My attempt at a feature picture

For my photojournalism class I had to take a human interest feature photograph. These pictures are one of a kind moments that are familiar, odd, and humorous. Feature pictures offer a pleasant break from news that is often negative and tragic. The pictures below are my attempt at a human interest photo. I did ok. I need to improve on this aspect of my photography. This was easily the most difficult photo assignment I have had to date. I learned that feature photographs require patience and a little bit of luck. My professor stated in our syllabus that in order to get a good human interest photograph we must, "think like a hunter. Keenly aware and observant, knowledgeable on matters of basic human nature, quiet and unassuming, and technically competent to capture quick and fleeting moments." This requires practice and is something that I need to work on as I continue to pursue my education in photojournalism.

After one of the wettest rain seasons in the past decade, the warm temperatures have returned. “Its good to finally be able to take in some sun,” said Mark on Friday as he and his girlfriend Terri enjoyed an afternoon in Laguna Beach.

Most people own cats and dogs, but for those looking for a pet that’s out of the ordinary a donkey could be the answer. El Compadre ranch in Baja California, Mexico breeds and sells donkeys for as little as 300 U.S. dollars. “Some people buy them for farm work, but a lot of people have been buying them for pets lately,” said an El Compadre Ranch worker.

Sports Feature: Carlos Gonzalez

I did a sports feature story for my photojournalism class. I did it on a track and field official named Carlos Gonzalez. I got to know the rules of track and field, and what it takes to get certified to become a track and field official.

Carlos Gonzalez, an official for U.S.A Track and Field, makes sure a Fullerton javelin thrower follows legal throwing procedures. “I make sure they don’t step over the throwing line, and I jot down how far the athletes throw the javelin.”

Carlos Gonzalez, an official for U.S.A Track and Field penalized a Santiago Canyon College javelin thrower for being tardy to the event on Friday afternoon at Santa Ana College. “There are times when you have guys competing in several events and they show up late, but this guy didn’t even show up to warm ups.” Checking throwers in is only one facet of Gonzalez’s job; he also makes sure that throwers are following line regulations, and he keeps track of the distances the javelin is thrown.

Fullerton Arboretum: New Entrance Construction

The Fullerton Arboretum is in the process of getting a new entrance. I snapped some shots of the construction process for the Daily Titan. These were the two shots that got published.

The sound of birds chirping was overshadowed by the sound of an air compressor in the early hours of a Saturday morning, as Rodrigo Canales of HBA Incorporated worked on the framework of the dressed brick masonry that will be laid down for the new entrance of the Fullerton Arboretum. According to the Arboretum’s website “This new entrance will dramatically improve the appearance of the main entry walkway.”

HBA Incorporated’s Mike Lambert, Juan Orellana, and Rodrigo Canales discuss the next steps in the building process of the Fullerton Arboretum’s new entrance, that promises to, “dramatically improve the appearance of the main entry,” in the early hours of a Saturday morning. “The entrance should be open to the public in about 2-3 weeks,” Orellana shouted over a roaring air compressor.

Santa Ana Track and Field Friday February 26

Mike Rose, of Fullerton College, finished second in the men’s long jump, a sport played as far back as the ancient Egyptians, in Friday’s track meet at Santa Ana College with a 6.50-meter jump. His jump helped lead Fullerton College to a win over Santa Ana and Golden West College. The win was the men’s first victory of the year.

A deep scream echoed at Santa Ana College on Friday as Miles Davy launched his javelin a distance of 146-meters. Davy’s effort was enough to earn him second place in the event, but his Goldenwest College Rustlers fell short as Fullerton College captured its first victory of the year.