From a vantage point that rivals riding in the back of the media truck on race day, the photo bridge is a castle guardtower of sorts that looms over the finish line in plain sight — with none of the fanfare that's occurring down below.
Still, so many of the winning moments, down to the wire finishes and victory laps have been etched through the lens of photographers fortunate enough to be selected to create just above the point where new champions are crowned.
Adrian Umpierrez spent the bulk of his day nestled in position on the photo bridge at the 129th Boston Marathon on April 21, capturing the record performances by John Korir and Sharon Lokedi, while waiting for the final finishers to bask in a piece of earned glory. His shots below are a glimpse of why distance runners continue to hold the prestige of Boston in high regard.
