Times Union photographers select their best work from 2017

As the year winds to a close, our dedicated photojournalists at the Times Union reflect on their favorite pictures from 2017.
Not every moment presents itself to a photographer. So when you land a shot that makes the yearly list, it is truly an accomplishment.
I hope you enjoy the work as much as we did shooting it. I know it was a pleasure to share with you.

Paul Buckowski
They are not just playing for themselves. No, they carry the weight of the whole school and a portion of the Capital Region on their shoulders, not to mention the alumni around the world. That must be heavy at times.
I don't think I'm out of bounds to say that the Siena College men's basketball team is one of the more popular sports teams in our area.