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December 30, 2005
Who Says Basketball Isn't A Contact Sport?
Details: ISO: 200 | Exposure: 1/500 at f/5.6 | Focal Length: 57mm
FIU's Johwen Villegas crashes into St. Bonaventure's Ahmad Smith while attempting to break up a fast-break in the first round of the FIU Holiday Classic at Miami.
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December 29, 2005
Not On My Watch
Details: ISO: 200 | Exposure: 1/500 at f/5.6 | Focal Length: 300mm
St. Bonaventure's Michael Lee makes it clear to FIU's Jayce Lewis that there will be no dunks on his watch in the first round of the FIU Holiday Classic. St. Bonaventure's defense ultimately proved too much for the Golden Panthers, as St. Bonaventure went on to win in overtime, 69-65.
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December 28, 2005
Hoop Dreams?
Details: ISO: 200 | Exposure: 1/500 at f/5.6 | Focal Length: 120mm
Senior forward Ivan Almonte contributed a team high 17 points and 13 rebounds to the Golden Panthers' effort againt St. Bonaventure in the first round of the FIU Holiday Classic in Miami. However, the Golden Panthers' efforts fell short as they lost to St. Bonaventure in overtime, 69-65.
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December 27, 2005
Late Afternoon Hunt
Details: ISO: 400 | Exposure: 1/500 at f/4 | Focal Length: 450mm
A Florida Great Egret hunts at the water's edge as the sun begins to set over Coral Gables, Florida.
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December 26, 2005
So Close, Yet So Far
Details: ISO: 3200 | Exposure: 1/500 at f/2.8 | Focal Length: 600mm
FIU wide receiver Chandler Williams can't quite get his fingertips on this Josh Padrick pass against FAU in the Shula Bowl.
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December 24, 2005
Capturing The Moment
Details: ISO: 1600 | Exposure: 1/100 at f/4 | Focal Length: 35mm
Noise Ninja used to reduce high ISO noise, converted to black and white using Convert to B&W Pro.
The father of the bride assists as the bride and groom cut their wedding cake.
A friend asked me what I look for when photographing people. He had noticed that I don't generally ask people to pose for a picture. Although I hadn’t given the question much thought for a very long time (more than 30 years), the first answer that came to mind was that I prefer capturing people as they are. The more I thought about the question, however, the more I realized that the real answer is much simpler. What I really enjoy doing is trying to capture the moment. Like a memory, a photograph can be a moment frozen in time. It becomes a vehicle for transporting us back to a place and time, and with a little luck, gives us a sense and understanding of the moment.
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December 20, 2005
Concentration
Details: ISO: 1600 | Exposure: 1/250 at f/2.8 | Focal Length: 600mm
Eyes fixed as if in a trance, this member of FIU's marching band concentrates on the music during the pre-game show of the FIU v. Middle Tennessee football game.
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December 17, 2005
Moonrise Over Miami Beach
Details: ISO: 400 | Exposure: 1/60 at f/5.6 | Focal Length: 105mm
The moon rises over Miami Beach while the condos on Miami Beach reflect the light of the setting sun. I saw this out my window a few days ago and just couldn't resist...
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December 16, 2005
Airborne
Details: ISO: 3200 | Exposure: 1/500 at f/2.8 | Focal Length: 300mm
FIU safety Nick Turnbull launches himself into the air in an attempt to block this FAU punt during the Shula Bowl. FIU published this image in connection with their coverage of the game.
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December 14, 2005
Celebration
Details: ISO: 1600 | Exposure: 1/400 at f/2.8 | Focal Length: 300mm
FIU senior wide receiver Cory McKinney celebrates with his teammates after scoring a touchdown against Florida A&M. FIU's newspaper, The Beacon, published this image in connection with their coverage of that game.
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December 13, 2005
Keeping An Eye On The Defense
Details: ISO: 3200 | Exposure: 1/500 at f/2.8 | Focal Length: 600mm
FIU running back Ben West picks up some key yardage early in the game to help set up the Golden Panther's first touchdown against Middle Tennessee.
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December 12, 2005
Gotcha!
Details (both images): ISO: 3200 | Exposure: 1/320 at f/2.8 | Focal Length: 600mm
FIU defensive tackle Jonas Murrell leaps over a Middle Tennessee lineman to catch up with Blue Raider quarterback Clint Marks. Murrell's sack helped stop the Blue Raiders and forced them to settle for a field goal as time expired in the first half. FIU included the topmost image in their gallery of images from the game and FIU's newspaper, The Beacon, published the same image with their coverage of the game.
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December 9, 2005
Oops
Details: ISO: 3200 | Exposure: 1/320 at f/2.8 | Focal Length: 600mm
Middle Tennessee tight end Stephen Chicola, attempting to catch this Clint Marks pass on the run, can only watch as it slips through his hands.
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December 8, 2005
Strange Embrace
Details: ISO: 3200 | Exposure: 1/500 at f/2.8 | Focal Length: 450mm
Middle Tennessee punter Colby Smith attempts to prevent FIU Golden Panther Kent Henderson from recovering his blocked punt in the second quarter. The blocked punt set up a Golden Panther touchdown that tied the game.
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December 7, 2005
Mid-Air Battle
Details: ISO: 3200 | Exposure: 1/500 at f/2.8 | Focal Length: 600mm
FIU defensive back Zach Davis and Middle Tennessee wide receiver Jonathan Grigsby battle for control of the football as they fall to the ground. The play was ruled a completed pass rather than an interception.
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December 6, 2005
Hunters And The Hunted
Details: ISO: 3200 | Exposure: 1/500 at f/2.8 | Focal Length: 450mm
FIU cornerback Zach Davis (25), linebacker Keyonvis Bouie (7) and others chase down Middle Tennessee tailback Ralph King as he attempts to get back to the line of scrimmage.
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December 5, 2005
Key Moments
Details: ISO: 3200 | Exposure: 1/500 at f/2.8 | Focal Length: 450mm
FIU Golden Panther Antwan Barnes blocks Middle Tennessee Blue Raider Colby Smith's punt in the second quarter of Saturday's game. The blocked punt set up a Golden Panther touchdown a few plays later that tied the game, 14-14, and shifted the momentum of the game. While I would have preferred the shot without the referee, this was such a key moment in the game that it didn't matter. FIU published this image in connection with their coverage of the game.
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December 4, 2005
Victory
Details: ISO: 3200 | Exposure: 1/500 at f/2.8 | Focal Length: 218mm
FIU running back A'mod Ned finds his way into the endzone with 1:19 left in the game Saturday night to give the Golden Panthers a dramatic 35-31 win over the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders.
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December 2, 2005
Staying One Step Ahead
Details: ISO: 3200 | Exposure: 1/500 at f/2.8 | Focal Length: 600mm
FIU running back Ben West stays one step ahead of this FAU tackler early in the game Saturday night. West rushed for 140 yards and three touchdowns in the Golden Panther's blowout of FAU in the Shula Bowl. FIU published this image in connection with their coverage of the game.
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December 1, 2005
Giving It All You've Got
Details: ISO: 3200 | Exposure: 1/500 at f/2.8 | Focal Length: 600mm
Despite a tremendous physical effort, FIU wide receiver Chandler Williams can't quite get his fingertips on this Josh Padrick pass against FAU in the Shula Bowl.
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