Here is one more quick photo from last weeks Missouri versus Kansas State basketball game. One of the cool things about photography is the ability to freeze a moment in time. I like how Missouri Golden Girls hair is caught in this photograph. This is one of those things that you probably would not notice while watching them in real time, but by freezing the action of the hair an unusual and fun picture is captured.
The Missouri Tigers took on the Kansas State Wildcats in a Big XII college basketball game on Tuesday evening and I was at Mizzou Arena to cover the action. The teams played a very physical and hard fought game and Kansas State came out on top, delivering the third ranked Tigers their third loss of the season. Kansas State’s physical play frustrated Mizzou all night long. Missouri pulled to within three in the second half, but they were not able to get over the hump. Here are a few photos from the game.
Missouri's Kim English is introduced before taking on Kansas State State in an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2012 in Columbia, Mo. Kansas State won the game 78-68.
Left: Missouri's Ricardo Ratliffe puts a shot up over Kansas State's Jordan Henriquez during the first half an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2012 in Columbia, Mo. Kansas State won the game 78-68. Right: Missouri coach Frank Haith reacts to an officials call during the first half of the Tigers game against Kansas State.
Missouri's Michael Dixon, Jr.'s shot is pressured by Kansas State's Jamar Samuels during the first half an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2012 in Columbia, Mo. Kansas State won the game 78-68.
Left: The Missouri Golden Girls perform during a time out against Kansas State in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2012 in Columbia, Mo. Kansas State won the game 78-68. Right: A Missouri Cheerleader performs a back flip during a break in the action.
Missouri's Kim English defends Kansas State's Jamar Samuels during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2012 in Columbia, Mo. Kansas State won the game 78-68.
Left: Missouri's Phil Pressey puts a shot up over Kansas State's Martavious Irving during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2012 in Columbia, Mo. Kansas State won the game 78-68. Right: Missouri's Ricardo Ratliffe is fouled Kansas State's Jordan Henriquez, back, while putting up a shot during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2012 in Columbia, Mo. Kansas State won the game 78-68.
Missouri's Matt Pressey (3), and Michael Dixon, Jr. (11), battle with Kansas State's Jordan Henriquez (21), and Rodney McGruder(22), for a rebound during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2012 in Columbia, Mo. Kansas State won the game 78-68.
Missouri's Michael Dixon, Jr. fights for the ball with Kansas State's Will Spradling during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2012 in Columbia, Mo. Kansas State won the game 78-68.
The Missouri student section cheers while Kansas State's Jordan Henriquez attempts a free throw during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2012 in Columbia, Mo. Kansas State won the game 78-68.
Missouri's Steve Moore reacts to picking up his fifth personal foul against Kansas State during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2012 in Columbia, Mo. Kansas State won the game 78-68.
Missouri's Marcus Denmon walks off the court after the final busser of an NCAA college basketball game against Kansas State on Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2012 in Columbia, Mo. Kansas State won the game 78-68.
I photographed the Missouri Tiger’s basketball game against Oklahoma State earlier this week, and this was the first Missouri basketball game I photographed this season. Missouri played one of their better games of the season and were up by more than 20 points in the second half.
It was a fun game to shot and Missouri ended up winning the game 83-65. The win also gave senior’s Kim English, Marcus Denmon, Steve Moore, and Jarrett Sutton their 101st career win, which set a school record.
Left: The Missouri basketball team prepares to take the court before their game with Oklahoma State Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2012 in Columbia, Mo. Missouri won the game 83-65 giving their senior class a school record 101 wins. Right: Missouri's Steve Moore and Ricardo Ratliffe jump in the air during player introductions.
Missouri's Ricardo Ratliffe and Oklahoma State's Michael Cobbins go for the opening tip off during an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2012 in Columbia, Mo. Missouri won the game 83-65 giving their senior class a school record 101 wins.
Oklahoma State's Le'Bryan Nash is pressured by Missouri's Ricardo Ratliffe while going up for a shot during the first half an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2012 in Columbia, Mo. Missouri won the game 83-65 giving their senior class a school record 101 wins.
Missouri's Marcus Denmon shoots a free throw during an NCAA college basketball game against Oklahoma State Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2012 in Columbia, Mo. Missouri won the game 83-65 giving their senior class a school record 101 wins.
Left:Missouri's Ricardo Ratliffe takes a shot over Oklahoma State's Philip Jurick during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2012 in Columbia, Mo. Right:Missouri's Kim English takes a shot during the second half of their game versus Oklahoma State Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2012 in Columbia, Mo. Missouri won the game 83-65 giving their senior class a school record 101 wins.
Missouri's Matt Pressey pressures Oklahoma State's Markel Brown during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2012 in Columbia, Mo. Missouri won the game 83-65 giving their senior class a school record 101 wins.
Missouri's Laurence Bowers (center) jokes around with teammates on the bench during an NCAA college basketball game versus Oklahoma State on Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2012 in Columbia, Mo. Missouri won the game 83-65 giving their senior class a school record 101 wins.
Missouri's Marcus Denmon pushes the ball up court against Oklahoma State during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2012 in Columbia, Mo. Missouri won the game 83-65 giving their senior class a school record 101 wins.
Left: Missouri's Marcus Denmon goes up for a layup over Oklahoma State defenders during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2012 in Columbia, Mo. Right:Missouri's Kim English battles for a loose ball with Oklahoma State's Keiton Page (12) and Le'Bryan Nash (2), during an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2012 in Columbia, Mo. Missouri won the game 83-65 giving their senior class a school record 101 wins.
Missouri's Kim English takes a jump shot over Oklahoma State's Michael Cobbins during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2012 in Columbia, Mo. Missouri won the game 83-65 giving their senior class a school record 101 wins.
Left:Missouri's Matt Pressey takes a shot over Oklahoma State's Le'Bryan Nash during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2012 in Columbia, Mo. Right:Missouri's Ricardo Ratliffe cheers after being fouled by an Oklahoma State defender during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2012 in Columbia, Mo. Missouri won the game 83-65 giving their senior class a school record 101 wins.
I have been busy working on developing a new website over the last month and that has taken up most of my free time, now I am pleased to announce that my new website has gone live at: www.jkelleyphoto.com. Please take a second to check it out and let me know what you think about it.
Due to the website building process it has been a while since I have put a Photo of the Week blog post put together. Now I will have more time to devote to getting out and taking pictures. Columbia finally saw a little bit of snow on Monday this week, it was barely enough snow to cover the grass but I decided to get out and try to make a few wintery and snowy photographs. I was driving down a gravel road near Rock Bridge State Park when I saw this weathered barn standing in a field as the snow was falling and thought it would make for a nice picture. It was getting close to the end of the day and the light was fading fast.
Here is my favorite photo from my snowy adventure earlier in the week, and check back next week for another photo of the week.
