Home of the Washington Redskins Photo

Photographer’s Note

Home of the Washington Redskins

FedEx Field is the home of the Washington Redskins football team. It seats approximately 92,000 people and is currently the largest stadium in the National Football League.

The stadium sometimes called “Big Jack” was built by HOK Sports on the Wilson Farm in Landover Maryland at a cost of $250.5 million dollars. It opened in 1997 and was named The Jack Kent Cooke Stadium in honor of the owner of the team at that time. Mr. Cooke was able to obtain a US Postal zip code (an alternate for Landover) for the stadium site named Raljon for the his sons Ralph and John.

Daniel Snyder purchased the Redskins team in 1999 and the naming rights were sold to FedEx Corporation for $7.6 million dollars per year.

The lower level of FedEx Field is named for George Preston Marshall the first owner of the team. The second level is called the Joe Gibbs Club level in honor of the Hall of Fame American Football coach and the 20th and 26th head coach of the Washington Redskins. The third level is the Pete Rozelle level named for the longtime commissioner of the National Football League (NFL). There are more than 200 suites and luxury boxes in the stadium.

Every year since the stadium opened season tickets have sold out.

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batalay (21185) 2008-09-29 21:38

Hello Betty,

I love this photogaph of FedEx Field, the stadium of the team I have long supported. By shooting from a corner, as you have done, you show maximize the view — the two teams facing each other, the overflow crowd, the dominant burgundy colors, and sensational weather. Best of all, it is a day that the Redskins won the game, hopefully one of many more this season.

Warm regards,

Bulent

gunbud (28143) 2008-10-03 7:48

Hi Betty,
Excellent behind the end zone POV gives us a clear colorful look at the modern stadium.
The 'Skins did well knocking off the Cowboys and putting my beloved Giants in first place in the NFL East.
Regards, Tom
Later

jmdias (19813) 2008-10-03 18:43

betty

beautiful view from this huge stadium full of people. I liked the way you show this place, with the pov putting the corner of the green field in front of us and the ring of people around. well done

hugs

jorge

Bluejeans (33017) 2008-10-08 13:12

Ola Betty,
Belo ponto de visão sobre este estádio e o seu magnifico publico , os detalhes do relvado estão muito bonitos , boa luz , parabéns!!
Um abraço Gonçalo

belido (16807) 2008-10-15 17:19

Hi Betty,

not so common to see pictures like this in here...very nice catch! Love the way people fill the image. Thanks for the image and note. Very well done!
Regards,
Carlos

ilDottore (4004) 2008-10-18 10:46

Hi Betty,
Very impressive shot.
Full of life, colours and light.
What a pity, I have no idea about American football.
In Europe we prefer just football. :)
Best Regards
Chris

fightingillini (213) 2008-10-26 19:04

Betty-this is awesome.

I love shots like this-good job getting in the whole stadium. Looks like you had better weather than I did in madison!

PixelTerror (86797) 2008-11-07 5:20

Hi Betty,
Good that you could bring the camera into the stadium. Here in Europe this american football seems something from another galaxy because we understand nothing about it, but given how full the stadium is as we can see on your picture we understand it is quite popular west of the pond... a well exposed image.
Have a nice day JY

lucasgalodoido (16789) 2008-11-14 17:03

Hi Betty,
very interesting this picture, I Love staduins, principally crowed, and games. Great job.
Regards,
Lucas

paura (39170) 2009-03-11 4:47

Betty,
The point of view is really nice to show the interesting view from this corner. This is not a very common sport in Brazil. Thnask you for sharing.

Regards

Paulo

sacimar (7660) 2009-03-18 13:06

Hi Betty,

interesting picture, I like the contrast between red colour of the people and the green colour of the field. Good composition and colours, well done.

Regards

Sergio

BilboCA (734) 2009-07-31 23:52

Hi, Betty,

This is terrific for "learning about the world through photography." What could be more "american" than Sunday afternoon pro football?!

The photo is superbly executed. I love the sharpness you've achieved throughout the frame. (I feel like I could count every single person in the stands if I were so inclined!)

The framing and POV are also excellent. And it doesn't hurt to have green and red as the dominant colors as their interaction enlivens the scene.

Regards,
- William

macjake (2314) 2009-10-31 18:02

Hello Betty

wow
i've never been to an NFL game, but this truly gives me a very real-life experience.
i really like the point of view, the angle.
very clear, crisp, sharp, excellent photo!
thank you
craig