Paranormal Investigators

The State Paranormal Investigations team poses for a photo with some of their gear at the historic Gaston County jailhouse in downtown Dallas on Sunday October 16, 2011. From left: Jeff Rielly, Drew Skinner, Sandra Handy, Dave Hodges and founder Chris Rushing.

I've never tried to flare my lens with a laser before, so I wasn't sure what would happen. I think it looks kinda cool and appropriate for the subject matter. I'm glad we got the flare right on one take though, that laser was burning my brain.

Runner Up

Alexandria Freeman, from right, and Beth Smith celebrate after it was announced that Malyn Bailey was the 1st runner up, leaving Freeman and Smith to be crowned Miss Gaston County 2012 and Miss Gastonia 2012 respectively, during the Miss Gastonia Scholarship Pageant at Gaston College on Sunday August 7, 2011.

Dallas Rodeo Night

A bull gores C.B. Case after throwing him during the Sebra Rodeo at Price's Arena in Dallas on Saturday May 30, 2009. Case walked away without serious injuries after the ride.

Jason Gibson, above, prepares his bull rope before taking part in the Rodeo.Below: a few more images from th event.