Author: Nick Allen

IM soccer at DU: An inside look

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Intramural soccer at the University of Denver is an essential part of many student’s college experiences. It provides an opportunity to unwind every Sunday with the sport they love most.

This shared love of competition and the beautiful game is what brings players together. My photos look to capture this bond. I wanted to show the sidelines, where the faces of the game truly shine.

I wanted to show the emotions that IM soccer brings, as well as the relationships that are built through it. To do so, I added two interviews from players that dive into the bond with their team as well as the game itself.

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A day at the Gulch: Golfing with John David O’Hara

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My photo gallery highlights a staple of recreation at DU for many students: Havard Gulch Park. It is home to the iconic nine hole, par three, Havard Gulch Golf Course. I tried to capture the essence of a round there by showing a top tier recreational golfer, sophomore John David O’Hara, in his element. The viewer can see O’Hara experience a range of emotions found only in the game of golf and only at a course like the Gulch. His focus on the greens, his planning on the tee box, the intensity of his swing, his tenacity to get up the fairway, the joy on his face after sticking it to five feet and his calmness on the bench in between holes; this gallery has it all.