Let's Sell Your House!

Video presentation by Mark M. Hancock / DFWmark.com

When you're ready to sell your house in DFW - especially Frisco, Collin County or Denton County - I'm here to help! Please watch this pre-listing presentation. It tells you about my proven marketing strategy to sell your house as quickly as possible and execute a smooth transaction.

I’ve Got Your Six!

Mark M. Hancock
REALTOR, GRI, MRP
214-862-7212
DFWmark.com

#DFWmark #REALTOR #Frisco #DFW #HomeSales #seller #listing #SellMyHome #HouseForSale #video

Wheelchair Frustration

© Mark M. Hancock / DFWmark.com

A basketball player expresses his frustration at missing a shot during a 3-on-3 tournament in Richardson in 1997.

Award-winner: 
1st Place, Feature / Single, NPPA Region 8 monthly clip contest

I've had this print hanging on my wall for years, but I never scanned it for some unknown reason. It was my first professional National Press Photographers Association monthly clip contest win. Unfortunately, I don't have the caption information anymore.

I scanned the image to include it in an upcoming "Award Winners" video slideshow of my work. I also plan to make various portfolio slideshows (PJ categories) since I pulled down my portfolio website when I became a Realtor.

My 2020 plan is to teach FREE photo classes to large groups of adults (I need a less-dangerous hobby). If you are in an organization in Collin County or southeast Denton County that would like to learn more about SLR photography or iPhonography, please call 214-862-7212, text or email. My information is also located on DFWmark.com

Enough for now,

DFW Paddle: Trinity River, Elm Fork with Steve

video by Mark M. Hancock / © DFWmark.com

We take a DFW Paddle about 5 miles down the Elm Fork of the Trinity River from the Trinity River Kayak Co in Coppell to Sam Houston Trail Park in Irving on Sunday, April 19, 2015. The water is unusually high and fast during one of the wettest springs in Texas history. Consequently, there aren’t many animals along the way, but we do briefly encounter a gator and some highly aggressive butterflies. I composed the soundtrack with various “Shetland” music loops in GarageBand. This is a video in the DFW Paddle series.
Please also see: DFW Paddle: White Rock Creek and White Rock Creek Critters

Lakeview Centennial vs. Rowlett basketball

photo © Mark M. Hancock and The Dallas Morning News

Lakeview Centennial's Michael Thomas-Vaughan (21) scrambles for ball control against Rowlett's Albert Coleman (50) and Nathan Hawkins (32) during a basketball game at Lakeview Centennial High School in Garland on Friday, Jan. 20, 2012.

Lakeview Centennial battles Rowlett during a high school basketball game at Lakeview Centennial High School in Garland on Friday, Jan. 20, 2012. Both teams entered the game in a three-way tie for first place in District 10-5A.

Please ensure your video setting is at 1080p to see the images in high definition.

Some older slideshows and stories got eliminated from different newspapers websites. To keep images more permanently visible beyond my years, I'll move some onto YouTube. I didn't like the soundless version, so I'll add unique beats, piano or some loop combo to the background. You're welcome to turn off the volume. This is an older slideshow I hadn't posted yet. All the other older images will be posted to the actual shoot date to keep the blog better organized.

Trinity River Challenge 2014

video © Mark M. Hancock / DFWmark.com

Racers participate in the Trinity River Challenge kayak and canoe race on the Elm Fork of the Trinity River in Carrollton and Lewisville on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2014.

I got 3rd place in the Small Recreational Kayak division. It wasn't broken down by age, so I'm happy with the results under the circumstances. Here are the official results.

Please subscribe to my YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/NewsEagles

DFW Paddle: White Rock Lake

video by Mark M. Hancock / © DFWmark.com

We take a DFW Paddle 8.3 miles around the entire shoreline of White Rock Lake from White Rock Creek near East Lawther and Scout Hill in Dallas on Sunday August 3, 2014. This is the second video in the DFW Paddle series.
Please also see: DFW Paddle: White Rock Creek and White Rock Creek Critters

DFW Paddle - White Rock Creek

video by Mark M. Hancock / © DFWmark.com

We take our first DFW Paddle 1.7 miles up White Rock Creek from the White Rock Lake near East Lawther and Scout Hill in Dallas on Sunday, July 6, 2014. Since the Speedpaddle didn't work for many, this is a regular-speed tour of the creek. I think it's a better compromise and will be easier to film in the future because I'll know to glide at times.
Please also see: DFW Paddle: White Rock Lake and White Rock Creek Critters

White Rock Creek Critters

video by Mark M. Hancock / © DFWmark.com

I mounted the GoPro on my kayak's bow and intended to make a "speed paddle" video at White Rock Creek in Dallas on Sunday, June 29, 2014. Unfortunately, at 8X speed, the paddle motion of the kayak would make some people ill. So, here are some of the critters I saw along the way. We'll try the speed paddle another weekend with a head mount. Watch for the snapping turtle. It was huge. Compare the size of it's head to the size of the shopping cart it's hiding near. I tested my GoPro Hero3 with iMovie. They've changed the program considerably since the last time I used it.
Please also see: DFW Paddle: White Rock Lake and DFW Paddle: White Rock Creek

Mesquite Meander cemetery tour

Amanda W. Gott, played by Andrea Himmelsehr, waits for guests during the Mesquite Meander tour at the historic Mesquite Cemetery in Mesquite on Friday, May 16, 2014. The tour featured actors portraying both famous and infamous Mesquite residents.

photos © Mark M. Hancock and The Dallas Morning News
Guests listen to the stories held within historic Mesquite Cemetery during the Mesquite Meander tour at the Mesquite Cemetery in Mesquite on Friday, May 16, 2014.

Bishop Dunne vs. Prestonwood basketball

Bishop Dunne junior Adam Lee (22) shoots between Prestonwood sophomore Schnider Herard (34) and senior Jocob Mathes (4) during a basketball game at Bishop Dunne High School in Dallas on Tuesday Jan. 7, 2014.

photos © Mark M. Hancock and The Dallas Morning News

See a larger version of this slideshow.

Bishop Dunne battles Prestonwood during a high school basketball game at Bishop Dunne High School in Dallas on Tuesday Jan. 7, 2014.

Lincoln vs. Liberty girls hoops playoff

Lincoln senior Katora Criner (24) leans into Frisco Liberty junior Tori Flemming (24) during a high school basketball playoff game at J.J. Pearce High School in Richardson on Feb. 18, 2011.


photos © Mark M. Hancock and The Dallas Morning News



Lincoln sophomore Kelsey Criner (23) passes the ball to sophomore BreAnna Hayden (4) around Frisco Liberty's junior Krystal Curry (23) during a playoff game at J.J. Pearce High School.




Lincoln sophomore DreAnna Hayden (4) pulls in a rebound in front of Frisco Liberty junior Krystal Curry (23) and junior Tori Flemming (24) during a playoff game in Richardson.

Kayak: Lake Ray Hubbard

iPhotos © Mark M. Hancock / DFWmark.com

The water level is so low that sections of old bridges are exposed and dry during a kayak paddle on Lake Ray Hubbard in Rowlett on Sunday, Oct. 14, 2012.


See a larger version of this slideshow.

Lake Ray Hubbard and its tributaries make for entertaining kayak paddles in Dallas, Garland, Rowlett and Rockwall.

*All images made with an iPhone.

Kayak: Trinity River Elm Fork

iPhotos © Mark M. Hancock / DFWmark.com

Morning light is a good companion during a paddle on the Trinity River between Sam Houston Trail Park and McInnish Park in Irving on Sunday, July 29, 2012.


See a larger version of this slideshow.

The Elm Fork of the Trinity River runs from Lake Lewisville to Downtown Dallas, where it merges with the main Trinity River. It is home to an array of wildlife and a ribbon of calm solitude for kayak paddles through the heart of the Metroplex.

*All images made with an iPhone.

2011 Fall Cottonwood Festival

Photos and music © Mark M. Hancock / DFWmark.com

Attendees rest in the shade near the Cottonwood Boutique and a fountain during the fall Cottonwood Arts Festival in Richardson on Oct. 1, 2011.


Attendees view, purchase and participate in art during the fall Cottonwood Arts Festival in Richardson.

Garland vs. Berkner playoff football

photos © Mark M. Hancock and The Dallas Morning News

Berkner junior quarterback Yedidiah Louis (1) is wrapped up by Garland senior Ruben Fonseca (50) as other Owls surround the play during a Class 5A first-round high school football playoff game at Williams Stadium in Garland on Nov. 11, 2011.


See a larger version of this slideshow.

Berkner battles Garland during a Class 5A first-round high school football playoff game at Williams Stadium in Garland.

Named in this slideshow are: Jaylon Terrell, DraShane Glass, Ja'Taveon Green, Xavier Ezenagu, Moses Reyes, Trey Caldwell, Yedidiah Louis, Seth Russell, Keylan Spencer, Rudy Aleman, Fred White, Ruben Fonseca, Gabe Horn, Sirderrious Caldwell and Nick Horton.

Richardson vs. Lake Highlands football

photos © Mark M. Hancock and The Dallas Morning News

Lake Highlands senior Zack Fleig (19) makes a reception as Richardson sophomores Noah King (25) and Kimbrick Jones (20) react during a high school football game between Richardson and Lake Highlands at Eagle-Mustang Stadium in Richardson on Nov. 4, 2011.


See a larger version of this slideshow.

Lake Highlands battles Richardson during a high school football game between Richardson and Lake Highlands at Eagle-Mustang Stadium in Richardson.

Named in this slideshow are: Parker Smith, Michael Ketchmark, Jacobi Johnson, Zack Fleig, Noah King, Kimbrick Jones, Michael Wright, Devonte Branch, Nick Thurman, Elbert Landry, Cameron Booty, Randall Howard, Garrett Reeves, Dalyn Hughes, Oscar Crosby and Scott Smith.

Sachse vs. South Garland football

photos © Mark M. Hancock and The Dallas Morning News

South Garland senior Rashaad Dorsey (6) makes a one-handed catch for a touchdown after Sachse senior Aaron Ballard (20) tipped the ball during a high school football game at Homer B. Johnson Stadium in Garland on Oct. 28, 2011.



See a larger version of this slideshow.

South Garland battles Sachse during a high school football game at Homer B. Johnson Stadium in Garland.

Named in this slideshow are: Billy Cole, Dequincy Anderson, Trey Porter, Marquel McNac, Aaron Ballard, Marcus Hubbard, Tyler Holmes, Rashaad Dorsey, Jeff Guckenberg, Ezekial Spellman, Xavier Carroll, Regi Petterson and Trent White.

Seagoville vs. Kimball football

Kimball junior Prentavious Moorhead (17) makes a recpetion as Seagoville senior Ashton Rosebud (4) defends during a high school football game at James Ray Henry Stadium in Seagoville on Oct. 21, 2011.
photos © Mark M. Hancock and The Dallas Morning News See a larger version of this slideshow. Kimball battles Seagoville during a high school football game at James Ray Henry Stadium in Seagoville. Named in this slideshow are: &nbsp Kailion Hughey, Taylor Smith, Roland Hyder, Prentavious Moorhead, Tyler Hatton, Traveon Thibodeaux, Anthony Alexander, Xzavier Alexander, Eric Harris, Ashton Rosebud, Mike Jones and Aaron Cade.

DeSoto vs. North Mesquite football

North Mesquite senior quarterback King Davis (7) passes over DeSoto senior Michael Richardson (48) during a high school football game at Eagle Stadium in DeSoto on Oct. 7, 2011.
photos © Mark M. Hancock and The Dallas Morning News See a larger version of this slideshow. North Mesquite battles DeSoto during a high school football game at Eagle Stadium in DeSoto. Named in this slideshow are: &nbsp Reheem Wilson, Dontre Wilson, King Davis, Michael Richardson, Anthony Sims, Claude Mathis, Zack White, Vondrick Jackson, Tre' Jackson, Dontre Wilson, Justin Owens, Justin Backus and Nick Knox.

Jesuit vs. Coppell football

photos © Mark M. Hancock and The Dallas Morning News Coppell's Jonathon Bell (32) starts to wrap up Jesuit junior John Berend (15) during a high school football game at Haggar Stadium in Dallas on Sept. 9, 2011. See a larger version of this slideshow. Coppell battles Jesuit during a high school football game at Haggar Stadium in Dallas. Named in this slideshow are:   Tommy Shields, Jacob Logan, Jake Oliver, Jonathon Bell, Austin Lock, Ethan Evans, David Busby, Jaren Mccomb, JD Waggoner, Akuda Esin, Jordan Mastrogiovanni, Jake Williams, Jake Larson, John Berend, Marty Murad, Ben Wright, Soloman Thomas, Jack Brezette, JJ Gustafson, Tanner Masters and Preston Martin.