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.

DU Dorm Life

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Photos by: Ella Lannan

For my audio photo slideshow I want to convey how each room is different but still connected since we all live together. For the audio, I’m thinking of using a famous movie monologue in the background or a song that everyone in our dorm loves. If I have time I also want to add short clips of my roommates and I talking or hanging out to make it feel more personal.

Through my lens: the National Intercollegiate Final

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For this gallery, I aimed to capture life as a student athlete at the University of Denver during the National Intercollegiate Final. As a figure skater representing DU, I experienced the highs and lows of competition. Whether it be having fun on the ice, stressing before I compete, or rushing to do school work, there are many aspects of life student athletes have to balance. Last weekend (April 10th-12th), I took photographs of my teammates, the competition, and my overall experience of the weekend. I captured these images on my Iphone and film camera with the hopes of expressing the value of collegiate sports. 

  • Rebecca German showing off her Denver pride before closing ceremonies.
  • University of South Florida posing for a selfie before closing ceremonies.
  • DUFSC’s seniors (Gillian Bush, Veronica Mayrose, Caitlin Chupa, and Ayden Smith) taking the ice to be honored for opening ceremonies.
  • Kylie Fenske presenting her element for team maneuvers.
  • Preparing for media day.
  • Skates on and waiting for awards.
  • The locker room door in Salt Lake City.
  • Freshman (Landice Mullins, Emily Brown, and Lucy Angarola) posing with the team flag for their fist nationals.
  • Kylie Fenske practicing a camel spin during team practice ice.
  • Working on homework during the competition.
  • University of Delaware’s team spirit.
  • The bumpy flight to Salt Lake City.
  • Landice Mullins wearing her two national gold medals.
  • A juvenile short program competitor.

My Top Photo Picks

Photo 1:

I chose this photo because it captures the overall excitement of the weekend. In this photo, my teammate Rebecca German is preparing the enter closing ceremonies. Before German got on the ice, I took this shot of her in the team jacket. I love this image because German fills the frame of the image and you can feel her joy and excitement through the image. When taking this image, I tried to make sure the Denver logo on the jacket was eye-catching, and I believe I succeeded. I particularly like the color contrasts of the white jacket and the red logo with the blurred background, as this makes the red logo pop and catches audience attention. In the future, I will aim to capture posed pictures similarly to how I captured this image.

Photo 2:

This photograph is special because it wasn’t planned. We we’re standing next to University of South Florida’s team and I noticed them taking a selfie, and I thought it was a good moment to capture. I really like the photo because it expresses their team spirit and togetherness very naturally. From a technical stance, this is also one of my favorite pictures because the team really fills the frame of the image. Additionally, although the picture has a bit of a busy background, you can still easily tell which team is South Florida’s, due to their togetherness. I ended up sending this image to the team on instagram and they loved it! In the future I will try to capture more candid moments such as this one.

Photo 3:

Lastly, this third photograph was one of my favorite pictures from the whole weekend. This image is of the senior pioneers as they enter opening ceremonies, and it truly captures the nerves, excitement, and sentimentality of the first day of their last nationals. I particularly love this picture because it captures their entrance with them standing in the lines of the rule of thirds. Additionally, I really like that you can see the motion of their skating through their hair and dresses. Overall, I love the candid joy this image captures. In the future, I will try to incorporate these features into my motion shots.

More Than a Game: How DU Celebrated a Championship Together

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For my photo gallery I chose to do pictures from this past weekend when DU won the National Championship. Although I was neither at the game or a player on the ice, I had my own unique experience watching the game with my friends at a local college bar. I also was able to capture the celebration and the aftermath of the win as students flooded the streets, celebrating a moment that felt bigger than just a game. Through my photos, I want to capture not only the excitement and energy of that night, but also what it means to experience a major campus moment as part of a community. Even without being at the arena, the sense of school spirit, connection, and collective celebration was undeniable, and that shared experience is what I hope to communicate through this gallery.

On our way to watch the game.
Watching the game
Post win
The remains..
On our way home
Kissing the ring

Hall Council hosts outdoor games at Nagel Lawn

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By Isabella Cary

My photo slideshow is about the fun and games that are happening at the University of Denver in the evenings. This was a Hall Council event on the Nagel Lawn where they had Frisbee, Connect-4, and a Ball Toss in order to celebrate the warmer evenings we have been having. I wanted to capture the games as they were being played, and how they evidently were making students feel more relaxed as we came into the new Quarter.

CLOSE CALL: A student throws a Frisbee past the camera as she tries to get it in the Frisbee Toss hole.
CLOSE CALL: Sophomore Shelby Crowe throws a Frisbee past the camera as she tries to get it in the Frisbee Toss hole.
A TOSS: A student gives her best throw as she countered another student's winning score.
A TOSS: Sophomore Shelby Crowe gives her best throw as she countered another student’s winning score.
POV: A point of view of the tie-breaking toss from the perspective of the Frisbee Toss target.
POV: A point of view of the tie-breaking toss from the perspective of the Frisbee Toss target, looking at Sophomore Shelby Crowe.
EXPANDING THE LEAD: A student seeks to expand her 3-2 lead as she tosses the last Frisbee of the round.
EXPANDING THE LEAD: A student seeks to expand her 3-2 lead as she tosses the last Frisbee of the round.
WINNER'S MARCH: A student wins the round of Frisbee 3-2 and she walks around in triumph.
WINNER’S MARCH: A student wins the round of Frisbee 3-2 and she walks around in triumph.
NEW ROUND: Another student takes the place of the previous loser in Frisbee Toss and gives his first toss.
NEW ROUND: Sophomore Donavan Perea takes the place of the previous loser in Frisbee Toss and gives his first toss.
MID-AIR: A graduate student throws the starting toss in the Ball Catch game.
MID-AIR: Graduate student Madalitso Mleta throws the starting toss in the Ball Catch game.
NOT SO FAST: Another graduate student throws a Ball Toss ball in response to a failed attempt by his rival.
NOT SO FAST: Another graduate student throws a Ball Toss ball in response to a failed attempt by his rival.
REPLACED: An undergraduate student replaces the previous loser of the Ball Toss game.
REPLACED: Sophomore Sophie Castaillac replaces the previous loser of the Ball Toss game.
WINNER'S REBUTTAL: The winning graduate student throws another Ball Toss ball across the yard.
WINNER’S REBUTTAL: The winning graduate student, Madalitso Mleta, throws another Ball Toss ball across the yard towards sophomore Sophie Castaillac.
A WELL-EARNED BREAK: Those not playing the lawn games gathered around a snack table and cheered on the current players.
A WELL-EARNED BREAK: Those not playing the lawn games gathered around a snack table and cheered on the current players (Donavan Perea (left), Jackie Perez (middle), and Shelby Crowe (right).
CONTEMPLATION: Two undergraduates battle out with giant Connect-4 after their break.
CONTEMPLATION: Two undergraduates, one sophomore Shelby Crowe (left), battle out with giant Connect-4 after their break.
STRATEGY 101: An undergraduate student blocks the other from getting four in a row.
STRATEGY 101: An undergraduate student blocks the other from getting four in a row.
CHICKEN DINNER: An undergraduate student gets ready to drop a Connect-4 piece, connecting three pucks.
CHICKEN DINNER: An undergraduate student (left) gets ready to drop a Connect-4 piece, connecting three pucks against sophomore Shelby Crowe (right).
PERSPECTIVE: A winning piece is slotted into place to conclude the Connect-4 game.