FC Dallas 2010 season opener

The Dallas Inferno members Ken Berggren of Fort Worth, right, and Wayne McMullen of Frisco, left, participate in a tailgate party before a Major League Soccer season opener between FC Dallas and Columbus at Pizza Hut Park in Frisco on April 10, 2010.


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FC Dallas' Jeff Cunningham (9) takes a shot on goal against Columbus during a Major League Soccer season opener at Pizza Hut Park.


FC Dallas' David Ferreira (10) tries to power past Columbus' Danny O'Rourke (5) near the goal during a MLS season opener at Pizza Hut Park.



FC Dallas' Zach Loyd (19) pushes past Columbus' Danny O'Rourke (5) during a soccer match in Frisco.



The Dallas Inferno member Wayne McMullen of Frisco screams for FC Dallas during a MLS season opener between FC Dallas and Columbus at Pizza Hut Park.


FC Dallas' David Ferreira (10) passes near the goal during a season opener against Columbus.


FC Dallas' Dax McCarty (13) and Columbus' Adam Moffat (22) fight for the ball during a MLS match at Pizza Hut Park.


FC Dallas' Jeff Cunningham (9) scores the season's first goal on a free kick against Columbus during a match in Frisco.


FC Dallas' David Ferreira (10) leaves Columbus' Brian Carroll (16) flat on the pitch during a Major League Soccer season opener at Pizza Hut Park in Frisco.

Heritage potter

David Day poses for a portrait in the sunroom studio at his home in Richardson on Feb. 20, 2010.


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David Day works at his pottery wheel at his home. Although he formerly made his living from the art, he now considers it a weekend hobby.


David Day employs various shaping tools while he works at his pottery wheel in Richardson. Day and his artist wife's client list included La Madeleine restaurants and other companies.


David Day molds clay on his pottery wheel in the sunroom studio at his home. After graduating from college, he demonstrated pioneer pottery skills with a kick wheel at the Dallas Heritage Village.

Please read, "History repeats for former re-enactor turned part-time potter in Richardson" by Diane Reischel

Fayrouz's festive food

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Fayrouz offers corn and pepper salad over cracked wheat for lunch at our home in Plano on Sunday, May 16, 2010.

Lakeview Cent. vs. Naaman Forest hoops

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Lakeview Centennial's Chris Copeland (23) dives at the ball as Naaman Forest's John Harris (34) tries to keep control during a high school basketball game at Naaman Forest High School in Garland on Friday, Feb. 12, 2010.


Naaman Forest's John Harris (34) drives to the net as Lakeview Centennial's Chris Jones (22) follows during a basketball game at Naaman Forest High School.



Lakeview Centennial's Ryan Williams (24) fires a jump shot over Naaman Forest's Mike Daniels (42) during a game in Garland.



Lakeview Centennial's Chris Copeland (23) leaps around Naaman Forest's Vondale Fuller (32) during a basketball game at Naaman Forest.



Naaman Forest's Prince Ibeh (44) slaps a rebound away from Lakeview Centennial's Toddrick Gotcher (20) during a basketball game at Naaman Forest High School in Garland. Lakeview Centennial won the game 54-53.

Pinkston vs. Kimball hoops

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Pinkston's Keith Hargest (21) and Kimball's Davoun Hunter (3) scramble for a loose ball during a high school basketball game at Sprague Fieldhouse in Dallas on Saturday, Jan. 30, 2009.


Pinkston's Davoun Hunter (3) tries to block the shot of Kimball's Jerrik Nash (00) during a basketball game at Sprague Fieldhouse.




Pinkston's Tony Mitchell (13) blocks Kimball's Austin Franklin (4) as Rick Ragland (1) moves in to assist during a basketball game in Dallas.


Kimball's Kimball's Austin Franklin (4) and Javion Henry (15) block the shot of Pinkston's Tony Mitchell (13) during a basketball game at Sprague Fieldhouse.




Pinkston's Tony Mitchell (13) slaps the ball away from Kimball's Javion Henry (15) during a basketball game at Sprague Fieldhouse in Dallas. Kimball won the game 70-59.

Cottonwood Art Festival Spring 2010

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Colorful signs and activities entertain children at the Artstop during the Cottonwood Art Festival at Cottonwood Park in Richardson on May 1, 2010.


Fayrouz Hancock returns to her shoot after capturing duck images during the Cottonwood Art Festival at Cottonwood Park.




The avian residents of the park remain relaxed during the Cottonwood Art Festival in Richardson. The festivals are held during the first full weekends of May and October each year.


Siena, 7, (right) licks Sophie, 4, (left) during the Cottonwood Art Festival at Cottonwood Park in Richardson. Both are Pomeranians owned by Jay and Donna Riha of Plano. The Cottonwood Art Festival is very "dog friendly" and features frequent water stops throughout the park.


Chloe, a 9-month-old designer "Schnorkipoo," (left) and Katie, a 13-year-old designer "Shipoo," (right) owned by Carlos and Patricia Flores of Plano ride through the Cottonwood Art Festival in a special stroller in Richardson.


Kinetic Sculptures by Andrew Carson of Seattle, Wash. move in the wind during the Cottonwood Art Festival at Cottonwood Park in Richardson.


The tools of artist Jean Joseph Monfort of Los Angeles await use in a box during the Cottonwood Art Festival in Richardson.


Haitian-born artist Jean Joseph Monfort of Los Angeles paints during the Cottonwood Art Festival at Cottonwood Park in Richardson.

The Cottonwood Art Festival is special to Fayrouz and I for a number of reasons. Both of us enjoy being surrounded by art and artists. I also won First Place for Best Feature Photo Story or Series at the Suburban Newspapers of America in 2001 for this series.

Most importantly, it's next to the Justice of the Peace's office where we were first married. So, our first wedding photos were at this park. :-)



Fayrouz Hancock (right) photographs artist Jean Joseph Monfort (left) at the Cottonwood Art Festival in Richardson.

Because I've shot this event many times for publication and didn't have a client for these shots, mine are somewhat random (I went to spend time with Fay and the food). However, check out Fayrouz's series because she worked it hard.

Dallas Mavericks vs. NY Knicks hoops

Mavericks' Dirk Nowitzki (41) slams the ball into the net during a basketball game against the New York Knicks' in Dallas.


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Dallas Mavericks Dancers' Paige Jones performs during a break in the basketball game against the Knicks' at American Airlines Center.



Mavericks' Caron Butler (4) runs into Knicks' Wilson Chandler (21) during a basketball game in Dallas.



Mavericks' Jose Juan Barea (11) moves the ball against the New York Knicks' during a basketball game at American Airlines Center in Dallas on March 13, 2010.



Knicks' Wilson Chandler (21) objects as the ball is knocked away by Mavericks' Dirk Nowitzki (41) during a basketball game at American Airlines Center.


Mavericks' Caron Butler (4) gets fouled by Knicks' Wilson Chandler (21) during a basketball game at American Airlines Center in Dallas. New York won the game 128-94.



The Mavs play the San Antonio Spurs in the first game of the I-35 playoff challenge tonight at 7 p.m. Please read, "Numerous offensive options make Mavericks too hot for Spurs" by Jean-Jacques Taylor / The Dallas Morning News.

Collin County primary election results

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Candidate John Muns looks on as campaign manager Lori Geer exhales at early voting results during a Collin County Republican primary election party at the Haggard Barn in Plano on March 1, 2010. Longtime Plano ISD board member John Muns ran against incumbent Keith Self for Collin County judge.


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Supporters of Collin County Republican candidates John Muns and Duncan Webb attend a primary election party at the Haggard Barn in Plano on March 1, 2010. Webb won his primary election. Muns lost.

Named in this slideshow are:   John Muns, Cheryl Joyner, Richard Joyner, Joan Webb, George A. Elwell, Duncan Webb, James D. Webb III, Phil Dyer and Lori Geer.

Please read, "Ward loses Commissioners Court seat, Self wins county judge race" by Ed Housewright / The Dallas Morning News

Southlake vs. Lewisville girls hoops

Lewisville's Je'Naya Brown (12) bounces the ball off Southlake Carroll's Christie Groh (44) during a girls high school basketball game at Lewisville High School in Lewisville on Friday, Jan. 29, 2010.


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Southlake Carroll's Christie Groh (44) looks to pass around Lewisville's Aubree Butts (33) during a girls basketball game at Lewisville High School.




Lewisville's Je'Naya Brown (12) counter-steals the ball from Southlake Carroll's Sierra Maykus (15) during a girls high school basketball game at Lewisville High School.

Berkner vs. Sunset hoops

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Richardson Berkner's Jordan Mickey (20) and Soma Edo (25) slap away the shot of Dallas Sunset's Sammy Herrera (50) during a high school basketball game at Sprague Fieldhouse in Dallas on Friday, Jan. 15, 2010.


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Richardson Berkner plays Dallas Sunset during a high school basketball game at Sprague Fieldhouse in Dallas.

Named in this slideshow are: Devante Donaldson, Soma Edo, Kendal Harris, Mike Harris, Sammy Herrera, Brandon Joseph, Daniel "D.J." Martinez, Jordan Mickey and Xavier Thomas.

Deacon Ordination

photos © Mark M. Hancock for The Texas Catholic

Deacon candidates Arthur Unachukwa and Allan P. McDonald stand for the Election by the Bishop and Consent of the People during a deacon ordination at the Cathedral Shrine of the Blessed Virgin Mary of Guadalupe in Dallas on Saturday, March 13, 2010.


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Deacon candidates Arthur Unachukwa and Allan P. McDonald are ordained at the Cathedral Shrine of the Blessed Virgin Mary of Guadalupe in Dallas.

Named in this slideshow (in order of appearance) are:   Arthur Unachukwa, Allan P. McDonald, Bishop Joseph Martino of Scranton, Bishop Charles Grahmann, Bishop Elect Mark J. Seitz, Marco Polo Rangel, Bishop Kevin J. Farrell, Bishop Elect J. Douglas Deshotel, Fr. T. Michael Dugan, and Jean McDonald of Preston, England.

KTC generations

Jim Hawkins and Andree Hawkins pose for a portrait with their children Matt Hawkins (top row from left to right), Mollie Shelby, Laura Hawkins and granddaughter Kendrick Hawkins at Christ The King Catholic Church in Dallas on Sunday, Jan. 31, 2010.


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Tekumbe concert

Lead singer Camilo Mutis (right) and percussionist Stefan Ice (left) of Tekumbe perform during a concert at the Mambo Cafe in Dallas on Friday, March 26, 2010.


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music "Yo Quiero" © Tekumbe / Tekumbe.com

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Tekumbe performs in concert at the Mambo Cafe in Dallas' West End.

Named in this slideshow are: Josue Chavez, Alan Garrido, Stefan Ice, Andres Lucas, Camilo Mutis, Franz Mutis and Paulo Valles.

2010 Challenger of Dallas tennis champs

David Martin returns a ball during the Men's Challenger of Dallas professional tennis tournament doubles championship at T-Bar-M Racquet Club in Dallas on Saturday, Feb. 6, 2009.



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Adil Shamasdin (bottom) tries to return a ball as partner Vasek Pospisil observes during the Challenger of Dallas tennis tournament doubles championship at T-Bar-M Racquet Club.




Scott Lipsky returns a ball during the Challenger of Dallas pro tennis tournament doubles championship in Dallas. Martin and Lipsky won the doubles match.




Carsten Ball, 20, of Australia returns a serve from Ryan Sweeting, 22, of the United States during the Challenger of Dallas professional tennis tournament singles championship at T-Bar-M Racquet Club in Dallas.


Ryan Sweeting returns a serve from Carsten Ball during the Men's Challenger of Dallas pro tennis tournament singles championship at T-Bar-M Racquet Club in Dallas.




Carsten Ball of Australia returns a volley from Ryan Sweeting during the Challenger of Dallas pro tennis tournament singles championship in Dallas. Ball was the No. 2 seed and Sweeting, the defending champion, was seeded No. 7.


Ryan Sweeting returns a volley from Carsten Ball during the Challenger of Dallas pro tennis tournament singles championship at T-Bar-M Racquet Club. Sweeting won the match to become the first back-to-back Challenger of Dallas winner.


Please read, "Ryan Sweeting bounces back to defend Challenger of Dallas title" by Drew Davison for the Star-Telegram

Yes, I know. Through some strange content-sharing arrangement, I shot the championship for DMN and FW provided the reporter. Welcome to modern newspaper journalism. :-/