Mostly on Flickr - here.

• How and why did you begin taking photographs at football matches?

About 12 years ago. I bought my Canon 1000D entry level camera and started taking it to football with me. I fell in love with taking action pics. It's still a buzz to this day.

• What are your hopes for the forthcoming season?

Ushering in a new era, post James Bracken. It's been an incredible seven years but now we look ahead to a new chapter and wherever it'll take us.

If you regularly take photographs at our matches but haven't yet submitted yours, there's still time. Send it to Ian at townsendaround@gmail.com

Follow the Pitching In Isthmian League on Instagram. Head here or search for theisthmianleague on your app. We're also on Facebook and Twitter.

Where next?

Shot of the Season 21-22: Amy Eve We asked our fabulous Pitching In Isthmian Photographers to choose their favourite photograph of the campaign, and tell us why it is important to them.