Highland Park vs. Frisco Centennial football playoff

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Highland Park senior Jake Howeth (10) dives toward the Frisco Centennial goal line during a Class 4A Division II first-round playoff football game at Strandridge Stadium in Carrollton on Nov. 12, 2010.


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Frisco Centennial battles against Highland Park during a Class 4A Division II first-round playoff football game at Strandridge Stadium in Carrollton on Nov. 12, 2010.

Named in this slideshow are: &nbsp Kevin Smith, Preston Miller, Jamel Bullock, Guy Tom Kellogg, Reid Oden, Jacob Atchley, Brady Burgin, Colin Stringer, Dalton Stogner and Austin Conrad.

Flower Mound Marcus vs. Hebron football

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Flower Mound Marcus senior Leo Beale (44) tackles Hebron junior Joseph Farley (12) as senior Kurt Walker (7) observes during a high school football game at Hawk Stadium in Carrollton on Nov. 5, 2010.


Flower Mound Marcus junior quarterback Deion Sanders Jr. (2) runs the ball as Hebron junior Steven Lanz (24) pursues during a football game at Hawk Stadium.




Hebron senior quarterback Kyle Aubuchon (20) runs the ball for a touchdown against Flower Mound Marcus during a football game at Hawk Stadium in Carrollton.


Flower Mound Marcus junior quarterback Deion Sanders Jr. (2) prepares to hand off the ball during a high school football game against Hebron in Carrollton.


Hebron junior Kiante' Griffin (3) runs the ball against Flower Mound Marcus during a football game at Hawk Stadium.

Dallas vs. Salt Lake playoff game

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FC Dallas' Milton Rodriguez (7) leaps after the ball past Real Salt Lake's Kyle Beckerman (5) during a Major League Soccer playoff game at Pizza Hut Park in Frisco on Oct. 30, 2010.


Real Salt Lake goalkeeper Nick Rimando (18) protests as he holds the ball after a hard hit from FC Dallas' Milton Rodriguez (7) during a Major League Soccer playoff game at Pizza Hut Park.



Real Salt Lake's Chris Wingert (17) gets the header in front of FC Dallas' Dax McCarty (13) as Atiba Harris (16) observes during a Major League Soccer playoff game in Frisco.


A corner kick is deflected past FC Dallas' Ugo Ihemelu (3) as Real Salt Lake's Jamison Olave (4) and FC Dallas' Dax McCarty (13) push in during a Major League Soccer playoff game at Pizza Hut Park.


Jeff Cunningham (9) scores the first goal for FC Dallas in front of Real Salt Lake's Jamison Olave (4) and Robbie Russell (3) during a Major League Soccer playoff game at Pizza Hut Park.


FC Dallas' Eric Avila (12) celebrates his go-ahead goal with fans during a Major League Soccer playoff game against Real Salt Lake at Pizza Hut Park on Oct. 30, 2010 in Frisco. FC Dallas won the game 2-1 and advanced.

McKinney Boyd vs. Rowlett football

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McKinney Boyd senior quarterback Jonovan Griffin (3) passes against Rowlett during a high school football game at Ron Poe Stadium in McKinney on Oct. 29, 2010.


Rowlett senior Treyvon Green (22) rushes for a touchdown as McKinney Boyd seniors Josh Scroggins (2) and Michael Streight (12) move to defend during a football game at Ron Poe Stadium.




McKinney Boyd senior Jarvis Boyd (9) is surrounded by a flock of Rowlett defenders on a kickoff return during in McKinney.




Rowlett junior Corey Chappell (26) rushes against McKinney Boyd during a high school football game at Ron Poe Stadium.




McKinney Boyd senior quarterback Jonovan Griffin (3) escapes the grasp of Rowlett senior Daryl Mason (18) and runs for a touchdown during a high school football game at Ron Poe Stadium in McKinney.

University of Dallas 2010 Ministry Conference

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Conference attendees walk through the liturgical art display in the lobby during the University of Dallas 2010 Ministry Conference at the Dallas Convention Center in Dallas on Saturday, Oct. 23, 2010


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Conference attendees participate during the University of Dallas 2010 Ministry Conference at the Dallas Convention Center in Dallas.

Named in this slideshow are: &nbsp Sr. Lynette (Daughters of Sacred Heart at Our Lady of Perpetual Help), Mariachi Real Tecalitlan, Cecilia Collantes (Angelluz Religious Jewelry), Julie Richey, Bishop Mark J. Seitz, Bishop Kevin J. Farrell, Rev. Jonathan Morris, ValLimar Jansen, Dr. Jerry Galipeau, Carl Napoli, Augie Leal, Jerry Rodriguez, Curtis Stephan, Fr. Dan Nguyen, Pedro Moreno, Rocco Palmo, Brigitte Gynther and Fr. Ignacio Larran.

DeSoto vs. Mesquite Horn football

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DeSoto junior Devin Rushing (5) is tackled by Mesquite Horn senior Fred Livingston (2) and junior Keonte Grant (23) during a high school football game at E.H. Hanby Stadium in Mesquite on Oct. 22, 2010.


Mesquite Horn senior quarterback Collin Strahan (8) looks to pass during a high school football game against DeSoto in Mesquite.


DeSoto senior quarterback Ryan Polite (7) runs the ball against Mesquite Horn during a high school football game at E.H. Hanby Stadium.




DeSoto senior Austin Vincent (12) catches a touchdown pass from senior quarterback Ryan Polite (7) during a high school football game against Mesquite Horn in Mesquite.




Mesquite Horn senior Jakeem Grant (3) turns a reception into a touchdown as DeSoto freshman Nick Orr (31) gives chase during a high school football game at E.H. Hanby Stadium in Mesquite.

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.