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.

Plano East vs. Allen football

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Plano East senior Nathan Meadors (9) breaks loose from Allen senior Sean McFarland (48) for extra yards during a high school football game at Kimbrough Stadium in Murphy on Oct. 6, 2011.


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Plano East battles Allen during a high school football game at Kimbrough Stadium in Murphy.

Named in this slideshow are: &nbsp Collin Shaw, L.B. Bates, Corey Wesley, Oliver Pierce, Corey Bassett, Alec Morris, Jonathan Williams, Toby Obumseli, Tre Jones, Austin Przybyla, Kaleb Jones, Kimani Smith, Nathan Meadors, Brandyn Bolling, Jack Hawkins, Prince Sam, Chad Adams, Sean McFarland and Deandre Hill.

Kimball vs. South Oak Cliff football

photos © Mark M. Hancock and The Dallas Morning News South Oak Cliff senior Paul Franklin (28) rushes into Kimball sophomore Marcus Rowe (19) and senior Christopher Jones (6) during a high school football game at Sprague Stadium in Dallas on Sept. 30, 2011. Kimball senior quarterback Jaalen Adkins (14) looks to pass the ball to junior Deonte Dawson-Jenkins (12) during a high school football game against South Oak Cliff at Sprague Stadium. Kimball junior Teriyon Gipson (7) rushes as South Oak Cliff senior Adarius Wright (55) reacts during a high school football game in Dallas.
Kimball senior Montan Mcbay (18) gains yards as South Oak Cliff junior Simon Jefferey (40) tries to catch up during a high school football game at Sprague Stadium. South Oak Cliff senior quarterback Jevone Valentine (6) falls across Kimball's goal line for a touchdown during a high school football game in Dallas. Kimball junior Brandon Hines (10) denies a reception to South Oak Cliff senior Corey Callicutt (15) during a high school football game at Sprague Stadium in Dallas.

Got a new scanner

Photos Mark M. Hancock / © DFWmark.com

I got a new Plustek OpticFilm 7600I SE film scanner. This is the first test scan of a slide from Jan. 10, 1994. Now, I can start scanning all my old negatives and slides from the 1990s and beyond. I've been using one as an editor for the last three years, and it makes outstanding scans. I've posted various kinds of film for comparison.

If you're looking for other holiday options (or tax write offs) for the photojournalist in your life, check out the The PJ Candy Store section of this blog.


Will Hancock, my nephew, waits patiently for Christmas dinner on Dec. 25, 1992. He will graduate from Texas A&M this year. The image was made on T-Max B&W negative film.


My brother Richard kisses his son, Jonathan Hancock, at my sister's home in Plano in 1992. The image was made on Kodak Infrared film.

Adamson vs. Molina football

photos © Mark M. Hancock and The Dallas Morning News Molina senior Louis Clifton (48) nearly intercepts a pass intended for Adamson senior Quinton Vickers (6) as junior Thomas Chavez (11) defends during a high school football game at John E. Kincaide Stadium in Dallas on Sept. 23, 2011. See a larger version of this slideshow. Molina battles Adamson during a high school football game at John E. Kincaide Stadium in Dallas. Named in this slideshow are:   Carvon Culton, Qwaii Clark, Keith Jackson, Miguel Casassola, Julian Baeza, Ethan Henry, Ernest Salas, Louis Clifton, Quinton Vickers, Thomas Chavez, Miguel Ortega and Miguel Jiminez.

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.