Express-News Shots of the Week 6/27

The summer continues to be as busy as always and the assignments at the SAEN continue to offer something new every day. It was nice to have a few nature shoots lately. They were really a nice departure form some of the PR events that I've been shooting. I've also met a lot of interesting people that have given me a little more insight into the city and the people that live here. I think I will let the images speak this week, enjoy.

The Dixon family walks through the wildflower trail portion of the Michell Lake Audubon Center while participating in the Alamo Area Nature Challenge on June 18, 2011. ANDREW BUCKLEY / abuckley@express-news.net

The Dixon family looks for directions as they participate in the Alamo Area Nature Challenge at the Mitchell Lake Audubon Center on June 18, 2011. ANDREW BUCKLEY / abuckley@express-news.net

Bryce, right, and Sara Dixon inspect a retama plant as the Dixon family participates in the Alamo Area Nature Challenge at the Mitchell Lake Audubon Center on June 18, 2011. ANDREW BUCKLEY / abuckley@express-news.net

A dragonfly sits on a plant at the Mitchell Lake Audubon Center on June 18, 2011. ANDREW BUCKLEY / abuckley@express-news.net

The Dixon family searches for specific plants while participating in the Alamo Area Nature Challenge at the Mitchell Lake Audubon Center on June 18, 2011. ANDREW BUCKLEY / abuckley@express-news.net

Black-bellied whistling ducks are pictured along the Mission Reach portion of the San Antonio River on June 22, 2011. ANDREW BUCKLEY / abuckley@express-news.net

Justin Hernandez, 11, drives the to basket while playing basketball at the Dan Cook Youth Center on June 24, 2011. SA Youth recently recieved a $1.8 million grant from TEA. ANDREW BUCKLEY / abuckley@express-news.net

Albert Selfridge, 7, creates a collage at the Dan Cook Youth Center on June 24, 2011. SA Youth recently recieved a $1.8 million grant from TEA. ANDREW BUCKLEY / abuckley@express-news.net

C.H. Guenther & Son Inc. housekeeper Maria Martinez gives a thumbs up to a passing car while picketing outside of the flour mill on South Alamo Street June 24, 2011. June 25 marks the two-month anniversary of the strike where workers hope to gain higher wages and better health benefits. ANDREW BUCKLEY / abuckley@express-news.net

C.H. Guenther & Son Inc. mixer Michael Blancas holds up a fake rat while picketing outside of the flour mill on South Alamo Street June 24, 2011. Blancas said that non-union laborers are refered to as rats or scabs. ANDREW BUCKLEY / abuckley@express-news.net

Shorthorn Shots of the Week 4/9

This week I shot a little bit of everything from huge maps of proposed bike trails to a day without shoes with a little of my usual sports thrown in for good measure. I started the week by revisiting an old shoot I did with the African Percussion Ensemble to promote a story about the director starting a study abroad program to Africa. On Wednesday, a conference room in Arlington City Hall was packed full of people eager to see the new proposal maps for hiking and biking trails that will extend throughout Arlington if passed. The plans will also feature some much needed safety measures for bicyclists by creating new bike lanes on frequently traveled streets. Thursday was an interesting day. An assignment fell through and at the last minute I picked up the story of the UTA Volunteers hosting their first One Day Without Shoes march through campus. The march was part of global effort by TOMS Shoes to raise awareness the hardships that face children in developing countries without shoes. My usual sports pictures are of baseball and tennis, two sports that I am still trying to get the hang of. Now off to focus on some schoolwork and whatever next week brings. Enjoy.

Professor of world music Dr. Michael Varner, left, directs the African Ensemble during a practice session on Feb. 25 in the Fine Arts Building. (The Shorthorn: Andrew Buckley)

Professor of world music Dr. Michael Varner drums along with the percussion ensemble during a practice session on Feb. 23 in the Fine Arts Building. (The Shorthorn: Andrew Buckley)

Assistant Director of Parks and Recreation Matt Young, right, discusses the current bike route proposal with Linda and Johnnie Showalter of Arlington on Wednesday at Arlington City Hall. The Showalters have started riding bikes more often and wanted clarification on the proposed route’s location behind their home. (The Shorthorn: Andrew Buckley)

Many attendees at the meeting expressed the need for North and South Arlington to be connected with safer accommodations for bicyclists. (The Shorthorn: Andrew Buckley)

Around 20 students with bare feet participated in the UTA Volunteers’ first annual One Day Without Shoes march on Thursday at the UC Mall. Participants gave out fliers promoting awareness as the marched through the Central Library Mall and back to the University Center. (The Shorthorn: Andrew Buckley)

Participants drew a variety of designs including flowers, stars and magic marker replicas of TOMS shoes. (The Shorthorn: Andrew Buckley)

Senior Dmitry Minkin lunges for the ball during a doubles match against Utah on Friday at the UTA Tennis Center. Minkin and his partner, Mindaugas Celedinas, lost their match 8-6. (The Shorthorn: Andrew Buckley)

Junior first baseman Logan Bawcom waits for the ball while trying to pick off Golden Eagles base runner Tyler Saladino (23) on Tuesday during the Mavericks’ loss to Oral Roberts at Clay Gould Ballpark. The Mavericks will begin a three-game away series against Southeastern Louisiana on Friday. (The Shorthorn: Andrew Buckley)