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A look back at the State Journal photographer's favorite photos

Published: December 29, 2012 11:39PM

Miranda Meade, as Snow White, sits on a ledge with Addison Martin, 4, Annabelle Murphy, 6, Abigail Stout, 6, and Hailey Martin, 7, as they play outside during the Daddy/Daughter Fall Ball hosted by Tomorrow’s Children at the Thomas D. Clark Center for Kentucky History in October. This is one of my favorite pictures that I took this year. Maybe it’s just because I’m a girl and am fond of princesses, but watching these little girls faces light up every time they saw one of the princesses took me back to my childhood. I captured this photo when I stepped outside of the center. I saw Snow White sitting on a ledge by herself in the most beautiful light. I knew it would be no time before a little girl came over to greet her. I found a spot across from her, got my camera ready and waited for the moment to happen. I thought just one girl would come, but to my surprise four came running over and jumped on the wall to sit next to her. Having my camera on continuous shooting mode, I captured a series of great photos. This one was my favorite. I love the expressions on all their faces. (Hannah Reel/hreel@state-journal.com) Frankfort Animal Control Officer Mark Pardi carries away one of several dogs that were rescued from the Coy residence on Aug. 20. I’m a big lover of animals, so it was no surprise that this photo was one of my favorites of the year. Seeing the conditions these animals were living in was absolutely saddening. This photo, for me, sums up the story quite well. (Dylan Buell/dbuell@state-journal.com) Beautiful fall colors surround the Capitol in October. I took this photo when I was on an assignment covering Archeology Day at Fort Hill. I was on a tour of the fort with the group and when we came to the lookout I was in awe of the beautiful colors that surrounded the Capitol. I couldn’t help but snap this photo that captures Frankfort’s beauty. (Hannah Reel/hreel@state-journal.com) Jerrica Drury smiles big as Tanner Readnower and her grandmother Nancy Drury help her run the bases during the Anderson County Challenger League’s final baseball game at American Legion Park in Lawrenceburg in June. I can’t remember where I’d heard about the Challenger League, but all I know is when I found out, I knew I had to go and do a story. Tears of joy ran down my cheeks the whole time I was taking photos. Seeing those children with disabilities having so much fun and engaging in an activity they wouldn’t normally get to do if it wasn’t for the volunteers that make that league possible, really touched my heart. (Hannah Reel/hreel@state-journal.com) A Franklin County firefighter, left, and Danny Garrison watch as his barn burns down after it caught fire from being struck by lightning during a storm on July 18. This photo captures the moment perfectly. The barn is fully ablaze, past saving, and all Garrison can do, unfortunately, is watch. This kind of event just goes to show that Mother Nature can strike anywhere, at any time and is a force to be reckoned with. (Dylan Buell/dbuell@state-journal.com) Western Hills junior Alisha Adair, center, collapses into the arms of her parents, Western Hills track coach Christian Adair, left, and Desiree Jackson on May 18. This came moments after Adair ran the final leg of the 4x400 relay to secure the title for the girls track team at the state finals. The emotion is so real and strong in her face, showing that she worked so hard to achieve this goal, especially coming back from a hamstring injury late in the season. (Dylan Buell/dbuell@state-journal.com) Zuri Thomas, 3, watches as her father Reggie Williams rides her tricycle down the sidewalk while enjoying a March afternoon at the Capitol. This photo opportunity happened so fast I almost missed it. I was walking out of the Capitol after shooting an assignment and got almost to my car when I heard a man yelling “wee.” As I turned my head I saw this scene and I lifted my camera and was able to snap this picture before the moment was over. Glad I didn’t miss this classic father/daughter moment. (Hannah Reel/hreel@state-journal.com) Tim Wylie removes wood that he cut from branches of the oak tree at Highland Christian Church on Versailles Road that fell during a storm in July. Like many in this town, when I had heard that the giant oak tree in front of the church had fallen, I didn’t believe it. I immediately headed over there and was heartbroken to see such an amazing tree on the ground. Although it was sad, it was uplifting to see that Wylie was there collecting pieces of the wood to make bowls, crosses and other keepsakes out of it for members of the church. The tree is gone but many will always remember it here in Frankfort. (Hannah Reel/hreel@state-journal.com) Workers hang two tiers of tobacco to dry in one of Roger Perkins’ barns in Monterey in September. Since I’m from Michigan, I had a natural curiosity with all the black tobacco barns here in Kentucky. When the tobacco harvest began, my editor suggested taking photos of the cutting. I was given Perkins’ name as a contact and he agreed to let me take photos of his harvest. After meeting with him the first time and learning all that goes into a tobacco harvest, just taking photos of the cutting process wasn’t going to be enough to tell the story. I decided to follow the harvest for the next two months covering the cutting, drying and stripping process. The most interesting thing I learned about the process is that it is all done by hand. No machinery is used. Even the tobacco hanging from the highest tiers in the barn was placed there by workers who literally climbed the tiers instead of using some sort of hydraulic lift. (Hannah Reel/hreel@state-journal.com) The Franklin County High School football team runs out of the tunnel before the Flyers game against cross-town rival Frankfort on Sept. 7. Both Frankfort and Franklin County both had successful seasons, advancing to the state playoff quarterfinals. FHS’ only regular season loss was to the Flyers, while FCHS went undefeated in the regular season before being beaten by Cooper. The Flyers, pictured here, were led by two talented seniors, Logan Woodside and Ryan Timmons, both stars recognized statewide. It was a lot of fun shooting their games and watching the talent they had on the field. This photo captures that energy and love for the game these kids have. (Dylan Buell/dbuell@state-journal.com) Larry Monroe speaks about his brother, murder victim Charles Monroe, while holding Charles’ daughter Madison and a photo of his son Charles Jr. on May 7. In addition to this being the first story I covered for The State Journal, this was a tragic story. Seeing how hurt this family was over the death of their family member was difficult, especially since he left two children behind, one not yet a year old. It’s assignments like these that make you realize how fortunate you are to have the family that you do. (Dylan Buell/dbuell@state-journal.com) Eric Redmon receives a kiss from his service dog Eagle while taking a break from playing on the lawn of the Old Capitol in September. This was one of the most touching stories I had the pleasure to work on this year. I got to follow veteran Redmon for a couple weeks and photograph the ways that Eagle helps him get through the days while battling post-traumatic stress disorder. I watched Eagle do everything from make sure Redmon’s house was clear of intruders before they entered, to alerting him when someone is walking up behind him when they’re in public. The bond between this man and his dog is like none I’ve ever seen. It was a privilege to be a part of telling their story. (Hannah Reel/hreel@state-journal.com)

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