Royse City vs. Frisco Liberty football

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Annie Kagerer, 12, of Frisco carries an umbrella onto the empty track during a lightning delay before a 4A high school football game between Frisco Liberty and Royse City at Memorial Stadium in Frisco on Sep. 16, 2011.


Frisco Liberty junior Aaron Estes (34) fumbles a wet handoff from senior Zach Smith (15) during a 4A high school football game against Royse City at Memorial Stadium.


Royse City junior quarterback Wes Brookshire (15) looks for a receiver during a 4A high school football game against Frisco Liberty in Frisco.



Royse City junior Michael Webb (12) leaps over Frisco Liberty senior Dwayne Warren (26) to score a touchdown during a 4A high school football game in Frisco.


Frisco Liberty senior Kenneth Whittaker (20) scrambles to recover an onside kick during a 4A high school football game against Royse City at Memorial Stadium.


Frisco Liberty senior Jeremy Embry (6) rushes against Royse City during a 4A high school football game at Memorial Stadium in Frisco.


Due to lighting delays and an early deadline, all action images were shot in nine actual minutes (far fewer game minutes).

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.

McKinney Boyd vs. Flower Mound football

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McKinney Boyd junior Benjamin Bouchez (35) and Flower Mound senior Beau LaFave (1) scramble for a loose punt during a high school football game at Ron Poe Stadium in McKinney on Sept. 2, 2011.


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McKinney Boyd battles Flower Mound during a high school football game at Ron Poe Stadium in McKinney.

Named in this slideshow are: &nbsp Luke Penny, Ashleigh Hegwood, Marshall Williams, Beau LaFave, Robert Noren, Chas Taylor, Bryan Driskell, Brady Speckels, Colby Vinson, Benjamin Bouchez, Beau LaFave, Curtis Ladd and Jake Jaffe.

Garland vs. Denton Guyer football

photos © Mark M. Hancock and The Dallas Morning News Garland junior Tyler Jackson (14) misses a pass during a high school football game against Denton Guyer at Standridge Stadium in Carrollton on Aug. 27, 2011. See a larger version of this slideshow. Garland battles Denton Guyer during The Old Coach invitational football tournament at Standridge Stadium in Carrollton. Named in this slideshow are:   Sebastian Williams, Sirderrious Caldwell, Jerrod Heard, Tyler Jackson, Jerrod Heard, Karl Burrell, Connor Crane, Ja'Taveon Green, Andrew Johnson, Damien Neroes, Kendre Bridges, Terence Belton, Ceon Rumphs, Rhiana Caterisano and Pooja Singh.

Plano vs. Lakeview Centennial football

Lakeview Centennial sophomore Jarvis Baxter (81) reaches for a pass as Plano senior Marcus Davis (2) closes in during a 5A high school football game at Williams Stadium in Garland on 26 Aug. 2011.
photos © Mark M. Hancock and The Dallas Morning News See a larger version of this slideshow. Lakeview Centennial battles Plano during a 5A high school football game at Williams Stadium in Garland. Named in this slideshow are:   Valerie Sanches, Danielle Bush, Kevin Merrill, L.J. Ausama, Deonte Morrison, Richard Lagow, William Reese, Lance Lanier, Marquis Denmark, Rashad Dixon, Jarvis Baxter, Marcus Davis, Jacob Schnitzer and Drew Threadgill.

FC Dallas vs. New York soccer playoff

FC Dallas' Andrew Jacobson (4) and New York's Teemu Tainio (2) battle for a header during a Major League Soccer playoff match at Pizza Hut Park in Frisco on Oct. 26, 2011.
photos © Mark M. Hancock and The Dallas Morning News See a larger version of this slideshow. FC Dallas battles New York during a Major League Soccer playoff match at Pizza Hut Park in Frisco. Named in this slideshow are:   Andrew Jacobson, Dax McCarty, Brek Shea, Jair Benitez, Andrew Jacobson, Teemu Tainio, Tim Ream and Marvin Chavez.

DSO Mendelssohn concert series

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Sopranos Ava Pine, left, and Layla Claire, center, sing as Jaap van Zweden, right, conducts the Dallas Symphony Orchestra as they perform part of the Mendelssohn series at the Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center in Dallas on Sept. 29, 2011.


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Jaap van Zweden conducts the Dallas Symphony Orchestra as they perform part of the Mendelssohn series at the Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center in Dallas.

Named in this slideshow are: &nbsp Jaap van Zweden, Ava Pine, Gregory Warren and Layla Claire.

Texas vs. OU football

photos © Mark M. Hancock and The Dallas Morning News Oklahoma wide receiver Ryan Broyles (85) takes a hit from Texas cornerback Quandre Diggs (28) during a college football game in Dallas on Oct. 9, 2011. See a larger version of this slideshow. The University of Texas battles Oklahoma University in the Red River Rivalry during a college football game at the Cotton Bowl during The State Fair of Texas in Dallas. Named in this slideshow are:   Austin Dunlap, Peyton Wyatt, Bevo, Hayley Gurwitz, Tim Lucas, Ashlea Poirot, Gabe Ikard, Malcolm Brown, Tony Jefferson, Landry Jones, Fozzy Whittaker, Blake Gideon, Ryan Broyles, Kenny Stills, Adrian Phillips, Quandre Diggs, Case McCoy, Travis Lewis, Ronnell Lewis, David Ash, Mike Davis, Jaxon Shipley and Demontre Hurst.

SMU vs. UTEP football

photos © Mark M. Hancock and The Dallas Morning News UTEP wide reciever Mike Edwards (6) makes a reception in front of SMU defensive back Jay Scott (7) during a college football game at Ford Stadium in Dallas on Sept. 10, 2011. See a larger version of this slideshow. Southern Methodist University battles the University of Texas at El Paso during a college football game at Ford Stadium in Dallas. Named in this slideshow are:   Keenan Holman, Vernon Frazier, Cameron Smith, Mike Loftus, Mike Edwards, Jay Scott, J.J. McDermott, Donavon Kemp, Ja'Gared Davis, Cole Beasley, Kyle Padron, Derrick Morgan, Drew Thomas, Taylor Reed, Cameron Rogers, Zach Line, Josh Fely, Nick Lamaison, Taylor Thompson, Kenneth Acker, Joe Banyard and Jay Hall.

NCAA Regional Baseball Championship

photos © Mark M. Hancock and The Dallas Morning News Oral Roberts' senior Joey Winiecki (11) dodges the glove of Dallas Baptist's junior Joel Hutter (12) after stealing second base during the NCAA regional baseball championship game in Lupton Stadium at Texas Christian University in Fort Worth on June 5, 2011. See a larger version of this slideshow. Oral Roberts battles Dallas Baptist during the NCAA regional baseball championship game in Lupton Stadium at Texas Christian University in Fort Worth. Named in this slideshow are:   Bob Keller, Will Lane, Duncan McAlpine, Chris Elder, Nick Baligod, Tyler Robbins, Jared Schlehuber, Mark Guest, Bennett Pickar, Kenny Hatcher, Cam Schiller, Brandon King, Joey Winiecki, Dan Heefner, Michael Smith and Joel Hutter.

FC Dallas vs. Vancouver soccer

FC Dallas' Ricardo Villar (11) tries to chest the ball as Vancouver's John Thorrington (11) kicks the ball during a Major League Soccer match at Pizza Hut Park in Frisco on Oct. 15, 2011.
photos © Mark M. Hancock and The Dallas Morning News See a larger version of this slideshow. FC Dallas battles Vancouver during a Major League Soccer match at Pizza Hut Park in Frisco. Named in this slideshow are: Marvin Chavez, Michael Boxall, Jay DeMerit, Daniel Cruz, John Thorrington, Gershon Koffie, Jackson, Shea Salinas, Ricardo Villar, Brek Shea and Jordan Harvey.

FC Dallas vs. Houston soccer

Houston goalkeeper Tally Hall (1) punches away a high pass for FC Dallas' George John (14) during a Major League Soccer match at Pizza Hut Park in Frisco on Sept. 24, 2011.
photos © Mark M. Hancock and The Dallas Morning News See a larger version of this slideshow. Houston battles FC Dallas during a Major League Soccer match at Pizza Hut Park in Frisco. Named in this slideshow are:   Brek Shea (20) Andre Hainault, Jair Benitez, Jackson, Geoff Cameron, Adam Moffat, Ricardo Villar, Andrew Jacobson, Brian Ching, Tally Hall, George John, Luiz Camargo, Kevin Hartman, Marvin Chavez and Jack Stewart.

FC Dallas vs. New York soccer

photos © Mark M. Hancock and The Dallas Morning News FC Dallas' Maicon Santos (9) watches as his shot gets past New York Red Bulls' goalkeeper Frank Rost (1) and Stephen Keel (22) but misses the goal during a Major League Soccer match at Pizza Hut Park in Frisco on Sept. 17, 2011. See a larger version of this slideshow. FC Dallas battles the New York Red Bulls during a Major League Soccer match at Pizza Hut Park in Frisco on Sept. 17, 2011. Named in this slideshow are:   Bobby Rhine, Jair Benitez, Juan Agudelo, Stephen Keel, Maicon Santos, Daniel Cruz, Teemu Tainio, Chris Albright, Ricardo Villar, Frank Rost, Carlos Mendes, Jackson and Andrew Jacobson.

Halloween Party

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Snacks greet friends during a Halloween costume party in Garland on Saturday, Oct. 29, 2011.


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Friends celebrate during a Halloween costume party in Garland on Saturday, Oct. 29, 2011.

FC Dallas vs. Tigres soccer

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FC Dallas' Bobby Warshaw (16) tangles with Tigres' Jesus Alberto Duenas (29) during a during a Major League Soccer match at Pizza Hut Park in Frisco on Sept. 3, 2011.


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FC Dallas battles the Tigres during a Major League Soccer match at Pizza Hut Park in Frisco.

Named in this slideshow are:   Bobby Warshaw, Jesus Alberto Duenas, Ruben Luna, Jorge Luis Valencia, Manuel Viniegra, Moises Hernandez, Danilo Veron, Lucas Armando Lobos, Chris Seitz and Danilo Veron.

FC Dallas vs. Seattle soccer

photos © Mark M. Hancock and The Dallas Morning News FC Dallas' Maicon Santos (9) pushes Seattle's Lamar Neagle (27) away from the ball as Zach Scott (20) approaches during a Major League Soccer match at Pizza Hut Park in Frisco on Aug. 20, 2011. See a larger version of this slideshow. FC Dallas battles Seattle during a Major League Soccer match at Pizza Hut Park in Frisco. Named in this slideshow are:   Hooper, Erin Riley, Jackson Goncalves, Lamar Neagle, Ricardo Villar, Daniel Cruz, Marvin Chavez, Leonardo Gonzalez, Brek Shea, Kasey Keller, Maicon Santos, Jeff Parke and Erik Friberg.

FC Dallas vs. Portland soccer

FC Dallas' Zach Loyd (19) sneaks in for a header goal as Portland's Kalif Alhassan (11) and goalkeeper Troy Perkins (1) are occupied with Eric Alexander (24) during a Major League Soccer match at Pizza Hut Park in Frisco on June 25, 2011.


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FC Dallas battles Portland during a Major League Soccer match at Pizza Hut Park in Frisco. FC Dallas won 4-0.

Named in this slideshow are:   Andrew Jacobson, Darlington Nagbe, Jackson Goncalves, Diego Chara, Zach Loyd, Eric Alexander, Rodney Wallace, Mamadou "Futty" Danso, Kevin Hartman, Brek Shea, Kenny Cooper, Eric Brunner, Kalif Alhassan, Troy Perkins and Ugo Ihemelu.

FC Dallas vs. Philadelphia soccer

photos © Mark M. Hancock and The Dallas Morning News FC Dallas' Marvin Chavez (18) threads the ball between Philadelphia's Danny Califf (4) and Carlos Valdes (5) during a MLS soccer match at Pizza Hut Park in Frisco on May 14, 2011. See a larger version of this slideshow. FC Dallas battles Philadelphia during a MLS soccer match at Pizza Hut Park in Frisco. Named in this slideshow are:   Brek Shea, Sheanon Williams, Carlos Valdes, Zach Loyd, Danny Mwanga, Fabian Castillo, Danny Califf and Marvin Chavez.

Stars vs. Coyotes Hockey

Stars' Krystofer Barch (13) is thrown to the ice by Coyotes' Paul Bissonnette (12) during a NHL hockey game at American Airlines Center on Dec. 26, 2010 in Dallas.


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The Dallas Stars battle the Phoenix Coyotes during a NHL hockey game at American Airlines Center on Dec. 26, 2010 in Dallas.

Named in this slideshow are:   Jamie Benn, Ed Jovanovsk, Brandon Segal, Vernon Fiddler, Loui Eriksson, Scottie Upshall, Jason LaBarbera, Mike Ribeiro, Kari Lehtonen, Krystofer Barch, Paul Bissonnette, Brenden Morrow, Sami Lepisto, Ray Whitney.

Dallas Stars vs. Calgary Hockey

Calgary captain Jarome Iginla (12) tries to see through the blood to land a counter-punch on Stars' Jamie Benn (14) during an NHL hockey game at the American Airlines Center on Dec. 23, 2010 in Dallas.
photos © Mark M. Hancock and The Dallas Morning News See a larger version of this slideshow. Calgary battles the Stars during an NHL hockey game at the American Airlines Center on Dec. 23, 2010 in Dallas. Named in this slideshow are:   Miikka Kiprusoff, Mark Giordano, Kari Lehtonen, Matt Niskanen, Matt Stajan, Tom Kostopoulos, Jamie Benn, Jarome Iginla, Steve Ott, Niklas Hagman, Curtis Glencross, Mike Ribeiro, Robyn Regehr, Jeff Woywitka and Brendan Morrison.

Downtown Dallas lighting

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Lighting illuminates part of the downtown Dallas skyline over the Arts District in Dallas on Sept. 29, 2011.

Rangers vs. Tigers baseball

photos © Mark M. Hancock and The Dallas Morning News Rangers' catcher Mike Napoli (25) tags out Tigers' Danny Worth (29) at the plate during a Major League Baseball game at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington on June 7, 2011. See a larger version of this slideshow. The Texas Rangers battle Detroit's Tigers during a Major League Baseball game at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington. Both teams eventually advanced to the current division series. Named in this slideshow are:   Mike Napoli, Danny Worth, Josh Hamilton, Austin Jackson, Mitch Moreland, Casper Wells, Brennan Boesch, Miguel Cabrera, Mike Maddux, Matt Harrison, Ron Washington, Ed Hickox, Dave Bush, Ian Kinsler, Jhonny Peralta, Ryan Raburn, Mark Lowe and Yoshinori Tateyama.

Know Your Rights

U.S. PJs take media law courses in college to learn their rights and responsibilities. In the past, I've considered it redundant to post this information on this blog.

However, after a particularly annoying incident today in a public park, I've determined many people are either ignorant or are just control freaks. So, here is a link to the ACLU's "Know Your Rights" post for photographers (it covers the same information posted in 2005).

In general, if you are standing on public property and not impeding emergency or police activities, you can shoot whatever you can see. It's a Constitutional right for every person standing on U.S. public property. There's no debate.

If you don't want photos of yourself or your objects, don't be within plain sight of public property. The Constitution is the basis for - and thereby trumps - all other laws.

Enough for now,

FC Dallas vs. Revolution soccer

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FC Dallas' Marvin Chavez (18) leaps over the diving save of Revolution goal keeper Matt Reis (1) during a Major League Soccer match at Pizza Hut Park in Frisco on June 4, 2011.


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FC Dallas battles the New England Revolution during a Major League Soccer match at Pizza Hut Park in Frisco. FC Dallas won the match 1-0 over New England.

Named in this slideshow are:   Kevin Alston, Brek Shea, Marvin Chavez, Didier Domi, Matt Reis, Eric Alexander, George John, Ryan Cochrane, AJ Soares, Fabian Castillo, Andrew Jacobson and Stephen McCarthy.

Waxahachie vs. Frisco Wakeland soccer playoff

Waxahachie senior Caroline Clifton (18) braces to be hit by the ball as Fisco Wakeland junior Katey Carmichael (2) tries to pass to sophomore Maddie Lundberg (14) during a high school playoff soccer game at Standridge Stadium in Carrollton on April 8, 2011.


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Waxahachie battles Fisco Wakeland during a high school soccer playoff game at Standridge Stadium in Carrollton.

Named in this slideshow are: &nbsp Katey Carmichael, Tierney Thomison, Jennifer Perry, Caroline Clifton, Ashley Kingston, Maddie Lundberg, Kourtney Holleman, Danielle Tesei, Bridget Reid, Sarah Hay, Christine Sparks, Karleigh Hector, Lexie Devore, Ashley Vega and Natalie Kelly.

Skyline vs. Jesuit basketball

Skyline's Zach LeDay (32) aggressively blocks the shot of Jesuit's Jeff Schoettmer (11) during a high school basketball game at Jesuit High School in Dallas on Feb. 7, 2011.


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Skyline battles Jesuit during a high school basketball game at Jesuit High School in Dallas on Feb. 7, 2011.

Named in this slideshow are: &nbsp Blake Vierling, Will Barrow, DeVante Kincade, Zach LeDay, Jeff Schoettmer, David Lacey, Stephen Spieth, Shirmane Thomas, Will Thompson and Stephen Olson.

Flower Mound Marcus vs. Plano basketball

Flower Mound Marcus junior A.J. Luckey (11) leaps before Plano senior Julian Okoro (4) during a high school basketball game at Marcus High School in Flower Mound on Jan. 4, 2011.



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Flower Mound Marcus battles Plano during a high school basketball game at Marcus High School in Flower Mound on Jan. 4, 2011.

Named in this slideshow are:   Terrance Cooper, Connor Taggart, Nick Banyard, Dwayne Hicks, Clayton Parlin, Austin Bianco, A.J. Luckey, Julian Okoro, Phillip Forte and Marcus Smart.

Woodrow Wilson vs. Melissa hoops playoff

Woodrow Wilson junior Andre Plata (33) and Melissa freshman Jackson Webb (13) dive for a loose ball during a high school basketball playoff game at Ellis Davis Field House in Dallas on Feb. 19, 2011.


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Woodrow Wilson battles Melissa during a high school basketball playoff game at Ellis Davis Field House in Dallas. Woodrow Wilson won 68-53 and advances.

Named in this slideshow are:   Justin Daniels, Hondo Webb, Ian Hatfield, Andre Plata, Zach Helmberger, Ryan Ragon, Dearius Wright, Michael Vickers, DJ Brown and Jackson Webb.

PJ Challenge Competition

One hard-working PJ/reader is about to EARN an Urban Disguise 50 V2.0 laptop/camera bag valued at $179.

In honor of this blog’s 2 millionth milestone (not really, but it’s a happy coincidence), the good people at Think Tank Photo have offered the rockin' prize posted above.

Rather than a regular (subjective) PJ contest for the best quality images, this contest is for hard-working PJs. Let’s reward the PJ who works the hardest on all the subjects a PJ should do each week.

A shopping list of PJ subjects is posted below. To win this prize, a PJ must be the first to shoot and post links to ALL of the subjects*.

* Rules:
1) The subjects must be shot on or after August 9, 2011.
2) All photos, videos, slideshows and captions must be posted to publically-viewable locations on the Web (newspaper website, blog, portfolio websites, etc.). The spot news photo MUST be on a news site (it must be vetted by an editor).
3) PJ must shoot and post links to ALL subjects listed below. Simply cut-and-paste the list into the comments section and add a link to EACH example of YOUR work. Each subject and/or link may only be entered in one category below. Only entries submitted as comments for this post will be considered (no e-mail).
Again, contestants can only enter ONE entry in the comment section of this post with ALL subjects and links in the ONE post. The post should have exactly 13 links.
4) Each image link must have an appropriate photo(s) and/or video for the category and a complete cutline (names, dates, locations, etc.).
5) All entries will be time-stamped by Blogger when the entry is submitted. The first to complete the PJ challenge wins.
6) Once a winner is determined, the winner must be willing to e-mail their personal information to me for Think Tank Photo to mail your prize.
7) Mark M. Hancock is only responsible for verifying the completion of this challenge. The winner is subject to any additional rules required by Think Tank Photo (I don’t think there are any, but I’m covering all bases).
8) PJ's only provide links to the images/videos as evidence. Copyright owner(s) keeps all rights.

Please see the Labels section of this blog to clarify terms.

Categories
Please provide a link to ALL of the following:

1) Spot news (must be a news link rather than personal site)
2) General news
3) Sports
4) Feature photo
5) News photo story (three photo minimum)
6) Feature photo story (three photo minimum)
7) Concert or theater
8) Education
9) News or business portrait
10) Wildlife
11) Product photo (a restaurant review is fine)
12) Slideshow
13) Video

Good luck and get to work.

Enough for now,

Rock Climbing as a whole-body exercise

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Kirk Taylor of Dallas scales a wall during a climbing session at Exposure Indoor Rock Climbing in Carrollton on June 23, 2011.


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Climbers get a workout and staff demonstrate additional exercises at Exposure Indoor Rock Climbing in Carrollton. Rock climbing provides a whole-body workout for participants.

Named in this slideshow are: &nbsp Tadd Jensen, Kirk Taylor, Paul Soutner, Chris Castrianni, Pat Roscovius, Kit Sinclair and Zach Marsh.

Please read "Rock climbing offers workouts for all body types" (subscription required) by Caitlin Johnson / The Dallas Morning News.