Two weeks ago I got a phone call that The New York Times would be covering Long Beach State’s run to the NCAA Basketball Tournament – and that we were granted all access behind the scenes with the team. I got to spend an intense day with the team on Friday, after working about 18 hours that day I was exhausted, but loved every moment of it. Here are a few of the many pictures I got to make. To read the full story, see The Times’ website.
Guard Mike Caffey danced to his music on the bus ride to the Walter Pyramid for Long Beach State’s practice on its home court Friday in Long Beach, Calif., before traveling to its Big West tournament basketball game later in Anaheim, Calif. © Patrick T. Fallon/For The New York Times
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Sunday, November 13th 2011
Navy Midshipmen football beat the Southern Methodist University Mustangs on Saturday – with some sweet light to make the day even better.
Navy Midshipmen defensive end Jamel Dobbs (90) and Navy Midshipmen running back John Howell (33) run towards the Brigade of Midshipmen to celebrate after winning the NCAA football game between the Southern Methodist University Mustangs and the Navy Midshipmen on Saturday, November 12, 2011. Navy beat SMU 24-17. (Patrick T. Fallon/The Dallas Morning News)
Sunday, October 23rd 2011
I’m extremely lucky to be working with such an awesome staff here at The Dallas Morning News – the support from my editors and the photograpghers to go out and make the most of this World Series is great. Chances are I won’t have the opportunity to cover one again… or at least for many many years.
The moment of World Series Game 5 victory…
Front.
Fans react as catcher Mike Napoli throws to first baseman Mitch Moreland at the end of Game 5 of the World Series baseball game between the Texas Rangers and St. Louis Cardinals on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2011 in Arlington, Tx. The Rangers won 4-2. (Patrick T. Fallon/The Dallas Morning News)
- and back:
Fans cheer after the Texas Rangers won Game 5 of the World Series baseball game between the Texas Rangers and St. Louis Cardinals on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2011 in Arlington, Tx. The Rangers won 4-2. (Patrick T. Fallon/The Dallas Morning News)
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Sunday, October 23rd 2011
Crawling around the stands hangin with the fans.
Hannah Lutz, 16, left, and Nikki Breitenstein, right, cheer as the Texas Rangers win Game 4 of the World Series baseball game between the Texas Rangers and St. Louis Cardinals on Sunday, Oct. 23, 2011 in Arlington, Tx. (Patrick T. Fallon/The Dallas Morning News)
(Sorry its a bit over-compressed. Lots of blogging to catch up on.)
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Sunday, October 23rd 2011
Double-header today – NFL football – then World Series. With Dallas teams playing both the St. Louis Rams and Cardinals, there is a lot of fan-feature coverage to be had about the rivals.
Dallas Cowboys running back DeMarco Murray (29) spreads his arms as he runs town the field to score a touchdown during the first half of the Dallas Cowboys home game versus the St. Louis Rams on Sunday, October 23, 2011 at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, TX. Murray earned the Cowboys all time rushing record in the game. (Patrick T. Fallon/The Dallas Morning News)
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Saturday, October 22nd 2011
Had some time between other assignments to shoot some features at the World Series… wish I could have stayed longer… but the Texas Rangers lost… so my Missouri friends are happy.
Gary Williams of Arlington cheers as fireworks explode after a home run by Texas Rangers designated hitter Michael Young (10) during Game 3 of the World Series between the Texas Rangers and St. Louis Cardinals at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington on Saturday, Oct. 22, 2011. (Patrick T. Fallon/The Dallas Morning News)
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Thursday, October 20th 2011
Was assigned to shoot some feature stills – but thought a little bit of video might be nice, so busted out the iPhone 4 too.
Crew members (from left to right) William Philpot, Mario Vargas, Patric Powell, and Jovan Vargas paint the World Series 2011 logo on the grass at Rangers Ballpark in preparation for Game 3 of the World Series baseball game between the Texas Rangers and St. Louis Cardinals on Thursday, Oct. 20, 2011 in Arlington, Tx. A stencil is initially used to trace the outline of the logo, which is then filled in with paint. (Patrick T. Fallon/The Dallas Morning News)
Texas Rangers Ballpark Prepares for World Series from Patrick Fallon on Vimeo.
Completely shot with the iPhone 4, Nothing too crazy, but trying to get into the habit of shooting more video when possible.
Tuesday, October 18th 2011
Third grader Matthew Chavez high fives Cowboys wide receiver Andre Holmes (15) during the Hometown Huddle event with players from the Dallas Cowboys football team at James B. Bonham Elementary in Dallas, Monday, Oct. 18, 2011. The United Way even encourages kids to play at least 60 minutes a day to improve children's health and fight back against childhood obesity. (Patrick T. Fallon/The Dallas Morning News)
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Monday, October 17th 2011
The Texas Rangers stretch before their work out during practice in preparation for the World Series against the St. Louis Cardinals at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington, Monday, Oct. 17, 2011. (Patrick T. Fallon/The Dallas Morning News)
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Thursday, October 13th 2011
I wasn’t in Detroit for Game 5 of the ALCS, but none the less, the mood in Dallas was… depressed. Went out to Victory Plaza which would have been filled with fans if they were winning, but less than a handful showed up.
Texas Rangers fans Annai Gonzalez and Celso Briones watch the Rangers lose to Detroit in Game 5 of the ALCS baseball game in Victory Plaza at the American Airlines Center on October 13, 2011 in Dallas. The pair was among a small handful that showed up to watch the game after dinner nearby "I thought more people were going to be here. We expected a decent sized crowd," Briones said. (Patrick T. Fallon/The Dallas Morning News)
Just some features for this fun game.
Stars alumni forwards Mike Keane (12) and Pat Verbeek (16) and defenseman Richard Matvichuk (24) of Team Raycroft laugh together while sitting on the bench during the 2011 Dallas Stars Alumni Classic hockey game at Dr. Pepper Arena in Frisco, Tx. on Sunday, October 2, 2011. (Patrick T. Fallon/The Dallas Morning News)
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Saturday, September 24th 2011
I love shooting college football. This was a pretty great game to cover.
Texas A&M Aggies wide receiver Jeff Fuller (8) collides with Oklahoma State Cowboys safety Markelle Martin (10) to miss a catch during first half of the NCAA football game between the Texas A&M Aggies and Oklahoma State Cowboys on Saturday Sept. 24, 2011 at Kyle Field in College Station, Tx. (Patrick T. Fallon/The Dallas Morning News)
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Friday, September 23rd 2011
A few features.
Summit crewman Nate VanWassenhove is surrounded in smoke by a burnout from driver Jason Line before Friday's qualifying round of the NHRA races at the Texas Motorplex on Sept. 23, 2011 in Ennis. (Patrick T. Fallon/The Dallas Morning News)
The new guys won it tonight. Read the Chronicle stories here, here, and here.
Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve (27) is swarmed by his teammates and lifted into the air by Luis Durango (3) after a hit in the tenth inning of the Major League Baseball game at Minute Maid Park between the Houston Astros and the Cincinnati Reds on Monday, August 1, 2011 in Houston. The Astros won 4-3 with a walk off hit by Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve (27).( Patrick T. Fallon / Houston Chronicle )
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Promotional banners highlighting traded Astros baseball outfielders Michael Bourn and Hunter Pence still hang outside Minute Maid Park on Sunday, July 31, 2011 in Houston. ( Patrick T. Fallon / Houston Chronicle )
First time shooting MLS Soccer. (OMG Verticals!)
Houston Dynamo forward Brian Ching (25) hugs midfielder Geoff Cameron (20) after scoring a goal against Seattle Sounders FC goalkeeper Kasey Keller (18) during the second half of the Major League Soccer game between the Houston Dynamo and Seattle Sounders at Robertson Stadium on Saturday, July 30, 2011 in Houston. The Dynamo beat the Sounders 3-1. ( Patrick T. Fallon / Houston Chronicle )
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Woke up this morning to learn that my good friend and photojournalist Alex Giddings was in town with The Cadets Drum and Bugle Corps here in Houston. Boom. Feature idea for the day. Turns out Jeff Lautenberger shot this in Tulsa yesterday and did a great job of it, so a high bar to meet, too.
Patrick Smith II, center, practices body movements, as visual staff member Patrick Duncan, left, keeps time for the motion during The Cadets drum and bugle corps practice at the Berry Center football field for their performance on Friday night on Thursday, July 21, 2011 in Cypress. In order to present a flawless performance, every movement of the group must be perfectly timed and executed. The Cadets tour across the nation from mid-May to mid-August, the corps performs across 40 different cities, practicing for at least eight hours a day prior to their evening performance competitions against other teams. The Cadets are currently ranked 2nd in the nation. (Patrick T. Fallon / Houston Chronicle )
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I’m the Astro’s new good luck charm… maybe?
Houston Astros right fielder Hunter Pence (9) slides safely past Pittsburgh Pirates catcher Michael McKenry (55) and into home to tie the score 4-4 in the eighth inning of the Major League Baseball game at Minute Maid Park between the Houston Astros and the Pittsburgh Pirates on Saturday, June 24, 2011 in Houston. ( Patrick T. Fallon / Houston Chronicle )
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If I am half as fit and energetic by the age of 96, I’ll be quite happy. An incredible person.
Mary Jackson, 96, reacts to winning the 50 yard backstroke as she climbs out of the pool and is swamed by friends and family during the the Senior Games at the University of Houston Recreation and Wellness Center Natatorium on Tuesday, June 28, 2011 in Houston. "I did it," she said to her granddaughter Jennifer Ericson as she climbed out of the pool. Jackson only started swimming competitively about four years ago. ( Patrick T. Fallon / Houston Chronicle )
I really wish I would have used a bit of fill flash.
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Found this program today while looking for daily features. This community team gives kids a chance to have somewhere safe to play and learn about teamwork from 4-7pm, its free for the kids and offers them a head start towards being better athletes in high school and college. Thinking about perhaps following the team through their season as a project.
Israel Anthony, 11, center, tries to tackle Marcell Lewis, 11, left, after breaking free from Michael Simon, 12, right, during football practice with the Brewster Park Bulldogs in the Fifth Ward on Tuesday afternoon, June 28, 2011 in Houston. Organized as a free team for children since 2000, it competes against other community teams and is supported by fundraisers and volunteers. The Bulldogs will play the Third Ward Saints at Cullen Middle School on August 6th. (© 2011 Patrick T. Fallon/Houston Chronicle)
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