Pictures of the officials from the Conference Championship games as captured by team photographers. Click on any photo for an larger version and the slide show.
Referee Terry McAulay and back judge Tony Steratore prepare for the coin toss (San Francisco 49ers photo)
Referee Terry McAulay and back judge Tony Steratore before the coin toss (San Francisco 49ers photo)
On the touchdown by Falcons receiver Julio Jones, side judge Gary Cavaletto and back judge Tony Steratore quickly confirm with each other on a very tight touchdown call. (Jimmy Cribb/Atlanta Falcons)
Umpire Carl Paganelli during a run by 49ers running back Frank Gore (San Francisco 49ers photo)
Umpire Carl Paganelli is about to separate a pile after a fumble recovery by the 49ers. (San Francisco 49ers photo)
Referee Terry McAulay signals a fumble recovery by the 49ers. (San Francisco 49ers photo)
Tony watches Tony. Falcons tight end Tony Gonzelez celebrates a touchdown while back judge Tony Steratore makes sure there is not an excessive celebration foul. (Jimmy Cribb/Atlanta Falcons)
Line judge Tom Stephan indicates a timeout is ending to 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick and coach Jim Harbaugh. (San Francisco 49ers photo)
Umpire Chad Brown tries (unsuccessfully) to get out of the way of Patriots quarterback Tom Brady. (David Silverman/New England Patriots)
Head linesman Tony Veteri signals a touchdown by Patriots receiver Wes Welker. (Keith Nordstrom/New England Patriots)
Ravens head coach John Harbaugh chats up head linesman Tony Veteri (Baltimore Ravens photo)