Shorthorn Shots 2/20

Since my posts now come at random intervals instead of weekly, this will be the first Shorthorn Shots post. Being the Photo Editor takes a lot of time away from shooting but it does help me focus on quality when I do get the opportunity to pick up a camera. Last week, we had Tiger of Bengal, an experimental band based out of D-FW, come in and perform in the middle of the newsroom. It was definitely an interesting and unique way to experience this local band. Then we have some shots from one of the most exciting games i've seen played by the current mens basketball team. They were behind 15 points then came back to win in overtime by one with record breaking crowd of over 1,000 going wild. Enjoy.

Tiger of Bengal performs a couple of songs Feb. 10, 2011, at The Shorthorn offices in the University Center. The four man instrumental band is based out the DFW metroplex that is inspired by experimental acts and old jazz bands. (The Shorthorn: Andrew Buckley)

Guitarist Michael Moore, left, listens to the sound mixer while guitarist Sam Dobbin warms up as Tiger of Bengal prepares to perform Feb. 10 at The Shorthorn offices in the University Center. (The Shorthorn: Andrew Buckley)

Junior forward Bo Ingram (#1) is fouled as he shoots and scores during the second half of the Mavericks’ 66-65 victory of Stephen F. Austin on Wednesday at Texas Hall. Ingram scored 15 points in the overtime win against the Lumberjacks. (The Shorthorn: Andrew Buckley)

Freshman guard Bryant Smith, right, dives for a loose ball during the Mavericks' win over SFA. (The Shorthorn: Andrew Buckley)

The Mavericks bench and fans go wild as the Mavs make a comeback in the second half. (The Shorthorn: Andrew Buckley)

Shorthorn Shots of the Week 11/27

This week was cut short because of Thanksgiving and sports dominated this week. Besides the portrait of "Mr. Arlington" himself, Allan Saxe, I got a lot of much needed sports action. Last weekend I covered the Southland Conference volleyball tournament in Huntsville. I continued my tournament multimedia packages with stills and video recaps of each game. Basketball season is also in full swing and it has definitely been interesting seeing how the new players are starting off the season. I was skeptical about how well we would do this season with such a young team but so far it's looking pretty good.

Political science professor Allan Saxe is lighting up Arlington with more than just his smile this holiday season with financial help to the North Arlington community of Interlochen for off-duty police officers to direct traffic for their neighborhood lights tradition. Saxe said that when he lived near Interlochen more than 20 years ago, he would decorate his home in conjunction with their Christmas light display where over 200 residents decorate their homes to show off to the public. (The Shorthorn: Andrew Buckley)

Junior forward LaMarcus Reed shoots over defenders during the second half of the Mavericks’ 88-71 victory over Hardin-Simmons on Monday at Texas Hall. The Mavericks’ next game will be against St. Edward’s at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday at Texas Hall. (The Shorthorn: Andrew Buckley)

Freshman guard Bryant Smith flies towards the basket for a layup during the Mavericks’ 88-71 win over Hardin-Simmons on Monday at Texas Hall. Smith has quickly become the Mavericks’ sixth man by being able to come off the bench and score by attacking the rim. (The Shorthorn: Andrew Buckley)

Senior outside hitter Bianca Sauls spikes the ball between Sugar Bear blockers during the Mavericks’ 3-0 loss to Central Arkansas in the second round of the Southland Conference Tournament at Johnson Coliseum in Huntsville. Sauls contributed eight kills and six digs in the final game of her senior season. (The Shorthorn: Andrew Buckley)

Junior outside hitter Tara Frantz blocks a spike by Central Arkansas on Saturday. (The Shorthorn: Andrew Buckley)

Lamar defensive specialist Angel Colyar, #9, dives for the ball as setter Kaylee Piatt attempts to dig off of a serve during the Cardinals 3-0 loss to UT San Antonio on Saturday in the second round of the Southland Conference volleyball tournament at Bernard G. Johnson Coliseum in Huntsville. The Roadrunners of UTSA moved on to the play Central Arkansas in the championship on Sunday. (The Shorthorn: Andrew Buckley)

Southland Conference Tournament : Round 1

Southland Conference Tournament : Round 2

Shorthorn Shots of the Week 11/20

This week I finally published my profile on UTA student Ivan Romero that I have been working on for a few weeks. It feels good to get it out and see people's reactions to the video. It was also challenging to put together a more emotional piece compared to the event coverage that I normally do. Basketball season is also upon us and it will be interesting to see how new players will perform this season. I am also including some shots from One Night in Asia that didn't make it into my crowded post last week. Right now I am at the Southland Conference volleyball tournament and am working on stills and video recaps much like my coverage of the basketball tournament last year. More on that next week so until then, enjoy.

Spotlight : Ivan Romero

Civil engineering junior Ivan Romero jumps his bike off of a concrete drain at one of his favorite spots to do tricks near campus. Romero says that riding allows him to escape his daily pressures and is one of the only times when nothing is on his mind. (The Shorthorn: Andrew Buckley)

Romero is constantly on the move as he takes on many responsibilities at Whole Foods Market including keeping the front of the store clean and bagging groceries. (The Shorthorn: Andrew Buckley)

Sophomore guard Armani Williams leaps towards the basket during the Mavericks’ 98-54 win over UT Tyler on Tuesday at Texas Hall. The Mavericks’ have a 2-1 record going into their next game against Houston Baptist on Saturday in Houston. (The Shorthorn: Andrew Buckley)

Sophomore guard Cameron Catlett leaps towards the basket during the Mavericks victory over UT Tyler at Texas Hall.

Sean Ibanez, left, performs with the Japanese Daiko Group of Dallas on Wednesday at Multicultural Affairs’ One Night in Asia celebration in the University Center Rosebud Theater. The event featured a variety of talents including martial arts and dancing from many student organizations commemorating Asian Heritage Month. (The Shorthorn: Andrew Buckley)

Nursing freshman Resley Araze of the Filipino Student Association performs a traditional Filipino water dance on Wednesday. (The Shorthorn: Andrew Buckley)

Shorthorn Shots of the Week 11/14

I feel like I have been working non-stop for weeks now. Thus, this Shots of the Week is a combo showing some of my favorite stuff from the past couple of weeks. I'll let the images and video speak for themselves since it is a lot to recall and I don't want this post to take up the whole blog. As always, all the assignments that I've been shooting become learning experiences as I aim to shoot differently than I have in the past. Different angles, techniques, etc. In the end, quality over quantity is my overarching goal these days. Enjoy.

Disaster Training

Flight nurse Ian Curnow shows senior nursing students a drug bag that is carried in medical helicopters on Friday at the Campus Recreation Fields Complex. Curnow and his flight crew landed a helicopter on the field at the beginning of training and gave tours of the components that they use on a daily basis. (The Shorthorn: Andrew Buckley)

Nursing students could examine two medical mannequins with various simulated injuries on Friday. Each mannequin uses interchangeable parts that can be switched out to fit the needs of training. (The Shorthorn: Andrew Buckley)

A LARPing Good Time

Shorthorn reporter Will Johnson, left, is taught a valuable lesson by veteran LARPer Will Curtis before a battle game on Saturday at Veterans Park in Arlington.

Burkburnett resident Justin Watson defends himself from an attacker during a ditch battle at Veterans Park on Saturday. Watson created his unique shield by using his sister’s baby blanket and said that he “has never heard a bad comment” about it. (The Shorthorn: Andrew Buckley)

Fight Night 2010

Scott Nye prepares for the next round of his match against David Trejo on Thursday during Sigma Chi's 23rd annual Fight Night at Cowboys Dance Hall in Arlington.

Great expectations follow head coach Scott Cross into this season after last year’s early dismissal from the Southland Conference Tournament. Over the offseason, Cross poured over player profile, stats and more to prepare for the upcoming season with new, young squad. (The Shorthorn: Andrew Buckley)

After playing together for nine years, senior guard Tamara Simmons, left, and senior forward Shalyn Martin have cultivated a bond that reaches beyond the court as best friends and roommates. Simmons and Martin have become dominant forces at UTA as they aim to take the conference championship this season. (The Shorthorn: Andrew Buckley)

Shorthorn Shots of the Week 3/17

This all basketball edition of Shots of the Week comes after a disappointing end to the men's and women's seasons during the Southland Conference Tournament last week in Katy, Texas. The men didn't make it past the first round and the women were knocked out in the second round by Lamar. This year we really wanted to push more online content so for every game I produced stills, galleries and video to supplement our print edition. It was more work than i originally thought and required some adapting but I learned alot from the experience overall. Well, it's spring break so I'm going to go back to thinking about upcoming projects and relaxing before getting back to the daily grind next week.

Senior guard Kiarra Shofner flies towards the basket while attempting a layup on Tuesday during the Mavericks' win over UT-San Antonio at the Merrell Center in Katy, Texas. (The Shorthorn: Andrew Buckley)


Women vs UT-San Antonio


Senior guard Dwight Gentry is fouled while shooting a layup during the first half of the Mavericks' 54-77 loss to Stephen F. Austin on Wednesday at the Merrell Center in Katy, Texas. The Mavericks' shot 34% from the field compared to the Lumberjacks 58.3% in the game. (The Shorthorn: Andrew Buckley)


Men vs Stephen F. Austin


Senior guard Meghan Nelson is fouled while attempting to split the defense on Thursday during the Mavericks' loss to Lamar in the second round of the Southland Conference Championship at the Merrell Center in Katy, Texas. (The Shorthorn: Andrew Buckley)


Women vs Lamar


The Mavericks coaching staff celebrates a made three point shot during the second half of their victory over UT-San Antonio on Tuesday in Katy. (The Shorthorn: Andrew Buckley)