Up in smoke

I saw the smoke from this fire from several miles away and drove until I found the source. I've never seen a house so devastated in person. Shooting spot news is great when you've got time...I had another assignment and was en route. So, the photographer who showed up after me made the pictures of the family crying in front of the burning building. It kind of took the success out of these images a little.

Fire breaks

Another new word for today - it's the churned up earth around a controlled fire that keeps it contained. This was exciting, but now I smell really bad...

Half-block

I love when nice light happens that close to the paper. Had 10 minutes between assignments and saw these men laying the foundation for a new homeless shelter. Anyone ever heard of a boul float?

Happy Inauguration Day

Local elementary school children, filled with hope, celebrate the inauguration of Barack Obama.

Next stop Westminster

The trainer described Alaskan Malamutes as "the 18-wheelers of the Huskies." He weighs as much as I do.

It only took 6 hours

To get from Martin Luther King Jr.'s dream to Barak Obama's inauguration. Chattanooga's incredibly warm congregations shared their moments of inspiration and outlook with me today.

Quiet

An unusual thing at a national cheerleading competition. Had 20 minutes to make a picture and get out.