As of today, I have completed my first week of internship with the Tribune-Review.

So far, I have learned some great tips from the photo staff led by chief Barry Reeger.  In particular, feature hunting is an art that I hope to get the hang of in the next several weeks.

My only assignment today was to photograph a very slow-paced girl’s softball game in California, Pa. Afterwards, I drove 45 minutes back to the office, worked up my photos and decided to explore. By that time it was dusk and since my shift didn’t end until 10 p.m, I wondered around Greensburg–a part of Pittsburgh that’s still new to me.

I heard of Peach Plaza Skate Park and decided to photograph skaters in the sunset as a way to practice layering techniques Barry had coached to me. It’s an average feature, but it’s a start to my learning experience.

Steph Anderson | Tribune-Review

Greensburg Salem’s Claire Oberdorf catches the last out of the WPIAL softball class AAA consolation game at California University of Pennsylvania’s Lilley Field on Wednesday May 30, 2012. Greensburg Salem won 1-0 and will advance to the PIAA tournament.

A sunset silhouettes Logan Spiker, 19, of Morgantown, as he gets some air at Peach Plaza Skate Park near Greensburg on May 30, 2012.