Saturday, May 24, 2008
May Fly
Robert Elliott of Lake City watches the MX-2 perform as part of the May Fly Air Show on May 24, 2008.
Monday, May 19, 2008
Hines Funeral Home gets a new carOn Monday I had an assignment with reporter Dwight Dana to go to Hartsville and interview Franklin Hines, owner of Hines Funeral Home, about his new hearse. One of the things I thought was really neat was the 1930's era Rolls Royce hood ornament. The car as a whole was a sight to see!
The hood ornament on Franklin Hines' new hearse is from an early 1930s Rolls Royce, just one of many details on the hearse. John D. Russell/Morning News
Franklin Hines, owner of Hines Funeral Home, stands near his newest funeral vehicle, Monday, May 19, 2008, in Hartsville. Hines had the vehicle handmade by his specifications taking more than 2 years. John D. Russell/Morning News
Monday, May 12, 2008
Galivants Ferry StumpI went out to the Galivants Ferry Stump this afternoon to take pictures for the paper. I got some really great images! Enjoy!
We didn't have room for this photo in the paper, but I really love the moment. This little boy was fascinated with the donkey. Brooks Foxworth, 8, of Myrtle Beach pets Andy the donkey during the Galivants Ferry Democratic Stump on Monday, May 12, 2008.
I worked this photo for about thirty minutes. I wanted a shot of this lady, but it never quite worked out that I got a photo that would have read well in the paper. I got a picture of another lady that worked much better in the paper. Bumper stickers an picket signs decorate a lattice fence as Nancy Anderson of Conway waves to a friend from the Horry County Democratic Party table during the Galivants Ferry Democratic Stump on Monday, May 12, 2008.
I turned this photo in, but they might not have room for it, so I posted it here just in case! David Smith plays the banjo and William White plays the mandolin as they perform with The Red White Family out of Conway during the Galivants Ferry Democratic Stump on Monday, May 12, 2008.
Saturday, May 10, 2008
Me and Bo DukeI have been a fan of "Dukes of Hazzard" for as long as I can remember and have had a crush on Bo Duke since I was 6 years old!! Today I got to meet him and get my picture taken with him!!!! I've been on cloud nine ever since!
Pre-race at Darlington
Trace Lowther, 8, right, and Konnor Harrell, 8, both of Ridgeland, SC race remote control cars at a vendor's tent before the Dodge Challenger 500 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Race at Darlington Raceway on Saturday, May 10, 2008.
Jimmy Jolly, right, and Robert Tomlinson of Custom Signs out of Darlington repaint the wall before the Dodge Challenger 500 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Race at Darlington Raceway on Saturday, May 10, 2008.
John Schneider who played Bo Duke in "Dukes of Hazzard " signs autographs before the Dodge Challenger 500 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Race at Darlington Raceway on Saturday, May 10, 2008.
Business is booming at the Dale Earnhardt Jr. merchandise trailer before the Dodge Challenger 500 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Race at Darlington Raceway on Saturday, May 10, 2008.
Hundreds of people descend on the track before the Dodge Challenger 500 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Race at Darlington Raceway on Saturday, May 10, 2008.
Trace Lowther, 8, right, and Konnor Harrell, 8, both of Ridgeland, SC race remote control cars at a vendor's tent before the Dodge Challenger 500 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Race at Darlington Raceway on Saturday, May 10, 2008.
Jimmy Jolly, right, and Robert Tomlinson of Custom Signs out of Darlington repaint the wall before the Dodge Challenger 500 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Race at Darlington Raceway on Saturday, May 10, 2008.
John Schneider who played Bo Duke in "Dukes of Hazzard " signs autographs before the Dodge Challenger 500 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Race at Darlington Raceway on Saturday, May 10, 2008.
Business is booming at the Dale Earnhardt Jr. merchandise trailer before the Dodge Challenger 500 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Race at Darlington Raceway on Saturday, May 10, 2008.
Hundreds of people descend on the track before the Dodge Challenger 500 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Race at Darlington Raceway on Saturday, May 10, 2008.
Dale Earnhardt Jr
So I admit it, I got a bit caught up in the Jr buzz my first day in the garage.
Shawn Singleton's face tells the story in this one. It was nuts how surrounded he was by media, I've never really experienced that before.
So I admit it, I got a bit caught up in the Jr buzz my first day in the garage.
Shawn Singleton's face tells the story in this one. It was nuts how surrounded he was by media, I've never really experienced that before.
Tony Stewart wins the Diamond Hill Plywood 200
These are some pictures from Tony Stewart winning the Diamond Hill Plywood 200. The first one is from him taking his victory lap with the checkered flag before driving into victory flag. Moments before this pic the checkered flag flew off the hood of his car and he had to stop and have someone run out on the track to grab the flag for him.
LOOK MA NO HANDS!! I just missed this pic and by the time I switched to vertical the moment was gone. live and learn, these things will happen and after all this is my first NASCAR event ever.
These are some pictures from Tony Stewart winning the Diamond Hill Plywood 200. The first one is from him taking his victory lap with the checkered flag before driving into victory flag. Moments before this pic the checkered flag flew off the hood of his car and he had to stop and have someone run out on the track to grab the flag for him.
LOOK MA NO HANDS!! I just missed this pic and by the time I switched to vertical the moment was gone. live and learn, these things will happen and after all this is my first NASCAR event ever.
Driver Portraits
I spent the better part of Friday working on driver portraits, these are some of my favorites
Coors Light Pole Winner Greg Biffle
Clint Bowyer
Jimmie Johnson
Jamie McMurray
Martin Truex Jr.
Kurt and Eva Busch
And everybody's favorite Kyle Busch
I spent the better part of Friday working on driver portraits, these are some of my favorites
Coors Light Pole Winner Greg Biffle
Clint Bowyer
Jimmie Johnson
Jamie McMurray
Martin Truex Jr.
Kurt and Eva Busch
And everybody's favorite Kyle Busch
Friday, May 09, 2008
Wreck in Final LapsIn the final few laps of the race a wreck took second place driver Mark Martin (5) out of the running and also wrecked Mike Wallace (7) during the Diamond Hill Plywood 200 at Darlington Raceway on Friday, May 9, 2008. Here are several pictures I selected from the entire sequence of shots.
Diamond Hill Plywood 200 Race Day
Here are some images I took throughout the afternoon and evening's race day festivities:
Eric McClure (24) chats with members of his crew while waiting for his turn to qualify before the Diamond Hill Plywood 200 NASCAR Nationwide Series Race at Darlington Raceway on Friday, May 9, 2008.
A fan wearing a Dukes of Hazzard (01) T-shirt walks up into the stands during the Diamond Hill Plywood 200 NASCAR Nationwide Series Race at Darlington Raceway on Friday, May 9, 2008.
Sparks fly as Derrike Cope (4) wrecks during the Diamond Hill Plywood 200 NASCAR Nationwide Series Race at Darlington Raceway on Friday, May 9, 2008.
Cars head toward turn two during the Diamond Hill Plywood 200 NASCAR Nationwide Series Race at Darlington Raceway on Friday, May 9, 2008.
The pit crew attends to Jeff Burton (29) during the Diamond Hill Plywood 200 NASCAR Nationwide Series Race at Darlington Raceway on Friday, May 9, 2008.
Here are some images I took throughout the afternoon and evening's race day festivities:
Eric McClure (24) chats with members of his crew while waiting for his turn to qualify before the Diamond Hill Plywood 200 NASCAR Nationwide Series Race at Darlington Raceway on Friday, May 9, 2008.
A fan wearing a Dukes of Hazzard (01) T-shirt walks up into the stands during the Diamond Hill Plywood 200 NASCAR Nationwide Series Race at Darlington Raceway on Friday, May 9, 2008.
Sparks fly as Derrike Cope (4) wrecks during the Diamond Hill Plywood 200 NASCAR Nationwide Series Race at Darlington Raceway on Friday, May 9, 2008.
Cars head toward turn two during the Diamond Hill Plywood 200 NASCAR Nationwide Series Race at Darlington Raceway on Friday, May 9, 2008.
The pit crew attends to Jeff Burton (29) during the Diamond Hill Plywood 200 NASCAR Nationwide Series Race at Darlington Raceway on Friday, May 9, 2008.
Race Fans
Mike Smith of Kansas City, Mo., left, Tyrone Harter of Ninetysix, SC, and Ozzie Sullivan of Kansas City, Mo. get goofy in front of the camera as they watch race practice from a platform atop Harter's truck before the Diamond Hill Plywood 200 NASCAR Nationwide Series Race at Darlington Raceway on Friday, May 9, 2008. The friends have been coming to the Darlington races for 13 years.
Mike Smith of Kansas City, Mo., left, Tyrone Harter of Ninetysix, SC, and Ozzie Sullivan of Kansas City, Mo. get goofy in front of the camera as they watch race practice from a platform atop Harter's truck before the Diamond Hill Plywood 200 NASCAR Nationwide Series Race at Darlington Raceway on Friday, May 9, 2008. The friends have been coming to the Darlington races for 13 years.
That time of year
One of the things I was most excited about when I took my job with the Morning News was the opportunity to cover NASCAR at Darlington. So far the experience has been everything I hope it would be, exciting, loud, and yes a bit overwhelming too. I am loving being here this weekend and will try to post more photos later today.
One of the things I was most excited about when I took my job with the Morning News was the opportunity to cover NASCAR at Darlington. So far the experience has been everything I hope it would be, exciting, loud, and yes a bit overwhelming too. I am loving being here this weekend and will try to post more photos later today.
Tuesday, April 29, 2008
Dwight Monkeying Around
Never a dull moment with Dwight Dana! While on assignment for a story about the Big Brothers/Big Sisters program, Dwight couldn't resist getting his picture taken with a giant stuffed gorilla!!
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