Driving back to Los Angeles, will start interning at the LA Times in June. Stopped on I-25 South to make this thirty second long exposure with my 5D MkII.

Stars shine brightly in the clear night sky at the Butte Road exit Interstate 25 after leaving Denver and driving towards Raton, New Mexico on Tuesday, January 17, 2012. © 2012 Patrick T. Fallon

Stars shine brightly in the clear night sky at the Butte Road exit Interstate 25 after leaving Denver and driving towards Raton, New Mexico on Tuesday, January 17, 2012. © 2012 Patrick T. Fallon

 

One of my longest shooting days in a long time. Crazy that this is over here in Iowa now.

Security and volunteers wait for Republican presidential candidate Texas Gov. Rick Perry to arrive. Caucus Day. © 2012 Patrick T. Fallon/For The New York Times

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Michele Bachmann

Republican presidential candidate Michele Bachmann campaigns at local small businesses in West Des Moines on the eve of the Iowa Caucuses on Monday, January 2, 2012 in West Des Moines, Iowa. Patrick T. Fallon/For The New York Times


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Iowa Church

Mary Kelly, right, of Des Moines raises her hands during musical prayer and worship with congregation members at Cornerstone Family Church leading up to the Iowa Caucuses on Sunday, January 1, 2012 in Des Moines, Iowa. Patrick T. Fallon/For The New York Times

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Iowa Voter Portraits

Nancy Weaver, 60, a Bachmann supporter, poses for a portrait at the Candyland Station Soda Fountain on Thursday, December 29, 2011 in Grinnell, Iowa. She favors Representative Michelle Bachmann because the congresswoman raised 23 foster children. "That's a huge endeavor for any man or woman." Patrick T. Fallon/For The New York Times

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Army soldier Michael Quigley and his dad, Army Veteran Patrick Quigley, and son Roger Quigley, 17, right, watch Ron Paul speak during his "Salute to Veterans" rally at the Iowa State Fairgrounds leading up to the Iowa Caucuses on Wednesday, December 28, 2011 in Des Moines, Iowa. © 2011 Patrick T. Fallon/For The New York Times

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Rick Perry Campaigning

Republican presidential candidate Texas Gov. Rick Perry stands by the Bust of Charles A. Ficke, the mayor of Davenport in the 1890's, while watching Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal speak before going on stage during a campaign event at the Figge Art Museum to gain support in the Iowa Caucuses on Tuesday, December 20, 2011 in Davenport, Iowa. © 2011 Patrick T. Fallon

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Rick Santorum

Republican presidential candidate Rick Santorum shifts on his feet as he speaks against a backdrop of yard signs during a campaign stop at the Mt. Pleasant Public Library to gain support in the Iowa Caucuses on Tuesday, December 20, 2011 in Mt. Pleasant, Iowa. © 2011 Patrick T. Fallon

Elderly customers watch Republican presidential candidate Newt Gingrich speak with his wife Callista at the Hy-Vee market to gain support in the Iowa Caucuses on Tuesday, December 20, 2011 in Mt. Pleasant, Iowa. Photo © 2011 Patrick T. Fallon

Republican presidential candidate Newt Gingrich climbs into his SUV after speaking to employees of Global Security Services during a campaign event to gain support in the Iowa Caucuses on Monday, December 19, 2011 in Davenport, Iowa. © 2011 Patrick T. Fallon

Campaigning is a dance – organized chaos – lots of repetition, I’m enjoying looking for the different things now away from the pack.

Republican presidential candidate Texas Gov. RICK PERRY visits the Copper Cup Coffee shop as part of his bus tour campaign for the Iowa Caucuses on Friday, December 16, 2011 in Cherokee, Iowa. © 2011 Patrick T. Fallon

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Day two on freelance assignment for The Dallas Morning News. The spin room is insane, just have to have fun and hustle.

Republican presidential candidate Texas Gov. Rick Perry says thanks to Paul Trudeau as he leaves the set of the Sean Hannity show in the spin room after the FOX News Republican Presidential Debate leading up to the Iowa Caucus on Thursday, December 15, 2011 in Sioux City, Iowa. (Patrick T. Fallon/ The Dallas Morning News)

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On freelance assignment for The Dallas Morning News today.

Audience members watch Republican presidential candidate Texas Gov. Rick Perry speak at Cronk's Cafe on the first day of his two week bus tour leading up to the Iowa Caucuses on Wednesday, December 14, 2011 in Denison, Iowa. ( Patrick T. Fallon/ The Dallas Morning News)

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Working for The Dallas Morning News today, covering Rick Perry’s campaign stop this week prior to the start of his bus tour later this week.

Rick Perry Campaigning in Ames Iowa

Republican presidential candidate Texas Gov. RICK PERRY speaks during a campaign stop at Cafe Diem about his position as an "outsider" leading up to the Iowa Caucuses on Sunday, December 11, 2011 in Ames, Iowa.

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Republican presidential candidate Texas Gov. Rick Perry is interviewed by ABC News before a veteran's issues forum at the Varsity Theatre before Saturday night's debate in the Iowa Caucuses on Saturday, December 10, 2011 in Des Moines, Iowa. Photo © 2011 Patrick T. Fallon

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ALICE STEWART, spokeswoman for Republican presidential candidate Michelle Bachmann, speaks to the media in the spin room after the ABC News Republican Debate at Drake University leading up to the Iowa Caucuses on Saturday, December 10, 2011 in Des Moines, Iowa. Photo © 2011 Patrick T. Fallon

Republican presidential candidate Rick Santorum talks to the media about his campaign in the spin room after the ABC News Republican Debate at Drake University leading up to the Iowa Caucuses on Saturday, December 10, 2011 in Des Moines, Iowa.


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Supporters standing in front of a large American flag watch Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney speak as he campaigns at the Diamond V plant to gain support in the Iowa Caucuses on Friday, December 9, 2011 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. (Patrick T. Fallon/ZUMAPRESS.com)

Supporters standing in front of a large American flag watch Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney speak as he campaigns at the Diamond V plant to gain support in the Iowa Caucuses on Friday, December 9, 2011 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. (Patrick T. Fallon/ZUMAPRESS.com)


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Republican presidential candidate Ron Paul gestures with his hands as he speaks during a town hall meeting at the Ericson Public Library while campaigning for the Iowa Caucuses on Thursday, December 8, 2011 in Boone, Iowa. Photo © 2011 Patrick T. Fallon

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Veterans advocate John Strong, 70 of West Des Moines, wears a Romney Iowa license plate hat while waiting for New Jersey Gov. Christie to speak at a campaign event for Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney at the Kum and Go headquarters on Wednesday, December 7, 2011 in Des Moines, Iowa. Strong asked Christie what Romney's plans were to help veterans with healthcare and jobs if elected. Photo © 2011 Patrick T. Fallon

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First day of campaigning here in Iowa, a early and brisk start with sub-zero temperatures starting with Rick Santorum, who has made more campaign stops in Iowa than any other candidate.

Republican presidential candidate Ricks Santorum, left, leaves a campaign stop with his daughter Elizabeth at Lakeshore Family Restaurant while working to gain support in Iowa Caucuses on Tuesday, December 6, 2011 in Storm Lake, Iowa. Photo © 2011 Patrick T. Fallon

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