About Jim Urquhart

I work for the Associated Press, Reuters, Getty Images and the Salt Lake Tribune. And as of this moment I have no felonies and no warrants out for my arrest that I know of. My site is at http://www.straylighteffect.com or http://www.jimurquhart.com

Jimmer Fredette returns to Utah and Pete gets nailed

Posted on January 28, 2012 by Jim Urquhart

Sacramento Kings guard Jimmer Fredette (7) falls out of bounds while defended by Utah Jazz guard Earl Watson (11) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, Jan. 28, 2012, in Salt Lake City. The Utah Jazz won 96-93. (AP Photo/Jim Urquhart)

Referee Brent Barnaky falls into the media after being knocked down by Sacramento Kings guard Tyreke Evans (13) during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Utah Jazz, Saturday, Jan. 28, 2012, in Salt Lake City. The Utah Jazz won 96-93. (AP Photo/Jim Urquhart)

Doing a little dragging

Posted on December 30, 2011 by Jim Urquhart

Sometimes I liked to play around a bit with my sports coverage. I think I did ok on this one. What do you think? For a few plays I really slowed down the shutter and panned with the action.

Utah Jazz guard Devin Harris (5) goes for a shot between Philadelphia 76ers center Spencer Hawes (00) and guard Jrue Holiday (11) during the second half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Dec. 30, 2011, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Jim Urquhart)

I despise cheerleaders …

Posted on December 17, 2011 by Jim Urquhart

Anyone that has spent time with me on sidelines and baselines during high school, college or professional sporting events knows of my absolute aversion to cheerleaders.

I have never understood their role in sports and will never comprehend why so much make-up and perfume has to be involved.

So with that said, I was really annoyed when the BYU cheerleaders stepped in front of my photo position during free throws … but I was surprised when I was actually able to make a frame during the annoyance.

BYU cheerleaders do backflips during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Baylor, Saturday, Dec. 17, 2011, in Provo, Utah. Baylor won 86-83. (AP Photo/Jim Urquhart)

My 2011 College Football

Posted on November 27, 2011 by Jim Urquhart

These season I shot all but one of Utah’s home college football games for the Associated Press. I just put together a gallery of the images I liked for whatever reason. Some of the images got really good play. If you are a rabid Utah fan you may not like it, but I think I was very fair in my coverage of the year.

You can see the gallery HERE.

Colorado running back Tony Jones (26) attempts to dive for a touchdown past Utah defensive back Conroy Black (9) during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Friday, Nov. 25, 2011, in Salt Lake City. Colorado won 17-14. (AP Photo/Jim Urquhart)

Pictures of the Year … not about location

Posted on November 24, 2011 by Jim Urquhart

When I talk to many younger shooters I hear a lot about them wanting to travel to far off places or to war zones to make pictures that they feel “matter.” The truth about it is the most important stories are the ones you cover. Location and war zones mean nothing when it comes to making storytelling images. Your most important subjects are the ones in front of you no matter where you are.

I say this because in a year that included the Arab Spring, war in Libya and the earthquake and tsunami in Japan, I was honored to have an image of mine from an assignment in Montana to be included in the top 100 photos in the world for Reuters’ 2011 Pictures of the Year.

You can see it here.

RSL 2011

Posted on November 4, 2011 by Jim Urquhart

Since RSL is playing away for the rest of the season I decided to post a small selection of images I liked from this last season HERE.

Feel free to tell me if I suck.

Real Salt Lake forward Fabian Espindola (7) gets a header past Monterrey defender Jose Basanta (15) during the second half of their CONCACAF Champions League second leg finals soccer match in Salt Lake City, Utah, April 27, 2011. REUTERS/Jim Urquhart (UNITED STATES)

Reaction in the Goal – remote

Posted on October 30, 2011 by Jim Urquhart

Made an interesting reaction frame in the goal with a remote last night.

Seattle Sounders goalkeeper Kasey Keller (18), left, and teammate midfielder Brad Evans (3) react after Real Salt Lake scored a goal against them during the second half of their playoff MLS soccer match Saturday, Oct. 29, 2011 in Salt Lake City. Real Salt Lake won 3-0. (AP Photo/Jim Urquhart)

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