I am photographer and sports photography is my passion. I love to do it because I have to be so in the moment to capture what's going on and not get trampled by players.
I also love how I give my images that "pop" in Photoshop.
A few years ago I left computer programming. I was a programmer/system designer and found I would slip into a very creative space in the mind. I did the programming because I like making stuff, love computers, and it makes a boatload of money.