State Wrestling Championships

I spent two days covering the OSSAA State Wrestling championships.  It’s easily the most exciting high school sporting event in Oklahoma.  I’ve been lucky enough to be able to shoot it for the last two years.

Cascia Hall's Cody Lambert (right) wrestles Vinita's Dustin Hayes during semifinals of the OSSAA high school state wrestling championships at the Oklahoma State Fair Jim Norick Arena in Oklahoma City, Friday, Feb. 28, 2014. GARETT FISBECK/For The Tulsa World

Cascia Hall’s Cody Lambert (right) wrestles Vinita’s Dustin Hayes during semifinals of the OSSAA high school state wrestling championships at the Oklahoma State Fair Jim Norick Arena in Oklahoma City, Friday, Feb. 28, 2014. GARETT FISBECK/For The Tulsa World

Broken Arrow's Davion Jefferies (top) wrestles Union's Luke Wolfenberger during semifinals of the OSSAA high school state wrestling championships at the Oklahoma State Fair Jim Norick Arena in Oklahoma City, Friday, Feb. 28, 2014. GARETT FISBECK/For The Tulsa World

Broken Arrow’s Davion Jefferies (top) wrestles Union’s Luke Wolfenberger during semifinals of the OSSAA high school state wrestling championships at the Oklahoma State Fair Jim Norick Arena in Oklahoma City, Friday, Feb. 28, 2014. GARETT FISBECK/For The Tulsa World

Broken Arrow's Davion Jefferies (back) celebrates after defeating Union's Luke Wolfenberger during semifinals of the OSSAA high school state wrestling championships at the Oklahoma State Fair Jim Norick Arena in Oklahoma City, Friday, Feb. 28, 2014. GARETT FISBECK/For The Tulsa World

Broken Arrow’s Davion Jefferies (back) celebrates after defeating Union’s Luke Wolfenberger during semifinals of the OSSAA high school state wrestling championships at the Oklahoma State Fair Jim Norick Arena in Oklahoma City, Friday, Feb. 28, 2014. GARETT FISBECK/For The Tulsa World

Collinsville's Dakotah McGarrah (left) is congradulated by his coach, Mike Henry, after he defeated Lawton MacArthur's Colby Powers during semifinals of the OSSAA high school state wrestling championships at the Oklahoma State Fair Jim Norick Arena in Oklahoma City, Friday, Feb. 28, 2014. GARETT FISBECK/For The Tulsa World

Collinsville’s Dakotah McGarrah (left) is congradulated by his coach, Mike Henry, after he defeated Lawton MacArthur’s Colby Powers during semifinals of the OSSAA high school state wrestling championships at the Oklahoma State Fair Jim Norick Arena in Oklahoma City, Friday, Feb. 28, 2014. GARETT FISBECK/For The Tulsa World

Collinsville's Gary Wayne Harding walks off the mat with a bloodied nose after pinning Durant's Jared Woods during semifinals of the OSSAA high school state wrestling championships at the Oklahoma State Fair Jim Norick Arena in Oklahoma City, Friday, Feb. 28, 2014. GARETT FISBECK/For The Tulsa World

Collinsville’s Gary Wayne Harding walks off the mat with a bloodied nose after pinning Durant’s Jared Woods during semifinals of the OSSAA high school state wrestling championships at the Oklahoma State Fair Jim Norick Arena in Oklahoma City, Friday, Feb. 28, 2014. GARETT FISBECK/For The Tulsa World

Cushing's Gage Stallworth (top) wrestles Wagoner's Fischer Medlin during semifinals of the OSSAA high school state wrestling championships at the Oklahoma State Fair Jim Norick Arena in Oklahoma City, Friday, Feb. 28, 2014. GARETT FISBECK/For The Tulsa World

Cushing’s Gage Stallworth (top) wrestles Wagoner’s Fischer Medlin during semifinals of the OSSAA high school state wrestling championships at the Oklahoma State Fair Jim Norick Arena in Oklahoma City, Friday, Feb. 28, 2014. GARETT FISBECK/For The Tulsa World

Cascia Hall's Tanner Skidgel reacts after defeating Harrah's Josh Copeland during finals of the OSSAA high school state wrestling championships at the Oklahoma State Fair Jim Norick Arena in Oklahoma City, Saturday, March 1, 2014. GARETT FISBECK/For The Tulsa World

Cascia Hall’s Tanner Skidgel reacts after defeating Harrah’s Josh Copeland during finals of the OSSAA high school state wrestling championships at the Oklahoma State Fair Jim Norick Arena in Oklahoma City, Saturday, March 1, 2014. GARETT FISBECK/For The Tulsa World

Collinsville's Christian Moody reacts after defeating Altus' Montorie Bridges during finals of the OSSAA high school state wrestling championships at the Oklahoma State Fair Jim Norick Arena in Oklahoma City, Saturday, March 1, 2014. GARETT FISBECK/For The Tulsa World

Collinsville’s Christian Moody reacts after defeating Altus’ Montorie Bridges during finals of the OSSAA high school state wrestling championships at the Oklahoma State Fair Jim Norick Arena in Oklahoma City, Saturday, March 1, 2014. GARETT FISBECK/For The Tulsa World

Collinsville's Jacob Findley (front) wrestles Lawton MacArthur's Cole Powers during finals of the OSSAA high school state wrestling championships at the Oklahoma State Fair Jim Norick Arena in Oklahoma City, Saturday, March 1, 2014. GARETT FISBECK/For The Tulsa World

Collinsville’s Jacob Findley (front) wrestles Lawton MacArthur’s Cole Powers during finals of the OSSAA high school state wrestling championships at the Oklahoma State Fair Jim Norick Arena in Oklahoma City, Saturday, March 1, 2014. GARETT FISBECK/For The Tulsa World

Stillwater's Kaid Brock reacts after defeating Putnam City's Keegon Moore during finals of the OSSAA high school state wrestling championships at the Oklahoma State Fair Jim Norick Arena in Oklahoma City, Saturday, March 1, 2014. GARETT FISBECK/For The Tulsa World

Stillwater’s Kaid Brock reacts after defeating Putnam City’s Keegon Moore during finals of the OSSAA high school state wrestling championships at the Oklahoma State Fair Jim Norick Arena in Oklahoma City, Saturday, March 1, 2014. GARETT FISBECK/For The Tulsa World

Collinsville's Gary Wayne Harding (right) wrestles Pryor's Cody Foos during finals of the OSSAA high school state wrestling championships at the Oklahoma State Fair Jim Norick Arena in Oklahoma City, Saturday, March 1, 2014. GARETT FISBECK/For The Tulsa World

Collinsville’s Gary Wayne Harding (right) wrestles Pryor’s Cody Foos during finals of the OSSAA high school state wrestling championships at the Oklahoma State Fair Jim Norick Arena in Oklahoma City, Saturday, March 1, 2014. GARETT FISBECK/For The Tulsa World

Collinsville's Gary Wayne Harding reacts after defeating Pryor's Cody Foos and winning his fourth state title during finals of the OSSAA high school state wrestling championships at the Oklahoma State Fair Jim Norick Arena in Oklahoma City, Saturday, March 1, 2014. GARETT FISBECK/For The Tulsa World

Collinsville’s Gary Wayne Harding reacts after defeating Pryor’s Cody Foos and winning his fourth state title during finals of the OSSAA high school state wrestling championships at the Oklahoma State Fair Jim Norick Arena in Oklahoma City, Saturday, March 1, 2014. GARETT FISBECK/For The Tulsa World

Collinsville's Gary Wayne Harding (right) hugs assistant coach Mike Henry after defeating Pryor's Cody Foos and winning his fourth state title during finals of the OSSAA high school state wrestling championships at the Oklahoma State Fair Jim Norick Arena in Oklahoma City, Saturday, March 1, 2014. GARETT FISBECK/For The Tulsa World

Collinsville’s Gary Wayne Harding (right) hugs assistant coach Mike Henry after defeating Pryor’s Cody Foos and winning his fourth state title during finals of the OSSAA high school state wrestling championships at the Oklahoma State Fair Jim Norick Arena in Oklahoma City, Saturday, March 1, 2014. GARETT FISBECK/For The Tulsa World

Chandler's Tanner Wall hugs his coaches after defeating Kingfisher's Brady Smith during finals of the OSSAA high school state wrestling championships at the Oklahoma State Fair Jim Norick Arena in Oklahoma City, Saturday, March 1, 2014. GARETT FISBECK/For The Tulsa World

Chandler’s Tanner Wall hugs his coaches after defeating Kingfisher’s Brady Smith during finals of the OSSAA high school state wrestling championships at the Oklahoma State Fair Jim Norick Arena in Oklahoma City, Saturday, March 1, 2014. GARETT FISBECK/For The Tulsa World

Glenpool's Justin McGinnes (center) reacts after defeating Elgin's Jake Castlebury (left) during finals of the OSSAA high school state wrestling championships at the Oklahoma State Fair Jim Norick Arena in Oklahoma City, Saturday, March 1, 2014. GARETT FISBECK/For The Tulsa World

Glenpool’s Justin McGinnes (center) reacts after defeating Elgin’s Jake Castlebury (left) during finals of the OSSAA high school state wrestling championships at the Oklahoma State Fair Jim Norick Arena in Oklahoma City, Saturday, March 1, 2014. GARETT FISBECK/For The Tulsa World

Collinsville's Will Steltzlen reacts after defeating Tahlequah's Mitch Sellers during finals of the OSSAA high school state wrestling championships at the Oklahoma State Fair Jim Norick Arena in Oklahoma City, Saturday, March 1, 2014. GARETT FISBECK/For The Tulsa World

Collinsville’s Will Steltzlen reacts after defeating Tahlequah’s Mitch Sellers during finals of the OSSAA high school state wrestling championships at the Oklahoma State Fair Jim Norick Arena in Oklahoma City, Saturday, March 1, 2014. GARETT FISBECK/For The Tulsa World

Cushing's Gage Stallworth (right) wrestles Tuttle's Seth Shelton during finals of the OSSAA high school state wrestling championships at the Oklahoma State Fair Jim Norick Arena in Oklahoma City, Saturday, March 1, 2014. GARETT FISBECK/For The Tulsa World

Cushing’s Gage Stallworth (right) wrestles Tuttle’s Seth Shelton during finals of the OSSAA high school state wrestling championships at the Oklahoma State Fair Jim Norick Arena in Oklahoma City, Saturday, March 1, 2014. GARETT FISBECK/For The Tulsa World

Stillwater's Chandler Rogers reacts after defeating Lawton's Taylor Wattenbarger during finals of the OSSAA high school state wrestling championships at the Oklahoma State Fair Jim Norick Arena in Oklahoma City, Saturday, March 1, 2014. GARETT FISBECK/For The Tulsa World

Stillwater’s Chandler Rogers reacts after defeating Lawton’s Taylor Wattenbarger during finals of the OSSAA high school state wrestling championships at the Oklahoma State Fair Jim Norick Arena in Oklahoma City, Saturday, March 1, 2014. GARETT FISBECK/For The Tulsa World

Pawnee's Marlon Houston Jr. reacts after defeating Chandler's Darian Mixon during finals of the OSSAA high school state wrestling championships at the Oklahoma State Fair Jim Norick Arena in Oklahoma City, Saturday, March 1, 2014. GARETT FISBECK/For The Tulsa World

Pawnee’s Marlon Houston Jr. reacts after defeating Chandler’s Darian Mixon during finals of the OSSAA high school state wrestling championships at the Oklahoma State Fair Jim Norick Arena in Oklahoma City, Saturday, March 1, 2014. GARETT FISBECK/For The Tulsa World

Coweta's Griffin Qualls reacts after defeating Wester Heights' Cory Barnett during finals of the OSSAA high school state wrestling championships at the Oklahoma State Fair Jim Norick Arena in Oklahoma City, Saturday, March 1, 2014. GARETT FISBECK/For The Tulsa World

Coweta’s Griffin Qualls reacts after defeating Wester Heights’ Cory Barnett during finals of the OSSAA high school state wrestling championships at the Oklahoma State Fair Jim Norick Arena in Oklahoma City, Saturday, March 1, 2014. GARETT FISBECK/For The Tulsa World

Looking back at my Fall Internship

Denton Guyer's Michael Carrillo (32) loses his helmet after being taken down by Cedar Hill's Aaron Lewis (15) and Darrius Green (32) during a high school football game between Denton Guyer and Cedar Hill at Longhorn Stadium in Cedar Hill, Texas, Thursday, Aug. 29, 2013. (Garett Fisbeck/The Dallas Morning News)

Denton Guyer’s Michael Carrillo (32) loses his helmet after being taken down by Cedar Hill’s Aaron Lewis (15) and Darrius Green (32) during a high school football game between Denton Guyer and Cedar Hill at Longhorn Stadium in Cedar Hill, Texas, Thursday, Aug. 29, 2013. (Garett Fisbeck/The Dallas Morning News)

It has been a few weeks since I left the Dallas Morning News, so I thought it was time to share some of my favorite images from my internship.

These photos also ran in a Q&A that was featured on the Dallas Morning News Photo Blog.

I recently began my first full time job as a photographer for the University of Central Oklahoma. I’ll do that and freelance for newspapers while I finish up my last two semesters of school.

Hopefully I’ll have stuff to post here regularly.

-Garett Fisbeck

Bill Flynt plays a 1923 Tangley Circus calliope during the Garland Labor Day Parade in Garland Monday, Sept. 2, 2013. (Garett Fisbeck/The Dallas Morning News)

Bill Flynt plays a 1923 Tangley Circus calliope during the Garland Labor Day Parade in Garland Monday, Sept. 2, 2013. (Garett Fisbeck/The Dallas Morning News)

Bennie Jeffery walks with a sign during a community meeting at True Lee Missionary Baptist Church in Dallas, Thursday, Sept. 5, 2013. The community voiced its outrage at nine accounts of rape that have been reported in the Fair Park area. (Garett Fisbeck/The Dallas Morning News)

Bennie Jeffery walks with a sign during a community meeting at True Lee Missionary Baptist Church in Dallas, Thursday, Sept. 5, 2013. The community voiced its outrage at nine accounts of rape that have been reported in the Fair Park area. (Garett Fisbeck/The Dallas Morning News)

Mckinley Cyrus listens with his nephew, Dre'Vaughn Williams, 11, (foreground Oshelia Jones and Vernon Hale) during a community meeting at True Lee Missionary Baptist Church in Dallas, Thursday, Sept. 5, 2013. The community voiced its outrage at nine accounts of rape that have been reported in the Fair Park area. (Garett Fisbeck/The Dallas Morning News)

Mckinley Cyrus listens with his nephew, Dre’Vaughn Williams, 11, (foreground Oshelia Jones and Vernon Hale) during a community meeting at True Lee Missionary Baptist Church in Dallas, Thursday, Sept. 5, 2013. The community voiced its outrage at nine accounts of rape that have been reported in the Fair Park area. (Garett Fisbeck/The Dallas Morning News)

Lu Lira, left, talks with Raul Gomez on the rooftop bar of the NYLO Dallas South Side hotel during its one-year anniversary party, Wednesday, Sept. 25. 2013. (Garett Ray Fisbeck/The Dallas Morning News)

Lu Lira, left, talks with Raul Gomez on the rooftop bar of the NYLO Dallas South Side hotel during its one-year anniversary party, Wednesday, Sept. 25. 2013. (Garett Ray Fisbeck/The Dallas Morning News)

Principal Greg Wright leads his students in a cheer during a pep rally at Prosper High School, Thursday, Oct. 3, 2013. The school recorded its student interactive video "Prosper Rumble" for Youtube. (Garett Ray Fisbeck/The Dallas Morning News)

Principal Greg Wright leads his students in a cheer during a pep rally at Prosper High School, Thursday, Oct. 3, 2013. The school recorded its student interactive video “Prosper Rumble” for Youtube. (Garett Ray Fisbeck/The Dallas Morning News)

Dr. Robert N. McClelland poses for a photo at his home in Dallas, Thursday, Sept. 12, 2013. Dr. McClelland was one of the doctors who treated President John F. Kennedy after his assassination and is holding the blood-stained shirt he wore that day. (Garett Fisbeck/The Dallas Morning News)

Dr. Robert N. McClelland poses for a photo at his home in Dallas, Thursday, Sept. 12, 2013. Dr. McClelland was one of the doctors who treated President John F. Kennedy after his assassination and is holding the blood-stained shirt he wore that day. (Garett Fisbeck/The Dallas Morning News)

Aerobatic pilots Sean D. Tucker, front, and Michael Goulian fly over Eagle Mountain Lake in Fort Worth, Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2013. (Garett Ray Fisbeck/The Dallas Morning News)

Aerobatic pilots Sean D. Tucker, front, and Michael Goulian fly over Eagle Mountain Lake in Fort Worth, Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2013. (Garett Ray Fisbeck/The Dallas Morning News)

Guest conductor Andrew Litton directs the Dallas Symphony Orchestra during a performance at Meyerson Symphony Center in Dallas, Thursday, Oct. 17, 2013. (Garett Ray Fisbeck/The Dallas Morning News)

Guest conductor Andrew Litton directs the Dallas Symphony Orchestra during a performance at Meyerson Symphony Center in Dallas, Thursday, Oct. 17, 2013. (Garett Ray Fisbeck/The Dallas Morning News)

Michael Clement walks along midway with his family on the last day of the State Fair of Texas in Dallas, Sunday, Oct. 20, 2013. (Garett Ray Fisbeck/The Dallas Morning News)

Michael Clement walks along midway with his family on the last day of the State Fair of Texas in Dallas, Sunday, Oct. 20, 2013. (Garett Ray Fisbeck/The Dallas Morning News)

McKenna McShann, 5, comes down a slide on the last day of the State Fair of Texas in Dallas, Sunday, Oct. 20, 2013. (Garett Ray Fisbeck/The Dallas Morning News)

McKenna McShann, 5, comes down a slide on the last day of the State Fair of Texas in Dallas, Sunday, Oct. 20, 2013. (Garett Ray Fisbeck/The Dallas Morning News)

Nathan Murphy, 7, peaks out of the basket on a balloon ride during a balloon festival at Oak Point Park in Plano, Sunday, Sept. 22, 2013. (Garett Fisbeck/The Dallas Morning News)

Nathan Murphy, 7, peaks out of the basket on a balloon ride during a balloon festival at Oak Point Park in Plano, Sunday, Sept. 22, 2013. (Garett Fisbeck/The Dallas Morning News)

Jourdan White, 16, watches as Dallas police investigate the scene of a shooting near Sandra Lynn Drive and Mandalay Drive in far east Dallas, Thursday, Sept. 26, 2013. (Garett Ray Fisbeck/The Dallas Morning News)

Jourdan White, 16, watches as Dallas police investigate the scene of a shooting near Sandra Lynn Drive and Mandalay Drive in far east Dallas, Thursday, Sept. 26, 2013. (Garett Ray Fisbeck/The Dallas Morning News)

Howard Cox poses for a photo at his home in Dallas, Thursday, Oct. 31, 2013. Cox uses Facebook to stay in touch with family members. On the right is an artistic rendering of a photo of Cox and his wife, Mary, by his grandson, Tim. (Garett Ray Fisbeck/The Dallas Morning News)

Howard Cox poses for a photo at his home in Dallas, Thursday, Oct. 31, 2013. Cox uses Facebook to stay in touch with family members. On the right is an artistic rendering of a photo of Cox and his wife, Mary, by his grandson, Tim. (Garett Ray Fisbeck/The Dallas Morning News)

Wrestlers Mike Hawk, top, and the Little Ranger, bottom, of Extreme Midget Wrestling, wrestle at Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth, Sunday, Nov. 3, 2013. (Garett Ray Fisbeck/The Dallas Morning News)

Wrestlers Mike Hawk, top, and the Little Ranger, bottom, of Extreme Midget Wrestling, wrestle at Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth, Sunday, Nov. 3, 2013. (Garett Ray Fisbeck/The Dallas Morning News)

Sprint Cup Series driver Jimmie Johnson (48) plays with his daughter, Genevieve, in Victory Lane after winning the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series AAA Texas 500 at Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth, Sunday, Nov. 3, 2013. (Garett Ray Fisbeck/The Dallas Morning News)

Sprint Cup Series driver Jimmie Johnson (48) plays with his daughter, Genevieve, in Victory Lane after winning the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series AAA Texas 500 at Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth, Sunday, Nov. 3, 2013. (Garett Ray Fisbeck/The Dallas Morning News)

The Lovejoy marching band marches into the stadium before a high school football game between Greenville and Lovejoy at Leopard Stadium in Lucas, Friday, Oct. 4, 2013. (Garett Ray Fisbeck/The Dallas Morning News)

The Lovejoy marching band marches into the stadium before a high school football game between Greenville and Lovejoy at Leopard Stadium in Lucas, Friday, Oct. 4, 2013. (Garett Ray Fisbeck/The Dallas Morning News)

Dallas Cowboys cornerback Morris Claiborne (24) reacts after making an interception during a game between the Dallas Cowboys and the Denver Broncos at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2013. (Garett Ray Fisbeck/The Dallas Morning News)

Dallas Cowboys cornerback Morris Claiborne (24) reacts after making an interception during a game between the Dallas Cowboys and the Denver Broncos at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2013. (Garett Ray Fisbeck/The Dallas Morning News)

Lupe Fiasco performs at the Granada Theater in Dallas, Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2013. (Garett Ray Fisbeck/The Dallas Morning News)

Lupe Fiasco performs at the Granada Theater in Dallas, Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2013. (Garett Ray Fisbeck/The Dallas Morning News)

Henry Godina prays with his wife Priscilla at the gravesite of his father, Rayes C. Godina, at DFW National Cemetery in Dallas, Monday, Nov. 11, 2013. Rayes C. Godina served in the Korean War and passed away last month. (Garett Ray Fisbeck/The Dallas Morning News)

Henry Godina prays with his wife Priscilla at the gravesite of his father, Rayes C. Godina, at DFW National Cemetery in Dallas, Monday, Nov. 11, 2013. Rayes C. Godina served in the Korean War and passed away last month. (Garett Ray Fisbeck/The Dallas Morning News)

The Dallas Morning News: Week 12

Lupe Fiasco performs at the Granada Theater in Dallas, Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2013. (Garett Ray Fisbeck/The Dallas Morning News)

Lupe Fiasco performs at the Granada Theater in Dallas, Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2013. (Garett Ray Fisbeck/The Dallas Morning News)

Here is a collection of my favorite images from my last week at the Dallas Morning News.

Fans watch as Lupe Fiasco performs at the Granada Theater in Dallas, Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2013. (Garett Ray Fisbeck/The Dallas Morning News)

Fans watch as Lupe Fiasco performs at the Granada Theater in Dallas, Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2013. (Garett Ray Fisbeck/The Dallas Morning News)

Lupe Fiasco performs at the Granada Theater in Dallas, Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2013. (Garett Ray Fisbeck/The Dallas Morning News)

Lupe Fiasco performs at the Granada Theater in Dallas, Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2013. (Garett Ray Fisbeck/The Dallas Morning News)

Randy Cook, left, and Judith Christians, right, greet children who try to get a closer look at a fake mummy at Bledsoe Elementary School in Frisco, Friday, Nov. 8, 2013. The Literacy League, which is a group of Frisco community leaders that promote literacy, came to Bledsoe Elementary during a Scholastic book fair to read to children. (Garett Ray Fisbeck/The Dallas Morning News) 11122013xMETRO

Randy Cook, left, and Judith Christians, right, greet children who try to get a closer look at a fake mummy at Bledsoe Elementary School in Frisco, Friday, Nov. 8, 2013. The Literacy League, which is a group of Frisco community leaders that promote literacy, came to Bledsoe Elementary during a Scholastic book fair to read to children. (Garett Ray Fisbeck/The Dallas Morning News) 11122013xMETRO

Selby Kiffer, senior vice president of special projects at Sotheby's art agency, shows the Bay Psalm Book to a group of people at Central Library in Dallas, Thursday, Nov. 7, 2013. The book is one of eleven surviving copies of the first book printed in America. (Garett Ray Fisbeck/The Dallas Morning News)

Selby Kiffer, senior vice president of special projects at Sotheby’s art agency, shows the Bay Psalm Book to a group of people at Central Library in Dallas, Thursday, Nov. 7, 2013. The book is one of eleven surviving copies of the first book printed in America. (Garett Ray Fisbeck/The Dallas Morning News)

Oxtail consomme at Pyramid Restaurant and Bar in Dallas, Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2013. (Garett Ray Fisbeck/The Dallas Morning News)

Oxtail consomme at Pyramid Restaurant and Bar in Dallas, Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2013. (Garett Ray Fisbeck/The Dallas Morning News)

Chef Kent Rathbun's pumpkin cheesecake with caramel at his home in Dallas, Friday, Nov. 8, 2013. (Garett Ray Fisbeck/The Dallas Morning News)

Chef Kent Rathbun’s pumpkin cheesecake with caramel at his home in Dallas, Friday, Nov. 8, 2013. (Garett Ray Fisbeck/The Dallas Morning News)

Chef Kent Rathbun's smoked chicken stuffing at his home in Dallas, Friday, Nov. 8, 2013. (Garett Ray Fisbeck/The Dallas Morning News)

Chef Kent Rathbun’s smoked chicken stuffing at his home in Dallas, Friday, Nov. 8, 2013. (Garett Ray Fisbeck/The Dallas Morning News)

Lily Morris, 6, shows off a poster that she screen printed during the 35th anniversary party for Dallas Contemporary in Dallas, Saturday, Nov. 9, 2013. (Garett Ray Fisbeck/The Dallas Morning News)

Lily Morris, 6, shows off a poster that she screen printed during the 35th anniversary party for Dallas Contemporary in Dallas, Saturday, Nov. 9, 2013. (Garett Ray Fisbeck/The Dallas Morning News)

Claire Bradshaw, 7, and Maxwell Johnson, 7, cut out images in magazines for a collage during the 35th anniversary party for Dallas Contemporary in Dallas, Saturday, Nov. 9, 2013. (Garett Ray Fisbeck/The Dallas Morning News)

Claire Bradshaw, 7, and Maxwell Johnson, 7, cut out images in magazines for a collage during the 35th anniversary party for Dallas Contemporary in Dallas, Saturday, Nov. 9, 2013. (Garett Ray Fisbeck/The Dallas Morning News)

Charlie Milne runs on a gym mat during the 35th anniversary party for Dallas Contemporary in Dallas, Saturday, Nov. 9, 2013. (Garett Ray Fisbeck/The Dallas Morning News)

Charlie Milne runs on a gym mat during the 35th anniversary party for Dallas Contemporary in Dallas, Saturday, Nov. 9, 2013. (Garett Ray Fisbeck/The Dallas Morning News)

Tony Cimaglia gets his makeup done by Jayme Zimmerman before an Urban Shield law enforcement training exercise at Stipes Elementary School in Irving, Saturday, Nov. 9, 2013. (Garett Ray Fisbeck/The Dallas Morning News)

Tony Cimaglia gets his makeup done by Jayme Zimmerman before an Urban Shield law enforcement training exercise at Stipes Elementary School in Irving, Saturday, Nov. 9, 2013. (Garett Ray Fisbeck/The Dallas Morning News)

A SWAT team responds to a school shooting simulation during an Urban Shield law enforcement training exercise at Stipes Elementary School in Irving, Saturday, Nov. 9, 2013. (Garett Ray Fisbeck/The Dallas Morning News)

A SWAT team responds to a school shooting simulation during an Urban Shield law enforcement training exercise at Stipes Elementary School in Irving, Saturday, Nov. 9, 2013. (Garett Ray Fisbeck/The Dallas Morning News)

Mindy Vu paints an American flag and a Mexican flag on Jesus Soliz III's, 6, face during Fiesta Latinoamericana at Fair Park in Dallas, Sunday, Nov. 10, 2013. (Garett Ray Fisbeck/The Dallas Morning News)

Mindy Vu paints an American flag and a Mexican flag on Jesus Soliz III’s, 6, face during Fiesta Latinoamericana at Fair Park in Dallas, Sunday, Nov. 10, 2013. (Garett Ray Fisbeck/The Dallas Morning News)

John Valadez, 5, makes Brazilian carnival masks during Fiesta Latinoamericana at Fair Park in Dallas, Sunday, Nov. 10, 2013. (Garett Ray Fisbeck/The Dallas Morning News)

John Valadez, 5, makes Brazilian carnival masks during Fiesta Latinoamericana at Fair Park in Dallas, Sunday, Nov. 10, 2013. (Garett Ray Fisbeck/The Dallas Morning News)

Edrika Potter helps package meals at the North Texas Food Bank in Dallas, Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2013. Bank of America, the Dallas Cowboys, and the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders teamed up to package nearly 4,000 holiday meals to be distributed to families in need. (Garett Ray Fisbeck/The Dallas Morning News)

Edrika Potter helps package meals at the North Texas Food Bank in Dallas, Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2013. Bank of America, the Dallas Cowboys, and the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders teamed up to package nearly 4,000 holiday meals to be distributed to families in need. (Garett Ray Fisbeck/The Dallas Morning News)

Dallas Cowboys mascot Rowdy helps package meals at the North Texas Food Bank in Dallas, Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2013. Bank of America, the Dallas Cowboys, and the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders teamed up to package nearly 4,000 holiday meals to be distributed to families in need. (Garett Ray Fisbeck/The Dallas Morning News)

Dallas Cowboys mascot Rowdy helps package meals at the North Texas Food Bank in Dallas, Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2013. Bank of America, the Dallas Cowboys, and the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders teamed up to package nearly 4,000 holiday meals to be distributed to families in need. (Garett Ray Fisbeck/The Dallas Morning News)

Nissin Teitelbaum, 3, right, and his brother, Benjamin Teitelbaum, 4, left, wave American flags before the Dallas Veterans Day Parade in Dallas, Monday, Nov. 11, 2013. (Garett Ray Fisbeck/The Dallas Morning News)

Nissin Teitelbaum, 3, right, and his brother, Benjamin Teitelbaum, 4, left, wave American flags before the Dallas Veterans Day Parade in Dallas, Monday, Nov. 11, 2013. (Garett Ray Fisbeck/The Dallas Morning News)

The Lone Star Paralyzed Veterans of America prepare to give a rifle salute at a Dallas Veterans Day Parade ceremony in Dallas, Monday, Nov. 11, 2013. (Garett Ray Fisbeck/The Dallas Morning News)

The Lone Star Paralyzed Veterans of America prepare to give a rifle salute at a Dallas Veterans Day Parade ceremony in Dallas, Monday, Nov. 11, 2013. (Garett Ray Fisbeck/The Dallas Morning News)

Tech Sgt. Marc Perez plays with the Air National Guard Band of the Southwest during the Dallas Veterans Day Parade, Monday, Nov. 11, 2013. (Garett Ray Fisbeck/The Dallas Morning News)

Tech Sgt. Marc Perez plays with the Air National Guard Band of the Southwest during the Dallas Veterans Day Parade, Monday, Nov. 11, 2013. (Garett Ray Fisbeck/The Dallas Morning News)

Capt. Sam Brown leads a crowd in the Pledge of Allegiance during a Dallas Veterans Day Parade ceremony, Monday, Nov. 11, 2013. (Garett Ray Fisbeck/The Dallas Morning News)

Capt. Sam Brown leads a crowd in the Pledge of Allegiance during a Dallas Veterans Day Parade ceremony, Monday, Nov. 11, 2013. (Garett Ray Fisbeck/The Dallas Morning News)

The United States Submarine Veterans ride in a float during the Dallas Veterans Day Parade, Monday, Nov. 11, 2013. (Garett Ray Fisbeck/The Dallas Morning News)

The United States Submarine Veterans ride in a float during the Dallas Veterans Day Parade, Monday, Nov. 11, 2013. (Garett Ray Fisbeck/The Dallas Morning News)

Henry Godina prays with his wife Priscilla at the gravesite of his father, Rayes C. Godina, at DFW National Cemetery in Dallas, Monday, Nov. 11, 2013. Rayes C. Godina served in the Korean War and passed away last month. (Garett Ray Fisbeck/The Dallas Morning News)

Henry Godina prays with his wife Priscilla at the gravesite of his father, Rayes C. Godina, at DFW National Cemetery in Dallas, Monday, Nov. 11, 2013. Rayes C. Godina served in the Korean War and passed away last month. (Garett Ray Fisbeck/The Dallas Morning News)

Photographing a Lupe Fiasco Show

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It isn’t very often that I get to photograph the concert of an artist I actually like, so I will take the time to share my experience photographing Lupe Fiasco.

I arrived at the Granada Theater in Lower Greenville at around 7:30 p.m.

As I was looking around for parking, a guy with a flashlight directed me to a dark parking lot behind O.T. Tavern.  I parked there and asked him if I had to pay.  He said, “Ten dollars.”  He may or may not have been legit.

It had been hours since I had last eaten, so I used my 30 minutes of spare time to grab a quick bite to eat at Betty’s Best Around Chinese food across the street from the Granada.  I had the Sesame Chicken and a bottle of water.

After my meal, I walked into the Granada and started looking around.  DJ Bandcamp was spinning some hype, and much to my delight, even a Wu-Tang joint.

I texted the writer I was working with to see if she was there, and she replied, “I am here!  In box, chair dancing.”  It was the best text message I would receive for the rest of the evening.

The openers performed – first the Boy Illinois and then Stalley.  I enjoyed both performances shooting in the densely packed pit area in front of the stage.

Lupe Fiasco’s crew took over the stage, and much to my chagrin, all of the lights were set at the back of the stage.  The rest of the show would be backlit, making things very challenging, but ultimately causing interesting results (see photographs – above and below).

Something went wrong with the DJ’s equipment in the first part of Lupe’s set.  He did not react well, and the crowd fed off of his anger.  More than once, people yelled out, “Whack-ass DJ!”

I felt for the guy…. I mean, “shit happens,” right?

Now I have to end this.  I don’t really have much else to say, except that my good friend and hip-hop connoisseur Ben Luschen got an exclusive first look at these photographs.  He approved.

What is it they say about great essays?  They always end with a quote?

Here is an irrelevant, but extremely heavy quote:

In the words of Julius Robert Oppenheimer (originally from the Bhagavad Gita), ”Now I am become Death, the destroyer of worlds.”

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-Garett Fisbeck

The Dallas Morning News: Week 11

Sprint Cup Series driver Jimmie Johnson (48) burns out after winning the NASCAR Spring Cup Series AAA Texas 500 at Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth, Sunday, Nov. 3, 2013. (Garett Ray Fisbeck/The Dallas Morning News)

Sprint Cup Series driver Jimmie Johnson (48) burns out after winning the NASCAR Spring Cup Series AAA Texas 500 at Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth, Sunday, Nov. 3, 2013. (Garett Ray Fisbeck/The Dallas Morning News)

For a special weekly update from the Dallas Morning News, I have compiled a collection of my favorite photos from my three-day weekend of shooting NASCAR at Texas Motor Speedway.

Carl Edwards (99) climbs out of his car after capturing the pole during Sprint Cup qualifying for the AAA Texas 500 at Texas Motor Speedway, Friday, Nov. 1, 2013 in Fort Worth, TX. (Garett Ray Fisbeck/The Dallas Morning News)

Carl Edwards (99) climbs out of his car after capturing the pole during Sprint Cup qualifying for the AAA Texas 500 at Texas Motor Speedway, Friday, Nov. 1, 2013 in Fort Worth, TX. (Garett Ray Fisbeck/The Dallas Morning News)

Carl Edwards (99) reacts as Marcos Ambrose (9) fails to capture the pole during Sprint Cup qualifying for the AAA Texas 500 at Texas Motor Speedway, Friday, Nov. 1, 2013. (Garett Ray Fisbeck/The Dallas Morning News)

Carl Edwards (99) reacts as Marcos Ambrose (9) fails to capture the pole during Sprint Cup qualifying for the AAA Texas 500 at Texas Motor Speedway, Friday, Nov. 1, 2013. (Garett Ray Fisbeck/The Dallas Morning News)

Carl Edwards (99) signs autographs after capturing the pole during Sprint Cup qualifying for the AAA Texas 500 at Texas Motor Speedway, Friday, Nov. 1, 2013 in Fort Worth, TX. (Garett Ray Fisbeck/The Dallas Morning News)

Carl Edwards (99) signs autographs after capturing the pole during Sprint Cup qualifying for the AAA Texas 500 at Texas Motor Speedway, Friday, Nov. 1, 2013 in Fort Worth, TX. (Garett Ray Fisbeck/The Dallas Morning News)

Brad Keselowski (2) jokes with his crew before the final practice for the 9th Annual AAA Texas 500 at Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth, Saturday, Nov. 2, 2013. (Garett Ray Fisbeck/The Dallas Morning News)

Brad Keselowski (2) jokes with his crew before the final practice for the 9th Annual AAA Texas 500 at Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth, Saturday, Nov. 2, 2013. (Garett Ray Fisbeck/The Dallas Morning News)

Brad Keselowski (2) gets strapped into his car before the final practice for the 9th Annual AAA Texas 500 at Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth, Saturday, Nov. 2, 2013. (Garett Ray Fisbeck/The Dallas Morning News)

Brad Keselowski (2) gets strapped into his car before the final practice for the 9th Annual AAA Texas 500 at Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth, Saturday, Nov. 2, 2013. (Garett Ray Fisbeck/The Dallas Morning News)

Carl Edwards (99) gets out of his car after the final practice for the 9th Annual AAA Texas 500 at Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth, Saturday, Nov. 2, 2013. (Garett Ray Fisbeck/The Dallas Morning News)

Carl Edwards (99) gets out of his car after the final practice for the 9th Annual AAA Texas 500 at Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth, Saturday, Nov. 2, 2013. (Garett Ray Fisbeck/The Dallas Morning News)

Drivers, crews and fans stop to pray before the start of the 9th Annual O'Reilly Auto Parts Challenge Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth, Saturday, Nov. 2, 2013. (Garett Ray Fisbeck/The Dallas Morning News)

Drivers, crews and fans stop to pray before the start of the 9th Annual O’Reilly Auto Parts Challenge Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth, Saturday, Nov. 2, 2013. (Garett Ray Fisbeck/The Dallas Morning News)

Drivers begin the first lap of the 9th Annual O'Reilly Auto Parts Challenge Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth, Saturday, Nov. 2, 2013. (Garett Ray Fisbeck/The Dallas Morning News)

Drivers begin the first lap of the 9th Annual O’Reilly Auto Parts Challenge Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth, Saturday, Nov. 2, 2013. (Garett Ray Fisbeck/The Dallas Morning News)

Kyle Bonaparte, 10, watches during the 9th Annual O'Reilly Auto Parts Challenge Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth, Saturday, Nov. 2, 2013. (Garett Ray Fisbeck/The Dallas Morning News)

Kyle Bonaparte, 10, watches during the 9th Annual O’Reilly Auto Parts Challenge Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth, Saturday, Nov. 2, 2013. (Garett Ray Fisbeck/The Dallas Morning News)

Sam Hornish Jr. (12) leads a pack of cars during the 9th Annual O'Reilly Auto Parts Challenge Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth, Saturday, Nov. 2, 2013. (Garett Ray Fisbeck/The Dallas Morning News)

Sam Hornish Jr. (12) leads a pack of cars during the 9th Annual O’Reilly Auto Parts Challenge Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth, Saturday, Nov. 2, 2013. (Garett Ray Fisbeck/The Dallas Morning News)

Joe and Bridgett Comer watch during the 9th Annual O'Reilly Auto Parts Challenge Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth, Saturday, Nov. 2, 2013. (Garett Ray Fisbeck/The Dallas Morning News)

Joe and Bridgett Comer watch during the 9th Annual O’Reilly Auto Parts Challenge Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth, Saturday, Nov. 2, 2013. (Garett Ray Fisbeck/The Dallas Morning News)

Brad Keselowski (22) celebrates in Victory Lane after winning the 9th Annual O'Reilly Auto Parts Challenge Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth, Saturday, Nov. 2, 2013. (Garett Ray Fisbeck/The Dallas Morning News)

Brad Keselowski (22) celebrates in Victory Lane after winning the 9th Annual O’Reilly Auto Parts Challenge Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth, Saturday, Nov. 2, 2013. (Garett Ray Fisbeck/The Dallas Morning News)

Wrestlers Mike Hawk, top, and the Little Ranger, bottom, of Extreme Midget Wrestling, wrestle at Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth, Sunday, Nov. 3, 2013. (Garett Ray Fisbeck/The Dallas Morning News)

Wrestlers Mike Hawk, top, and the Little Ranger, bottom, of Extreme Midget Wrestling, wrestle at Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth, Sunday, Nov. 3, 2013. (Garett Ray Fisbeck/The Dallas Morning News)

Brian Wocelka cheers during an Extreme Midget Wrestling performance at Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth, Sunday, Nov. 3, 2013. (Garett Ray Fisbeck/The Dallas Morning News)

Brian Wocelka cheers during an Extreme Midget Wrestling performance at Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth, Sunday, Nov. 3, 2013. (Garett Ray Fisbeck/The Dallas Morning News)

Wrestler Lil Rampage of Extreme Midget Wrestling flexes for a crowd at Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth, Sunday, Nov. 3, 2013. (Garett Ray Fisbeck/The Dallas Morning News)

Wrestler Lil Rampage of Extreme Midget Wrestling flexes for a crowd at Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth, Sunday, Nov. 3, 2013. (Garett Ray Fisbeck/The Dallas Morning News)

Wrestler Skinny Timmy of Extreme Midget Wrestling yells at the crowd at Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth, Sunday, Nov. 3, 2013. (Garett Ray Fisbeck/The Dallas Morning News)

Wrestler Skinny Timmy of Extreme Midget Wrestling yells at the crowd at Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth, Sunday, Nov. 3, 2013. (Garett Ray Fisbeck/The Dallas Morning News)

Wrestler Mike Hawk, of Extreme Midget Wrestling, grabs a baseball bat while wrestling The Little Ranger at Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth, Sunday, Nov. 3, 2013. (Garett Ray Fisbeck/The Dallas Morning News)

Wrestler Mike Hawk, of Extreme Midget Wrestling, grabs a baseball bat while wrestling The Little Ranger at Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth, Sunday, Nov. 3, 2013. (Garett Ray Fisbeck/The Dallas Morning News)

O.A.R. performs at Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth, Sunday, Nov. 3, 2013. (Garett Ray Fisbeck/The Dallas Morning News)

O.A.R. performs at Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth, Sunday, Nov. 3, 2013. (Garett Ray Fisbeck/The Dallas Morning News)

Sprint Cup Series driver Jimmie Johnson (48) watches a Cavanaugh Flight Flight Museum fly-by with his daughter, Genevieve, before the start of the NASCAR Spring Cup Series AAA Texas 500 at Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth, Sunday, Nov. 3, 2013. (Garett Ray Fisbeck/The Dallas Morning News)

Sprint Cup Series driver Jimmie Johnson (48) watches a Cavanaugh Flight Flight Museum fly-by with his daughter, Genevieve, before the start of the NASCAR Spring Cup Series AAA Texas 500 at Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth, Sunday, Nov. 3, 2013. (Garett Ray Fisbeck/The Dallas Morning News)

Planes fly over before the start of the 9th Annual O'Reilly Auto Parts Challenge Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth, Saturday, Nov. 2, 2013. (Garett Ray Fisbeck/The Dallas Morning News)

Planes fly over before the start of the 9th Annual O’Reilly Auto Parts Challenge Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth, Saturday, Nov. 2, 2013. (Garett Ray Fisbeck/The Dallas Morning News)

A pit crew works on the car of Sprint Cup Series driver Martin Truex Jr. (56) during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series AAA Texas 500 at Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth, Sunday, Nov. 3, 2013. (Garett Ray Fisbeck/The Dallas Morning News)

A pit crew works on the car of Sprint Cup Series driver Martin Truex Jr. (56) during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series AAA Texas 500 at Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth, Sunday, Nov. 3, 2013. (Garett Ray Fisbeck/The Dallas Morning News)

Sprint Cup Series driver Jimmie Johnson (48) pulls ahead of Brad Keselowski (2) in the 255th lap of the NASCAR Spring Cup Series AAA Texas 500 at Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth, Sunday, Nov. 3, 2013. (Garett Ray Fisbeck/The Dallas Morning News)

Sprint Cup Series driver Jimmie Johnson (48) pulls ahead of Brad Keselowski (2) in the 255th lap of the NASCAR Spring Cup Series AAA Texas 500 at Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth, Sunday, Nov. 3, 2013. (Garett Ray Fisbeck/The Dallas Morning News)

A pit crew works on the car driven by Sprint Cup Series driver Jimmie Johnson (48) during the NASCAR Spring Cup Series AAA Texas 500 at Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth, Sunday, Nov. 3, 2013. (Garett Ray Fisbeck/The Dallas Morning News)

A pit crew works on the car driven by Sprint Cup Series driver Jimmie Johnson (48) during the NASCAR Spring Cup Series AAA Texas 500 at Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth, Sunday, Nov. 3, 2013. (Garett Ray Fisbeck/The Dallas Morning News)

Sprint Cup Series driver Jimmie Johnson (48) plays with his daughter, Genevieve, in Victory Lane after winning the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series AAA Texas 500 at Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth, Sunday, Nov. 3, 2013. (Garett Ray Fisbeck/The Dallas Morning News)

Sprint Cup Series driver Jimmie Johnson (48) plays with his daughter, Genevieve, in Victory Lane after winning the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series AAA Texas 500 at Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth, Sunday, Nov. 3, 2013. (Garett Ray Fisbeck/The Dallas Morning News)