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Nicholas West, Director of Photography

Nicholas West is the director of photography for The Talon News. Outside of Talon Nick likes to take photos, hang out with friends, and play NBA 2k.

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[Photo] Talon Staff Places in 2022 ATPI Rising Star Portfolio Contest

May 26, 2022
Starting since her freshman year, junior Ella Atkins helps lead the teams defense as an outside back.

[Photo] ‘All In’ For State

April 7, 2022

DMN Portfolio Nick West

March 8, 2022
The Lady Eagles fell short of victory against the Lady Hawks 49-42 on Mar. 4 2022.

[Photo] Lady Eagles Take Third at State Tournament

March 4, 2022
Head basketball coach Russell Perkins calls out a play to his team at the Area playoff game against Fort Worth Dunbar at Eaton High School on March 1, 2022. The Eagles clenched the Area championship with the their 55-51 win.

[Photo] Coach's Passion For Basketball, Math

March 3, 2022

[Video] Capturing History

March 3, 2022
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[Photo] Girls Basketball Heads to State Championship

March 3, 2022
Rapper Tyler, the Creator takes a break during his set at American Airlines Center in Dallas, TX on Feb. 16

Tyler, The Creator Creates Memories With Tour

February 24, 2022

Call Me If You Get Lost Tour

February 24, 2022
Twenty years after the fall of the twin towers, the new World Trade Center stands tall symbolizing freedom and remembers those who lost their lives on Sept. 11, 2001.

[Photo] Patriot Day: A Missed Opportunity

September 11, 2021

Portfolio

January 28, 2022
Junior receiver Jaqwaan Felton makes a catch in warm-ups on Aug. 29, 2021 in Allen, Texas.

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Bradon Smith does a backside 180 up the bowl at Railroad Park, Lewisville, Texas, on Jan. 26, 2022.

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Senior Slate McMiellian leaps over a defender in Italy, Texas on Feb.25. 2021.

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Senior running back Knox Scoggins fakes right and goes left during the team’s game against Kaufman on Oct. 29, 2021.

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Boys Basketball Competes in the Third Round of Playoffs

January 28, 2022

BMX In Austin

January 28, 2022

Skating In Lewisville

January 28, 2022

U.S. Moto GP Weekend

January 28, 2022

Skating In New York

January 28, 2022
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Leo Seandel kickflips over the block in front of the World Trade Center on Pier 26 on the East coast of Manhattan Island on Dec. 31, 2021.

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The World Trade Center stands out during the sunset on the East coast of Manhattan Island on Dec. 31, 2021.

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Leo Seandel watches his friend gap the block on Pier 26, Manhattan, New York on Dec. 31, 2021.

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Leo Seandel recovers his board after a bad fall at Pier 26, Manhattan, New York on Dec. 31, 2021.

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Leo Seandel breaks chair at pier 26 while executing tricks on Dec. 31, 2021.

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Marc Márquez goes neck and neck with Francisco Bagnaia during the final stretch of the race at The Circuit of the Americas on Oct. 3, 2021.

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A group of riders clip the ground on turn 14 at The Circuit of the Americas on Oct. 3, 2021.

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Alex Rinns celebrates the race by waving his arms at the stands at The Circuit of the Americas on Oct. 3, 2021.

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American racing team driver, Marcos Ramirez, celebrates the conclusion of the race by burning out his tires at The Circuit of the Americas on Oct. 3, 2021.

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Issac and his friends hang out by the bowl at Railroad Park, Lewisville, Texas, on Dec. 16, 2021.

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Max Calabrese kick flips over the block at Railroad Park, Lewisville, Texas, on Dec. 16, 2021.

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James Wilson does a 50/50 grind on the quarter pike at Railroad Park, Lewisville, Texas, on Dec. 16, 2021.

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Brandon Henderson attempts a foot plant trick on the quarter pike at Railroad Park, Lewisville, Texas, on Dec. 16, 2021.

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Senior Slate McMellian leaps over a defender in Italy, Texas on Feb. 25, 2021.

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Senior Nate Atwood discusses a foul with the refs in Italy, Texas on Feb. 25, 2021.

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Senior Nate Atwood slams the ball down on a dunk in Italy, Texas on Feb. 25, 2021.

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Senior Jacob Dye drives into the paint in Italy, Texas on Feb. 25, 2021.

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The view from the abandoned parking garage in front of House Park during sunset on Mar. 3, 2021.

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Julian Molina shows a group of people his handmade jewelry at House Park, Austin, Texas, on Mar. 3, 2021.

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A group of friends hangs out on the manual pad at House Park, Austin, Texas, on Mar. 3, 2021.

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Jerry Hill hops into the bowl at House Park, Austin, Texas, on Mar. 3, 2021.

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Julian Molina bunny hops into the bowl at House Park. Molina has been riding BMX for 13 years and started after the loss of his leg. He is visiting from Columbia and riding in Austin, Texas, on Mar. 3, 2021.

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Senior running back Knox Scoggins fakes right and goes left during the teams game against Kaufman on Oct. 29, 2021.

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Junior receiver Jaqwaan Felton makes a catch in warm-ups on Aug. 29, 2021 in Allen, Texas.

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Senior Slate McMellian leaps over a defender in Italy, Texas on Feb. 25, 2021.

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Thomas Bell reaches high for the ball to get the rebound at the Super Pit in Denton, Texas on Jan. 20, 2022.

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Bradon Smith does a backside 180 up the bowl at Railroad Park, Lewisville, Texas, on Jan. 26, 2022.

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Talon Earns Top Awards at National JEA/NSPA Philadelphia Convention

November 19, 2021
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[Photo] Streets of Philadelphia

November 14, 2021
Frank Griffan hangs out with his friends and takes in the beauty of the city. Griffan was born and raised in Philadelphia. “I’ve lived in Philly all my life, its my favorite place on Earth,” Griffan said.

BMX Strangers in Philadelphia

November 14, 2021
Frank Griffan takes a rest on his pedals after landing another trick. Griffan practices for fun with his friends every weekend. “Practicing is my favorite thing to do, It gives me a space to clear my head and be free from the world,” Griffan said.

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Griffan goes headfirst into a 180 jumping off the ledge. He has attempted this trick before but never landed it. “In a sport like this, persistence is key to getting better,” Griffan said.

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Homecoming king and queen seniors Zach Tait and Kimberly Giese. (Nick West | The Talon News)

[Photo] ‘Coming Home’

October 22, 2021
Eagles take the game vs Nolan Catholic at Allen High School Stadium on August 29, 2021. ( Nick West | The Talon News )

[Photo] Eagles Dominate Against Nolan Catholic

August 29, 2021
In person students capture their view of virtual students during the school year. (Nicholas West | The Talon News)

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Some students had an extremely different year than normal by being online and having to make connections with their peers and teachers. (Laney Richardson I The Talon News)

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Teachers were not able to connect to their students like they used to, due to being behind a screen and masks. (Laney Richardson I The Talon News)

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A shopper adds towels to his cart as supplies quickly dwindle at a Target in Flower Mound, Texas on Feb. 20, 2021. (Nicholas West / The Talon News)

Supply and Demand

March 15, 2021
Amidst winter weather that has shut down Texas, shelves quickly empty at a Target in Flower Mound, Texas on Feb. 20, 2021. (Nicholas West / The Talon News)

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Common household supplies like toilet paper and towels are some of the first items to run out of stock during the severe snow storm at a Target in Flower Mound, Texas on Feb. 20, 2021. (Nicholas West / The Talon News)

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Dairy products quickly disappear as shoppers hurry to get the last remaining supplies at a Target in Flower Mound, Texas on Feb. 20, 2021. (Nicholas West / The Talon News)

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The boys basketball team secures another state title for the Eagles after winning the State Championship on March 13, at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas. (Nicholas West / The Talon News)

[Photo] Eagles Fly Over Falcons, Win State Championship

March 13, 2021
Julian Molina, the first adaptive BMX rider to compete against able-bodied riders in the X Games Real BMX, practices his skills at House Park in Austin, Texas on March 8, 2021. (Nicholas West / The Talon News)

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March 10, 2021
on Oct. 10, 2020, in Austin, Texas. (Nicholas West / The Talon News)

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Protesters gather in front of the state capitol building fighting for the rights of the Republic of Artsakh on Oct. 11, 2020, in Austin, Texas. (Nicholas West / The Talon News)

General News Photo (ILPC)

March 4, 2021
Zachery Tait performs his clarinet solo in the Argyle Marching Bands show titled All Things Bright and Beautiful on Nov. 18, 2020, in Celina, Texas. (Nicholas West / The Talon News)

Entertainment Photo (ILPC)

March 4, 2021
Armand Kohandani works on a Rolleiflex TLR surrounded by his craft at The Denton Camera Exchange in Denton, Texas on Oct. 7, 2020. (Nicholas West / The Talon News)

Feature Photo (ILPC)

March 4, 2021
Senior Slate McMellian jumps in an effort to dodge a Lampasas player as he falls while intercepting the ball on Feb. 25, 2021, in Italy, Texas. (Nicholas West / The Talon News)

Sports Action Photo (ILPC)

March 4, 2021
After being down 2 points the UNT team heads out of the huddle after a timeout at The Super Pit in Denton, Texas, on Jan. 31, 2021. (Nicholas West / The Talon New)

UNT Men’s Basketball Perseveres Through Global Pandemic

March 4, 2021
Senior Zach Stewart is named the Defensive MVP of the State Championship game against the Lindale Eagles at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas on Dec. 18, 2020. (Nicholas West / The Talon News)

[Photo] Eagles Soar Above Lindale, Win State Championship

December 19, 2020
The 2020 election, one of the most divisive in history, is still far from over (Nicholas West / The Talon News).

[Photo] You're Fired (At the Moment with Billy Mykel)

November 16, 2020
Election season reaches its end with the inauguration of now President Joe Biden. (Nicholas West / The Talon News)

[Photo] District Bans Inauguration

January 20, 2021
The Argyle band performs at their first competition of the season in Ponder, TX on Oct. 31, 2020. (Nicholas West / The Talon News)

[Photo] Band to Compete in Sounds of Springtown Marching Contest

November 2, 2020
Teacher Stacy Short looks out at her face to face class as her virtual learners view through the lens of the camera. (The Talon News | Nicholas West)

[Photo] Teaching with Covid-19 from a Box

October 28, 2020
McDonalds new Travis Scott burger has become a sensation. (Nicholas West / The Talon News)

[Photo] Travis Scott Burger

October 5, 2020
Senior CJ Rogers begins his first season as a starter on the varsity football team. (Nicholas West / The Talon News)

[Photo] The CJ Way

September 17, 2020
Colleges across the nation are attacking the corona virus differently. (Nicholas West / The Talon News)

[Photo] College Life With Covid-19

September 21, 2020
Staff achieve at ILPC last spring. (Nicholas West / The Talon News)

[Photo] Staff Succeeds at ILPC

September 15, 2020
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