Allen vs. Flower Mound Marcus volleyball

Marcus' Lauren Douglass (5) hits the ball past Allen's Tyler Southern (22) during a volleyball game at Marcus High School in Flower Mound on Oct. 19, 2010.


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Flower Mound Marcus' Kelsey Pry (3) returns a ball during a volleyball game against Allen at Marcus High School.


Allen Tori Bates (24) returns a hit as Emma Dridge (3) watches during a volleyball game in Flower Mound.



Flower Mound Marcus' Regan McGuire (13) and Katie Neisler (1) block the hit of Allen's Ashley Hooper (10) during a volleyball game at Marcus High School.


Flower Mound Marcus' Regan McGuire (13) and Katie Neisler (1) block the hit of Allen's Ashley Hooper (10) during a volleyball game in Flower Mound.


Flower Mound Marcus' Regan McGuire (13) fires the ball past Allen's Taylor Gross (14) during a volleyball game at Marcus High School.



Allen's Emma Dridge (3) digs for a ball during a volleyball game at Marcus High School in Flower Mound.

Good Morning NOLA!

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An oil tanker and ferry cross paths on the Mississippi River as the sun rises over New Orleans on Monday, March 21, 2011.

Going to NOLA

Sorry about the lack of posts lately, but I've been working, working, working. I have plenty of shoots to post, but no time to organize and post them.

Some recent shoots are actually on the buy site if anyone wants a sneak peek or to purchase a print.

My goal is to start catching up on posts when I return from vacation next week. I may even post a few months worth in a single day. We'll see.

Coppell vs. Southlake football

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Southlake Carroll junior Peyton Williams (23) tumbles to his feet after a pass reception as Coppell senior Sam Johnson (23) continues to defend during a high school football game at Cowboys Stadium in Coppell on Oct. 15, 2010.


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Southlake Carroll battles Coppell during a high school football game at Cowboys Stadium in Coppell.

Named in this slideshow are: &nbsp Don Williams, Jake Williams, Kaleb Loveless, Mike Loveless, Natalia Loveless, Sam Ornell, Tyler Hernandez, Kenny Hill, Paul Stevenson, Joe Minden, Cam McDaniel, Peyton Williams, Sam Johnson, Bennett Okotcha, Shaun Hoagland, J.J. Prince, Preston Odette and Paul Stevenson.

Savion Glover performs "Bare Soundz"

Savion Glover, left, performs the "a capella" tap-dance set "Bare Soundz" with Marshall Davis, right, at the Meyerson Symphony Center in Dallas on Oct. 10, 2010.


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Savion Glover appears to blur as he performs the high-energy "a capella" tap-dance set "Bare Soundz" at the Meyerson Symphony Center.



Savion Glover performs the "a capella" tap-dance set "Bare Soundz" at the Meyerson Symphony Center. No music accompanied the performance. Only the percussive sound of the performers feet on wooden risers.



Savion Glover, left, and Marshall Davis, right, see who can balance on their toes the longest as part of a friendly tap contest during the "a capella" tap-dance set "Bare Soundz" at the Meyerson Symphony Center.



Savion Glover balances on the toe of one shoe as he performs the "a capella" tap-dance set "Bare Soundz" at the Meyerson Symphony Center in Dallas.

Baylor vs. Texas Tech football

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Texas Tech senior Detron Lewis (17) catches a pass for a touchdown as Baylor sophomore Mike Hicks (17) follows during a college football game at the Cotton Bowl on Oct. 9, 2010 in Dallas.


Baylor battles Texas Tech during a college football game at the Cotton Bowl in Dallas on Oct. 9, 2010.

Named in this slideshow are:  Christi Chadwell, Midnight Matador, Kathleen Busch, Taylor Potts, Baron Batch, Eric Stephens, Brad Taylor, Willie Jefferson, Detron Lewis, Mike Hicks, Robert Griffin III and Colby Whitlock.

Wylie vs. Highland Park football

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Wylie senior Ethan Lington (58) leads his team onto the field before a high school football game against Highland Park at Highlander Stadium in Highland Park on Oct. 8, 2010.


Wylie battles Highland Park during a high school football game at Highlander Stadium in Highland Park.

Named in this slideshow are: Arya McCarthy, Michelle McGaughy, Ethan Lington, Jake Howeth, Beau Cobb, Brady Burgin, Preston Miller, Nico Ramirez, Mark Dowdall, Holt Perlman, Vincent Bryan, Kyle Fuller and William Morris.

FC Dallas vs. Chicago soccer

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Chicago's Logan Pause (12) blocks the pass of FC Dallas' David Ferreira (10) during a Major League Soccer match for the Brimstone Cup at Pizza Hut Park on Oct. 2, 2010 in Frisco.


Chicago's Dasan Robinson (32) holds FC Dallas' Atiba Harris (16) during a Major League Soccer match for the Brimstone Cup.


FC Dallas' Milton Rodriguez (7) and Chicago's Dasan Robinson (32) tangle over the ball during a Major League Soccer match for the Brimstone Cup. Rodriguez scored the first FC Dallas goal of the game.



FC Dallas' Atiba Harris (16) protests a hold by Chicago's Dasan Robinson (32) as falls during a Major League Soccer match for the Brimstone Cup at Pizza Hut Park in Frisco.

Lewisville vs. Allen football

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Lewisville junior Trevon Caudle (33) and senior Kenneth Thompson (20) break up a pass intended for Allen senior Jonathon Lee (14) during a high school football game at Max Goldsmith Stadium on Oct. 1, 2010 in Lewisville.


Lewisville battles Allen during a high school football game at Max Goldsmith Stadium on Oct. 1, 2010 in Lewisville.

Named in this slideshow are: Ashley Mehmken, Michael Ripple, Deandre Grimes, Deandre Brown, Alec Morris, Kobe Osei-Boaten, Jonathan Williams, Josh Stamper, Craig Titsworth, Alex Miller, Nick Brewer, Carl Lee, Trevon Caudle, Kenneth Thompson and Jonathon Lee.

Snowmageddon 2011

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Fayrouz Hancock poses for a portrait next to the pond fence during "Snowmageddon" near our home in Plano on Friday, Feb. 4, 2011.


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Fayrouz Hancock explores a heavy snow during "Snowmageddon" near our home in Plano on Friday, Feb. 4, 2011.

Richardson vs. Sunset football

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Richardson senior Rakeem Perkins (35) and junior Max Waters (33) sack Sunset junior quarterback Miguel Morales (17) during a high school football game at Eagle-Mustang Stadium on Sept. 24, 2010 in Richardson.


Richardson and Sunset battle during a high school football game at Eagle-Mustang Stadium in Richardson.

Named in this slideshow are:  Karlee Klassen, Thad Robertson, Justin Ashby, Rakeem Perkins, Max Waters, Miguel Morales, Chris Winnette, Avery Lewis, Jordan Booty, Donte Burns, Raymundo Garcia, Demarcus Wilson, Henry Cruz, Jacolby Gilliam, Torrance Carr, Garrett Cline, John Moen, Luis Conde, Gerardo Saucedo and Jesus Puente.

REACH Christmas Carol

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Carolers move quickly between homes during the annual REACH Christmas Carol in northwest McKinney on Monday, Dec. 13, 2010.


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Carolers move quickly between homes during the annual REACH Christmas Carol in northwest McKinney. Third through 5th graders caroled door to door and then gathered at a neighborhood park for hot chocolate and cookies.

Named in this slideshow are: &nbsp Nick Blaskovich, Julia Gaughan, Courtney Camella and Mike Blaskovich.

Christmas Play

A cross stands outside the St. Ann Catholic Church before the annual Christmas Play in Kaufman on Sunday, Dec. 12, 2010.


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J.D. Avila , 6, (right) and Anthony Avila, 5, (left) wait for their angel wings before the Christmas Play at St. Ann Catholic Church in Kaufman.



J.D. Avila , 6, waits to play his role as an angel before the annual Christmas Play.



Joley Oliver, 4, collects song sheets before the Christmas Play at St. Ann Catholic Church in Kaufman.



Mary (Vivian Glick left) talks with Elizabeth (Andrea Gandara, right) during the Christmas Play.


Mary (Vivian Glick, 11, left) holds Jesus (Christian Glick, 3 months) alongside Joseph (Patrick Mitchell, 10, right) as they are surrounded by angels during the Christmas Play.


Mary (Vivian Glick, 11, left) hands Jesus (Christian Glick, 3 months) to Joseph (Patrick Mitchell, 10, right) as he sits next to the wise men during the Christmas Play.


Wise men bring gifts to Mary (Vivian Glick, 11, left), Jesus (Christian Glick, 3 months) and Joseph (Patrick Mitchell, 10, right) during the Christmas Play.


Mary (Vivian Glick, 11, left) adjusts her scarf as Jesus (Christian Glick, 3 months) sleeps in the arms of Joseph (Patrick Mitchell, 10, right) during the annual Christmas Play at St. Ann Catholic Church in Kaufman.

2010 Review

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Takara and her 7-month-old calf Sakari perform together at Sea World San Antonio on Sunday, July 18, 2010.

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This slideshow is a collection of Mark's memorable images from 2010.

I have about 30 normal posts and about 10 major slideshows that I didn't have time to post in 2010. So, here's a collection of some images throughout 2010. Some are old, some are new to the blog. I'll try to catch up in a few months after I complete a major project.

Christmas Eve at our home

Fayrouz Hancock prepares a Christmas Eve feast for our family at our home in Plano on Friday, Dec. 24, 2010.


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Michelle Moe and William Hancock unwrap gifts from relatives.


Fayrouz talks to her in-laws Suellen and John Moline on Christmas Eve.


Deviled eggs made by Cindy Hancock, tiger shrimp and other appetizers await the family on Christmas Eve in Plano.




Mark's handmade guacamole and tiger shrimp await Santa (if he shows up quickly).




The Moline family of Plano poses for a portrait.




William Hancock and Michelle Moe try to sneak a kiss when they think nobody is looking.


The deserts were a big hit with our family. It included Suellen's Harvest Pie, Fayrouz's pineapple upside down cake, several flavors of Richard's fudge, a fruit tart, pecan tart, a seven-rum fruitcake from Wisconsin, and more.




A fruit tart, and a seven-rum fruitcake from Wisconsin await anyone with some room left in their belly after Christmas Eve dinner at our home in Plano on Christmas Eve.

Highland Park vs. J.J. Pearce volleyball

J.J. Pearce senior Katie O'Brien (16) spikes the ball against Highland Park during a 4A volleyball game at J.J. Pearce High School on Sept. 21, 2010 in Richardson.


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Highland Park junior Malia Williams (7) bats the ball down as junior Elizabeth Lee (14) watches during a volleyball game at J.J. Pearce High School.



J.J. Pearce sophomore Lauren English (5) fires a ball at Highland Park junior Logan Vanderslice (12) during a volleyball game in Richardson.



Highland Park senior Caroline Culwell (1) makes a dig as senior Margeaux Mendenhall (13) watches during a volleyball game at J.J. Pearce High School.


J.J. Pearce senior Sophie Orlich (17) fires the ball through the hands of Highland Park senior Brittany Fersing (5) during a game in Richardson.


J.J. Pearce sophomore Lauren English (5) makes a dig as coach Jason Nicholson and senior Katie O'Brien (16) watch during a 4A volleyball game against Highland Park at J.J. Pearce High School in Richardson.

McKinney Boyd vs. Garland Lakeview football

McKinney Boyd senior Wrangler Anson Wilson talks on the phone before a homecoming high school football game against Garland Lakeview at Ron Poe Stadium on Sept. 17, 2010 in McKinney.


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McKinney Boyd players take the field before a football game against Garland Lakeview at Ron Poe Stadium.


McKinney Boyd junior Allison Brusa makes noise before the high school homecoming football game in McKinney.




Garland Lakeview senior Ceasar Brown Jr. (22) turns for yards after receiving a pass during a game against McKinney Boyd in McKinney.




McKinney Boyd senior James Driskell (1) catches a touchdown pass over the head of Garland Lakeview senior Robert Charles (3) during a football game at Ron Poe Stadium.


Garland Lakeview senior Davonta Black (1) scrambles away from McKinney Boyd senior Michael Ricchi (33) during a football game at Ron Poe Stadium.


McKinney Boyd senior quarterback Jonovan Griffin (3) passes the ball to sophomore Bryan Driskell (5) during a high school football game against Garland Lakeview at Ron Poe Stadium in McKinney.