Susan Akula of Montreal, a landscape architect, stands amid Ray Smith’s “Red Army” sculptures on Monday, July 31, 2012 at Kentuck Knob in Fayette County during her travels around the United States to view famous artwork. “Maybe they are surrendering,” Susan Akula said. “To the passing of time and the elements,” added her husband George Akula. The figures, which were installed in 1991, have chipped paint.
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Last night I photographed an AAABA game in Johnstown at an awesome field called Point Stadium.
After I shot the entire game with Barry Reeger’s Nikon D3 and a 300mm, I went to the closest McDonald’s to use free wifi for transmission. Instead of lugging the big camera/lens combination into the restaurant, I took the memory card out to place into my camera that wasn’t so bulky (I do not have a card reader so I use a USB cable to connect camera to Mac). Just when I began ingesting the photos into Photo Mechanic, my camera read “no images.” Gulp…
I tried putting it back into the Nikon again, and it said the same thing. Long story short, my card was somehow reformatted, and I had to make the embarrassing call to the newsroom that I had nothing for them to use.
But when I drove an hour home and tried reading the memory card one more time, it worked! It is funny how no matter how much fancy equipment you use, something as small as a memory card can ruin your entire shoot. Glad my photos came out from hiding! Here are my favorites. Ignore the graininess.
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Martella Pharmacy’s Dillon Boyer tags out Berkley Hills Renegades’ John Jones during an AAABA game on Sunday, July 29, 2012 at Point Stadium in Johnstown.
Berkley Hills Renegades’ John Jones attempts to tag out Martella Pharmacy’s Jimmy Stenger during an AAABA game on Sunday, July 29, 2012 at Point Stadium in Johnstown.
A Martella Pharmacy hitter reacts after getting called out during an AAABA game on Sunday, July 29, 2012 at Point Stadium in Johnstown.
Berkley Hills Renegades’ Dylin Brooks controls a ground ball during an AAABA game on Sunday, July 29, 2012 at Point Stadium in Johnstown.
Berkley Hills Renegades pitcher Ryan Dandrea can’t make the tag against Martella Pharmacy’s Jimmy Stenger during an AAABA game on Sunday, July 29, 2012 at Point Stadium in Johnstown.
Berkley Hills Renegades’ Dylin Brooks can’t make the tag against Martella Pharmacy’s Matt McMillen during an AAABA game on Sunday, July 29, 2012 at Point Stadium in Johnstown.
Berkley Hills Renegades’ Dylin Brooks can’t make the tag against Martella Pharmacy’s Matt McMillen during an AAABA game on Sunday, July 29, 2012 at Point Stadium in Johnstown.
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Rescued miner Thomas Foy (middle left) throws up a piece of the ribbon he cut with fellow rescued miner John Unger (left) on Saturday, July 28, 2012 used to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Quecreek mine rescue in which both men and seven other miners were trapped for 77 hours and rescued in Somerset. Former Gov. Mark Schweiker (right) led the celebration ceremony.
Former Gov. Mark Schweiker holds back his tears on Saturday, July 28, 2012 while recounting the the Quecreek mine rescue in which nine coal miners were trapped for 77 hours and rescued in Somerset 10 years ago.
People listen to former Gov. Mark Schweiker recount the the Quecreek mine rescue on Saturday, July 28, 2012 in which nine coal miners were trapped for 77 hours and rescued in Somerset 10 years ago.
Rescued miner Thomas Foy gives a thumbs up as his eyes swell with tears on Saturday, July 28, 2012 while recounting the Quecreek mine rescue in which he and eight other coal miners were trapped for 77 hours and rescued in Somerset 10 years ago.
Former director of Mine Safety and Health Administration Bob Barrett (right) playfully tips rescued miner John Unger’s hat after the 10th anniversary celebration ceremony on Saturday, July 28, 2012 of the Quecreek mine rescue in which Unger and eight other coal miners were trapped for 77 hours and rescued in Somerset 10 years ago.
It is really difficult photographing shooters because of safety. Obviously, I had to stay several feet behind the shooters, and I had to wear eye and ear protection. Not the easiest situation, but I think I came away with a few nice ones of the boys.
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NRA certified instructor Mike Sweeney keeps a watchful eye over John Cerra, 11, of North Huntingdon Township, during a youth shotgun shooting program on Wednesday, July 25, 2012 at White Oak Rod and Gun Club.
Matt McGillick, 13, of Penn Township fires at a sporting clay during a youth shotgun shooting program on Wednesday, July 25, 2012 at White Oak Rod and Gun Club.
Used shells start to fill a bucket during a youth shotgun shooting program on Wednesday, July 25, 2012 at White Oak Rod and Gun Club.
I photographed a freelance assignment for The Daily Item out of Sunbury, Pa. that has been following the 9- to- 10-year-old little league softball team Milton to their semifinal game played today in Greensburg.
It was a definite challenge shooting through fencing. Usually most fields have some openings, but this one was fully enclosed and the field was so small that 200mm was still too short but 300mm was a little too long. However, the moments beside the action are what told the game story the most. Milton had a nice lead, only to lose it in the 5th inning. It was tough to watch a dugout of little girls cry!
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Milton coach Tony Schrock riles up his team before the start of their semifinal game against Horlacher on Sunday, July 22, 2012 at Ray Mello Field in Hempfield Township.
Milton’s Mekalya Schrock (left) and Olivia Eisenhauer eye down a ground ball during semifinal game against Horlacher on Sunday, July 22, 2012 at Ray Mello Field in Hempfield Township.
Milton catcher Hayley Aunkst hugs her coach and father Ron Aunkst after a well-played inning during semifinal game against Horlacher on Sunday, July 22, 2012 at Ray Mello Field in Hempfield Township.
Milton’s Olivia Eisenhauer tosses a ground ball to first base for the out during semifinal game against Horlacher on Sunday, July 22, 2012 at Ray Mello Field in Hempfield Township.
Milton’s Olivia Eisenhauer wipes away tears after losing the semifinal game against Horlacher on Sunday, July 22, 2012 at Ray Mello Field in Hempfield Township.
Milton’s Cameryn Guisenwite cries after losing the semifinal game against Horlacher on Sunday, July 22, 2012 at Ray Mello Field in Hempfield Township.
Milton teammates Red Cambell (left) and Hayley Aunkst (right) console Olivia Eisenhauer after losing the semifinal game against Horlacher on Sunday, July 22, 2012 at Ray Mello Field in Hempfield Township.
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Clairton police officer James Kuzak uses his elevator on Saturday, July 21, 2012 at his home in Belle Vernon. Kuzak is paralyzed from the waist down after being shot while sitting in his patrol car awaiting backup to a burglary in progress. Two men were charged for the shooting. The trial begins Monday.
Walter “Turk” Obstarczyk, 86, weeds his sidewalk while seated in a plastic chair on Friday, July 20, 2012 in front of his Jefferson Street home in Latrobe. Obstarczyk said he takes pride in maintaining his property where he has been living for the past four decades.
CrossFit coach Pat Landry gives instruction to his athletes on Friday, July 20, 2012 in his facility along Avenue B in Latrobe. “The things we like the least are the things we need the most,” Landry says when motivating his clients.
Colton Sweitzer, 3, of Jacksonville, N.C., slides down an inflatable tiger slide on Saturday, July 21, 2012 at St. Bartholomew Church in Crabtree during their 101st annual festival.
Andrew Sundry, 8, of Salem Township eyes up stuffed animal prizes before playing a carnival game on Saturday, July 21, 2012 at St. Bartholomew Church in Crabtree during their 101st annual festival.
Riley Thompson (left), 8, and his best friend Chris Adams, 7, practice swing tricks for their friendly competitions on Sunday, July 22, 2012 at the playground in Hawksworth Gardens apartment complex in Greensburg.
Events like this are always difficult and awkward to shoot, but they make for some raw emotional images.
Steph Anderson | Tribune-Review
Jim Bowser kisses his girlfriend Vikki Becker, both of Hempfield Township, after they prayed for her son Sage Capozzi, who was 20-years-old when he died of a drug overdose in March, during a candlelight vigil at Crabapple Park in Sewickley Township on Monday, July 16, 2012 to remember those lost from addiction or struggling with it.
A “Take a Stand” sign, the name of a local group fighting to stop addiction, hung over the entry way to the candlelight vigil area at Crabapple Park on Monday, July 16, 2012 in Sewickley Township.
About 50 people prayed for their friends and family who are struggling or who have died from addiction.
The game was scoreless for all innings but one, and I somehow managed to only make decent photos of Hempfield East. Not the best shooting day for those reasons, but I had a few fielding photos I liked.
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Hempfield East lines up for the national anthem while storm clouds pass by the field on Sunday, July 15, 2012 at Mount Pleasant High School.
Hempfield East’s Cody Dalicandro dives for an outfield catch on Sunday, July 15, 2012 at Mount Pleasant High School.
Hempfield East’s Luke Fox (left) is greeted at home plate by his teammate Matt Moyer on Sunday, July 15, 2012 at Mount Pleasant High School.
Hempfield East’s Josh Nagy can’t reach a ground ball on Sunday, July 15, 2012 at Mount Pleasant High School.
On my way to Latrobe this afternoon, I saw a couple flipping tires near several hay bales. I thought it looked too interesting to pass up. It is funny that when you need a stand alone feature, you only see the usual (people walking their dog, kids playing on a jungle gym or workers roofing). Although we didn’t need a feature for tomorrow’s paper, it was a nice excuse to meet some neighbors in Melcroft.
In Latrobe, I photographed St. Vincent College’s Challenge Program “Wizard Camp”, a weeklong overnight camp for high school and middle school students to be introduced to the college experience. They had an activity period which included painting wizard wands, acting and playing Quidditch. I felt a little out-of-the-loop since I have never read nor seen any of the Harry Potter books or films. Luckily, I had the St. Vincent Archabbey Basilica in the background which added to the Harry Potter-ness!
When I returned to the office, I sent my photos real quick before I was off to find an overturned tractor-trailer. There was so much traffic along the turnpike that I parked my car alongside the ramp in New Stanton and walked a mile or so until I reached the toll booth. That’s when I was yelled and ordered to walk back to my car. After driving around some hills I found a place that had a good view of the accident. Fortunately, I made a quick photo after all my trouble, and I found a $10 on the ramp from earlier. So worth it.
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Gabby Daignault and her fiance Chris Briden work out with a 400-lb tire on Thursday, July 12, 2012 behind their home in Melcroft.
Maude Antol (left) , 11, of Hampton Township plays Quidditch on Thursday, July 12, 2012 during the activity period of St. Vincent’s Challenge Program “Wizard Camp”, a weeklong overnight camp for high school and middle school students to be introduced to the college experience.
A tractor-trailer overturned onto a median along the turnpike on Thursday, July 12, 2012 near New Stanton.
There was some good action tonight at the Pitt-Greensburg baseball field, especially at second base. I was thankful that I was allowed to shoot in the dugout because fencing is such a burden.
There is nothing like working an evening at a baseball game. Once I grabbed the rosters from the coaches, it was pure fun for two hours.
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Hempfield East’s Zack Susalla (right) joins in on the team’s pregame cheer on Wednesday, July 11, 2012 at the University of Pitt-Greensburg.
Hempfield East’s Josh Nagy attempts to tag out West Hempfield’s Anthony Fanelli at second base on Wednesday, July 11, 2012 at the University of Pitt-Greensburg.
West Hempfield’s Nathan Mori waits to be pulled from his pitching position on Wednesday, July 11, 2012 at the University of Pitt-Greensburg.
Hempfield East’s Matt Moyer can’t reach a throw to second base on Wednesday, July 11, 2012 at the University of Pitt-Greensburg.
Hempfield East’s Cody Dalicandro can’t hang onto a pop fly on Wednesday, July 11, 2012 at the University of Pitt-Greensburg.
Hempfield East’s Josh Nagy attempts to tag out West Hempfield’s Greg Martin at second base on Wednesday, July 11, 2012 at the University of Pitt-Greensburg.
Hempfield East’s Josh Nagy (left) chest bumps with his teammate Cody Dalicandro after their victory on Wednesday, July 11, 2012 at the University of Pitt-Greensburg.
