As is now very much traditional here at PSB (see my 2009, 2010, 2011, 2013 and 2014 versions), it is time for a few of my best photos from here at the Crucible this week, both from back stage and front of house.
Enjoy…
The Venue
The Crucible foyer
A sunny Crucible on ‘middle’ Thursday
The trophies
The big screen
Backstage
The media room
Approaching the tunnel
Dennis Taylor films with Betfred’s Mark Pearson
View from the hot seat in the media room
The traditional champions board
The Arena
Opening morning on table one
The new hawk-eye system here at the Crucible
Table two here at the Crucible
Scoreboard and commentary box on table two
The best view – table two with the curtain raised
Cameraman in position
Table two at the mid-session interval
The People
Matthew Stevens chats to ‘football shirt’ Brian between frames
Matthew Stevens
Ding Junhui
The Belgian Truffle – Olivier Marteel
Actor Richard Wilson receives a tour of the venue
Ricky WaldenJan Verhaas