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Top 10 Photos From 2018
Browse through team photographer Mike Nowak's top 10 photos as he reflects on the 2018 season.
1 - Slayer & Flash - "Most big plays have a celebration that photographs better than what you see on TV. This image of Keenan Allen and Melvin Gordon almost in the stands and getting as close to the fans as possible is one of my favorite celebration images."
2 - Thirty-Three: "Derwin James, the team's 2018 first-round pick, enters the locker room prior to playing the San Francisco 49ers. One of the things I like about this shot is the contrast of the brick and bright lights coming from the locker room."
3 - Victory in London: "This photo was special since it was one of the last frames taken at the end of a long two weeks of travel and a victory over the Tennessee Titans in London. Check out how pumped these players were to walk out of Wembley with a W."
4 - Primetime: "I like tunnel shots and photos of players entering the field. This image of Desmond King was taken just before the start of our primetime win against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 13. It was the Bolts' first Sunday Night Football game since 2014."
5 - Road Warriors: "I've been photographing Philip Rivers since he signed with the Chargers in 2004. He's one of the nicest guys you will ever meet and, one of the most determined athletes that will fight every down to win. It is always nice to see him having a little fun at work."
6 - Tunnel Vision: "The stairs leading to the field in Oakland are steep and lit by a few lights. I like this frame because it shows lines of the brick with the soft glow coming from the overhead lights."
7 - Dub in KC: "After their victory in Week 1, the Kansas City Chiefs held a nine-game win-streak over the Bolts. That all changed in Week 15.  This image of Mike Williams is one of my favorites from the win that snapped the streak. Williams had three total touchdowns in the game, but it was his final score and clutch two-point conversion grab that sealed the win for the Chargers."
8 - Football is Family: "This is one of my favorite locker room shots from the season. In it, you see the boys talking about the victory after the win against the Steelers. I love how the emotion is so pure and translates through the image, taking viewers inside a personal moment that very few were privy to."
9 - Jack Boys: "Another tunnel shot! The Chargers defensive backs have a nickname for their unit – Jack Boys. Almost every week we do a photo of this group entering the field. These happens so fast that it's fun to look at them after the game and see what everyone is doing in the shot. With so many unique personalities, sometimes you never know what you're going to get!"
10 - Royalty: "Melvin Ingram has a lot of nicknames, a couple being SupaMel and KingMel. This photo of Ingram was taken a few minutes before kickoff against the Arizona Cardinals. Our royal blue uniforms look good both in color and black and white, and this photo doubles up on the royalty theme with No. 54."
