Professional photojournalist Mark M. Hancock discusses photojournalism and the eccentricities associated with gathering images for daily newspapers and magazines.
George R. Dias of Stark, La. powers his boat toward a launch under the Sabine River Bridge (I-10) on the Sabine River in Orange on Thursday, May 8, 2008. Cities in both Texas and Louisiana want to divert water from the Sabine River for their communities.
Terri Sims (left) and her husband Scot Sims (right) of Orange tour the gardens during the Ecofestival at Shangri La Botanical Gardens and Nature Center in Orange on Saturday, April 26, 2008.
Volunteer Talbert Meadows (center) introduces Maxine, a 5-year-old barred owl, to visitors during the Ecofestival at Shangri La Botanical Gardens and Nature Center.
The outside skating area of the Bridge City Skate Park remains in disrepair at the park in Bridge City on Tuesday, March 18, 2008.
Nails, screws and rusted metal litter the outside skating area of the Bridge City Skate Park in Bridge City. Bridge City residents plan to address the city council over noise levels and parking issues from weekend concerts in the building.
Neighbors and city officials went to the council meeting ready for a battle. Instead of a battle, the owner said he'd close the skate park and clean up the property. Please read, "Bridge City Skate Park wipes out" by Robert Hankins.
A fledgling bald eagle open its beak as a parent arrives with a fish in Orange County on Wednesday, March 5, 2008. The eagles have returned to their traditional nest near FM 105. Audubon Society officials said the eagles have built up the nest for more privacy and may move if too many people visit the area.
A pair of bald eagles have returned to Orange County and have two fledglings. Audubon Society officials said the eagles built up the nest for more privacy and might move if too many people visit the area.
Clint Brasher (left) trims the fingernails of his son Adam, 3, (right) in the family's home in Orange County north of Vidor on Saturday, Feb. 16, 2008. Women report they are attracted to men who help around the house in non-traditional roles such as childcare.
Clint Brasher (right) tosses a baseball to his sons Adam, 3, (left) and Derek, 6, (center) in the family's yard in Orange County. The help given by husbands allows women time to relax and unwind.
Jon Healy (center) takes a Sunday morning walk with his family in Orange County north of Vidor on Sunday, Feb. 17, 2008. Family members include (from left to right) Jessica, 10; Garrett, 7; Branson, 2, and his wife Priscilla. For many women, this extra time provided through so-called "choreplay" equates to a romantic prologue.
Orange County Precinct 3 constable John A. Ford poses for a portrait near his office in Orange on Thursday, Feb. 14, 2008. Ford will have served 38 years at the end of his term making him the longest-serving elected official in Orange County's history.
Orange County Precinct 3 constable John A. Ford's badge shows some wear and tear near his office in Orange. He took the job after his brother, Louis Ford, Jr., was killed in the line of duty in Bridge City in 1971.
Orange County Precinct 3 constable John A. Ford poses for a portrait near his office in Orange. Sixteen candidates are competing in the primary races for the four county constable positions. Only one precinct has an incumbent. In the wide-open race for Precinct 3, three candidates hope to take Ford's spot.
West Orange-Stark football player Cory Bell pumps iron in the weight room at the high school in West Orange on Thursday, Jan. 31, 2008.
West Orange-Stark football player Cory Bell works on strength training in the weight room at the high school. Bell led the Mustangs with 82 tackles this year and was named as a Willie Ray Smith Sr. defensive player of the year award finalist.
Jack Flash the Piano Man (Jack Sewell) performs at Tuffy's Eatery in Mauriceville on Tuesday, July 24, 2007. He plays songs requested by the audience as well as original work.
Jack Flash the Piano Man (Jack Sewell) performs at Tuffy's Eatery in Mauriceville. His hope to become a Nashville star was sidelined after he lost an eye during a barroom brawl in Pasadena, Texas.
Please read, "Heart and soul of a musician" by Robert Lopez. In the story, he gives insight into what PJs should strive to achive as well.
"People don't go home and talk about what they heard," he said. "They go home and talk about what they felt. You've got to touch their hearts."
Eddie Frederick poses for a portrait with the 1971 Camero at Frederick's home in Mauriceville on Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2007. Frederick and his car have won top points this year in drag racing at a strip in Evadale.
Tami Allen (from left to right), her son Jacan, 3, and husband David Allen of Orangefield fish in the marsh off Texas Hwy. 87 near Bridge City on Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2007.
Bridge City Cleaners owner Anne Segura (left) and her son Darrell Segura (right) tie a yellow ribbon onto a tree near the business in Bridge City on Saturday, Aug. 4, 2007. Segura wants all residents and businesses in the city to display yellow ribbons in support of the troops until they safely return.
I was driving back to Beaumont from Bridge City (yesterday's post) and saw them preparing this huge ribbon. I pulled over, jumped out of the car and got this shot before they finished.
Although I never met Darrell Segura before I made this image, he greeted me when I had a shoot at the Motiva plant this week. OK Mouseketeers, sing it with me, "It's a small world after all..."
Mimi, Janice Sullivan (right), fashions a balloon animal for Davis Koger, 5, (left) during a school supply giveaway at the Bridge City Community Pavilion in Bridge City on Saturday, Aug. 4, 2007. The event was sponsored by Common Ground Community Church and offered required school supplies for free to Bridge City students in grades K-6.
Traffic travels over the Rainbow Bridge (left) and Veterans Memorial Bridge (right) over the Neches River near Port Arthur on Thursday, Aug. 2, 2007. The collapse of one of Minnesota's busiest bridges in Minneapolis on Wednesday has prompted officials to examine bridges across the nation for safety.
This is a compilation of photos and video from the Southeast Texas Wakeboard Classic in Rose City on Saturday, June 17, 2007. It's a one-minute-long test of some different features including a music loop. I expect to work with the video more and make something more compelling later.
I uploaded a Quicktime (.mov) file, which looked really sharp. The Google compression turned it into something else. It isn't as bad as an .avi file, but it's nowhere near as nice as the original. Oh well, we're all in a learning curve.
I thought it was hard to learn PhotoShop when it was introduced. Now, I'm trying to learn video, video editing software, SoundSlides, GarageBand and everything else these programs involve (music copyright, upload formats, etc.) - during deadline. Expect some crazy posts before the end of the summer.
An African Congo Gray parrot looks out of its cage at Becky Webb's home in Mauriceville on Wednesday, March 28, 2007. Webb accepts young and injured wild animals and nurses them back to health. She releases them into the wild once they are old and strong enough to survive. The parrot won't be released.
This is a leftover image from the "Caring for critters" story. Yes, the parrot was actually found chillin' in a pine tree.
An single-family property lot remains unused at the corner of Shady and Forest drives in Bridge City on Tuesday, April 3, 2007. It could become an RV Park.
Barbara Riley gardens at her home on Shady Drive in Bridge City. She said her and her husband may move from the city if the council passes the ordinance change, which could place an RV park on property on both sides of their home.
A dog guards Terrell's Tree Service at the corner of Texas Avenue and Shady Drive in Bridge City. Both commercial and formerly residential properties could become RV Parks.
A school bus passes waterfront property for sale on Forest Drive in Bridge City. While undeveloped waterfront property is for sale, the council wants to allow former residential properties to become RV parks as hurricane-damaged structures are removed.
(Above) John Banken addresses the Bridge City council about his opposition to proposed relaxing of RV park ordinances in the city. Many local residents are upset about the council's decision to allow RV parks to operate on small properties within the city.
(Right) Sue Elam addresses the Bridge City council about her opposition to proposed relaxing of RV park ordinances in Bridge City.
Bridge City mayor Kirk Roccaforte (left) signs a document while council member David Rutledge (top) and city attorney Paul Fukuda (right) shake hands after a council meeting in Bridge City. The council unanimously passed the ordinance.
Ross Sellers of Bridge City fishes with his boxers Titan, 9 months, (center) and Chloe, 6 months, (right) near the Neches River in Bridge City on Tuesday, April 3, 2007.
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