Posts Tagged ‘Colorado’
Death Race Competitor Portrait
© Matthew Jonas 2012/Evergreen Newspapers 2012
Yes. You read that correctly. There is an actual event called “The Death Race.” It’s a 24-48 hour endurance race that features some unique challenges. These can range from carrying a 20 lbs stump for several miles, crawling through mud under barbed wire or memorizing and reciting bible verses after climbing up a mountain. Yeah. I’m dead serious about that last one. (Get it? You’re so smart!) If you are looking for more info on the race, check out www.youmaydie.com.
Community Recycling in Conifer
© Matthew Jonas 2012/Evergreen Newspapers 2012
I suppose that I am a little strange but I always get excited when I get to cover a community recycling day. Sometime the most mundane sounding assignments can present opportunities to make really fun pictures.
Girls Basketball Floor Remote
© Matthew Jonas 2012/Evergreen Newspapers 2012
2011 Year in Pictures: News, Features and Portraits
© Matthew Jonas 2011/Evergreen Newspapers 2011
2011 flew by. It was a busy year. This is a selection my favorite (not necessarily my best) news, features and portraits from 2011. Enjoy.
Chatfield Senior High School Swimmer
© Matthew Jonas 2011/Evergreen Newspapers 2011
I meant to post this last week but I never got around to it. I cover a fair amount of swimming during the winter sports season. Its always a challenge to come up with strong swimming pictures when you are limited to what you can see above the water. I think this one is fairly successful for 2 reasons. The first is the drama of the water splashing around the swimmer. The second is the red digital display of the time clock reflected in the swimmers goggles. I almost chose another picture over this one until I saw that small detail.
Columbine Wins 5A State Football Title
© Matthew Jonas 2011/Evergreen Newspapers 2011
What a crazy weekend. Lots to do with little time to get it done. The highlight of the weekend was covering Columbine High School winning the 5A football state title. Special thanks to Gabe Christus for letting me borrow his 300. Here are a few of my favorite pictures from the game. Enjoy.
Playoff Football: Columbine Vs. Highlands Ranch
© Matthew Jonas 2011/Evergreen Newspapers 2011
Football playoffs are here. Much to my surprise, the games have been played on Saturday afternoons instead of Friday nights. It definitely makes for an easier time shooting. Here’s a few from Columbines win over Highlands Ranch. Enjoy.
State Title Out of Reach for Evergreen
© Matthew Jonas 2011/Evergreen Newspapers 2011
Nice headline/picture combo, eh? Evergreen was eliminated from the class 3A football playoffs this weekend. Complete story can be found here (Warning: subscription required).
A Total Loss
© Matthew Jonas 2011/Evergreen Newspapers 2011
I made this picture at a house fire earlier this week. For a while I had seriously considered living in Evergreen. Then I realized how far away the nearest water supply was in the event of a fire. There is a reason that people keep a “go box” with all their important belongings next to the front door during fire season.
Evergreen’s Soccer Season Comes to an End
© Matthew Jonas 2011/Evergreen Newspapers 2011
