How we captured this photo of Chicago Bears rookie minicamp
This week’s top photo comes from Photojournalist and Photo Desk Editor Ashlee Rezin. Follow her on X and Instagram.
What makes this photo great?
The stakes are high for Chicago Bears running back Kyle Monangai #25, who was available for the Bears to draft in Round 7. I was struck by the intensity in his eyes as he ran drills during rookie minicamp.
How did you get this shot?
After two days of all-hands-on-deck, nonstop, Chicago-born Pope Leo XIV coverage, Bears running backs coach Eric Bieniemy’s booming voice was exactly what I needed to wake up and get to work Saturday morning.
For the 20 minutes the Bears allowed photography during rookie minicamp, it was hard not to focus on the running backs. The coach’s passion as he encouraged the rookies was everything.
Technical details:
Equipment: Canon EOS R5 with an EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II USM lens
Focal length: 100mm
Aperture: f/4.5
Exposure: 1/1600
ISO: 500
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A congregant prays during mass at Holy Name Cathedral, one day after Pope Leo XIV was elected the 267th pontiff of the Catholic Church, Friday, May 9, 2025.
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A congregant prays during mass at Holy Name Cathedral, one day after Pope Leo XIV was elected the 267th pontiff of the Catholic Church, Friday, May 9, 2025.
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Heidi Skokal gets emotional and hugs her 17-year-old son Vince at St. Rita of Cascia High School as they discuss their family’s relationship to Pope Leo XIV on the Southwest Side, Thursday, May 8, 2025.
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Chicago Bears tight end Colston Loveland #84 chats with head coach Ben Johnson during Bears rookie minicamp at Halas Hall in Lake Forest, Saturday, May 10, 2025.
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Chicago Bears offensive lineman Theo Benedet #79 runs drills with other players during Bears rookie minicamp at Halas Hall in Lake Forest, Saturday, May 10, 2025.
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Chicago Sky’s Angel Reese #5 poses for a portrait during Sky media day at Intentional Sports on the West Side, Monday, May 12, 2025.
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