Category: pros
Eurotour Sankt Johann – Alpendorf
It has been a while since I visited the Eurotour in Austria. This time it was double sweet because I had my charming girlfriend on my side and because I was able to meet many friends again! I saw lots of new (young) faces on the tables, this made me feel a little old school…
Ginky Memorial Tournament Steinway Billiard Cafe
I went to New York for my street portraits http://www.street-portraits.eu/ project. Meeting friends was also another reason to go there. Gail told me then about the Ginky Memorial tournament and from that moment it was crystal clear I will take some pictures there. I was surprised and happy to see Adam Smith there again,…
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Pool Memories
Just went thru my older photos and found that one. Was a great time during the World Pool Championship (WTC) in Hannover 2010. Oliver Ortmann WTC 2010 Need high quality photos, prints or posters for your pool room, go to poolaroids:
Billiard Digest Cover Shot
I’m very happy to announce that one of my favorite Jasmin Ouschan shots is on the cover of Billiards Digest.
European Pool Championships 2013 Team Finals and closing
So much great matches at the last day of the EC. The exciting shootout between Austria and Bulgaria and the amazing jump shot of Huidji See under lots of pressure. Lots of emotions again and lots of fun during the closing party. Congats to all the players and enjoy the gallery with my different views…
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Emotions of the European Pool Championships 9 Ball Finals
What a long day that was. After finishing the gallery I went running to the peer. It’s so beautiful here… With the breakfast I tried to get some energy for the day and afterwards I went to the tournament. This day I captured a lot of emotion from all the players with working at the…
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RIP “Professor”
I just read on Facebook that Grady Mathews passed away. I met him some years ago during the Derby City Classic. The little time I spoke with him and saw him on the table showed me a man who loves our sport and enjoys playing it. Rest In Peace…
Making history: Albin Ouschan wins Eurotour in Sarajevo
Congrats to Albin for winning the Sarajevo Coloseum Open. He is the first Austrian player who wins a Eurotur event(one of the toughest pool tournament series in the world). After winning 9:4 against Darren Appelton and 9:5 against Chris Melling he played the finals against Dimitri Jungo. The clash of the Alps (©Marco Takis)…
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