University of Denver student Austin Ahlers, left, catches an edge and crashes while skiing down High Street near the campus while being towed by his friends through the fresh snow in Denver on Oct. 29, 2019. Ahlers was not hurt in the crash. He gathered himself and kept on skiing. In the truck, from left, are fellow DU students Henry Herman and Michael Hurwitz. The university had canceled classes because of the snowstorm.
After another trip around the sun, I still believe that I have the best job in the world. I consider myself incredibly fortunate to able to photograph and document the variety of human conditions in our community on a daily basis at The Denver Post.
Andy Cross, The Denver Post
Kenya Mitchell dances at the Biennial of the Americas closing event in Civic Center in Denver on Sept. 28, 2019. The event celebrates the art, music and culture of the Americas and focuses on shared challenges the region is facing.
Andy Cross, The Denver Post
Rita Hyland and Norwood Robb react as President Donald Trump delivers a televised speech at his re-election kickoff event in Orlando, Fla. on June 18, 2019. The two Trump supporters were attending a watch party at the Tavern Platt Park restaurant in Denver.
Andy Cross, The Denver Post
Professional bull rider Ryan Prophet of Rigby, Idaho, right, bows his head during a tribute to fallen rider Mason Lowe before the PBR Denver Chute-Out finals at the Denver Coliseum during the National Western Stock Show on Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2019. The 25-year-old Lowe died the night before after a bucking bull threw him off and stomped on his chest.
Every day provides a new challenge to try and capture a frame or two that is unique and special, hopefully capturing raw, candid and sometimes emotional moments whether it be seeing joy on a woman’s face dancing at a festival or a heart-wrenching moment of silence before the start of a rodeo to honor bull rider that passed away the night before during competition.
Interesting photo opportunities are everywhere, like a reaction during a routine political watch party, or a fun moment as a man gets his long hair braided at the Renaissance Festival.
Sports is, of course, a big part of our culture and as visual journalists at The Denver Post we are fortunate to have many options to explore in Colorado whether it’s high school, college or the professionals like the Avs, Rockies and Nuggets.
Andy Cross, The Denver Post
Bear Paypay gets his hair braided by Kolisha Stermer at the Colorado Renaissance Festival in Larkspur on July 13, 2019. The festival, which runs on weekends from June to August, features jousting, artisans and music as well as food and drink.
Andy Cross, The Denver Post
Emmanuel Famoriyo, a 5-year-old from Nigeria, holds his US Citizenship certificate at a Halloween themed ceremony for new citizens at the US Citizenship and Immigration Services building in Centennial on Oct. 31, 2019. Twenty-one children from 13 countries were treated to candy and a ceremony by staff dressed in Halloween costumes.Colorado State students attend a rowdy tailgate party before the Rocky Mountain Showdown against the University of Colorado at Broncos Stadium at Mile High in Denver on Aug. 30, 2019. The Buffaloes won 52-31.
Andy Cross, The Denver Post
Zion Smith of Denver’s Northfield High School reacts after winning the girls Class 4A 100-meter hurdles final at the 2019 State Track and Field Championships at Jeffco Stadium in Lakewood on May 18, 2019.
Andy Cross, The Denver Post
Denver Nuggets guard Malik Beasley (25) leaps over Houston Rockets guard Austin Rivers (25) for a slam dunk late in the second half at the Pepsi Center in Denver on Feb. 1, 2019. Denver went on to defeat Houston 136-122.
Andy Cross, The Denver Post
Colorado Avalanche defenseman Erik Johnson (6) celebrates his game-winning overtime goal against the Winnipeg Jets at the Pepsi Center in Denver on April 4, 2019. The win against Winnipeg earned Colorado a wild card playoff spot. The Avs beat the Calgary Flames in the first round but fell to the San Jose Sharks in the second round.
Hobby Stock race car driver Layne Bellm, 14, stands watch at the door of her family’s race car hauler in the pits before a heat race at the El Paso County Raceway in Calhan on July 27, 2019.
Looking forward to another trip in 2020. It ought to be interesting, right?
