Author: willcain

Video Still On Page One

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Well, I finally did it. A1 of todays newspaper featured one of my images. That’s happened before, many times over, but never from a video that I had photographed. One of the problems with shooting video and stills is that eventually, you come upon a situation where you’ll have to decide on video or stills. Inevitably, you’ll be shooting video and a moment pops that makes great video as well as stills. Last night I was shooting video as well as stills as patrons at the Iron Abbey in Horsham, Pennsylvania watched the USA vs. Ghana World Cup soccer (or football if you feel that way) match. One minute into the match the USA teams scored. The crowd in the bar went wild. At the time, I was shooting video. I’m thinking, this is some great video. I’ll get some stills next time something interesting happens. And…..nothing. For a while. As the clock ticks, I worry about meeting my deadline since I still had another assignment and video to edit from earlier in the day. After about 45 minutes waiting for something to happen, I though that I’d better go edit the pix and get them in. In essence, I gave up due to deadline restrictions. Previously, I had a conversation with one of the editors about the necessity of doing video first and if I had to I could pull a frame from the video and use it as a still image. If you shoot fast enough, it is possible to do. Once that thought entered my head, I had a plan. Pull the best moment from video and use that as a still image to go along with the other still images from the event. Those were mostly of people waiting with baited breath for another goal that the USA team scored about 80 minutes into the game.

Upon editing the stills, I whittle them down to the best 3 images, but am lacking that “moment” when the USA team scored. I needed one more with jubilation. I open up Adobe Premiere Pro and load the raw video into the program. While looking at the video, I see the sequence where fans went crazy after a goal. I think, “That’s what I need!!”

Now how do I pull it? Google search: http://www.adobepress.com/articles/article.asp?p=1661113&seqNum=4 Yeah!! Now I know how to do it. Thanks Adobe Press! Export the video. Place the image into the folder with the other edits. Then caption in Photo Mechanic. Now opened in Adobe Photoshop… and praying that it will look good. It was shot at 3200 ISO so I was worrying about grain. It actually looked OK. Tweaked it a bit in Photoshop. Had to resize it a bit, but all in all, I was happy with the result. I’d do it again if I had to. Did it work? Yes. Is it acceptable? Yes. Am I looking forward to pulling a still from a video again? No. A still image is a still image, a video is a video.

Here’s the final image and video.

Can you spot the still?

Lansdale Catholic vs. Bethlehem Catholic

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LYONS, PA - JUNE 09: Lansdale Catholic's Kristin Szczepaniak (C) is carried off the field by Silvia Sokol (L) and assistant coach Frank Rose (R) in the late in the game during the PIAA Class AAA softball semifinal June 9, 2014 Lyons, Pennsylvania. Bethlehem won 4-1. (Photo by William Thomas Cain/Cain Images) (William Thomas Cain)
LYONS, PA – JUNE 09: Lansdale Catholic’s Kristin Szczepaniak (C) is carried off the field by
Silvia Sokol (L) and assistant coach Frank Rose (R) in the late in the game during the PIAA Class
AAA softball semifinal June 9, 2014 in Lyons, Pennsylvania. Bethlehem won 4-1.
(Photo by William Thomas Cain/Cain Images)

LYONS, PA - JUNE 09: Lansdale Catholic's Greta Sheridan is congratulated after hitting a home run during the PIAA Class AAA softball semifinal June 9, 2014 Lyons, Pennsylvania. Bethlehem won 4-1. (Photo by William Thomas Cain/Cain Images) (William Thomas Cain)
LYONS, PA – JUNE 09: Lansdale Catholic’s Greta Sheridan is congratulated after hitting a home run
during the PIAA Class AAA softball semifinal June 9, 2014 in Lyons, Pennsylvania. Bethlehem won 4-1.
(Photo by William Thomas Cain/Cain Images)

LYONS, PA - JUNE 09: Lansdale Catholic's shortstop Amanda Bradley tries to throw out a runner at first base during the PIAA Class AAA softball semifinal June 9, 2014 Lyons, Pennsylvania. (Photo by William Thomas Cain/Cain Images) (William Thomas Cain)
LYONS, PA – JUNE 09: Lansdale Catholic’s shortstop Amanda Bradley tries to throw out a runner at
first base during the PIAA Class AAA softball semifinal June 9, 2014 in Lyons, Pennsylvania.
(Photo by William Thomas Cain/Cain Images)

LYONS, PA - JUNE 09: Lansdale Catholic's second baseman Bridey Harkins (19) loses the ball as Bethlehem's Julia Madison (12) slides safely into second base in the first inning during the PIAA Class AAA softball semifinal June 9, 2014 Lyons, Pennsylvania. Bethlehem won 4-1. (Photo by William Thomas Cain/Cain Images) (William Thomas Cain)
LYONS, PA – JUNE 09: Lansdale Catholic’s second baseman Bridey Harkins (19) loses the ball as
Bethlehem’s Julia Madison (12) slides safely into second base in the first inning during the PIAA Class
AAA softball semifinal June 9, 2014 in Lyons, Pennsylvania. Bethlehem won 4-1.
(Photo by William Thomas Cain/Cain Images)

LYONS, PA - JUNE 09: Bethlehem's Brooke Rau (15) stands safely on third base as Lansdale Catholic's Alyssa Messina (9) attempts to tag her during the PIAA Class AAA softball semifinal June 9, 2014 Lyons, Pennsylvania. Bethlehem won 4-1. (Photo by William Thomas Cain/Cain Images) (William Thomas Cain)
LYONS, PA – JUNE 09: Bethlehem’s Brooke Rau (15) stands safely on third base as Lansdale Catholic’s
Alyssa Messina (9) attempts to tag her during the PIAA Class AAA softball semifinal June 9, 2014 in
Lyons, Pennsylvania. Bethlehem won 4-1. (Photo by William Thomas Cain/Cain Images)

Canines on the Catwalk

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Some images and a video from Friday nights Canines on the Catwalk. See the gallery at http://cainimages.photoshelter.com/gallery/Canines-on-the-Catwalk/G0000KfZwCQ5bgZM/C0000B4meVQyhd.0 DOYLESTOWN, PA - JUNE 06: A model walks the runway with Shaggy the dog during the Canines on the Catwalk fashion show June 6, 2014 at the Michener Museum in Doylestown, Pennsylvania. Canines on the Catwalk is a fashion show coupling professional models, high-end clothes and dogs. The program benefits animal rescue (Photo by William Thomas Cain/Cain Images) (William Thomas Cain)
DOYLESTOWN, PA – JUNE 06: A model walks the runway with Shaggy the dog during the Canines
on the Catwalk fashion show June 6, 2014 at the Michener Museum in Doylestown, Pennsylvania.
Canines on the Catwalk is a fashion show coupling professional models, high-end clothes and dogs.
The program benefits animal rescue  (Photo by William Thomas Cain/Cain Images)

DOYLESTOWN, PA - JUNE 06: Matthew Carroll (2nd from right) and Nicole Hatch (R) watch a model on the runway during the Canines on the Catwalk fashion show June 6, 2014 at the Michener Museum in Doylestown, Pennsylvania. Canines on the Catwalk is a fashion show coupling professional models, high-end clothes and dogs. The program benefits animal rescue (Photo by William Thomas Cain/Cain Images) (William Thomas Cain)
DOYLESTOWN, PA – JUNE 06: Matthew Carroll (2nd from right) and Nicole Hatch (R) watch a model
on the runway during the Canines on the Catwalk fashion show June 6, 2014 at the Michener Museum
in Doylestown, Pennsylvania. Canines on the Catwalk is a fashion show coupling professional models,
high-end clothes and dogs. The program benefits animal rescue  (Photo by William Thomas Cain/Cain Images)

DOYLESTOWN, PA - JUNE 06: Bud the dog pauses on the runway during the Canines on the Catwalk fashion show June 6, 2014 at the Michener Museum in Doylestown, Pennsylvania. Canines on the Catwalk is a fashion show coupling professional models, high-end clothes and dogs. The program benefits animal rescue (Photo by William Thomas Cain/Cain Images) (William Thomas Cain)DOYLESTOWN, PA – JUNE 06: Bud the dog pauses on the runway during the Canines on the Catwalk
fashion show June 6, 2014 at the Michener Museum in Doylestown, Pennsylvania. Canines on the Catwalk
is a fashion show coupling professional models, high-end clothes and dogs. The program benefits
animal rescue  (Photo by William Thomas Cain/Cain Images)
DOYLESTOWN, PA - JUNE 06: Buffy Lu the dog pauses on the runway during the Canines on the Catwalk fashion show June 6, 2014 at the Michener Museum in Doylestown, Pennsylvania. Canines on the Catwalk is a fashion show coupling professional models, high-end clothes and dogs. The program benefits animal rescue (Photo by William Thomas Cain/Cain Images) (William Thomas Cain)
DOYLESTOWN, PA – JUNE 06: Buffy Lu the dog pauses on the runway during the Canines on the
Catwalk fashion show June 6, 2014 at the Michener Museum in Doylestown, Pennsylvania. Canines on
the Catwalk is a fashion show coupling professional models, high-end clothes and dogs. The program
benefits animal rescue  (Photo by William Thomas Cain/Cain Images)

DOYLESTOWN, PA - JUNE 06: A model walks the runway with Lucy the dog during the Canines on the Catwalk fashion show June 6, 2014 at the Michener Museum in Doylestown, Pennsylvania. Canines on the Catwalk is a fashion show coupling professional models, high-end clothes and dogs. The program benefits animal rescue (Photo by William Thomas Cain/Cain Images) (William Thomas Cain)
DOYLESTOWN, PA – JUNE 06: A model walks the runway with Lucy the dog during the Canines on the
Catwalk fashion show June 6, 2014 at the Michener Museum in Doylestown, Pennsylvania. Canines on
the Catwalk is a fashion show coupling professional models, high-end clothes and dogs. The program
benefits animal rescue  (Photo by William Thomas Cain/Cain Images)

DOYLESTOWN, PA - JUNE 06: A model walks the runway with Lucy the dog during the Canines on the Catwalk fashion show June 6, 2014 at the Michener Museum in Doylestown, Pennsylvania. Canines on the Catwalk is a fashion show coupling professional models, high-end clothes and dogs. The program benefits animal rescue (Photo by William Thomas Cain/Cain Images) (William Thomas Cain)
DOYLESTOWN, PA – JUNE 06: A model walks the runway with Lucy the dog during the Canines on the
Catwalk fashion show June 6, 2014 at the Michener Museum in Doylestown, Pennsylvania. Canines on
the Catwalk is a fashion show coupling professional models, high-end clothes and dogs. The program
benefits animal rescue  (Photo by William Thomas Cain/Cain Images)

DOYLESTOWN, PA - JUNE 06: A model walks the runway during the Canines on the Catwalk fashion show June 6, 2014 at the Michener Museum in Doylestown, Pennsylvania. Canines on the Catwalk is a fashion show coupling professional models, high-end clothes and dogs. The program benefits animal rescue (Photo by William Thomas Cain/Cain Images) (William Thomas Cain)
DOYLESTOWN, PA – JUNE 06: A model walks the runway during the Canines on the Catwalk fashion
show June 6, 2014 at the Michener Museum in Doylestown, Pennsylvania. Canines on the Catwalk is a
fashion show coupling professional models, high-end clothes and dogs. The program benefits animal
rescue  (Photo by William Thomas Cain/Cain Images)


Video.

People Enjoying a Warm June Day in New Hope, Pennsylvania

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NEW HOPE, PA - JUNE 02: From left, Allie Becker, 19, Lauren Fitzpatrick, 18 and Capri Wagner, 18 all of Newtown, Pennsylvania are seen through an iPhone monitor as they make a selfie near the Bucks County Theater on a warm afternoon June 2, 2014 in New Hope, Pennsylvania. The temperature reached 82 degrees in New Hope and is expected to remain in the mid-80's for the next few days. (Photo by William Thomas Cain/Cain Images) (William Thomas Cain)

NEW HOPE, PA – JUNE 02: From left, Allie Becker, 19, Lauren Fitzpatrick, 18 and Capri Wagner, 18 all of Newtown, Pennsylvania are seen through an iPhone monitor as they make a selfie near the Bucks County Theater on a warm afternoon June 2, 2014 in New Hope, Pennsylvania. The temperature reached 82 degrees in New Hope and is expected to remain in the mid-80’s for the next few days. (Photo by William Thomas Cain/Cain Images) (William Thomas Cain)

NEW HOPE, PA - JUNE 02: Debbie Morrison, 31, of Seargentsville, New Jersey and Miguel Santana, 23, of Spain walk together as their shadows cast as they hold hands on a warm afternoon June 2, 2014 in New Hope, Pennsylvania. The temperature reached 82 degrees in New Hope and is expected to remain in the mid-80's for the next few days. (Photo by William Thomas Cain/Cain Images) (William Thomas Cain)

NEW HOPE, PA – JUNE 02: Debbie Morrison, 31, of Seargentsville, New Jersey and Miguel Santana, 23, of Spain walk together as their shadows cast as they hold hands on a warm afternoon June 2, 2014 in New Hope, Pennsylvania. The temperature reached 82 degrees in New Hope and is expected to remain in the mid-80’s for the next few days. (Photo by William Thomas Cain/Cain Images) (William Thomas Cain)

NEW HOPE, PA - JUNE 02: An unidentified couple rides a motorcycle on Main Street on a warm afternoon June 2, 2014 in New Hope, Pennsylvania. The temperature reached 82 degrees in New Hope and is expected to remain in the mid-80's for the next few days. (Photo by William Thomas Cain/Cain Images) (William Thomas Cain)

NEW HOPE, PA – JUNE 02: An unidentified couple rides a motorcycle on Main Street on a warm afternoon June 2, 2014 in New Hope, Pennsylvania. The temperature reached 82 degrees in New Hope and is expected to remain in the mid-80’s for the next few days. (Photo by William Thomas Cain/Cain Images) (William Thomas Cain)

NEW HOPE, PA - JUNE 02: From left, Lauren Fitzpatrick, 18, Allie Becker, 19, and Capri Wagner, 18 all of Newtown, Pennsylvania look out onto the Delaware River on a warm afternoon June 2, 2014 in New Hope, Pennsylvania. The temperature reached 82 degrees in New Hope and is expected to remain in the mid-80's for the next few days. (Photo by William Thomas Cain/Cain Images) (William Thomas Cain)

NEW HOPE, PA – JUNE 02: From left, Lauren Fitzpatrick, 18, Allie Becker, 19, and Capri Wagner, 18 all of Newtown, Pennsylvania look out onto the Delaware River on a warm afternoon June 2, 2014 in New Hope, Pennsylvania. The temperature reached 82 degrees in New Hope and is expected to remain in the mid-80’s for the next few days. (Photo by William Thomas Cain/Cain Images) (William Thomas Cain)

Archdiocese of Philadelphia Church Closing

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BRISTOL, PA - MAY 31: Ralph DiGuiseppe of Bristol, Pennsylvania is hugged by Sister Mary Donald, O. SS. T after the closing of St. Ann's parish is announced May 31, 2014 in Bristol, Pennsylvania. (Photo by William Thomas Cain/Cain Images) (William Thomas Cain)

The Archdiocese of Philadelphia had been discussing the merger of several parishes in the Philadelphia area over the last few months. The announcement was to be made last Saturday night to parish members of the affected churches.

On Saturday night I was assigned to photograph what potentially might have been one of the last masses celebrated at St. Ann Catholic Church in Bristol, Pennsylvania.
I arrived early, to make sure I had time to speak with the church pastor and secure permission to snake pictures during the service as well as the announcement of the merger.
The padre agreed, although I did receive a bit of resistance from some parishioners that has said they didn’t believe the pastor would like anyone making photographs. They seemed surpassed when i told them I had secured permission, and all was good.

It seemed as though people knew what was coming when Father Tom Morris read the announcement from the Archdiocese. There were plenty of tears beforehand as well as during. It was a difficult assignment to photograph, because I could feel their pain. Below are some of the images as well as the video I made during the announcement from Father Morris.

BRISTOL, PA - MAY 31: Monica DiGuiseppe and Robyn Trunell, both of Bristol, Pennsylvania tear up after the closing of St. Ann's parish is announced May 31, 2014 in Bristol, Pennsylvania. (Photo by William Thomas Cain/Cain Images) (William Thomas Cain)

BRISTOL, PA - MAY 31: Robyn Trunell, of Bristol, Pennsylvania wipes a tear after the closing of St. Ann's parish is announced May 31, 2014 in Bristol, Pennsylvania. (Photo by William Thomas Cain/Cain Images) (William Thomas Cain)

BRISTOL, PA - MAY 31: From left, Ralph DiGuiseppe, Monica DiGuiseppe, Robyn Trunell and in the foreground Ann Sidorak, all of Bristol, Pennsylvania continue worship after the closing of St. Ann's parish is announced May 31, 2014 in Bristol, Pennsylvania. The woman on the far right is unidentified. (Photo by William Thomas Cain/Cain Images) (William Thomas Cain)

Georgian Court University Commencement 2014

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The next day I photographed the Georgian Court University undergraduate commencement.
Here is a sideshow from the Baccalaureate Mass and then the Ceremony.

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Georgian Court University Graduate Student 2014 Commencement

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Last week I photographed Georgian Court University’s grad student commencement ceremony. As always, it was crazy but fun. Luckily, the rain held off so the students could march past the fountain and eagle sculpture during their processional. I met a nice couple who had met at the college during their grad student studies and just married two weeks before graduation. They hadn’t even gone on their honeymoon yet. Click the link to see the full gallery.
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Memorial Day 2014

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IVYLAND, PA - MAY 26: William Tennent Marching band members Claire Linder (L), and Joshua Reed, both of Warminster, Pennsylvania play TAPS during the Ivyland Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony May 26, 2014 in Ivyland, Pennsylvania. (Photo by William Thomas Cain/Cain Images) (William Thomas Cain)

IVYLAND, PA – MAY 26: William Tennent Marching band members Claire Linder (L), and Joshua Reed, both of Warminster, Pennsylvania play TAPS during the Ivyland Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony May 26, 2014 in Ivyland, Pennsylvania. (Photo by William Thomas Cain/Cain Images) (William Thomas Cain)

IVYLAND, PA - MAY 26: Jack the West Highland Terrier runs in his yard while wearing an American flag scarf after the Ivyland Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony May 26, 2014 in Ivyland, Pennsylvania. (Photo by William Thomas Cain/Cain Images) (William Thomas Cain)

IVYLAND, PA – MAY 26: Jack the West Highland Terrier runs in his yard while wearing an American flag scarf after the Ivyland Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony May 26, 2014 in Ivyland, Pennsylvania. (Photo by William Thomas Cain/Cain Images) (William Thomas Cain)

IVYLAND, PA - MAY 26: Corey Carver (L) of Southampton, Pennsylvania and Ed Oldroyd of Ivyland, Pennsylvania salute during the playing of TAPS during the Ivyland Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony May 26, 2014 in Ivyland, Pennsylvania. (Photo by William Thomas Cain/Cain Images) (William Thomas Cain)

IVYLAND, PA – MAY 26: Corey Carver (L) of Southampton, Pennsylvania and Ed Oldroyd of Ivyland, Pennsylvania salute during the playing of TAPS during the Ivyland Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony May 26, 2014 in Ivyland, Pennsylvania. (Photo by William Thomas Cain/Cain Images) (William Thomas Cain)

American Flag Silhouette Doylestown, Pennsylvania

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The Central Bucks Chamber of Commerce held a State of the State Breakfast yesterday. I was looking for something a bit different and came up with this.

DOYLESTOWN, PA - APRIL 24: State Rep. Bernie O'Neill is silhouetted as he answers a question during the Central Bucks Chamber of Commerce State of the State breakfast at the Water Wheel April 24, 2014 in Doylestown, Pennsylvania. (Photo by William Thomas Cain/Cain Images) (William Thomas Cain)

DOYLESTOWN, PA – APRIL 24: State Rep. Bernie O'Neill is silhouetted as he answers a question during the Central Bucks Chamber of Commerce State of the State breakfast at the Water Wheel April 24, 2014 in Doylestown, Pennsylvania. (Photo by William Thomas Cain/Cain Images) (William Thomas Cain)

Silverdale Fire Company 100th Anniversary

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Silverdale Fire company is celebrating their 100th anniversary this year. Her are some images and video from some time I spend with the crew.

SILVERDALE, PA - APRIL 15: Firefighter Greg Hill of Hilltown, Pennsylvania puts on his firefighting gear at Silverdale Fire Company April 15, 2014 in Silverdale, Pennsylvania. Silverdale Fire Company will be celebrating it's 100th anniversary this year. (Photo by William Thomas Cain/Cain Images) (William Thomas Cain)

SILVERDALE, PA – APRIL 15: Firefighter Greg Hill of Hilltown, Pennsylvania puts on his firefighting gear at Silverdale Fire Company April 15, 2014 in Silverdale, Pennsylvania. Silverdale Fire Company will be celebrating it's 100th anniversary this year. (Photo by William Thomas Cain/Cain Images) (William Thomas Cain)

SILVERDALE, PA - APRIL 15: Some of the firefighters gear rests on shelves at Silverdale Fire Company April 15, 2014 in Silverdale, Pennsylvania. Silverdale Fire Company will be celebrating it's 100th anniversary this year. (Photo by William Thomas Cain/Cain Images) (William Thomas Cain)

SILVERDALE, PA – APRIL 15: Some of the firefighters gear rests on shelves at Silverdale Fire Company April 15, 2014 in Silverdale, Pennsylvania. Silverdale Fire Company will be celebrating it's 100th anniversary this year. (Photo by William Thomas Cain/Cain Images) (William Thomas Cain)

SILVERDALE, PA - APRIL 15: A fire truck, circa 1980 sits in the garage at Silverdale Fire Company April 15, 2014 in Silverdale, Pennsylvania. Silverdale Fire Company will be celebrating it's 100th anniversary this year. (Photo by William Thomas Cain/Cain Images) (William Thomas Cain)

SILVERDALE, PA – APRIL 15: A fire truck, circa 1980 sits in the garage at Silverdale Fire Company April 15, 2014 in Silverdale, Pennsylvania. Silverdale Fire Company will be celebrating it's 100th anniversary this year. (Photo by William Thomas Cain/Cain Images) (William Thomas Cain)

Happy Easter 2014

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Happy Easter!!!

Here are some Easter images made in the past week.

FAIRLESS HILLS, PA - APRIL 12: A young girls finds and Easter egg with some help from family during the YMCA Easter Egg Hunt April 12, 2014 in Fairless Hills Pennsylvania. (Photo by William Thomas Cain/Cain Images) (William Thomas Cain)

FAIRLESS HILLS, PA – APRIL 12: A young girls finds and Easter egg with some help from family during the YMCA Easter Egg Hunt April 12, 2014 in Fairless Hills Pennsylvania. (Photo by William Thomas Cain/Cain Images) (William Thomas Cain)

SOUTHAMPTON, PA - APRIL 17: The Easter Bunny accompanies Lucille Deigendesch during an Easter Egg hunt for residents at Southampton Estates April 17, 2014 in Southampton, Pennsylvania. (Photo by William Thomas Cain/Cain Images) (William Thomas Cain)

SOUTHAMPTON, PA – APRIL 17: The Easter Bunny accompanies Lucille Deigendesch during an Easter Egg hunt for residents at Southampton Estates April 17, 2014 in Southampton, Pennsylvania. (Photo by William Thomas Cain/Cain Images)

FAIRLESS HILLS, PA - APRIL 12: The Easter Bunny, portrayed by Diana Nordtveit waves goodbye to Lily Nahill (C), 7 and Alaina Sottile, 4 of Morrisville, Pennsylvania during the YMCA Easter Egg Hunt April 12, 2014 in Fairless Hills Pennsylvania. (Photo by William Thomas Cain/Cain Images) (William Thomas Cain)

FAIRLESS HILLS, PA – APRIL 12: The Easter Bunny, portrayed by Diana Nordtveit waves goodbye to Lily Nahill (C), 7 and Alaina Sottile, 4 of Morrisville, Pennsylvania during the YMCA Easter Egg Hunt April 12, 2014 in Fairless Hills Pennsylvania. (Photo by William Thomas Cain/Cain Images)

HILLTOWN, PA - APRIL 19: Congregation members hold candles as they participate in the Holy Saturday Easter Vigil and Holy Eucharist at Good Shepherd Episcopal Church April 19, 2014 in Hilltown, Pennsylvania. (Photo by William Thomas Cain/Cain Images) (William Thomas Cain)

HILLTOWN, PA – APRIL 19: Congregation members hold candles as they participate in the Holy Saturday Easter Vigil and Holy Eucharist at Good Shepherd Episcopal Church April 19, 2014 in Hilltown, Pennsylvania. (Photo by William Thomas Cain/Cain Images)

FAIRLESS HILLS, PA - APRIL 12: Children dash off to find Easter eggs during the YMCA Easter Egg Hunt April 12, 2014 in Fairless Hills Pennsylvania. (Photo by William Thomas Cain/Cain Images) (William Thomas Cain)

FAIRLESS HILLS, PA – APRIL 12: Children dash off to find Easter eggs during the YMCA Easter Egg Hunt April 12, 2014 in Fairless Hills Pennsylvania. (Photo by William Thomas Cain/Cain Images)

More Easter images @ http://cainimages.photoshelter.com/search?I_DSC=easter&I_DSC_AND=t&_ACT=search

Souderton High School Bomb Threat

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Yesterday I was sent to cover a bomb threat at Souderton High School. The assignment was vague, school evacuated….find out why and illustrate it.

I arrive at the school, and find that the entrance is blocked. The police officer on scene says, “Go to the school district offices,” but wouldn’t tell me why the school was evacuated. I think that’s not going to work for me. So, I drive around to another entrance. There I see a line of cars trying to get to and from the school. Students are walking away, looking somewhat distraught. I get out of the car with a 300mm. Start making pictures of three girls walking from the school. The one girl flips me off.

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I ask them what was going on and explain I was there for a newspaper. They tell me about the bomb threat and that the reason the other girl flipped me off was that she couldn’t get back to her car and they were stranded outside the school. Apparently, her keys were in her backpack at the school. No car keys. No ride.

I realize I can’t get through the traffic. Then decide to find another way in. Along a side road there was another entrance to the football field. I park and walk across the field. Made some images and video of students in the stadium waiting to go home. The stadium was the safest and farthest place away from the school building for students to congregate. As I walked closer to the building, a police officer and the school principle stopped and asked if I had permission to be on school property. I explained why I was there and that I wasn’t sure if I had permission. I was told by the officer and principal that I do not have permission and had to leave. I recall thinking, “If you know I don’t have permission, then why are you asking.” I said no problem, and started to exit. As I was walking away, I was thinking that since every time they have an event at the school the and send a press release aren’t they “inviting” us onto school property? Isn’t that permission? It didn’t matter though, I had what I needed as far as imagery, and didn’t want to run into a hassle with the police.

SOUDERTON, PA - APRIL 14: Students exit the football field after a bomb threat forced the evacuation of Souderton High School April 14, 2014 in Souderton, Pennsylvania. (Photo by William Thomas Cain/Cain Images) (William Thomas Cain)

SOUDERTON, PA – APRIL 14: Students exit the football field after a bomb threat forced the evacuation of Souderton High School April 14, 2014 in Souderton, Pennsylvania. (Photo by William Thomas Cain/Cain Images) (William Thomas Cain)

SOUDERTON, PA - APRIL 14: Students waits on the football field after a bomb threat forced the evacuation of Souderton High School April 14, 2014 in Souderton, Pennsylvania. (Photo by William Thomas Cain/Cain Images) (William Thomas Cain)

SOUDERTON, PA – APRIL 14: Students waits on the football field after a bomb threat forced the evacuation of Souderton High School April 14, 2014 in Souderton, Pennsylvania. (Photo by William Thomas Cain/Cain Images) (William Thomas Cain)

SOUDERTON, PA - APRIL 14: From left, Amber Figueroa, Hannah Fisher and Sophie Arnott walk from the school building after a bomb threat forced the evacuation of Souderton High School April 14, 2014 in Souderton, Pennsylvania. (Photo by William Thomas Cain/Cain Images) (William Thomas Cain)

SOUDERTON, PA – APRIL 14: From left, Amber Figueroa, Hannah Fisher and Sophie Arnott walk from the school building after a bomb threat forced the evacuation of Souderton High School April 14, 2014 in Souderton, Pennsylvania. (Photo by William Thomas Cain/Cain Images) (William Thomas Cain)

SOUDERTON, PA - APRIL 14: A police officer stands guard outside the entrance after a bomb threat forced the evacuation of Souderton High School April 14, 2014 in Souderton, Pennsylvania. (Photo by William Thomas Cain/Cain Images) (William Thomas Cain)

SOUDERTON, PA – APRIL 14: A police officer stands guard outside the entrance after a bomb threat forced the evacuation of Souderton High School April 14, 2014 in Souderton, Pennsylvania. (Photo by William Thomas Cain/Cain Images) (William Thomas Cain)

Rally BW17D1 04012014

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NEWTOWN, PA - APRIL 1: Barb Stakes of Bensalem, Pennsylvania holds a sign during a Rally Against Poverty Wages outside of Mike Fitzpatrick's office by MoveOn members calling out congressman for refusing to raise minimum wage April 1, 2014 in Newtown, Pennsylvania. (Photo by William Thomas Cain/Cain Images) (William Thomas Cain)

NEWTOWN, PA – APRIL 1: Barb Stakes of Bensalem, Pennsylvania holds a sign during a Rally Against Poverty Wages outside of Mike Fitzpatrick’s office by MoveOn members calling out congressman for refusing to raise minimum wage April 1, 2014 in Newtown, Pennsylvania. (Photo by William Thomas Cain/Cain Images) (William Thomas Cain)

Making one black and white image a day for a year using my old Nikon D1 and a 17mm lens.

Lacrosse Player Cheers BW17D1 03312014

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Central bucks East @ Hatboro Horsham Lacrosse

HORSHAM, PA - MARCH 31: Central Bucks East's Matt Hammer #28 cheers on his team as they play Hatboro Horsham during the second half of a lacrosse game at Hatboro Horsham High School March 31, 2014 in Horsham, Pennsylvania. (Photo by William Thomas Cain/Cain Images) (William Thomas Cain)

HORSHAM, PA – MARCH 31: Central Bucks East’s Matt Hammer #28 cheers on his team as they play Hatboro Horsham during the second half of a lacrosse game at Hatboro Horsham High School March 31, 2014 in Horsham, Pennsylvania. (Photo by William Thomas Cain/Cain Images) (William Thomas Cain)

Making one black and white image a day for a year using my old Nikon D1 and a 17mm lens.

Here are some of the color images from the event.

Along with video.

Whitney Elizabeth Cox – Philadelphia Phillies Opening Day

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The Philadelphia Phillies start their season on Monday March 31, 2014. To celebrate, Whitney is appearing on the Preston and Steve Hottie Cam for the #PhilliesHomeOpener. Here’s some pictures of Whitney in Phillies garb.

Here’s the non-flash gallery:

Masked Protest

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Just got back from shooting a drone protest. I brought along my old Nikon D1 and after I finishing with the assignment, I picked up the D1 to play around by making some B&W images.

HORSHAM, PA - MARCH 29: Marge Van Cleef (R) along with members of Coalition for Peace Action protest the Horsham Drone Command Center to protest March 29, 2014 in Horsham, Pennsylvania. The mask represents civilians that have been killed by drone strikes. (Photo by William Thomas Cain/Cain Images) (William Thomas Cain)

HORSHAM, PA – MARCH 29: Marge Van Cleef (R) along with members of Coalition for Peace Action protest the Horsham Drone Command Center to protest March 29, 2014 in Horsham, Pennsylvania. The mask represents civilians that have been killed by drone strikes. (Photo by William Thomas Cain/Cain Images) (William Thomas Cain)

HORSHAM, PA - MARCH 29: Karen Barton, along with members of Coalition for Peace Action protest the Horsham Drone Command Center to protest March 29, 2014 in Horsham, Pennsylvania. The mask represents civilians that have been killed by drone strikes. (Photo by William Thomas Cain/Cain Images) (William Thomas Cain)

HORSHAM, PA – MARCH 29: Karen Barton, along with members of Coalition for Peace Action protest the Horsham Drone Command Center to protest March 29, 2014 in Horsham, Pennsylvania. The mask represents civilians that have been killed by drone strikes. (Photo by William Thomas Cain/Cain Images) (William Thomas Cain)

HORSHAM, PA - MARCH 29: Members of Coalition for Peace Action along with Buddhist Monks protest the Horsham Drone Command Center to protest March 29, 2014 in Horsham, Pennsylvania. (Photo by William Thomas Cain/Cain Images) (William Thomas Cain)

HORSHAM, PA – MARCH 29: Members of Coalition for Peace Action along with Buddhist Monks protest the Horsham Drone Command Center to protest March 29, 2014 in Horsham, Pennsylvania. (Photo by William Thomas Cain/Cain Images) (William Thomas Cain)

HORSHAM, PA - MARCH 29: A buddhist monk chants and plays a drum during a protest of the Horsham Drone Command Center to protest March 29, 2014 in Horsham, Pennsylvania. (Photo by William Thomas Cain/Cain Images) (William Thomas Cain)

HORSHAM, PA – MARCH 29: A buddhist monk chants and plays a drum during a protest of the Horsham Drone Command Center to protest March 29, 2014 in Horsham, Pennsylvania. (Photo by William Thomas Cain/Cain Images) (William Thomas Cain)

 

HORSHAM, PA - MARCH 29: Members of Coalition for Peace Action along with Buddhist Monks march to the Horsham Drone Command Center to protest March 29, 2014 in Horsham, Pennsylvania. (Photo by William Thomas Cain/Cain Images) (William Thomas Cain)

HORSHAM, PA – MARCH 29: Members of Coalition for Peace Action along with Buddhist Monks march to the Horsham Drone Command Center to protest March 29, 2014 in Horsham, Pennsylvania. (Photo by William Thomas Cain/Cain Images) (William Thomas Cain)

Making one black and white image a day for a year using my old Nikon D1 and a 17mm lens.

 

Ring Flash Pocket Wizards

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My old friend Jon was selling a bunch of Pocket Wizards. Went over today and
picked up all of them. Then proceeded to play with them the rest of the day.
For those who don’t know what Pocket Wizards do, they are remote triggers
for flash or cameras which enable the photographer to not be tethered to a cable.
I most always trip over my own stinking cable, so this is a great thing. No more
tripping and knocking things over.

HARTSVILLE, PA - MARCH 28: Artwork is seen through a ring flaw head March 28, 2014 in Hartsville, Pennsylvania. (Photo by William Thomas Cain/Cain Images) (William Thomas Cain)

HARTSVILLE, PA – MARCH 28: Artwork is seen through a ring flash head March 28, 2014 in Hartsville, Pennsylvania. (Photo by William Thomas Cain/Cain Images) (William Thomas Cain)

HARTSVILLE, PA - MARCH 28: Pocket Wizards are seen through a ring on a table March 28, 2014 in Hartsville, Pennsylvania. (Photo by William Thomas Cain/Cain Images) (William Thomas Cain)

HARTSVILLE, PA – MARCH 28: Pocket Wizards are seen through a ring on a table March 28, 2014 in Hartsville, Pennsylvania. (Photo by William Thomas Cain/Cain Images) (William Thomas Cain)

From the studio at Wilmington University today. We were shooting in the studio and
this is a demo to show or remind students how the lights should be placed.

NEW CASTLE, DE - MARCH 28: Lights are set in the studio for a shoot March 28, 2014 at Wilmington University in New Castle, Delaware. (Photo by William Thomas Cain/Cain Images) (William Thomas Cain)

NEW CASTLE, DE – MARCH 28: Lights are set in the studio for a shoot March 28, 2014 at Wilmington University in New Castle, Delaware. (Photo by William Thomas Cain/Cain Images) (William Thomas Cain)

Had to throw this in of a recovering Cooper. Looks much better today.

HARTSVILLE, PA - MARCH 28: Cooper the cocker spaniel is recovering from a boo boo March 28, 2014 in Hartsville, Pennsylvania. (Photo by William Thomas Cain/Cain Images) (William Thomas Cain)

HARTSVILLE, PA – MARCH 28: Cooper the cocker spaniel is recovering from a boo boo March 28, 2014 in Hartsville, Pennsylvania. (Photo by William Thomas Cain/Cain Images) (William Thomas Cain)

Making one black and white image a day for a year using my old Nikon D1 and a 17mm lens.

Cooper Goes to the Veterinarian BW17D1 03272014

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Day 3:
On Thursday morning our dog Cooper, the cocker spaniel, came into the house after his morning walk with a bloody paw. My wife examined the paw and saw that he had badly broken a nail. We’re not sure how this happened, but he most likely got it stuck on the fence as he chased a squirrel in the yard this am. We bandaged him and took him to the veterinarian. The vet clipped the broken nail and cleaned the wound. Then sent him on his way with some meds (the size of horse pills) which he has to take for 10 days. He’s fine, but a little sore.

JAMISON, PA - MARCH 27: Cooper the cocker spaniel waits in the exam room scale during his trip the the veterinarian March 27, 2014 in Jamison, Pennsylvania. (Photo by William Thomas Cain/Cain Images) (William Thomas Cain/Cain Images)

JAMISON, PA – MARCH 27: Cooper the cocker spaniel waits in the exam room scale during his trip the the veterinarian March 27, 2014 in Jamison, Pennsylvania. (Photo by William Thomas Cain/Cain Images) (William Thomas Cain/Cain Images)

 

JAMISON, PA - MARCH 27: Cooper the cocker spaniel wanders around the exam room scale during his trip the the veterinarian March 27, 2014 in Jamison, Pennsylvania. (Photo by William Thomas Cain/Cain Images) (William Thomas Cain/Cain Images)

JAMISON, PA – MARCH 27: Cooper the cocker spaniel wanders around the exam room scale during his trip the the veterinarian March 27, 2014 in Jamison, Pennsylvania. (Photo by William Thomas Cain/Cain Images) (William Thomas Cain/Cain Images)

 

HARTSVILLE, PA - MARCH 27: Cooper the cocker spaniel lies on the floor bandaged and awaiting his trip to the veterinarian March 27, 2014 in Hartsville, Pennsylvania. (Photo by William Thomas Cain/Cain Images) (William Thomas Cain/Cain Images)

HARTSVILLE, PA – MARCH 27: Cooper the cocker spaniel lies on the floor bandaged and awaiting his trip to the veterinarian March 27, 2014 in Hartsville, Pennsylvania. (Photo by William Thomas Cain/Cain Images) (William Thomas Cain/Cain Images)

Making one black and white image a day for a year using my old Nikon D1 and a 17mm lens.

Spring Equinox

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Went to photograph a spring equinox presentation at Pebble Hill Church. While driving, I recalled my last experience making pictures at this church. I had a very negative experience that time, and was wary of going there again. It was 1989 and I was on assignment for the Philadelphia Inquirer. We were doing a feature on the church during a musical performance. I was able to make pictures of the performer without incident, but every time I raised my camera to my eye to photograph the audience, I met with resistance. After a few times of this, I was asked not to photograph the audience because the camera may take away their essence. WHAT!? Are you kidding me? No, they were serious. I left.

This time was a bit different. Everyone was very welcoming and it was a much more pleasant experience.
Only thing I couldn’t figure out was, if the woman giving the performance was a psychic, why didn’t she know I was coming?

DOYLESTOWN, PA - MARCH 26: Lady Haight-Ashton, sacred dance teacher and Gardnerian High Priestess is reflected in artwork as she presents a program honoring the Spring Equinox and and the rebirth of the Earth into new life and fertility at Pebble Hill Church March 26, 2014 in Doylestown, Pennsylvania. Mrs. Haight-Ashton spoke about the origins of dance as sacred ritual and how these sacred rituals honored Mother Earth (the sacred Feminine principle) by honoring the four seasons and their cycles, which she terms the “dance of the planet”. (Photo by William Thomas Cain/Cain Images) (William Thomas Cain)

DOYLESTOWN, PA – MARCH 26: Lady Haight-Ashton, sacred dance teacher and Gardnerian High Priestess is reflected in artwork as she presents a program honoring the Spring Equinox and and the rebirth of the Earth into new life and fertility at Pebble Hill Church March 26, 2014 in Doylestown, Pennsylvania. Mrs. Haight-Ashton spoke about the origins of dance as sacred ritual and how these sacred rituals honored Mother Earth (the sacred Feminine principle) by honoring the four seasons and their cycles, which she terms the “dance of the planet”. (Photo by William Thomas Cain/Cain Images)

DOYLESTOWN, PA - MARCH 26: Lady Haight-Ashton, sacred dance teacher and Gardnerian High Priestess presents a program honoring the Spring Equinox and and the rebirth of the Earth into new life and fertility at Pebble Hill Church March 26, 2014 in Doylestown, Pennsylvania. Mrs. Haight-Ashton spoke about the origins of dance as sacred ritual and how these sacred rituals honored Mother Earth (the sacred Feminine principle) by honoring the four seasons and their cycles, which she terms the “dance of the planet”. (Photo by William Thomas Cain/Cain Images) (William Thomas Cain)

DOYLESTOWN, PA – MARCH 26: Lady Haight-Ashton, sacred dance teacher and Gardnerian High Priestess presents a program honoring the Spring Equinox and and the rebirth of the Earth into new life and fertility at Pebble Hill Church March 26, 2014 in Doylestown, Pennsylvania. Mrs. Haight-Ashton spoke about the origins of dance as sacred ritual and how these sacred rituals honored Mother Earth (the sacred Feminine principle) by honoring the four seasons and their cycles, which she terms the “dance of the planet”. (Photo by William Thomas Cain/Cain Images)