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Mourning the death of Michael Jackson

James Brosher — Thu, 26 Jun 2014 13:00:48 +0000

On the evening of June 25, 2009, I was sitting in my South Bend apartment watching CNN when the news broke that pop singer Michael Jackson – a native Hoosier – had died. I got a call a little while later from Brad Zehr and Carrie Schedler, colleagues from the Indiana Daily Student, who said they’d be heading up to cover the story for the student paper. At the time I was a summer photo intern at the South Bend Tribune, but I drove over the next morning to cover the story for the IDS. After I arrived and saw the large number of mourners gathering, I called back to my Tribune editor to tell them I’d have photos for them as well. The scene was surreal. Throughout the day, I saw three or four different impersonators with each one depicting a different Jackson era. Several fans brought Jackson albums and memorabilia. At one point, a City of Gary truck pulled up and a couple workers started trimming the overgrown grass around the house. Although it was strange at times, I was amazed by the number of people who showed up to reminisce about Jackson at the childhood home he hadn’t lived in for decades.

Anthony Wilson, an impersonator from Calumet Park, Ill., dances on Friday, June 26, 2009, in the front yard of Michael Jackson’s childhood home in Gary, Ind. Fans gathered at the home to remember the pop star by playing Jackson’s music and dancing. (James Brosher/South Bend Tribune)

Rudy Clay, the mayor of Gary, Ind., looks through items at a makeshift memorial for Michael Jackson on Friday, June 26, 2009, at the pop star’s boyhood home in Gary. (James Brosher/South Bend Tribune)

Fans and members of the media converge on Michael Jackson’s childhood home on Friday, June 26, 2009, in Gary, Ind. (James Brosher/South Bend Tribune)

A man holds a Jackson Five CD as fans pay their respects on Friday, June 26, 2009, in the front yard of Michael Jackson’s boyhood home in Gary, Ind. (James Brosher/South Bend Tribune)

Leticia Turner, of Gary, holds up Jackson Five albums as music plays for a gathering of fans on Friday, June 26, 2009, in the front yard of the childhood home of Michael Jackson in Gary, Ind. (James Brosher/South Bend Tribune)

Workers trim tall grass as television cameras roll on Friday, June 26, 2009, at the childhood home of Michael Jackson in Gary, Ind. (James Brosher/South Bend Tribune)

Wyatt Puryear, of Gary, holds a bottle of Michael Jackson cologne on Friday, June 26, 2009, in the front yard of the pop star’s childhood home in Gary, Ind. Jackson autographed the bottle when he returned to his childhood home in 2003. “It’s really hurting me right now,” Puryear said of the pop icon’s unexpected death. (James Brosher/South Bend Tribune)

Impersonator Anthony Wilson, of Calumet Park, Ill., pauses for a moment to mourn on Friday, June 26, 2009, in front of Michael Jackson’s childhood home in Gary, Ind. (James Brosher/South Bend Tribune)

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Indiana fires football coach Bill Lynch

James Brosher — Mon, 29 Nov 2010 19:25:19 +0000

With Indiana firing football coach Bill Lynch on Sunday, I thought I’d leave you with a shot of the coach from last season. This is a frame I took at a school pep rally last year as Lynch addressed a crowd of incoming freshmen. It’s one of those “alone in the spotlight” kind of images that I tend to make from time to time. I have to admit I have quite a few Lynch shots. The coach has been on the hot seat for a few years now. When I was the photo editor at last year. He led the tour and held doors open for us as we went in and out of the new offices and rooms. Jim Tressel and Bret Bielema wouldn’t hold a door open for you.

Indiana football coach Bill Lynch speaks to a group of freshmen during the Traditions and Spirit of IU pep rally on Friday, Aug. 28, 2009, at Assembly Hall.

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Looking back: Indiana football 2009

James Brosher — Tue, 17 Aug 2010 20:45:50 +0000

Right now I’m in a bit of a holding pattern between internship gigs so I thought I’d take a look back at some of my stuff from last year’s Indiana football season. (Today is also apparently IU’s football media day, which is great timing.) Last season was my first shooting IU football full time. IU is definitely not known for it’s football program, but it made for an interesting fall semester as I embarked on a few road trips with the football writers to cover the team, including a 13-hour drive to Charlottesville, Virginia to see the team lose 47-7.

IU quarterback Ben Chappell walks off the field after failing to pick up a first down during a football game against Virginia on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2009, at Scott Stadium in Charlottesville, Va. IU lost 47-7.

IU coach Bill Lynch argues with an official during a football game on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2009, in Iowa City, Iowa.

IU football coach Bill Lynch shows the media the Hall of Champions, a room in the north end zone addition, during IU football media day on Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2009, at Memorial Stadium.

Flanked by freshmen football players, IU football coach Bill Lynch talks to students during Traditions and Spirit of IU on Friday, Aug. 28, 2009, at Assembly Hall.

Eastern Kentucky quarterback Cody Watts, left, tries to avoid IU's Greg Middleton during a game against Eastern Kentucky on Thursday, Sept. 3, 2009, at Memorial Stadium. Watts fumbled the ball in the end zone on the play, resulting in a safety.

IU cornerback Ray Fisher bows his head in prayer before the start of a game against Michigan on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2009, in Ann Arbor, Mich.

IU running back Darius Willis dives into the end zone for a touchdown during the first quarter of a football game against Michigan on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2009, in Ann Arbor, Mich. IU lost 36-33.

IU safety Austin Thomas, No. 20, watches as a possible interception goes through his hands during a football game against Michigan on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2009, in Ann Arbor, Mich. IU lost 36-33.

Michigan linebacker Obi Ezeh drags down IU wide receiver Damarlo Belcher from behind during a football game on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2009, in Ann Arbor, Mich.

IU quarterback Ben Chappell makes a throw during a football game against Michigan on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2009, in Ann Arbor, Mich. Chappell was 21 of 38 with one interception. IU lost 36-33.

IU running back Darius Willis breaks away from Michigan safety Jordan Kovacs for a 85-yard touchdown late in the fourth quarter of a football game on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2009, in Ann Arbor. IU lost 36-33.

IU wide receiver Damarlo Belcher, left, struggles for the ball with Michigan's Donovan Warren during the fourth quarter of a football game against Michigan on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2009, in Ann Arbor, Mich. Warren came up with the ball, and a review confirmed the officials' call. IU lost 36-33.

Virginia cornerback Ras-I Dowling puts a hit on IU quarterback Ben Chappell during the first half of a football game on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2009, at Scott Stadium in Charlottesville, Va.

IU wide receiver Damarlo Belcher tumbles to the ground with the ball after a tackle by Illinois cornerback Walter Aikens during a football game on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2009, at Memorial Stadium. IU won 27-14.

IU defensive end Jammie Kirlew (57) struggles in an attempt to sack Illinois quarterback Juice Williams during a football game on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2009, at Memorial Stadium. Illinois offensive lineman Jeff Allen (71) was called for holding on the play.

The American Flag is reflected off the helmet of a member of the color guard before a football game between IU and Iowa on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2009, in Iowa City, Iowa.

IU linebacker Tyler Replogle (46) pushes Iowa quarterback Ricky Stanzi to the ground for a sack during a football game on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2009, in Iowa City, Iowa.

Members of the IU Marching Hundred stand on field before a football game against Wisconsin on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2009, at Memorial Stadium.

Wisconsin cornerback Jay Valai (2) drags down IU wide receiver Tandon Doss during a football game on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2009, at Memorial Stadium.

IU quarterback Ben Chappell (4) fumbles the ball in the red zone during a game on Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009, at Memorial Stadium. An IU player recovered the fumble.

IU cornerback Adrian Burks tackles Purdue wide receiver Aaron Valentin after a catch during a game on Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009, at Memorial Stadium.

IU wide receivers coach Billy Lynch puts his head down on the sidelines in the closing minutes of a 31-28 loss to No. 24 Wisconsin on Saturday, Nov. 6, 2009, at Memorial Stadium.

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2009 Brickyard 400

James Brosher — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 20:03:36 +0000

Last July I covered the Brickyard 400 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. It was my first time covering the race although I had shot infield features that May at the Indy 500. I was flying solo as the only photographer covering the race that day for the Indiana Daily Student. It was … well … an interesting experience. I got to the track at about 4 a.m. to avoid traffic, parked in the infield and took a nap in my car. It can be very challenging to photograph inside the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Unless you work for a big publication, you have no access. There’s also a bunch of security guards (yellow shirts) who hassle the crap out of you at every turn. Walking into the media center I got stopped so I could show some obscure sticker on the back of my credential despite carrying two bodies and having a 300 mm lens thrown over my shoulder. Apparently I didn’t look legit enough. Moral of the story: the bigger the event, the worst the access. This means a smaller opportunity to get good moments. I would much rather shoot a high school basketball championship game than the NBA Finals. Sure, it’s cool to say you shot something like that, but oftentimes the access is better, less stressful and allows you to capture more moments at a smaller event.

Driver Jimmy Johnson, left, soaks crew chief Chad Knaus with champaign after Johnson's team won the Brickyard 400 on Sunday, July 26, 2009, at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

Pole sitter Mark Martin, far right, waves to fans as he makes his way into the pagoda for driver introductions before the start of the Brickyard 400 on Sunday, July 26, 2009, at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

Fans watch as cars, including the No. 33 Clint Bowyer car, are pushed down Gasoline Alley towards pit lane before the start of the Brickyard 400 on Sunday, July 26, 2009, at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

A member of Matt Kenseth's crew checks tire tread before the start of the Brickyard 400 on Sunday, July 26, 2009, at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

Several sets of tires sit in Juan Pablo Montoya's pit area before the start of the Brickyard 400 on Sunday, July 26, 2009, at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

Chad Knaus, the crew chief of the No. 48 Chevrolet driven by defending Brickyard winner Jimmy Johnson, looks into the rear wheel-well as the crew makes final adjustments before final inspection on Sunday, July 26, 2009, at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

Fans watch from a suite's balcony as crews prepare cars for final inspection before the start of the Brickyard 400 on Sunday, July 26, 2009, at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

Fans watch as Jeff Gordon's No. 24 Chevrolet makes its way down Gasoline Alley before the start of the Brickyard 400 on Sunday, July 26, 2009, at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Gordon qualified 22nd.

Kyle Busch crashes into the wall in turn three during Brickyard 400 on Sunday, July 26, 2009, at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Busch's crash triggered cheers from the crowd.

Driver Juan Pablo Montoya drives into turn three during Brickyard 400 on Sunday, July 26, 2009, at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

The number 88, for driver Dale Earnhardt Jr., is spelled into a fence using crushed beer cans during the Brickyard 400 on Sunday, July 26, 2009, at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

Driver Jimmy Johnson drives through the short chute between turns three and four during the Brickyard 400 on Sunday, July 26, 2009, at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Johnson scored his second consecutive Brickyard win after holding off teammate Mark Martin in the closing laps of the race.

Driver Juan Pablo Montoya leads the field through the short chute between turns three and four during Brickyard 400 on Sunday, July 26, 2009, at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Montoya set the pace early, leading most of the race before a pit road penalty sent him to the end of the field.

Driver Dale Earnhardt Jr. drives into turn three during Brickyard 400 on Sunday, July 26, 2009, at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

Juan Pablo Montoya flies through turn three during the Brickyard 400 on Sunday, July 26, 2009, at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

Crew chief Chad Knaus, second from right, shares a laugh with car owner Rick Hendrick, right, Chandra Johnson, left, and Jimmy Johnson, the winning driver, after Johnson won the Brickyard 400 on Sunday, July 26, 2009, at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

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My embarrassing photo moment

James Brosher — Fri, 16 Jul 2010 06:04:57 +0000

Watching a YouTube video of a wedding photographer backpedal into a fountain the other day reminded me of one of my most embarrassing moments. A couple years ago Barack Obama made a surprise visit to the Little 500 bicycle race at Indiana University. At one point I got in front of him in the infield of the track, about 8 feet away from him and backpedaled to get him in the frame with a long 70-200 lens. I didn’t realize there was a chair directly behind me and – yep you guessed it – I went down. Even better: I have a shot of him pointing at the chair (second frame down). I guess I can tell my grandchildren that as a journalist I stood toe to toe with Obama … before falling over a chair in front of him. I recovered and got a couple decent shots out of the day (last two shots).

Presidential hopeful Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., watches pace laps with Indiana University Student Foundation director Jenny Bruffey, right, before the start of the women's Little 500 bicycle race on Friday, April 11, 2008, at Bill Armstrong Stadium. Obama walked around the track and greeted each team before the race.

Fans take pictures of presidential hopeful Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., before the start of the Women's Little 500 bicycle race Friday, April 11, 2008, at Bill Armstrong Stadium. Obama made a surprise visit to town and stayed for the opening laps of the race.

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2008 Little 500 (archive shots)

James Brosher — Thu, 22 Apr 2010 04:32:38 +0000

Fans try to stay warm during the Men's Little 500 race Saturday at Bill Armstrong Stadium. Temperatures dipped into the 40s during the race.

There’s a lot of hype going into this year’s Little 500 race because of the possibility of showers on Friday and Saturday. This could affect both men’s and women’s races depending whether they are rained out, pushed back, or postponed to another day. Regardless of the weather, I’ll be ready. If it does rain, it won’t be the first race I’ve shot in the rain.

One day removed from a surprise visit from then-presidential candidate Barack Obama, the 2008 men’s race kicked off with 40-degree temperatures and fickle rain. It made for a miserable day for what fans attended the race, the riders and members of the media in the infield covering the event.

In my four years at Indiana University-Bloomington, this was the second and last time I covered the race for the Indiana Daily Student, the school’s campus newspaper.

Riders try to stay warm as the pace car gets ready to roll off the starting grid during the Men's Little 500 race Saturday at Bill Armstrong Stadium.

Fans file into Bill Armstrong Stadium during a warm-up session before the race on Saturday. Turn out was substantially lower this early because of cool temperatures and fickle rain.

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Evan Bayh (archive shots)

James Brosher — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 09:52:58 +0000

Sen. Evan Bayh, D-Ind., speaks to reporters after a rally for Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama on Thursday, Oct. 23, 2008, at the American Legion Mall in Indianapolis. Bayh was considered as a possible vice presidential candidate for Obama before Joe Biden was chosen.

Sen. Evan Bayh, D-Ind., exits the stage after speaking in front of 35,000 during a rally for Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama on Thursday, Oct. 23, 2008, at the American Legion Mall in Indianapolis. Bayh was considered as a possible vice presidential candidate for Obama before Joe Biden was chosen.

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IU Sorority Recruitment

James Brosher — Sat, 16 Jan 2010 21:49:47 +0000

Potential new members, right row, speak with Zeta Tau Alpha sisters, left row, during 14 Party on Thursday, Jan. 7, 2010, at the Zeta Tau Alpha house. The two-day event allows potential new members to meet women from different chapters.

Potential new members speak with Zeta Tau Alpha women during 14 Party on Thursday, Jan. 7, 2010, at the Zeta Tau Alpha house. The two-day event allows potential new members to meet women from different chapters.

A Kappa Kappa Gamma member, left, speaks with a new potential member in one of the bedrooms during Eight Party on Saturday, Jan. 9, 2010, at the chapter's Third Street house. Not pictured in the room to the left is a new potential member and a chapter member.

Alpha Chi Omega members welcome new members during Bid Day on Monday, Jan. 11, 2010, outside the chapter's Jordan Avenue house. Members faced frigid, sub-freezing temperatures as they greeted new members off of buses.

Alpha Chi Omega members swarm a bus as new members are welcomed to the house during Bid Day on Monday, Jan. 11, 2010, outside the chapter's Jordan Avenue house.

Alpha Chi Omega rush towards a bus carrying new members during Bid Day on Monday, Jan. 11, 2010, outside the chapter's Jordan Avenue house.

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Indiana-Illinois men’s basketball

James Brosher — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 08:11:41 +0000

IU forward Bobby Capobianco, right, reaches out to grab a rebound in front of Illinois center Mike Tisdale during the second half of IU's 66-60 loss to Illinois on Saturday, Jan. 9, 2010, at Assembly Hall.

IU guard Devan Dumes (33) tips a pass intended for Illinois forward Mike Davis during a game on Saturday, Jan. 9, 2010, at Assembly Hall.

Illinois guard Demetri McCamey drives towards the basket as IU guard Devan Dumes defends during a game on Saturday, Jan. 9, 2010, at Assembly Hall. IU lost 66-60.

IU coach Tom Crean watches with his bench as a shot goes up late in the second half of a game on Saturday, Jan. 9, 2010, at Assembly Hall. IU lost 66-60.

IU forward Bobby Capobianco, right, struggles to grab a loose ball on the floor during a game on Saturday, Jan. 9, 2010, at Assembly Hall. IU lost 66-60.

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IU-Illinois women’s basketball

James Brosher — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 08:06:47 +0000

IU guard Jori Davis reacts as she draw contact from Illinois center Jenna Smith (13) during a NCAA women's basketball game on Thursday, Jan. 7, 2010, at Assembly Hall. IU won 50-48.

A lone fan watches the action from an empty section during a NCAA women's basketball game between IU and Illinois on Thursday, Jan. 7, 2010, at Assembly Hall. Bad weather and Christmas break contributed to an extremely sparse crowd at the game although the official attendance was listed at 1,350.

IU forward Hope Elam shoots over Illinois forward Karisma Penn, middle, and center Jenna Smith during a NCAA women's basketball game on Thursday, Jan. 7, 2010, at Assembly Hall. IU won 50-48.

IU guard Jori Davis, right, draws contact from Illinois forward Lacey Simpson during a NCAA women's basketball game on Thursday, Jan. 7, 2010, at Assembly Hall. IU won 50-48.

IU coach Felisha Legette-Jack leads the team off the court after a 50-48 win over Illinois on Thursday, Jan. 7, 2010, at Assembly Hall. IU battled back from a halftime deficit to win with a Jamie Braun layup with 2.7 seconds left in the game.

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