Multimedia

Photo of the day: Nov. 7

noreply@blogger.com (Observer-Dispatch Multimedia Staff) — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 18:06:00 +0000

DAVE LONDRES / Observer-Dispatch

William Fonda of Utica mingles during the grand opening of the Central new York Veterans Outreach Center's "The Bunker" internet cafe in Utica, Saturday, November 7, 2009.

Photo of the day: Nov. 6

noreply@blogger.com (Observer-Dispatch Multimedia Staff) — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 18:04:00 +0000

WILLIAM P. CANNON / Observer-Dispatch
Holland Patent Hose Company Chief Brian McNamara salutes Friday, Nov. 6 2009, as pall bearers carry the casket of firefighter and Departement of Transportation worker Gary Farrell who was killed while directing traffic at a DOT work site in Forestport earlier in the week.

Photo of the day: Nov. 5

noreply@blogger.com (Observer-Dispatch Multimedia Staff) — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 18:01:00 +0000

MICHAEL LAPOLLA/Observer-Dispatch
Christopher Columbus Kindergartener Elijah Rivera gets picked up by dancer Lamar Baylor, of Camden, NJ, while learning choreography with other students and the Philadanco dancers during the Philadanco performance in the Wellin Hall, Schambach Center for the Performing Arts on the Hamilton College campus, Thursday, November 5, 2009, in Clinton. Philadanco has established itself as one of America's foremost dance ensembles. Philadanco is celebrated for innovative choreography which blends African-American dance with ballet, jazz, and modern dance.

Photo of the day: Nov. 4

noreply@blogger.com (Observer-Dispatch Multimedia Staff) — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 17:58:00 +0000

DAVE LONDRES / Observer-Dispatch
From left, Sean Deery, Yorkville, Mike Versace, Rome, Ken Gigliotti, Utica, and Mike Stevens of Whitesboro watch World Series game 6 at Zebb's Deluxe Grill & Bar in New Hartford, Wednesday, November 4, 2009.

Photo of the day: Nov. 2

noreply@blogger.com (Observer-Dispatch Multimedia Staff) — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 17:56:00 +0000

MICHAEL LAPOLLA/Observer-Dispatch
Volunteer Deanna English, of Utica, left, spins Patricia Snedker, of Frankfort, around in her wheelchair while listening to ILCORO ITALIANO perform at the Resource Center for Independent Living at the Dorothy Smith Center for Advocacy on Genesee Street, Monday, November 2, 2009, in Utica.

Photo of the day: Oct. 20

noreply@blogger.com (Observer-Dispatch Multimedia Staff) — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 14:04:00 +0000

NICOLE L. CVETNIC / Observer-Dispatch
Steven Mancuso, 39, left, and Paul Mancuso, 46, both of Utica, make their way into the U.S. District Court in Syracuse for the beginning of their trial, Tuesday, October 20, 2009 in Syracuse. The woman in the photograph is unidentified.

Editor's note: We often avoid using images that do not show the faces of the subjects. However, this is a case where the fact that the subjects are hiding and that tells the reader about their state of mind.

Photo of the day: Oct. 19

noreply@blogger.com (Observer-Dispatch Multimedia Staff) — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 14:00:00 +0000

DAVE LONDRES / Observer-Dispatch
Griffiss International Airport seen from the control tower, Monday, October 19, 2009.

Story: Do airport’s benefits outweigh costs?

Editor's note: Dave did a great job connecting with the folks at the airport who allowed him to get this great shot from the control tower. The key is that it is a view that the everyday passerby cannot see.

Photo of the day: Oct. 18

noreply@blogger.com (Observer-Dispatch Multimedia Staff) — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 13:57:00 +0000

MICHAEL LAPOLLA / Observer-Dispatch
Notre Dame's Dylan Davis, left, jumps up for a pass while Oriskany's Brad Sahl comes in for the tackle during a Section III Class D playoff game at D' Alessandro Stadium, in Utica.

Photo of the day: Oct. 17

noreply@blogger.com (Observer-Dispatch Multimedia Staff) — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 13:56:00 +0000

Photo of the day: Oct. 16

noreply@blogger.com (Observer-Dispatch Multimedia Staff) — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 13:43:00 +0000

EDITOR'S NOTE: Today's winner is not a single photo, but a collection of images included in an audio slideshow produced by photojournalist Dave Londres.

Dave followed one player from each of the two local football teams as they prepared for, and played in, one of their biggest games of the season.

Story: Spartans defeat Clinton in rough-and-tumble soccer match

noreply@blogger.com (Observer-Dispatch Multimedia Staff) — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 13:24:00 +0000

NICOLE L. CVETNIC / Observer-Dispatch
Vernon-Verona-Sherrill High School junior Lamarr Hallagan, 17, attempts to lay mortar on a cement block during the 6th Annual Mohawk Valley Construction Industry Career Day at George E. Carle Complex, Thursday, October 15, 2009 in Oriskany. About 400 children from Oneida, Herkimer, and Madison counties attended. Watching in the background, left to right, students Josh Stone, Ray Lanzi, and Chris Smith.

Photo of the day: Oct. 14

noreply@blogger.com (Observer-Dispatch Multimedia Staff) — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 13:19:00 +0000

DAVE LONDRES / Observer-Dispatch
Camden's Holly VanDresar, left, battles Dominique Coy of VVS for the ball during their game in Camden, Wednesday, October 14, 2009.

Photo of the day: Oct. 13

noreply@blogger.com (Observer-Dispatch Multimedia Staff) — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 19:06:00 +0000

ANGELICA A. MORRISON / Observer-Dispatch
SUNYIT students and staff participate in a belly dancing class at the college on Tuesday Oct. 13, 2009.

Editor's note: This is a good use of the surroundings to help tell the story. By using the mirror, Angelica composed it with the instructor on the left and then added context with the reflection on the right.

Photo of the day: Oct. 12

noreply@blogger.com (Observer-Dispatch Multimedia Staff) — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 14:04:00 +0000

ANGELICA A. MORRISON/ Observer-Dispatch
History buff Brody Rowan of Jamestown closes his eyes during an imagination activity on Monday Oct. 12, 2009 at the Fort Stanwix National Monument in Rome during a School's Out program hosted in honor of the Christopher Columbus holiday.

Photo of the day: Oct. 10

noreply@blogger.com (Observer-Dispatch Multimedia Staff) — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 13:58:00 +0000

NICOLE L. CVETNIC / Observer-Dispatch
Westmoreland's Travis Rogers tackles Waterville's Stephen Potter during the second quarter of the game at Westmoreland High School, Saturday, October 10, 2009 in Westmoreland.

Photo of the day: Oct. 9

noreply@blogger.com (Observer-Dispatch Multimedia Staff) — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 12:38:00 +0000

NICOLE L. CVETNIC / Observer-Dispatch
Christopher Columbus Elementary School third graders Giovonni Williams, left, and Ethan Lasisomphone, both 8, watch The Death Defying Incline Motorcycle performance during the 63rd Annual Ziyara Shrine Circus at the Utica Memorial Auditorium, Friday, October 9, 2009 in Utica.

Photo of the day: Oct. 8

noreply@blogger.com (Observer-Dispatch Multimedia Staff) — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 17:20:00 +0000

ANGELICA A. MORRISON/ Observer-Dispatch Homeowners, Gretchen and Robert Austin, comfort each other as their home burns. Firefighters from four departments battle a house fire Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2009, at the home at 332 Mucky Run Rd. in Frankfort Center.

Editor's note: This photo was published last week, but deserves special notice. This image was part of a package done by O-D multimedia journalist Angelica Morrison.

While on the scene, she sent mobile phone photos for uticaod.com, shot video and still photos of the fire and the family, interviewed the family and photographed the dog that miraculously survived the fire.

She then returned to the office where she published a story, photo gallery and video.

Photo of the day: Oct. 7

noreply@blogger.com (Observer-Dispatch Multimedia Staff) — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 17:04:00 +0000

MICHAEL LAPOLLA / Observer-Dispatch
David Torrellas, right, walks out of the courtroom with Attorney George Aney, center, and Court Reporter Therese Jalonack at the Oneida County Court building on Wednesday Oct. 7, 2009.

Editor's note: This image was shot as the defendant was brought into court. It is striking because of the happy expression on the face of someone being charged with a serious crime.

Photo of the day: Oct. 6

noreply@blogger.com (Observer-Dispatch Multimedia Staff) — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 17:02:00 +0000

DAVE LONDRES / Observer-Dispatch
New Hartford's Emily Bergmann, right, and Notre Dame's Abby Kowalczyk try to head the ball during their game in New Hartford, Tuesday, October 6, 2009.

Editor's note: Though not unusual in sports photography, this shots remains a difficult one to nail down. Add to that the collision between the two, and it makes a strong image.

Photo of the day: Oct. 5

noreply@blogger.com (Observer-Dispatch Multimedia Staff) — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 16:57:00 +0000

WILLIAM P. CANNON / Observer-Dispatch
Vaughn Taylor reacts to a missed putt on the 12th green Monday, Oct. 5, 2009, during a six hole playoff round between him and Matt Kuchar in Turning Stone Resort Championship in Vernon. Had Taylor sunk this putt, he would have been the champion. Instead, the men remained tied, and continued to play until Kuchar emerged as the champion.

WILLIAM P. CANNON / Observer-Dispatch
Vaughn Taylor's ball rests inches from the cup on the 12th green Monday, Oct. 5, 2009, during a six hole playoff round between him and Matt Kuchar in Turning Stone Resort Championship in Vernon. Had Taylor sunk this putt, he would have been the champion. Instead, the men remained tied, and continued to play until Kuchar emerged as the champion.

Photo of the day: Oct. 4

noreply@blogger.com (Observer-Dispatch Multimedia Staff) — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 16:54:00 +0000

DAVE LONDRES / Observer-Dispatch
Spectators leave after play was suspended during a playoff for the 2009 Turning Stone Resort Championship, Sunday, October 4, 2009.

Editor's note: This is a great shot that really told a key part of the story. After four rounds of golf, there was a tie between two players. Though the playoff round began, it was halted due to darkness.

Photo of the day: Oct. 3

noreply@blogger.com (Observer-Dispatch Multimedia Staff) — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 16:52:00 +0000

NICOLE L. CVETNIC / Observer-Dispatch
A standard-bearer for Colt Knost and Carl Pettersson walks past bunkers on the 9th during the third round of the Turning Stone Resort Championship at the Atunyote Golf Club, Saturday, Oct. 3, 2009 in Vernon.

Photo of the day: Oct. 2

noreply@blogger.com (Observer-Dispatch Multimedia Staff) — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 16:49:00 +0000

DAVE LONDRES / Observer-Dispatch
Proctor's Walkery Mills shakes off a defender while running the ball during his teams game against Corcoran in Syracuse, Friday, October 2, 2009.

Photo of the day: Oct. 1

noreply@blogger.com (Observer-Dispatch Multimedia Staff) — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 16:45:00 +0000

MICHAEL LAPOLLA / Observer-Dispatch
John Senden reacts after missing a birdie putt on the 9th hole during the first round of the Turning Stone Resort Championship at the Atunyote Golf Club, Thursday, Oct. 1, 2009 in Vernon.

Photo of the day: Sept 30

noreply@blogger.com (Observer-Dispatch Multimedia Staff) — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 16:42:00 +0000

MICHAEL LAPOLLA / Observer-Dispatch
A child swings the club and almost hits Notah Begay III, right, with the club accidently during lessons with Golf Pro Notah Begay III, Parker McLachlin, and Jeev M. Singh at the Golf Training Center at Turning Stone Resort in the golf dome within the sportsplex , Wednesday, September 30, 2009 in Oneida.