tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-59040062012-02-13T23:29:16.866-06:00PhotoJournalismProfessional photojournalist Mark M. Hancock discusses photojournalism and the eccentricities associated with gathering images for daily newspapers and magazines.Mark M. Hancockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09437709649380849793noreply@blogger.comBlogger23961100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5904006.post-46424566248756140702012-02-04T22:57:00.006-06:002012-02-06T22:43:50.697-06:00Texas State AquariumAn Atlantic bottlenose dolphin swims at the Texas State Aquarium in Corpus Christi on Sunday, April 25, 2010.Photos © Mark M. Hancock / NewsEagles"Vida De Parranda" © Tekumbe / tekumbe.comSee a larger version of this slideshow.WARNING: Turn the volume down before playing.Fish swim at the Texas State Aquarium in Corpus Christi.Featured in this slideshow are:   Fayrouz Hancock, Hans theMark M. Hancockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09437709649380849793noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5904006.post-79098324516560402622012-01-23T00:01:00.002-06:002012-01-22T22:11:24.732-06:00Scarborough Faire 2010The Flaming Idiots (Gyro, Pyro and Walter) returned from New York to perform a special anniversary act at Scarborough Faire Renaissance Festival in Waxahachie on Saturday, April 17, 2010. Photos © Mark M. Hancock / NewsEaglesScarborough Faire villagers participate in actvities during the annual Scarborough Faire Renaissance Festival in Waxahachie. See a larger version of this slideshow.Named Mark M. Hancockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09437709649380849793noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5904006.post-29183273082872853412012-01-22T14:16:00.001-06:002012-01-22T14:24:12.204-06:00Butterfly HousePhotos © Mark M. Hancock / NewsEaglesA tiger butterfly rests at Smith Sammons Butterfly House and Insectarium at Fair Park in Dallas on Sept. 26, 2009.Butterflies frollic at Smith Sammons Butterfly House and Insectarium at Fair Park in Dallas.See a larger version of this slideshow.Mark M. Hancockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09437709649380849793noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5904006.post-80171330674334785742012-01-15T18:59:00.006-06:002012-01-15T20:57:41.499-06:00San Antonio RiverwalkVisitors ride a barge through the Rivercenter Mall in San Antonio on Nov. 26, 2011.Photos © Mark M. Hancock / NewsEaglesFayrouz Hancock tours the San Antonio Riverwalk on Nov. 25 and 26, 2011.See a larger version of this slideshow.Mark M. Hancockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09437709649380849793noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5904006.post-14988710073950240402011-12-31T00:01:00.001-06:002012-01-01T13:35:50.406-06:002011 ReviewPhotos © Mark M. Hancock / NewsEagles and designated publicationsLighting illuminates part of the downtown Dallas skyline over the Arts District in Dallas on Sept. 29, 2011.This is a collection of my favorite shots (it isn't all PJ work) from 2011. On a computer or iPad, it's best to view the slideshow in the larger format.See a larger version of this slideshow.Mark M. Hancockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09437709649380849793noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5904006.post-57972241556697633102011-12-27T00:01:00.002-06:002011-12-27T16:44:51.256-06:00The AlamoPhotos © Mark M. Hancock / NewsEaglesFayrouz Hancock tours The Alamo in San Antonio on Nov. 25, 2011.See a larger version of this slideshow.Fayrouz Hancock tours The Alamo in San Antonio.Please also see Fayrouz's slideshow.Mark M. Hancockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09437709649380849793noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5904006.post-21275501080723280182011-12-26T00:15:00.007-06:002011-12-26T19:01:33.098-06:00Christmas Eve dinnerVarious specialty cheeses await guests during Christmas Eve dinner at our home in Plano on Saturday, Dec. 24, 2011.Photos © Mark M. Hancock / NewsEaglesAppetizing dips included Mark's guacamole, onion dip and salsa during Christmas Eve dinner at our home.Appetizers are available for guests during Christmas Eve dinner at our home in PlanoVarious specialty cheeses had a little action during Mark M. Hancockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09437709649380849793noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5904006.post-27127305539047934332011-12-25T19:31:00.008-06:002011-12-25T21:31:55.990-06:00San Antonio churches The golden alter at San Fernando Cathedral reflects lights on Nov. 26, 2011.Photos © Mark M. Hancock / NewsEaglesSee a larger version of this slideshow.Fayrouz Hancock tours the San Fernando Cathedral, St. Mary's Chuch and St. Joseph's Church in San Antonio.Please also see Fayrouz's slideshow of the churches.Mark M. Hancockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09437709649380849793noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5904006.post-68775311506319471822011-12-24T00:02:00.007-06:002011-12-24T14:33:58.338-06:00San Antonio Season's GreetingsA carafe of wine accompanies lunch at the Luciano restaurant as a barge navigates the cove inside Rivercenter Mall in San Antonio on Nov. 25, 2011.Photos © Mark M. Hancock / NewsEaglesSee a larger version of this slideshow.San Antonio turns on the lights near The Alamo and along the Riverwalk during Thanksgiving weekend 2011.Mark M. Hancockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09437709649380849793noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5904006.post-62600933842639496072011-12-23T00:02:00.004-06:002011-12-23T00:02:01.704-06:00Southlake vs. Martin football championshipSouthlake Carroll senior Matt Swoyer (30) tries to intercept a pass intended for Arlington Martin junior Eric Hughes (88) during the Class 5A Division I Region I championship football game at SMU's Ford Stadium in Dallas on Dec. 3, 2011.photos © Mark M. Hancock and The Dallas Morning News See a larger version of this slideshow.Southlake Carroll battles Arlington Martin during the rainy Class Mark M. Hancockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09437709649380849793noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5904006.post-24414022286239753802011-12-22T00:01:00.004-06:002011-12-22T00:01:01.464-06:00Sahse vs. Longview football playoffphotos © Mark M. Hancock and The Dallas Morning News Sachse senior Aaron Ballard (20) tries to pick off a pass intended for Longview senior Braden King (89) during a football playoff game at Kincaide Stadium in Dallas on Nov. 19, 2011. See a larger version of this slideshow.Sachse battles Longview during a football playoff game at Kincaide Stadium in Dallas. Named in this slideshow are:  Mark M. Hancockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09437709649380849793noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5904006.post-35339602589978966512011-12-21T00:02:00.011-06:002011-12-21T00:02:02.001-06:00Frisco Centennial vs. Conrad football playoffConrad junior Dominique Jones (4) bobbles a pass in front of Frisco Centennial senior Austin Conrad (16) during a Class 4A football second-round playoff game at Kimbrough Stadium in Murphy on Nov. 18, 2011.photos © Mark M. Hancock and The Dallas Morning News See a larger version of this slideshow.Conrad battles Frisco Centennial during a Class 4A football second-round playoff game at Mark M. Hancockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09437709649380849793noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5904006.post-54259653584572098462011-12-20T00:02:00.003-06:002011-12-20T00:02:02.020-06:00Garland vs. Berkner playoff footballphotos © Mark M. Hancock and The Dallas Morning News Berkner junior quarterback Yedidiah Louis (1) is wrapped up by Garland senior Ruben Fonseca (50) as other Owls surround the play during a Class 5A first-round high school football playoff game at Williams Stadium in Garland on Nov. 11, 2011.See a larger version of this slideshow.Berkner battles Garland during a Class 5A first-round high Mark M. Hancockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09437709649380849793noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5904006.post-43767041558415892612011-12-19T00:01:00.002-06:002011-12-19T00:01:02.990-06:00SMU vs. Tulane footballphotos © Mark M. Hancock and The Dallas Morning News SMU wide receiver Darius Johnson (3) flies into the end zone for a touchdown against Tulane during a college football game at Ford Stadium at SMU in Dallas on Nov. 5, 2011.See a larger version of this slideshow.Southern Methodist University battles Tulane University during a college football game at Ford Stadium at SMU in Dallas.Named in Mark M. Hancockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09437709649380849793noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5904006.post-52010040051444500862011-12-18T00:02:00.002-06:002011-12-18T00:02:02.140-06:00Richardson vs. Lake Highlands footballphotos © Mark M. Hancock and The Dallas Morning News Lake Highlands senior Zack Fleig (19) makes a reception as Richardson sophomores Noah King (25) and Kimbrick Jones (20) react during a high school football game between Richardson and Lake Highlands at Eagle-Mustang Stadium in Richardson on Nov. 4, 2011. See a larger version of this slideshow.Lake Highlands battles Richardson during a high Mark M. Hancockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09437709649380849793noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5904006.post-78906983335162493772011-12-17T00:02:00.002-06:002011-12-17T00:02:00.649-06:00Sachse vs. South Garland footballphotos © Mark M. Hancock and The Dallas Morning News South Garland senior Rashaad Dorsey (6) makes a one-handed catch for a touchdown after Sachse senior Aaron Ballard (20) tipped the ball during a high school football game at Homer B. Johnson Stadium in Garland on Oct. 28, 2011.See a larger version of this slideshow.South Garland battles Sachse during a high school football game at Homer B. Mark M. Hancockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09437709649380849793noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5904006.post-64333186590272720142011-12-16T00:02:00.004-06:002011-12-16T00:02:01.476-06:00Lincoln vs. Woodrow Wilson footballphotos © Mark M. Hancock and The Dallas Morning News Woodrow Wilson's offensive line settles in against Lincoln's defense as rain pours on the field during a high school football game at Franklin Stadium in Dallas on Oct. 27, 2011. See a larger version of this slideshow.Woodrow Wilson battles Lincoln during a high school football game at Franklin Stadium in Dallas. Named in this slideshow areMark M. Hancockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09437709649380849793noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5904006.post-61709649694956345512011-12-15T00:02:00.001-06:002011-12-15T00:02:01.554-06:00Seagoville vs. Kimball footballKimball junior Prentavious Moorhead (17) makes a recpetion as Seagoville senior Ashton Rosebud (4) defends during a high school football game at James Ray Henry Stadium in Seagoville on Oct. 21, 2011. photos © Mark M. Hancock and The Dallas Morning News See a larger version of this slideshow.Kimball battles Seagoville during a high school football game at James Ray Henry Stadium in Mark M. Hancockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09437709649380849793noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5904006.post-11596231402956436832011-12-14T00:02:00.000-06:002011-12-14T00:02:04.463-06:00Plano vs. Flower Mound Marcus footballFlower Mound Marcus senior Jeff Smiley (11) breaks up a pass intended for Plano senior Sam Morell (8) as junior Court Prescott (21) assists during a high school football game at Kimbrough Stadium in Murphy on Oct. 14, 2011.photos © Mark M. Hancock and The Dallas Morning News See a larger version of this slideshow.Flower Mound Marcus battles Plano during a high school football game at Mark M. Hancockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09437709649380849793noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5904006.post-10215971857707125382011-12-13T00:02:00.000-06:002011-12-13T00:02:01.661-06:00DeSoto vs. North Mesquite footballNorth Mesquite senior quarterback King Davis (7) passes over DeSoto senior Michael Richardson (48) during a high school football game at Eagle Stadium in DeSoto on Oct. 7, 2011. photos © Mark M. Hancock and The Dallas Morning News See a larger version of this slideshow.North Mesquite battles DeSoto during a high school football game at Eagle Stadium in DeSoto. Named in this slideshow are: &Mark M. Hancockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09437709649380849793noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5904006.post-56110799503823311302011-12-12T00:02:00.004-06:002011-12-12T00:02:01.384-06:00Pano East vs. Allen footballphotos © Mark M. Hancock and The Dallas Morning News Plano East senior Nathan Meadors (9) breaks loose from Allen senior Sean McFarland (48) for extra yards during a high school football game at Kimbrough Stadium in Murphy on Oct. 6, 2011. See a larger version of this slideshow.Plano East battles Allen during a high school football game at Kimbrough Stadium in Murphy. Named in this slideshow Mark M. Hancockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09437709649380849793noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5904006.post-42623409388512257102011-12-11T20:14:00.006-06:002011-12-11T20:33:14.660-06:00Kimball vs. South Oak Cliff footballphotos © Mark M. Hancock and The Dallas Morning News South Oak Cliff senior Paul Franklin (28) rushes into Kimball sophomore Marcus Rowe (19) and senior Christopher Jones (6) during a high school football game at Sprague Stadium in Dallas on Sept. 30, 2011. Kimball senior quarterback Jaalen Adkins (14) looks to pass the ball to junior Deonte Dawson-Jenkins (12) during a high school football Mark M. Hancockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09437709649380849793noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5904006.post-62909999076350205382011-12-10T12:16:00.013-06:002012-01-25T19:50:54.106-06:00Got a new scannerPhotos © Mark M. Hancock / NewsEaglesI got a new Plustek OpticFilm 7600I SE film scanner. This is the first test scan of a slide from Jan. 10, 1994. Now, I can start scanning all my old negatives and slides from the 1990s and beyond. I've been using one as an editor for the last three years, and it makes outstanding scans. I've posted various kinds of film for comparison.If you're looking forMark M. Hancockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09437709649380849793noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5904006.post-29693341294630392652011-12-10T00:02:00.001-06:002011-12-10T00:02:00.972-06:00Adamson vs. Molina footballphotos © Mark M. Hancock and The Dallas Morning News Molina senior Louis Clifton (48) nearly intercepts a pass intended for Adamson senior Quinton Vickers (6) as junior Thomas Chavez (11) defends during a high school football game at John E. Kincaide Stadium in Dallas on Sept. 23, 2011.See a larger version of this slideshow.Molina battles Adamson during a high school football game at John E. Mark M. Hancockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09437709649380849793noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5904006.post-2502809097638469172011-12-09T00:02:00.006-06:002011-12-14T06:34:45.148-06:00Royse City vs. Frisco Liberty footballphotos © Mark M. Hancock and The Dallas Morning News Annie Kagerer, 12, of Frisco carries an umbrella onto the empty track during a lightning delay before a 4A high school football game between Frisco Liberty and Royse City at Memorial Stadium in Frisco on Sep. 16, 2011. Frisco Liberty junior Aaron Estes (34) fumbles a wet handoff from senior Zach Smith (15) during a 4A high school football Mark M. Hancockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09437709649380849793noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5904006.post-70724563718720327662011-12-08T00:02:00.000-06:002011-12-08T00:02:00.163-06:00Jesuit vs. Coppell footballphotos © Mark M. Hancock and The Dallas Morning News Coppell's Jonathon Bell (32) starts to wrap up Jesuit junior John Berend (15) during a high school football game at Haggar Stadium in Dallas on Sept. 9, 2011. See a larger version of this slideshow.Coppell battles Jesuit during a high school football game at Haggar Stadium in Dallas. Named in this slideshow are:   Tommy Shields, Jacob Mark M. Hancockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09437709649380849793noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5904006.post-10658255377188772912011-12-07T00:02:00.003-06:002011-12-07T00:02:00.851-06:00McKinney Boyd vs. Flower Mound footballphotos © Mark M. Hancock and The Dallas Morning News McKinney Boyd junior Benjamin Bouchez (35) and Flower Mound senior Beau LaFave (1) scramble for a loose punt during a high school football game at Ron Poe Stadium in McKinney on Sept. 2, 2011. See a larger version of this slideshow.McKinney Boyd battles Flower Mound during a high school football game at Ron Poe Stadium in McKinney. Named inMark M. Hancockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09437709649380849793noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5904006.post-67572800488385733492011-12-06T20:23:00.004-06:002011-12-06T20:48:58.001-06:00Garland vs. Denton Guyer footballphotos © Mark M. Hancock and The Dallas Morning News Garland junior Tyler Jackson (14) misses a pass during a high school football game against Denton Guyer at Standridge Stadium in Carrollton on Aug. 27, 2011. See a larger version of this slideshow.Garland battles Denton Guyer during The Old Coach invitational football tournament at Standridge Stadium in Carrollton.Named in this slideshow Mark M. Hancockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09437709649380849793noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5904006.post-8395766189605533452011-12-05T21:19:00.006-06:002011-12-05T21:53:21.814-06:00Plano vs. Lakeview Centennial footballLakeview Centennial sophomore Jarvis Baxter (81) reaches for a pass as Plano senior Marcus Davis (2) closes in during a 5A high school football game at Williams Stadium in Garland on 26 Aug. 2011.photos © Mark M. Hancock and The Dallas Morning News See a larger version of this slideshow.Lakeview Centennial battles Plano during a 5A high school football game at Williams Stadium in Mark M. Hancockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09437709649380849793noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5904006.post-20784013358858730952011-11-26T13:59:00.002-06:002011-11-26T14:11:47.191-06:00FC Dallas vs. New York soccer playoffFC Dallas' Andrew Jacobson (4) and New York's Teemu Tainio (2) battle for a header during a Major League Soccer playoff match at Pizza Hut Park in Frisco on Oct. 26, 2011. photos © Mark M. Hancock and The Dallas Morning News See a larger version of this slideshow.FC Dallas battles New York during a Major League Soccer playoff match at Pizza Hut Park in Frisco. Named in this slideshow are: &Mark M. Hancockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09437709649380849793noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5904006.post-90572827022371705152011-11-22T00:01:00.001-06:002011-11-22T00:01:00.265-06:00DSO Mendelssohn concert seriesphotos © Mark M. Hancock and The Dallas Morning News Sopranos Ava Pine, left, and Layla Claire, center, sing as Jaap van Zweden, right, conducts the Dallas Symphony Orchestra as they perform part of the Mendelssohn series at the Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center in Dallas on Sept. 29, 2011. See a larger version of this slideshow.Jaap van Zweden conducts the Dallas Symphony Orchestra as they Mark M. Hancockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09437709649380849793noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5904006.post-11812196995006669892011-11-21T00:01:00.000-06:002011-11-20T22:03:36.159-06:00Texas vs. OU footballphotos © Mark M. Hancock and The Dallas Morning News Oklahoma wide receiver Ryan Broyles (85) takes a hit from Texas cornerback Quandre Diggs (28) during a college football game in Dallas on Oct. 9, 2011. See a larger version of this slideshow.The University of Texas battles Oklahoma University in the Red River Rivalry during a college football game at the Cotton Bowl during The State Fair ofMark M. Hancockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09437709649380849793noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5904006.post-49759147462824095882011-11-20T15:37:00.004-06:002011-11-20T16:02:41.582-06:00SMU vs. UTEP footballphotos © Mark M. Hancock and The Dallas Morning News UTEP wide reciever Mike Edwards (6) makes a reception in front of SMU defensive back Jay Scott (7) during a college football game at Ford Stadium in Dallas on Sept. 10, 2011.See a larger version of this slideshow.Southern Methodist University battles the University of Texas at El Paso during a college football game at Ford Stadium in Mark M. Hancockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09437709649380849793noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5904006.post-24557317170289694832011-11-17T21:31:00.004-06:002011-11-17T22:05:54.737-06:00NCAA Regional Baseball Championshipphotos © Mark M. Hancock and The Dallas Morning News Oral Roberts' senior Joey Winiecki (11) dodges the glove of Dallas Baptist's junior Joel Hutter (12) after stealing second base during the NCAA regional baseball championship game in Lupton Stadium at Texas Christian University in Fort Worth on June 5, 2011.See a larger version of this slideshow.Oral Roberts battles Dallas Baptist during Mark M. Hancockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09437709649380849793noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5904006.post-20372453201634871242011-11-15T23:49:00.004-06:002011-11-16T00:00:05.453-06:00FC Dallas vs. Vancouver soccerFC Dallas' Ricardo Villar (11) tries to chest the ball as Vancouver's John Thorrington (11) kicks the ball during a Major League Soccer match at Pizza Hut Park in Frisco on Oct. 15, 2011. photos © Mark M. Hancock and The Dallas Morning News See a larger version of this slideshow.FC Dallas battles Vancouver during a Major League Soccer match at Pizza Hut Park in Frisco. Named in this slideshowMark M. Hancockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09437709649380849793noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5904006.post-34237976991904723942011-11-14T18:51:00.003-06:002011-11-14T19:05:23.014-06:00FC Dallas vs. Houston soccerHouston goalkeeper Tally Hall (1) punches away a high pass for FC Dallas' George John (14) during a Major League Soccer match at Pizza Hut Park in Frisco on Sept. 24, 2011. photos © Mark M. Hancock and The Dallas Morning News See a larger version of this slideshow.Houston battles FC Dallas during a Major League Soccer match at Pizza Hut Park in Frisco.Named in this slideshow are:   Brek Mark M. Hancockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09437709649380849793noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5904006.post-70251142355711393972011-11-13T22:31:00.002-06:002011-11-13T22:45:12.486-06:00FC Dallas vs. New York soccerphotos © Mark M. Hancock and The Dallas Morning News FC Dallas' Maicon Santos (9) watches as his shot gets past New York Red Bulls' goalkeeper Frank Rost (1) and Stephen Keel (22) but misses the goal during a Major League Soccer match at Pizza Hut Park in Frisco on Sept. 17, 2011. See a larger version of this slideshow.FC Dallas battles the New York Red Bulls during a Major League Soccer Mark M. Hancockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09437709649380849793noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5904006.post-81569848099746759282011-11-03T00:24:00.003-05:002011-11-09T23:08:08.982-06:00Halloween PartyPhotos © Mark M. Hancock / NewsEaglesSnacks greet friends during a Halloween costume party in Garland on Saturday, Oct. 29, 2011.See a larger version of this slideshow.Friends celebrate during a Halloween costume party in Garland on Saturday, Oct. 29, 2011.Mark M. Hancockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09437709649380849793noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5904006.post-78110940913714086542011-10-27T00:18:00.008-05:002011-11-08T09:58:45.643-06:00FC Dallas vs. Tigres soccer
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FC Dallas' Bobby Warshaw (16) tangles with Tigres' Jesus Alberto Duenas (29) during a during a Major League Soccer match at Pizza Hut Park in Frisco on Sept. 3, 2011.
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FC Dallas battles the Tigres during a Major League Soccer match at Pizza Hut Park in Frisco.
Named in this slideshow are:  Mark M. Hancockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09437709649380849793noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5904006.post-70422925630096025712011-10-26T00:01:00.005-05:002011-11-08T19:55:28.516-06:00FC Dallas vs. Seattle soccerphotos © Mark M. Hancock and The Dallas Morning News FC Dallas' Maicon Santos (9) pushes Seattle's Lamar Neagle (27) away from the ball as Zach Scott (20) approaches during a Major League Soccer match at Pizza Hut Park in Frisco on Aug. 20, 2011. See a larger version of this slideshow.FC Dallas battles Seattle during a Major League Soccer match at Pizza Hut Park in Frisco. Named in this Mark M. Hancockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09437709649380849793noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5904006.post-26268587422312501692011-10-25T00:01:00.009-05:002011-11-08T09:47:41.730-06:00FC Dallas vs. Portland soccer
FC Dallas' Zach Loyd (19) sneaks in for a header goal as Portland's Kalif Alhassan (11) and goalkeeper Troy Perkins (1) are occupied with Eric Alexander (24) during a Major League Soccer match at Pizza Hut Park in Frisco on June 25, 2011.
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FC Dallas battles Portland during a Major League Soccer Mark M. Hancockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09437709649380849793noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5904006.post-47446830775328428252011-10-24T00:01:00.011-05:002011-11-08T19:51:41.341-06:00FC Dallas vs. Philadelphia soccerphotos © Mark M. Hancock and The Dallas Morning News FC Dallas' Marvin Chavez (18) threads the ball between Philadelphia's Danny Califf (4) and Carlos Valdes (5) during a MLS soccer match at Pizza Hut Park in Frisco on May 14, 2011. See a larger version of this slideshow.FC Dallas battles Philadelphia during a MLS soccer match at Pizza Hut Park in Frisco. Named in this slideshow are:   Mark M. Hancockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09437709649380849793noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5904006.post-65876639210793368342011-10-23T16:22:00.006-05:002011-11-08T13:07:54.583-06:00Stars vs. Coyotes Hockey
Stars' Krystofer Barch (13) is thrown to the ice by Coyotes' Paul Bissonnette (12) during a NHL hockey game at American Airlines Center on Dec. 26, 2010 in Dallas.
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The Dallas Stars battle the Phoenix Coyotes during a NHL hockey game at American Airlines Center on Dec. 26, 2010 in Dallas.
Named Mark M. Hancockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09437709649380849793noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5904006.post-40338605469599694192011-10-22T19:12:00.006-05:002011-11-09T22:17:07.249-06:00Dallas Stars vs. Calgary HockeyCalgary captain Jarome Iginla (12) tries to see through the blood to land a counter-punch on Stars' Jamie Benn (14) during an NHL hockey game at the American Airlines Center on Dec. 23, 2010 in Dallas. photos © Mark M. Hancock and The Dallas Morning News See a larger version of this slideshow.Calgary battles the Stars during an NHL hockey game at the American Airlines Center on Dec. 23, 2010 Mark M. Hancockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09437709649380849793noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5904006.post-81246038353631712432011-10-03T00:01:00.004-05:002011-10-03T00:01:00.898-05:00Downtown Dallas lightingMark M. Hancock / © NewsEaglesLighting illuminates part of the downtown Dallas skyline over the Arts District in Dallas on Sept. 29, 2011.Purchase prints of this event.Mark M. Hancockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09437709649380849793noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5904006.post-8153472717115276982011-10-02T02:57:00.009-05:002011-11-09T22:19:33.963-06:00Rangers vs. Tigers baseballphotos © Mark M. Hancock and The Dallas Morning News Rangers' catcher Mike Napoli (25) tags out Tigers' Danny Worth (29) at the plate during a Major League Baseball game at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington on June 7, 2011.See a larger version of this slideshow.The Texas Rangers battle Detroit's Tigers during a Major League Baseball game at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington. Both teams eventually Mark M. Hancockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09437709649380849793noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5904006.post-63948209341868411852011-10-02T00:37:00.005-05:002011-10-02T01:05:53.887-05:00Know Your RightsU.S. PJs take media law courses in college to learn their rights and responsibilities. In the past, I've considered it redundant to post this information on this blog. However, after a particularly annoying incident today in a public park, I've determined many people are either ignorant or are just control freaks. So, here is a link to the ACLU's "Know Your Rights" post for photographers (it Mark M. Hancockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09437709649380849793noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5904006.post-72706584754346656022011-09-10T14:39:00.007-05:002011-11-10T19:15:40.395-06:00FC Dallas vs. Revolution soccerphotos © Mark M. Hancock and The Dallas Morning News FC Dallas' Marvin Chavez (18) leaps over the diving save of Revolution goal keeper Matt Reis (1) during a Major League Soccer match at Pizza Hut Park in Frisco on June 4, 2011.See a larger version of this slideshow.FC Dallas battles the New England Revolution during a Major League Soccer match at Pizza Hut Park in Frisco. FC Dallas won the Mark M. Hancockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09437709649380849793noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5904006.post-83793812806602057702011-09-06T22:10:00.010-05:002011-11-10T19:46:46.911-06:00Waxahachie vs. Frisco Wakeland soccer playoffWaxahachie senior Caroline Clifton (18) braces to be hit by the ball as Fisco Wakeland junior Katey Carmichael (2) tries to pass to sophomore Maddie Lundberg (14) during a high school playoff soccer game at Standridge Stadium in Carrollton on April 8, 2011.photos © Mark M. Hancock and The Dallas Morning News See a larger version of this slideshow.Waxahachie battles Fisco Wakeland during a Mark M. Hancockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09437709649380849793noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5904006.post-84764000052190031072011-08-28T21:57:00.003-05:002011-08-28T22:15:46.778-05:00Skyline vs. Jesuit basketball
Skyline's Zach LeDay (32) aggressively blocks the shot of Jesuit's Jeff Schoettmer (11) during a high school basketball game at Jesuit High School in Dallas on Feb. 7, 2011.
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Skyline battles Jesuit during a high school basketball game at Jesuit High School in Dallas on Feb. 7, 2011.
Named in Mark M. Hancockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09437709649380849793noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5904006.post-22258971253119918682011-08-25T22:14:00.005-05:002011-11-10T20:12:31.095-06:00Flower Mound Marcus vs. Plano basketballFlower Mound Marcus junior A.J. Luckey (11) leaps before Plano senior Julian Okoro (4) during a high school basketball game at Marcus High School in Flower Mound on Jan. 4, 2011. photos © Mark M. Hancock and The Dallas Morning News See a larger version of this slideshow.Flower Mound Marcus battles Plano during a high school basketball game at Marcus High School in Flower Mound on Jan. 4, 2011Mark M. Hancockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09437709649380849793noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5904006.post-66538056578878033132011-08-20T23:56:00.006-05:002011-08-21T09:03:44.707-05:00Woodrow Wilson vs. Melissa hoops playoff
Woodrow Wilson junior Andre Plata (33) and Melissa freshman Jackson Webb (13) dive for a loose ball during a high school basketball playoff game at Ellis Davis Field House in Dallas on Feb. 19, 2011.
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Woodrow Wilson battles Melissa during a high school basketball playoff game at Ellis Davis Mark M. Hancockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09437709649380849793noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5904006.post-63554936601588494082011-08-08T20:44:00.005-05:002011-08-08T21:34:02.761-05:00PJ Challenge CompetitionOne hard-working PJ/reader is about to EARN an Urban Disguise 50 V2.0 laptop/camera bag valued at $179.
In honor of this blog’s 2 millionth milestone (not really, but it’s a happy coincidence), the good people at Think Tank Photo have offered the rockin' prize posted above.
Rather than a regular (subjective) PJ contest for the best quality images, this contest is for hard-working PJs. Let’s Mark M. Hancockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09437709649380849793noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5904006.post-37796260366845016062011-08-08T20:42:00.001-05:002011-11-10T20:06:12.531-06:00Rock Climbing as a whole-body exercisephotos © Mark M. Hancock and The Dallas Morning News Kirk Taylor of Dallas scales a wall during a climbing session at Exposure Indoor Rock Climbing in Carrollton on June 23, 2011.See a larger version of this slideshow.Climbers get a workout and staff demonstrate additional exercises at Exposure Indoor Rock Climbing in Carrollton. Rock climbing provides a whole-body workout for Mark M. Hancockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09437709649380849793noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5904006.post-70568475571534308502011-07-31T00:01:00.004-05:002011-11-10T20:04:56.544-06:00Southlake Carroll spring football gameTyler Barnes (8) breaks up a near interception by Jeremy McClellan (2) during the Southlake Carroll High School spring football game at Dragon Stadium in Southlake on May 26. photos © Mark M. Hancock and The Dallas Morning News See a larger version of this slideshow.The Southlake Carroll High School football team plays during the annual spring football game at Dragon Stadium in Southlake on Mark M. Hancockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09437709649380849793noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5904006.post-4743706172151576062011-07-31T00:00:00.001-05:002011-07-31T00:18:04.293-05:002 Million page viewsThanks to everyone for helping this blog achieve more than 2 million page views. It was never expected, but is appreciated.Enough for now,Mark M. Hancockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09437709649380849793noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5904006.post-16944476223989110862011-07-30T19:32:00.005-05:002011-11-10T20:01:16.705-06:00Cedar Hill spring football gamephotos © Mark M. Hancock and The Dallas Morning News Jared Rayford (4) looses track of a pass during the Cedar Hill spring football game at Longhorn Stadium in Cedar Hill on May 27, 2011.See a larger version of this slideshow.The Cedar Hill football team plays spring football game at Longhorn Stadium in Cedar Hill.Named in this slideshow are:   Jamal Patterson, Andre Anderson, Leon Mark M. Hancockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09437709649380849793noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5904006.post-62446777554293878302011-07-21T21:06:00.004-05:002011-11-10T19:57:20.431-06:00"Shooting Star" performancephotos © Mark M. Hancock and The Dallas Morning News Reed McAllister, played by James Crawford, meets his former lover Elena Carson, played by Diana Sheehan, in an airport during a performance of "Shooting Star" at the WaterTower Theatre in Addison on May 28, 2011.See a larger version of this slideshow.Reed McAllister, played by James Crawford, meets his former lover Elena Carson, played by Mark M. Hancockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09437709649380849793noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5904006.post-81446530236446422672011-07-09T13:33:00.015-05:002011-10-02T01:21:57.649-05:00Submit photos for publicationEditor's note: This piece was written for a military vehicle magazine. It's written primarily for vehicle owners who want to submit photos of their personally-owned military vehicles for publication. However, most of the suggestions apply to all photographers.© By Mark M. Hancock for Supply Line magazineProfessional images in newspapers, magazines and books have several commonalities. First, Mark M. Hancockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09437709649380849793noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5904006.post-35280366223020212042011-07-05T00:01:00.002-05:002011-11-10T19:44:55.351-06:00Rockwall-Heath vs. Waxahachie baseball playoffphotos © Mark M. Hancock and The Dallas Morning News Rockwall-Heath's Jake Bledsoe (34) stops a scoring attempt by Waxahachie's Alec Johnson (7) during a high school baseball playoff game at Richards Park in Waxahachie on May 28, 2011.See a larger version of this slideshow.Rockwall-Heath battles Waxahachie during a high school baseball playoff game at Richards Park in Waxahachie on May 28, Mark M. Hancockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09437709649380849793noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5904006.post-90055759874121016692011-07-04T00:01:00.002-05:002011-07-04T09:03:50.910-05:00Happy Independence Day© Mark M. Hancock and The Dallas Morning News Double amputee retired Sgt. 1st Class Dana Bowman parachutes into Pizza Hut Park with the United States flag before the FC Dallas and Columbus Major League Soccer match in Frisco on July 2, 2011.Retired Sgt. 1st Class Dana Bowman moves his jump equipment from the pitch to sign autographs during the FC Dallas and Columbus Major League Soccer match Mark M. Hancockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09437709649380849793noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5904006.post-71568250637765505882011-06-29T22:48:00.006-05:002011-06-29T23:03:02.905-05:00Stars vs. Canadiens hockeyphotos © Mark M. Hancock and The Dallas Morning News Stars goalie Kari Lehtonen (32) blocks a shot from the Canadiens during an NHL hockey game at the American Airlines Center in Dallas on Dec. 21, 2010. Stars captain Brenden Morrow (10) plays against the Montreal Canadiens despite a broken nose during an NHL hockey game at the American Airlines Center. Stars Brian Sutherby (20) and CanadiensMark M. Hancockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09437709649380849793noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5904006.post-33138160246206494122011-06-12T16:09:00.010-05:002011-11-10T00:04:14.301-06:00TAPPS Division I state semifinal playoffphotos © Mark M. Hancock for The Texas CatholicBishop Lynch senior quarterback Mark Czaus (8) passes the ball to junior Matthew Duerr (29) as he's tackled by Prestonwood Christian's junior Anthony Morgan (12) during a TAPPS Division I state semifinal playoff game at Standridge Stadium in Carrollton on Saturday, Nov. 27, 2010.See a larger version of this slideshow.Bishop Lynch battles Mark M. Hancockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09437709649380849793noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5904006.post-81887638361446802722011-06-05T11:32:00.006-05:002011-11-10T00:15:31.904-06:00SMU graduation ceremonyPhilip Gustaf Klintmalm dances across the stage as he gets his geology degree during the Southern Methodist University December Graduation Ceremony at SMU in Dallas on Dec. 18, 2010.photos © Mark M. Hancock and The Dallas Morning News See a larger version of this slideshow.Scholars get their degrees during the Southern Methodist University December Graduation Ceremony at SMU in Dallas on Dec.Mark M. Hancockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09437709649380849793noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5904006.post-80786544281462260772011-06-01T00:01:00.008-05:002011-11-09T23:59:07.161-06:00South Garland vs. Longview football playoffphotos © Mark M. Hancock and The Dallas Morning News South Garland seior T.J. Hill (15) reaches for a pass as Longview senior Brian Tomlinson (3) defends during a second-round playoff football game at Kincaide Stadium in Dallas on Nov. 20, 2010. Longview won the game 27-14 and advanced.See a larger version of this slideshow.South Garland battles Longview during a second-round playoff footballMark M. Hancockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09437709649380849793noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5904006.post-77700879125346697522011-05-30T13:16:00.003-05:002011-05-30T13:33:03.246-05:00Even if we lose, we winMiami Heat forward Chris Bosh returns to Dallas as a star to challenge the Mavericks for the NBA title. No matter which team wins the championship, Dallas wins.Mark M. Hancock / © The Dallas Morning NewsThe future location of Chris Bosh and his basketball career is in the air as the longer-than-the-family-sofa NBA draft prospect poses for a portrait at his home in Lancaster on Sunday, June 22Mark M. Hancockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09437709649380849793noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5904006.post-56674828457503395912011-05-22T19:25:00.005-05:002011-11-10T00:25:23.284-06:00Mavericks vs. Phoenix basketballDallas' Dirk Nowitzki (41) looks to make a move around Phoenix's Grant Hill (33) during an NBA basketball game at American Airlines Center in Dallas on April 10, 2011.photos © Mark M. Hancock and The Dallas Morning News See a larger version of this slideshow.Dallas battles Phoenix during an NBA basketball game at American Airlines Center in Dallas.Named in this slideshow are:   Dirk Mark M. Hancockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09437709649380849793noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5904006.post-66708053547494910882011-05-18T22:55:00.006-05:002011-11-10T19:46:06.002-06:00Mavericks vs. Raptors basketballMavericks' DeShawn Stevenson (92) looks for an opening in Toronto's defense during an NBA basketball game at American Airlines Center in Dallas.photos © Mark M. Hancock and The Dallas Morning News See a larger version of this slideshow.The Dallas Mavericks battle Toronto during an NBA basketball game at American Airlines Center in Dallas on Dec. 28, 2010.Named in this slideshow are:   Mark M. Hancockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09437709649380849793noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5904006.post-64372934958951588112011-05-16T00:01:00.000-05:002011-05-16T06:26:24.402-05:00Healthy giftsBrian Brown of Dallas poses for a portrait at Premier Park in Balch Springs on Nov. 21, 2010.photos © Mark M. Hancock and The Dallas Morning News Brian Brown of Dallas plays during a league soccer game at Premier Park in Balch Springs. Sporting equipment makes excellent gifts for athletes of all ages.Brian Brown of Dallas, left, kicks a ball during a league soccer game at Premier Park. From Mark M. Hancockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09437709649380849793noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5904006.post-77293629957682429442011-05-15T10:44:00.006-05:002011-05-15T13:57:32.198-05:00Celina vs. Lovejoy 3A Div. 1 Playoffphotos © Mark M. Hancock and The Dallas Morning News Lovejoy junior Zander Hamilton (5) powers into Celina's defense during a Class 3A Division I second-round playoff football game at C.H. Collins Complex in Denton on Nov. 19, 2010.Celina senior quarterback Jacob Stephenson (2) passes over the head of Lovejoy senior Ticer Havens (8) during a playoff game at C.H. Collins Complex.Lovejoy seniorMark M. Hancockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09437709649380849793noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5904006.post-49881315270546461692011-05-04T21:20:00.007-05:002011-11-09T23:54:48.246-06:00South Garland vs. Lake Highlands football playoffphotos © Mark M. Hancock and The Dallas Morning News South Garland's Cory Sherman (5) get a big hit from Lake Highlands' Clinton Hardemon (52) as Zach Knickman (44) and Randal Howard (49) assist during a Class 5A playoff football game at Ford Stadium at SMU in University Park on Nov. 13, 2010.See a larger version of this slideshow.South Garland battles Lake Highlands during a Class 5A playoffMark M. Hancockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09437709649380849793noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5904006.post-20235548366600049702011-05-01T09:22:00.006-05:002011-11-09T23:48:24.971-06:00Rowlett vs. Jesuit playoff footballphotos © Mark M. Hancock and The Dallas Morning News Rowlett senior Logan Brown (16) scores a touchdown against Jesuit during a playoff football game at Ford Stadium on Nov. 13, 2010 at SMU in University Park.See a larger version of this slideshow.Rowlett battles against Jesuit during a playoff football game at Ford Stadium at SMU in University Park.Named in this slideshow are:   Mike Mark M. Hancockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09437709649380849793noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5904006.post-91417906018532704412011-04-29T20:23:00.008-05:002011-11-09T23:44:23.256-06:00Highland Park vs. Frisco Centennial football playoffphotos © Mark M. Hancock and The Dallas Morning News Highland Park senior Jake Howeth (10) dives toward the Frisco Centennial goal line during a Class 4A Division II first-round playoff football game at Strandridge Stadium in Carrollton on Nov. 12, 2010.See a larger version of this slideshow.Frisco Centennial battles against Highland Park during a Class 4A Division II first-round playoff Mark M. Hancockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09437709649380849793noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5904006.post-75067226783836500592011-04-26T22:16:00.005-05:002011-04-26T22:58:48.398-05:00Flower Mound Marcus vs. Hebron footballphotos © Mark M. Hancock and The Dallas Morning News Flower Mound Marcus senior Leo Beale (44) tackles Hebron junior Joseph Farley (12) as senior Kurt Walker (7) observes during a high school football game at Hawk Stadium in Carrollton on Nov. 5, 2010.Flower Mound Marcus junior quarterback Deion Sanders Jr. (2) runs the ball as Hebron junior Steven Lanz (24) pursues during a football game at Mark M. Hancockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09437709649380849793noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5904006.post-71194356012411114762011-04-10T23:22:00.005-05:002011-04-10T23:33:21.551-05:00Dallas vs. Salt Lake playoff gamephotos © Mark M. Hancock and The Dallas Morning News FC Dallas' Milton Rodriguez (7) leaps after the ball past Real Salt Lake's Kyle Beckerman (5) during a Major League Soccer playoff game at Pizza Hut Park in Frisco on Oct. 30, 2010.Real Salt Lake goalkeeper Nick Rimando (18) protests as he holds the ball after a hard hit from FC Dallas' Milton Rodriguez (7) during a Major League Soccer Mark M. Hancockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09437709649380849793noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5904006.post-25741962297348046532011-04-06T23:52:00.004-05:002011-04-07T00:46:41.304-05:00McKinney Boyd vs. Rowlett footballphotos © Mark M. Hancock and The Dallas Morning News McKinney Boyd senior quarterback Jonovan Griffin (3) passes against Rowlett during a high school football game at Ron Poe Stadium in McKinney on Oct. 29, 2010.Rowlett senior Treyvon Green (22) rushes for a touchdown as McKinney Boyd seniors Josh Scroggins (2) and Michael Streight (12) move to defend during a football game at Ron Poe Mark M. Hancockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09437709649380849793noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5904006.post-58361894828915481802011-04-04T00:01:00.001-05:002011-11-09T23:39:00.512-06:00University of Dallas 2010 Ministry Conferencephotos © Mark M. Hancock for The Texas CatholicConference attendees walk through the liturgical art display in the lobby during the University of Dallas 2010 Ministry Conference at the Dallas Convention Center in Dallas on Saturday, Oct. 23, 2010See a larger version of this slideshow.Conference attendees participate during the University of Dallas 2010 Ministry Conference at the Dallas Mark M. Hancockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09437709649380849793noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5904006.post-10237177554182234912011-04-03T19:41:00.003-05:002011-04-03T20:56:06.789-05:00DeSoto vs. Mesquite Horn footballphotos © Mark M. Hancock and The Dallas Morning News DeSoto junior Devin Rushing (5) is tackled by Mesquite Horn senior Fred Livingston (2) and junior Keonte Grant (23) during a high school football game at E.H. Hanby Stadium in Mesquite on Oct. 22, 2010.Mesquite Horn senior quarterback Collin Strahan (8) looks to pass during a high school football game against DeSoto in Mesquite.DeSoto Mark M. Hancockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09437709649380849793noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5904006.post-69069889997274703892011-03-31T20:23:00.005-05:002011-03-31T21:23:33.823-05:00Allen vs. Flower Mound Marcus volleyballMarcus' Lauren Douglass (5) hits the ball past Allen's Tyler Southern (22) during a volleyball game at Marcus High School in Flower Mound on Oct. 19, 2010. photos © Mark M. Hancock and The Dallas Morning News Flower Mound Marcus' Kelsey Pry (3) returns a ball during a volleyball game against Allen at Marcus High School.Allen Tori Bates (24) returns a hit as Emma Dridge (3) watches during a Mark M. Hancockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09437709649380849793noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5904006.post-68926379138019446812011-03-21T09:14:00.005-05:002011-04-07T00:14:26.231-05:00Good Morning NOLA!© Mark M. Hancock / NewsEaglesAn oil tanker and ferry cross paths on the Mississippi River as the sun rises over New Orleans on Monday, March 21, 2011.Mark M. Hancockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09437709649380849793noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5904006.post-89543671496402167972011-03-17T21:27:00.003-05:002011-03-17T21:33:54.911-05:00Going to NOLASorry about the lack of posts lately, but I've been working, working, working. I have plenty of shoots to post, but no time to organize and post them. Some recent shoots are actually on the buy site if anyone wants a sneak peek or to purchase a print.My goal is to start catching up on posts when I return from vacation next week. I may even post a few months worth in a single day. We'll see.Mark M. Hancockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09437709649380849793noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5904006.post-60260984722296086422011-02-11T00:01:00.003-06:002011-02-11T00:01:02.185-06:00Coppell vs. Southlake footballphotos © Mark M. Hancock and The Dallas Morning News Southlake Carroll junior Peyton Williams (23) tumbles to his feet after a pass reception as Coppell senior Sam Johnson (23) continues to defend during a high school football game at Cowboys Stadium in Coppell on Oct. 15, 2010.See a larger version of this slideshow.Southlake Carroll battles Coppell during a high school football game at Mark M. Hancockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09437709649380849793noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5904006.post-20232276212683072412011-02-10T00:01:00.001-06:002011-02-10T00:01:01.726-06:00Savion Glover performs "Bare Soundz"Savion Glover, left, performs the "a capella" tap-dance set "Bare Soundz" with Marshall Davis, right, at the Meyerson Symphony Center in Dallas on Oct. 10, 2010.photos © Mark M. Hancock and The Dallas Morning News Savion Glover appears to blur as he performs the high-energy "a capella" tap-dance set "Bare Soundz" at the Meyerson Symphony Center.Savion Glover performs the "a capella" tap-danceMark M. Hancockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09437709649380849793noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5904006.post-1335210680467161902011-02-09T00:01:00.001-06:002011-02-09T00:01:00.663-06:00Baylor vs. Texas Tech footballphotos © Mark M. Hancock and The Dallas Morning News Texas Tech senior Detron Lewis (17) catches a pass for a touchdown as Baylor sophomore Mike Hicks (17) follows during a college football game at the Cotton Bowl on Oct. 9, 2010 in Dallas.See a larger version of this slideshow.Baylor battles Texas Tech during a college football game at the Cotton Bowl in Dallas on Oct. 9, 2010. Named in thisMark M. Hancockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09437709649380849793noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5904006.post-77334083357467929512011-02-08T00:01:00.002-06:002011-02-08T00:01:00.540-06:00Wylie vs. Highland Park footballphotos © Mark M. Hancock and The Dallas Morning News Wylie senior Ethan Lington (58) leads his team onto the field before a high school football game against Highland Park at Highlander Stadium in Highland Park on Oct. 8, 2010.See a larger version of this slideshow.Wylie battles Highland Park during a high school football game at Highlander Stadium in Highland Park.Named in this slideshow areMark M. Hancockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09437709649380849793noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5904006.post-85282447866566472182011-02-06T00:01:00.001-06:002011-02-06T00:01:01.269-06:00FC Dallas vs. Chicago soccerphotos © Mark M. Hancock and The Dallas Morning News Chicago's Logan Pause (12) blocks the pass of FC Dallas' David Ferreira (10) during a Major League Soccer match for the Brimstone Cup at Pizza Hut Park on Oct. 2, 2010 in Frisco.Chicago's Dasan Robinson (32) holds FC Dallas' Atiba Harris (16) during a Major League Soccer match for the Brimstone Cup.FC Dallas' Milton Rodriguez (7) and Mark M. Hancockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09437709649380849793noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5904006.post-63630566240848244702011-02-05T00:01:00.002-06:002011-02-05T00:01:00.209-06:00Lewisville vs. Allen footballphotos © Mark M. Hancock and The Dallas Morning News Lewisville junior Trevon Caudle (33) and senior Kenneth Thompson (20) break up a pass intended for Allen senior Jonathon Lee (14) during a high school football game at Max Goldsmith Stadium on Oct. 1, 2010 in Lewisville.See a larger version of this slideshow.Lewisville battles Allen during a high school football game at Max Goldsmith Mark M. Hancockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09437709649380849793noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5904006.post-31308216985911309562011-02-04T15:13:00.006-06:002011-11-13T19:28:46.725-06:00Snowmageddon 2011iPhotos © Mark M. Hancock / NewsEaglesFayrouz Hancock poses for a portrait next to the pond fence during "Snowmageddon" near our home in Plano on Friday, Feb. 4, 2011.See a larger version of this slideshow.Fayrouz Hancock explores a heavy snow during "Snowmageddon" near our home in Plano on Friday, Feb. 4, 2011.Mark M. Hancockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09437709649380849793noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5904006.post-47673878363671957912011-01-22T23:34:00.005-06:002011-01-23T00:03:45.357-06:00Richardson vs. Sunset footballphotos © Mark M. Hancock and The Dallas Morning News Richardson senior Rakeem Perkins (35) and junior Max Waters (33) sack Sunset junior quarterback Miguel Morales (17) during a high school football game at Eagle-Mustang Stadium on Sept. 24, 2010 in Richardson.See a larger version of this slideshow.Richardson and Sunset battle during a high school football game at Eagle-Mustang Stadium in Mark M. Hancockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09437709649380849793noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5904006.post-15982997160760984552011-01-19T00:01:00.004-06:002011-11-13T19:30:28.038-06:00REACH Christmas Carolphotos © Mark M. Hancock for The Texas CatholicCarolers move quickly between homes during the annual REACH Christmas Carol in northwest McKinney on Monday, Dec. 13, 2010.See a larger version of this slideshow.Carolers move quickly between homes during the annual REACH Christmas Carol in northwest McKinney. Third through 5th graders caroled door to door and then gathered at a neighborhood parkMark M. Hancockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09437709649380849793noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5904006.post-3493922498171181582011-01-18T00:45:00.007-06:002011-01-23T00:35:44.598-06:00Christmas PlayA cross stands outside the St. Ann Catholic Church before the annual Christmas Play in Kaufman on Sunday, Dec. 12, 2010.photos © Mark M. Hancock for The Texas CatholicJ.D. Avila , 6, (right) and Anthony Avila, 5, (left) wait for their angel wings before the Christmas Play at St. Ann Catholic Church in Kaufman.J.D. Avila , 6, waits to play his role as an angel before the annual Christmas Mark M. Hancockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09437709649380849793noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5904006.post-49044024659208919812011-01-09T21:43:00.004-06:002011-11-13T19:32:48.357-06:002010 Reviewphotos © Mark M. Hancock / NewsEaglesTakara and her 7-month-old calf Sakari perform together at Sea World San Antonio on Sunday, July 18, 2010.photos © Mark M. Hancock / NewsEagles and/or designated publicationsSee a larger version of this slideshow.This slideshow is a collection of Mark's memorable images from 2010.I have about 30 normal posts and about 10 major slideshows that I didn't Mark M. Hancockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09437709649380849793noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5904006.post-58704926263936082872010-12-26T12:41:00.006-06:002010-12-27T01:02:05.797-06:00Christmas Eve at our homeFayrouz Hancock prepares a Christmas Eve feast for our family at our home in Plano on Friday, Dec. 24, 2010.photos by Mark M. Hancock / © NewsEaglesMichelle Moe and William Hancock unwrap gifts from relatives.Fayrouz talks to her in-laws Suellen and John Moline on Christmas Eve.Deviled eggs made by Cindy Hancock, tiger shrimp and other appetizers await the family on Christmas Eve in Mark M. Hancockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09437709649380849793noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5904006.post-85623939374298365892010-12-18T22:47:00.006-06:002011-01-23T00:37:51.427-06:00Highland Park vs. J.J. Pearce volleyballJ.J. Pearce senior Katie O'Brien (16) spikes the ball against Highland Park during a 4A volleyball game at J.J. Pearce High School on Sept. 21, 2010 in Richardson.photos © Mark M. Hancock and The Dallas Morning News Highland Park junior Malia Williams (7) bats the ball down as junior Elizabeth Lee (14) watches during a volleyball game at J.J. Pearce High School.J.J. Pearce sophomore Lauren Mark M. Hancockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09437709649380849793noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5904006.post-58322360586272249472010-12-09T05:48:00.006-06:002011-01-23T00:48:37.655-06:00McKinney Boyd vs. Garland Lakeview footballMcKinney Boyd senior Wrangler Anson Wilson talks on the phone before a homecoming high school football game against Garland Lakeview at Ron Poe Stadium on Sept. 17, 2010 in McKinney.photos © Mark M. Hancock and The Dallas Morning News McKinney Boyd players take the field before a football game against Garland Lakeview at Ron Poe Stadium.McKinney Boyd junior Allison Brusa makes noise before Mark M. Hancockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09437709649380849793noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5904006.post-9024981984562198092010-12-07T00:01:00.001-06:002010-12-07T00:01:01.702-06:00Lake Lewisville boat wreck© Mark M. Hancock and The Dallas Morning News A Texas game warden leaves the Lakeview Marina Gas Dock after air ambulances evacuated injured boaters on Lake Lewisville in Lake Dallas on Sunday, Sept. 12, 2010. Eight children and four adults were injured in the two-boat accident.The game warden refused to talk at the time. Much was/is strange and unresolved about this story...Please read, "Mark M. Hancockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09437709649380849793noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5904006.post-78484499037672115352010-12-06T00:01:00.003-06:002011-11-13T19:34:18.271-06:00St. Ann Community Carnivalphotos © Mark M. Hancock for The Texas CatholicVisitors partake in the food and rides during the St. Ann Community Carnival at St. Ann Catholic Parish in Coppell on Saturday, Sept. 11, 2010.See a larger version of this slideshow.Visitors partake in the food and rides during the St. Ann Community Carnival at St. Ann Catholic Parish in Coppell.Named in this slideshow are:   Alison Major, Mark M. Hancockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09437709649380849793noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5904006.post-39161325534069705302010-12-05T08:37:00.005-06:002010-12-05T08:54:54.317-06:00Plano West vs. South Garland footballSouth Garland senior John Lacour gains yards against Plano West's defense during a high school football game at Homer B. Johnson Stadium in Garland on Sept. 10, 2010. photos © Mark M. Hancock and The Dallas Morning News Plano West sophomore Tim Okposin struggles for additional yards agains South Garland during a high school football game at Homer B. Johnson Stadium.Plano West senior Mark M. Hancockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09437709649380849793noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5904006.post-14934810909903192782010-12-03T05:56:00.004-06:002010-12-03T06:06:20.263-06:00FC Dallas vs. Toronto soccerphotos © Mark M. Hancock and The Dallas Morning News FC Dallas' George John (14) and Zach Loyd (19) go up against Toronto's Maksim Usanov (33) and Josopeh Nane (15) during a Major League Soccer match at Pizza Hut Park on Sept. 4, 2010 in Frisco.FC Dallas' David Ferreira (10) takes a shot at the Toronto goal during a Major League Soccer match in Frisco.FC Dallas' Jeff Cunningham (9) takes a Mark M. Hancockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09437709649380849793noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5904006.post-20370946740188581002010-11-30T21:21:00.007-06:002011-11-13T19:35:25.150-06:00Rockwall Heath vs. Frisco Wakeland footballFrisco Wakeland junior Brad Sicula (14) leaps past Rockwall-Heath junior Mario Henderson (4) during a high school football game at Wilkerson-Sanders Stadium on Sept. 3, 2010 in Rockwall.photos © Mark M. Hancock and The Dallas Morning News See a larger version of this slideshow.Frisco Wakeland battles Rockwall-Heath during a high school football game at Wilkerson-Sanders Stadium in Mark M. Hancockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09437709649380849793noreply@blogger.com0