AirFest 2011

MacDill Air Force Base-- Tampa, Fl

9/11 Memorial Stair Climb

On the 10th anniversary of September 11th, Hillsborough County firefighters of Tampa, Fl convened in the Bank of America Plaza in downtown Tampa. Firefighters climbed 101 stairs that day to honor their fallen comrades and to remember those that risked it all on that fateful day.

The Sponge Docks

Tarpon Springs, Fl---

Widely known as a Greek-American community, Greeks began settling the area during the late 1800's and took to diving for sponge to make a living. Today, Tarpon Springs is an area that many tourists flock to, seeing the famous sponge docks and to sample some of the authentic greek cuisine.

The IDBF Dragon Boat World Championships held in Tampa Bay, Fl

It's Independence Day

I spent this 4th of July weekend in Laurel, Maryland where I tested out the shutter speed during our sidewalk firework extravaganza. 

The death of Osama Bin Laden

As news broke late Sunday night of Osama Bin Laden's death, students at Penn State University flooded the downtown streets of Beaver and Canyon in celebration. Songs such as "God Bless America" and the "Star-Spangled Banner" were shouted and the presence of American flags were aplenty.

Below, a video of the celebration that took place.

Sunshine Day

With warm weather finally arriving after weeks of rain, many students spend the time between their classes outdoors to soak up the much anticipated sun.

Just Around the Corner

In one month, Penn State seniors will be saying their goodbyes to what has been their home for the past four years. Many seniors take their pictures at the Lion Shrine during the semester to avoid the infamous long lines on graduation weekend.

Spring is in the Air

My fellow photojournalists and I here at Penn State have decided to embark on a photo challenge. We are all members of the Penn State Chapter of the National Press Photographers Association (NPPA) and will be chronicling our photos on each of our blogs. I looking forward to beginning this project and am excited to explore the sights and sounds of State College. Today was a beautiful spring morning. That is until it began to rain, and rained for the rest of the day. I was fortunate enough to take some shots outside before the weather took a turn for the worst.

One year ago

One year ago, I began my return journey from one of the greatest experiences of my life. I was boarding a plane in South Africa, to come back to the United States after inhabiting the great country for two and a half months. Petra Tschakert, one of three professors I had during the program, is pictured below to commemorate my amazing experience I had while there.

2nd Annual Penn State Pride Parade

To end this week's Pride Week at the Pennsylvania State University, the 2nd Annual Penn State Pride Parade was held on Friday, March 25th. Participants marched from the Life Sciences building to the steps of Pattee library where a rally was held following the parades end.