Security, as many of you know, is the biggest story here in Sochi. So for the past few days, I have been trying to illustrate the level of police and military presence at the Olympic Park. And that's not always so easy (security officials here are … [Continue reading] about Sochi, Day 11
Sochi, Day 6
Okay, so the jet lag lasted a little longer than I thought. It took me at least 4 days to really feel somewhat normal again, in terms of my sleep schedule. I'm writing this post from the small restaurant at the bottom of my hotel (which are built … [Continue reading] about Sochi, Day 6
Sochi, Day 2
Privet (hello) from Sochi! Man I'm a long way from home! I promised you guys that I would be blogging from here, so this is my first post since arriving Monday evening. I haven't even been here 48 hours yet, but I've managed the jet lag a bit … [Continue reading] about Sochi, Day 2
Clayton State Soccer
The evening light at Clayton State's soccer field is gorgeous ... too bad it won't be all season, as the sun goes down earlier and earlier. This frame (CSU's Jency Ramirez dribbles the ball downfield.) is from last week, when I shot a soccer … [Continue reading] about Clayton State Soccer
10 Reasons Why I Miss Working at Newspapers
I worked at several newspapers around Georgia during my short-lived (6-year) newspaper career. I started out as reporter (I miss AP style, too) for The Moultrie Observer in 2001 and was working as a staff photographer for the Griffin Daily News when … [Continue reading] about 10 Reasons Why I Miss Working at Newspapers