Toronto Star photographer Lucas Oleniuk (@LucasOleniuk) was assigned to produce a series of animated picture files at the Toronto Blue Jays home opener Monday night.

These animated GIF files were made by selectively capturing elements of a series of pictures displayed in succession and reverse.

The 2012 Toronto Blue Jay team takes to the field in Toronto for the opening pitch. Lucas Oleniuk-Toronto Star

A smile came to this boys face after he received a baseball from the team during batting practice.

Patrons in the 500 section were limited to one beer per person while the drinks flowed in the 100's.

The team was introduced to the sold out stadium.

The Blue Jay pitchers warmed up in front of three of the first fans inside the ballpark.





"Free towel night" ended in a 4-2 loss to the Boston Red Sox following a three-run ninth inning rally.