Shorthorn Shots of the Week 4/2

It was an exciting week to shoot. My Package on the soon to be official UTA Parkour Club ran this week with an extended cutline (mini-story), stills and a video. I also had a pretty good shoot as the Mavericks baseball team took on TCU. My timing was on and I didn't have a lot of shots with people in the way so I was happy. To end the week, the 29th Annual Bed Races finally took place after being postponed last semester due to inclement weather. Less people showed up than usual but it was still a fun even. I got another chance to do a stills and video combo that I'm pretty happy with. Enjoy.

Engineering sophomore Michael Mount leaps up a wall outside of the Fine Arts Building on Wednesday while doing a workout with the parkour club. Members from the club workout four days a week then play games such as capture the flag and tag on Fridays. (The Shorthorn: Andrew Buckley)

Parkour Club members, from left, industrial engineering sophomore Samuel St. Martin, engineering sophomore Michael Mount and geology freshman Steve Santana do a core muscle exercise at the end of the workout on Wednesday at the Fine Arts Building. Santana has only been doing parkour for a couple of weeks and said that he initially became interested after seeing action movies featuring parkour moves. (The Shorthorn: Andrew Buckley)

Parkour Club Workout

Junior infielder Jesse Payne hits the ball on Tuesday during the Mavericks' 10-3 loss to TCU at Lupton Stadium in Fort Worth. (The Shorthorn: Andrew Buckley)

Freshman outfielder Jake Pinchback dives for a fly ball on Tuesday at Lupton Stadium in Fort Worth as the Mavericks look to avenge their 15-2 loss last season to Texas Christian University. The Mavericks will begin a three-game series at home against Nicholls State on Thursday at 6:30 p.m. (The Shorthorn: Andrew Buckley)

The 29th Annual Bed Races took place on Thursday at Maverick Stadium with 55 teams participating in the event after it was postponed last semester due to inclement weather. (The Shorthorn: Andrew Buckley)

Team Beta Theta Pi streaks down the field during their first run at Bed Races on Thursday at Maverick Stadium. Beta Theta Pi won second place in the men's division. (The Shorthorn: Andrew Buckley)

Bed Races 2010

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 3/30

This belated entry comes after an extremely busy week full of wild art and last minute assignments. It was a good week overall and I even learned a few things. This is going to be short since I still have a backlog of photos to go through including the wedding and my parkour package that will be in the next installment of Shots of the Week. I also shot high school boys soccer for the first time for the Temple Daily Telegram so look for a post on that soon. Enjoy.

After a 20-year disc jockey career, interdisciplinary studies senior David Kenoly will be co-hosting a new talk show on CNN Radio called “On the D. L. with Lane and Dave” starting Monday at 6 p.m. Kenoly and co-host Lane Clark will discuss a wide range of topics from two sides of the political, social and religious spectrum. One topic during the kick-off show will be a discussion titled “Would You Kill Your Child’s Molestor”. (The Shorthorn: Andrew Buckley)


Kenoly said he would probably continue to DJ a few times a week while “On the D.L.” starts up. (The Shorthorn: Andrew Buckley)


Architecture sophomore Eric Hegmann sketches the structure of the teahouse on Monday in the Architecture Courtyard. The drawing of the teahouse’s base structure and connections was part of an exercise for Professor McDonald’s Design and Drawing 1 class. (The Shorthorn: Andrew Buckley)


MBA students Thao Pham, left, and Ngan Nguyen look at pictures between shots during a photo shoot Monday in the Architecture Courtyard. Photography is a hobby of Nguyen’s and she takes pictures all of the time of her friends for fun. (The Shorthorn: Andrew Buckley)


Sophomore infielder Jordan Vaughn attempts to hit the ball Tuesday during the Mavericks’ 13-1 victory over Louisiana-Monroe at Clay Gould Ballpark. The Mavericks will start a three-game series against Northwestern State on Friday in Louisiana. (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)

Shorthorn Shots of the Week 3/6

Last week was an unusually lucky week for me with wildart, or features in some circles. I met alot of interesting people around campus and overall felt pretty good about what I was shooting. It seems like the great weather we've been having lately got everybody out and enjoying the campus a little more. I'm still trying to figure out baseball, not my forte when it comes to sports photography, but I feel like I'm progressing game by game. I shot the Military Science Hall of Honor induction ceremony and experienced the dedication that many ex-Mavericks have to they're military duties. Keeping with experiencing new things, I'm trying to do more video for The Shorthorn and had the opportunity to shoot the Special Events Center Groundbreaking on Friday. It was the first time I really got to shoot with my 5D and 7D side by side. Overall it was a great experience and I look forward to using this versatile setup in the future. This coming week I will be covering the Southland Conference Basketball Tournament in Katy, Texas, so check out theshorthorn.com for updates on my basketball work daily. Hopefully, if all the equipment cooperates, there will be some multimedia to go with the images featuring the seniors of both teams. Stay tuned.


Special Events Center Groundbreaking

Hall of Honor inductees Colonel Lester Simpson, left, and Retired Lieutenant Colonel Lee Wilson laugh as they are introduced Saturday in the Palo Duro Lounge during a reception prior to the Military Science Department and Cadet Corps Alumni Council’s 2010 Hall of Honor Induction Ceremony. Col. Simpson is currently preparing for his fourth deployment to Afghanistan as Commander of the 176th Engineer Brigade, 36th Infantry Division. LTC Wilson has received numerous awards and decorations including the Silver Star Medal, Bronze Star Medal with V device and the Purple Heart. (The Shorthorn: Andrew Buckley)


The Sam Houston Rifle Drill Team performs for drill team alumni Saturday on the University Center Mall during the 2010 Hall of Honor Reception. Hall of Honor inductees Col. Lester Simpson and Retired LTC Lee Wilson were both members of the Sam Houston Rifles. (The Shorthorn: Andrew Buckley)


Physics seniors Brandon Butler, right, and Edwin Baldelomar throw a football around Wednesday outside of the Maverick Activities Center. They said they play several times a week to relax and relieve stress after class. (The Shorthorn: Andrew Buckley)


Nursing junior Olivia Anderson, left, and her fellow nursing students lay out in the sun and relax Thursday outside of the Smart Hospital after finishing a workshop and getting out of class early. They said that they wanted to take advantage of the great weather while it lasts. The National Weather Service forecasts the rest of the week to be mostly sunny with temperatures in the high sixties. (The Shorthorn: Andrew Buckley)


Industrial engineering sophomore Samuel St. Martin leaps off of a trash can and scales a wall outside of the Fine Arts Building on Tuesday while doing a parkour workout with industrial engineering sophomore Michael Mount, not pictured. Parkour is the physical discipline of training where one adapts their movements to the environment. St. Martin and Mount are members of the new parkour club at UTA and soon hope to start group workouts two times a week. (The Shorthorn: Andrew Buckley)


Freshman infielder Preston Beck (5) slides into second base as Cougars second baseman Dane Nielsen leaps while attempting to tag him out Thursday during the Mavericks’ win over BYU at Clay Gould Ballpark. Beck was safe at second and later scored on a single by Chad Comer in the bottom of the second inning. (The Shorthorn: Andrew Buckley)

Shorthorn Shots of the Week 2/26

This week, the men's basketball team was frontpage news as senior guard Marquez Haynes broke the UTA single season scoring record of 599 with 605 points as of Wednesday night. After only scoring one point in the first half, Haynes helped push the the Mavericks into the lead with 20 points in the second half. Homecoming week has also taken over UTA. The annual Homecoming Golf Cart Parade snaked its way through campus with 34 organizations participating in the event that included a pep rally and canon firing. I also covered the rehearsal of the percussion ensemble they prepared for their annual Spring Chamber Music Concert. The ensemble used a variety of traditional african drums and bells that really made for a lively shoot.

2010 Homecoming Golf Cart Parade

Senior guard Marquez Haynes dunks during the Mavericks’ 75-71 victory over Lamar on Wednesday at Texas Hall. Haynes broke UTA’s single season scoring record of 599 points, previously held by Sam Norton during the ’83-’84 season, with 605 points as of Wednesday. (The Shorthorn: Andrew Buckley)

Senior guard Brandon Long slams into Cardinals center Coy Custer as he shoots during the second half of the Mavericks' victory on Wednesday. (The Shorthorn: Andrew Buckley)

Dallas Cowboys head coach Wade Phillips, right, is interviewed by utamavs.com’s Pete Tenny on Wednesday during halftime of the Mavericks’ game against Lamar at Texas Hall. Phillips is from Beaumont and has been seen at several Lamar of the Mavericks’ game against Lamar at Texas Hall. Phillips is from Beaumont and has been seen at several Lamar basketball games. Phillips’ wife graduated from Lamar and his wife’s first cousin is Lamar men’s basketball head coach, Steve Roccaforte. Phillips said he still pulls for the hometown team and was glad to see UTA win. (The Shorthorn: Andrew Buckley)

Professor of world music Dr. Michael Varner, left, demonstrates how to use a large African shakere as music media junior Josh Johnson, right, watches during the percussion ensemble’s rehearsal on Tuesday in the Fine Arts Building. The percussion ensemble’s Chamber Music Concert will be Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. and will include a segment featuring traditional African drums, garb and singing. (The Shorthorn: Andrew Buckley)

Dr. Varner says that the Spring Chamber Music Concert’s objective is to communicate the joy and enthusiasm of music meant to be enjoyed by communities. (The Shorthorn: Andrew Buckley)

Metal instruments, such as the Agogo Bells, have a bright, high sound where as wood instruments produce a mellow, low sound. (The Shorthorn: Andrew Buckley)

Shorthorn Shots of the Week 2/20

News came at a slow pace this week so sports filled the gap for this post. Men's basketball is continuing their push for wins before the Southland Conference Tournament in March. Their convincing win over Southeastern Louisiana shows exactly what can happen if the team plays as one and doesn't rely on Haynes to pull it out in the second half. The baseball team also had its home opener on Friday, facing off against Dallas Baptist University. After an early lead, the Mavericks' gave up a few home runs late in the game and could not recover. I also shot some tennis, which hasn't happened in years. I think I got some good shots considering I don't know the sport that well.

Senior guard Dwight Gentry lays-up the ball Wednesday during the Mavericks’ 85-73 win over Southeastern Louisiana at Texas Hall. Gentry was 3-of-9 from the field with 11 points, three rebounds and three assists. (The Shorthorn: Andrew Buckley)

Senior forward J.D. Davis fights with Lion center Patrick Sullivan for a loose ball Wednesday during the Mavericks’ victory. (The Shorthorn: Andrew Buckley)

Senior guard Marquez Haynes attempts a layup during the second half of the win. (The Shorthorn: Andrew Buckley)

Junior infielder Jesse Payne dives back to first base as the DBU pitcher tries to pick him off.

Junior infielder Brian Nephew hits a ground ball on Friday during the Mavericks' 13-2 loss to Dallas Baptist at Clay Gould Ballpark.

Junior pitcher Mark Picca throws a pitch during the final innings of the Mavericks' loss to DBU on Friday.

Freshman infielder Preston Beck misses contact with the ball during the ninth inning of the Mavericks' loss.

Junior Brieuc Hamon serves during a doubles match against Wichita State on Friday at the UTA Tennis Center. Hamon and his partner, sophomore Mindaugas Celedinas, lost the match nine games to seven. (The Shorthorn: Andrew Buckley)

Sophomore Mindaugas Celedinas returns the ball Friday during a doubles match with Wichita State at the UTA Tennis Center. (The Shorthorn: Andrew Buckley)

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)