Don Christensen is the official photographer of the Crossword Tournament. Here is a sampling of his fine work from the 2001 Tournament.

Will and Ellen

Hotel lobby

Ellen holding grand prize

Ellen points out error from previous tournament

R-R-R-ipstein

Ellen at work

Awards table

Bob Klahn and Ellen, Constructor and Victor

The solving hordes

Champions all!

Expert commentary

The fatal flaw

Dressed to kill

Fast players

Puzzle pals

Tie one on

Salon Grande

Old-Timers

No pressure

Henry Hook

Mel Rosen

Nancy Schuster

Night games