David Manning Photoblog: f/8 and be there: Spring Training Update (Pt 1!)

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Max Scherzer signs autographs after the Tiger's first workout of Spring Training at Joker Marchant Stadium.

I've spent the past two weeks crisscrossing the State of Florida covering Spring Training workouts.

I've been as far south as Fort Myers for Red Sox Media Day, Bradenton for the Pirates, TanakaMania and the laid back fun of the Blue Jays in Dunedin. Spring training isnt about (just) grabbing a photo of player X doing whatever to feed the beast. Its an opportunity to make some artistic photos and step outside of the box.

Its been a lot of frames and a lot of features so far.... and here's some of my favorites.

Lots more after the jump...

Baseballs sit in a cubbyhole before the Pittsburgh Pirates first spring training workout at Pirate City.

Balls sit waiting for batting practice before the Pittsburgh Pirates first spring training workout at Pirate City.

Players reflect in the sunglasses of AA-Altoona pitching coach Stan Kyle's during Pittsburgh's first spring training workout at Pirate City.

Pittsburgh Pirates relief pitcher Jason Grilli (39), center, runs during Pittsburgh's first spring training workout at Pirate City.

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Justin Verlander walks past fans during the Tiger's first workout of Spring Training at Joker Marchant Stadium.

Detroit Tigers relief pitchers Drew Smyly (33) and Rick Porcello (21) throw in the bullpen during the Detroit Tiger's first workout of Spring Training at Joker Marchant Stadium.

Pittsburgh Pirates right fielder Jose Tabata (31) signs a baseball card before the Pirates' workout at Pirate City.

Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Wandy Rodriguez (51) changes his shoes before running during the Pirates' workout at Pirate City.

New York Yankees manager Joe Girardi, second from left, walks with players to the field before the Yankees workout at George M. Steinbrenner Field.

A statue of former New York Yankees owner George M. Steinbrenner stands outside the Yankees' spring training complex.

New York Yankees starting pitcher Hiroki Kuroda signs autographs after the Yankees workout at George M. Steinbrenner Field.

New York Yankees first baseman Mark Teixeira (25) hits the ball off a tee during the Yankees workout at George M. Steinbrenner Field.

New York Yankees first baseman Mark Teixeira (25) runs during the Yankees workout at George M. Steinbrenner Field.

New York Yankees starting pitcher David Phelps throws on the mound as the Yankees work out at George M. Steinbrenner Field.

An instructor stands in the outfield as the New York Yankees work out at George M. Steinbrenner Field.

New York Yankees starting pitcher Masahiro Tanaka stretches as the Yankees work out at George M. Steinbrenner Field.

Toronto Blue Jays bench coach DeMarlo Hale (20) hits ground balls during drills as the Blue Jays workout at Bobby Mattick Training Center.

An osprey flies overhead with a fish while the Blue Jays workout at Bobby Mattick Training Center.

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher R.A. Dickey (43), center, stretches as the Blue Jays work out at the Bobby Mattick Training Center.

Toronto Blue Jays relief pitcher Steve Delabar (50) walks into the Bobby Mattick Training Center.

Toronto Blue Jays third baseman Brett Lawrie (13) laughs as he runs as the Blue Jays work out at the Bobby Mattick Training Center.

Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Jose Reyes (7) laughs as the Blue Jays work out at the Bobby Mattick Training Center.

Toronto Blue Jays third baseman Brett Lawrie (13) bites a baseball as the Blue Jays work out at the Bobby Mattick Training Center.

Toronto Blue Jays catcher Erik Kratz (31) wears a go pro camera on his mask while he catches starting pitcher R.A. Dickey in the bullpen as the Blue Jays work out at the Bobby Mattick Training Center.