For starters...

[John Thawley]

This was going around email today.... how'd this guy get a credential? Are there no standards left anywhere in the world of professional sports?

[Drew Phillips]

I almost got a chance to go to the world cup. :(

[Paul Hansen]

Well, it is possible that he is an assistant to the photographer in front of him, tasked with running memory cards to a laptop for live uploads, and just took the opportunity to grab a shot.

Or is friends with the owner of the stadium and was a "pro photographer". ;)

Cheers

[John Thawley]

Man, Canon sure has to love that line up of L Series telephotos hanging out there.

[Todd Corzett]

At least he doesn't have a camera phone!

-Todd...

[Drew Phillips]

Credentials for the world cup were actually very strict. It's likely he just knew the right person. At least he's not taking up a front spot and is somewhat staying out of the way of the people actually trying to do their job. Still a shame, though.

[Matt Chow]

that is awesome.

[Erik Anderson]

Perhaps he just forgot his gear? :) Great photo though, as well as a wonderful Canon advertisement!

[Michael Hedger]

haha!

[Jacob Leveton]

are you sure that isn't the D1 photo pit? [/bad inside joke]

[Todd Spoth]

hey they let drew carey in! haha

[Drew Phillips]

Drew Carey is actually a pretty good photographer. I met him at one of the LA Galaxy games - really nice guy!