Storms over South Padre

This past weekend tropical storm Don made landfall on South Padre Island and made for some truly epic clouds that usually form when I am a thousand miles away. Even with the rain, photographically it was a welcome sight and I immediately drove to the dunes to take advantage of the weather. All of these images can be considered HDR (High Dynamic Range) in one form or another and the argument of what is reality can come into question but in my opinion these are more true to life than what the was produced straight out of the camera. Of course thats the photojournalistic side talking. Enjoy.

2010 Texas Autocross Weekend

Over the weekend, UTA hosted the annual Texas Autocross Weekend on July 10 and 11 where 35 cars from 14 different universities from all over the United States and Canada came to race their student built Formula SAE cars against the clock. This event was for bragging rights and let the teams trade rides without the pressure of a formal competition. There was also a bit of excitement off the track as a 1965 Ford Cobra flew into the creek across the street from where the races were being held. Life lesson for the kids: Showboating just brings a waterlogged ride and embarrassment for a lifetime. Enjoy.

July 4th Weekend

This year for the 4th, Victoria and I headed down to South Padre Island for some much needed relaxation. Since we didn't want to make the entire 10-hour trip on one drive, we stopped half-way in San Antonio to stay the night then headed to Padre early the next morning. It rained half of the time driving down but we had a beautiful two days of sun and blue skies over the weekend. I try to make it to Padre whenever I can to take in that little bit of Texas paradise.

July 4th Weekend from Andrew Buckley on Vimeo.

Temple and Belton Boys Soccer 3/26

This post is a bit late but better late than never for the first real soccer shoot I've had. I shot the Temple and Belton boys soccer teams during the area-round playoffs in Garland. I got used to it pretty quick considering I don't know much about how the sport works. Overall, it was a great experience and hopefully I can shoot more in the future to expand my skill set.

Temple senior Tyler Gibson rises above a North Garland player to head the ball during the Wildcats' 3-0 area-round playoff loss Friday in Garland. (Andrew Buckley/Special to the Telegram)

Temple senior Garrett Walsingham (8) and Raviel Jaimes of North Garland battle for the ball during the Wildcats’ 3-0 area-round playoff defeat Friday. (Andrew Buckley/Special to the Telegram)

Belton’s Tyler Pate controls the ball during the Tigers’ 3-2 Class 5A area-round playoff loss to Garland Rowlett on Friday night. (Andrew Buckley/Special to the Telegram)

Belton's Garret Patterson celebrates after beating Garland Rowlett keeper Salomon Moctezuma to score the game-tying goal 4 minutes after overtime during the Tigers' 3-2 area-round playoff loss Friday night. (Andrew Buckley/Special to the Telegram)

Shorthorn Shots of the Week 2/14

This is going to be a combo post with selections from two weeks at The Shorthorn. It's been a busy two weeks between school, The Shorthorn, my first wedding (pictures to come soon) and working security at NBA All-Star events around DFW. We also had record breaking snowfall in the area, 12.5 inches, that contributed to the madness. KC Hall hosted a kickboxing class to promote activities at the MAC. As the men's and women's basketball seasons come closer to the Southland Conference Tournament, both teams are pushing for position in the standings. I'm a bit behind of updating the blog but hopefully I will have more time in the coming weeks. Enjoy.


International business and Spanish senior Emily Cunningham, left, leads a kickboxing aerobics class on Monday in KC Hall. Cunningham teaches two classes a week at the Mavericks Activities Center and is certified in kickboxing by the Aerobics and Fitness Association of America. (The Shorthorn: Andrew Buckley)

Participants in the kickboxing class do a speed bag exercise on Monday. (The Shorthorn: Andrew Buckley)

Senior guard LaTosha Duffey is fouled while driving to the basket against McNeese on Wednesday at Texas Hall. (The Shorthorn: Andrew Buckley)

Senior guard Dwight Gentry II is fouled while attempting a layup Wednesday during the second half of the Mavericks’ 71-66 win over the Texas A&M Corpus Christi at Texas Hall. Gentry contributed seven points, two rebounds and two assists to the victory. (The Shorthorn: Andrew Buckley)

MBA graduate Adam Boykin focuses before returning the ball Tuesday at the UTA Tennis Center. Boykin has been playing tennis for five years and says he plays everyday to stay in shape. (The Shorthorn: Andrew Buckley)

A snowman decorated with clothes, a backpack and an umbrella stands outside of the Maverick Activities Center as students take pictures on Thursday. (The Shorthorn: Andrew Buckley)

Software engineering freshman Austin Miller, left, throws a snowball at mechanical engineering freshman Matthew Molina during an early morning snowball fight Thursday outside of KC Hall. (The Shorthorn: Andrew Buckley)

Aerospace engineering freshmen Sarah Hussein, left, and Shivani Patel assemble a snowman Thursday on the Central Library mall. They began building the snowman after a fire alarm cancelled their class in Woolf Hall. (The Shorthorn: Andrew Buckley)

Music media senior Nick Goodrich, right, and undeclared freshman Ivan Untung put the finishing touches on their snow bunny on Thursday on the Central Library mall. (The Shorthorn: Andrew Buckley)

Students build a snowman and throw snowballs in the Architecture Courtyard on Thursday as snow continues to blanket the DFW area. (The Shorthorn: Andrew Buckley)

A South Padre Thanksgiving

A South Padre Thanksgiving from Andrew Buckley on Vimeo.

Shot using my Canon 7D over Thanksgiving break on South Padre Island, Texas. After being stuck in North Texas for way too long, it was a welcome change of scenery if only for a few days. Relaxing and refreshing, the slow pace of the island definitely sunk in.

Monday Creek Exploration

I went down to the creek by my house for the first time this summer and here are some of my finds.