Kent State University defensive lineman junior Nate Terhune leaps over Ohio University defensive back freshman Shawn Harris after a fake punt and runs for a 61 yard touchdown. The Golden Flashes defeated the Bobcats 44-13 on Tuesday, November 19, 2013.
The image above taught me a lot about shooting sports. Regardless of what team I am "shooting for", I should never be behind the action because things like this can happen at any time. If I was in front of this play and had caught it, it would have likely went in my portfolio. Instead, it stands just as a reminder of a lesson learned.
Ohio University took on Kent State on Tuesday, November 19, and the Bobcats lost 44-13. ESPN 2 was covering the game, so it created an even more exciting game day atmosphere to photograph in. The play above can viewed at http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=10004877&ex_cid=espnapi_public.
Ohio University wide reciever red shirt senior Matt Waters struggles to hold on to the ball as he is brought down by Kent State University cornerback senior Darius Polk.
Kent State University running back senior Dri Archer drops an incomplete pass as Ohio University safety red shirt junior Nathan Carpenter looms behind him.
Last week I was assigned to take photographs of the SEPTA Correctional Facility in Nelsonville, Ohio, for an article for The Post on how halfway houses are an alternative to prisons in reforming non-violent offenders at lower costs. The assignment was open to whatever I wanted to photograph, so I got clearance into the facility and sat in on the only program that was in session at the time–a religious class lead by a local pastor. The residents were watching a sermon on television and the article was scheduled to run the next day, so I had to photograph the program and make it as visually appealing as possible.
Resident Martin Stevens (right) watches a religous sermon on TV with resident David Brooks (left) presented by Jim Walz of Cornerstone Baptist Church at the SEPTA Correctional Facility in Nelsonville, Ohio on Monday, November 18, 2013. The religous program held on Mondays is one of many programs and opprotunites to enrich the lives of residents and to aid them in transitiong back to civillian life once they leave the facility.
Resident Zach Clevinger (right) talks to pastor Jim Walz (left) of Cornerstone Baptist Church at the SEPTA Correctional Facility.
This last weekend I also covered my first men's basketball game of the season. Basketball is my favorite sport, so I really enjoy shooting it and look forward to spending as much time on the baseline covering games as possible. Ohio University defeated visiting Heidelberg University 85-57 on Saturday, November 23, 2013 at the convocation center in Athens, Ohio.
An Ohio University cheerleader waves the "O" flag before the basketball game between Ohio University and Heidelberg University on Saturday, November 23, 2013.
Ohio University guard junior Stevie Taylor drives up the court while guarded by Heidelberg University guard senior Dave Givner.
Ohio University forward senior Johnson Ricardo takes a shot while contested by Heidelberg University guard junior Keith Mackle.
Ohio University forward senior Johnson Ricardo slams home a dunk in the first half of play against Heidelberg University.
Ohio University forward junior Maurice Ndour blocks a shot by Heidelberg University guard senior Dane Givner.
Ohio University forward freshman Wadly Mompremier blocks a shot by Heidelberg University guard senior Quintin Aden Jr.