Mission Statement:
Sports Image Times was created to provide great imagery and articles which are not the typical fare found in other sports publications. Our intent is to capture not only the action of the sporting event but the emotions of the participants. Whenever possible Sports Image Times will provide the content that any fan of any sport will truly appreciate of the behind the scenes sweat, blood, and tears that goes into preparation for the event as well as the aftermath of the event itself. Winning is NOT everything, but it is the goal of every participant and we will strive to demonstrate the joy of the win, the disappointment of the loss, and the determined drive to achieve a place in sporting history.
Sports Image Times also has another purpose and reason for being. We intend to provide a platform or vehicle for talented individuals which otherwise would not have an opportunity to bring you these great images and articles. Due to our background in the educational field we desire to groom the future Photojournalist and Sports Writers of the world. Our intent is to afford these talented individuals an opportunity to become part of the mainstream media and to bring their artistic endeavors to the forefront through our various programs. Any educational program can teach the basics of the sports journalism industry, but there are limited numbers of placements for experience gained prior to receiving their diploma or even after receipt of the diploma. Our love of the sports arena combined with our desire to enrich the experience of the future sports journalist and photographer is our driving force for this wonderful publication. Our readers, employees, and interns will all experience the fulfillment of knowledge and will hopefully come away from each edition of our electronic magazine with a more complete insight as to the inner workings of the sport with a greater appreciation for all aspects of what has been provided.
The Emotional Representation of the Sport:
Many times many fans of any sport do not realize all that goes into the preparation to participate. Many of the behind the scenes actions takes an army of participants to make the grade simply to enter the contest. Yes, Sports is always about a contest and winning but each event can only have one winner. Through the eye and artistry of each of our representatives we intend to portray an accurate interpretation of the immense efforts that are required to effectively compete in the chosen arena and category of sports. The joy of success and winning are important, but the ability to compete and make the event in many cases is just as important as the win. Many times the opportunity to compete is a Win in itself, and the road to success has many twists and turns which we intend to portray. As the wise man once stated, “It’s the journey and not the destination that is important.” We intend to report and demonstrate the struggle to “make the grade”, and to portray the Journey that many desire and few achieve.
Our Niche:
Sports Image Times does not portend to be the end-all be-all for reporting of any sporting venue. Hence, we must limit our focus initially so as to be able to establish ourselves as a reliable authority within specific venues. Initially we will be reporting predominately on Motorsports, Collegiate, and Equine competition. As we build and develop our organization and following we will then branch out into other sporting arenas. It takes substantial time to groom and develop our artists, experts, relationships, and followers. We will provide the best we can at all times for all of our constituents with the ultimate intention of creating the best Sports oriented on-line magazine possible. As we grow so shall our readership and stakeholder base.
We appreciate your time in visiting with us and hopefully you will come away with the insight of what we as Sports Image Times is about and what we desire to achieve. Our pledge is to offer the best that we can at all times, and to always listen to our stakeholders to continuously improve as we grow. Thank you.
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March 5, 2007 at 8:58 pm
Betsy Ludwig
Graet site, but you should have a link to you on each page. Who took that incredible photo on your home page of the Kentucky Derby? That is the best image I have seen.
Betsy
March 5, 2007 at 9:00 pm
Mark Hanson
Who takes your equine photos? That person is incredible! Do you have a link to where I could purchase images? Thanks, Mark
March 5, 2007 at 9:01 pm
Ed Norton
In your subscribe to feed, I just get some goobllygoo. Just thought I’d let you know.
August 1, 2007 at 6:31 am
Jame Login
Where can I purchase Linda shier’s equine images? Her work is magnificent. You should have link to her website on here. Does she ever give seminars on photography?
May 29, 2008 at 6:05 pm
Mark Soter
Who are the principals of your company?
February 15, 2009 at 1:39 am
Alan Fleischacker
Your Kentucky Derby photos and all your horse racing shots are amazing. Would love to purchase them if possible. Alan
March 24, 2009 at 1:02 pm
pam wallen
Hello Jeff….I’ve not heard from you in a long time and was checking out your website here…Incredible pictures…I’m sure you are truly enjoying
yourself now with all the traveling you are getting to do…
Take care and I’ll keep a watch on this website for more of your great pics!
Pam
September 3, 2009 at 1:13 am
Janet Newheart
Hi Jeff…….
I was thinking of you recently and googled your name which brought me to Sports Image Times. I suppose that this is your latest endeavor?
The reason I was thinking of you was your Bell’s Palsy. You came down with it while staying with me at Heartwood. I became much more ill while living at Heartwood as you are aware and eventually had to sell my dear haven. I believe I was reinfected there.
Bell’s Palsy came to mind because since leaving Maynardville I was diagnosed with late stage, neurological Lyme disease. Of course, Lyme disease is spread to humans by infected deer ticks. While many uninformed folks, including the medical field personnel and others, do not believe that infected ticks are found in TN, recent tick drags prove the opposite. They are definitely here and in large numbers.
I now believe I was first infected with Lyme while living in Corryton at the secluded log cabin. Hayley and Nathan were also infected. I have been ill now for 13 years, misdiagnosed for 10+, but now am finally receiving treatment that will help irradicate the bacteria.
There is no Lyme literate doctor in TN. Local doctors perform a simple ELISA test which almost always produces a false negative result. It is the nature of the Lyme bacteria to hide deeply within cells and not respond to antibody tests. The Western Blot test is more useful, especially if it is sent to specific labs which have experience with detecting Lyme. Local physicians do not know this.
Bell’s Palsy is one of the most early symptoms of infection with Lyme disease. I remember so many times how we found ticks either attached to us or in the bed, etc. I have thought so often that I should contact you and tell you about Lyme (I have researched it to death…it is a very complicated subject and there are many things written about Lyme which are either not true or not based on scientific fact and patient experience.)
Hayley and I have to travel to SC, close to Charlotte, to see a Lyme literate physician. He is one of the best in the world. He used to practice in NC, but his license was suspended by the NC Medical Board because of his prescribing so many long term antibiotics. This is one part of the only treatments known to help those of us with chronic Lyme disease. My doctor is at the leading edge of fighting the Lyme endemic.
I can’t remember if you received antibiotic treatment when you first got Bell’s Palsy. A three week course of antibiotic treatment about a week after infection can prevent the bacteria from spreading later. Lyme bacteria acts much like the Syphillis bacteria……..after initial infection and without treatment, it goes into hiding for a period of time (months to many years) until it reappears to make the host quite ill.
When I first moved to Heartwood, I was feeling bad but after a time there, the wonderful seclusion and nature’s healing hands made me feel much better. Then, I noticed not only an increase in symptoms and a large weight gain, but a relapse in others that had seemed better. The worst, which scared you away from me, were the neurological problems, which caused psychosis, hallucinations, trembling of arms and legs, dizzyness, inability to function cognitively, etc. Fortunately, I am getting better. Unfortunately, there are side-effects to the medications.
Anyway, I have hoped you have been spared from the effects of Lyme disease. If you have no further symptoms, that is wonderful. However, because Lyme tends to hide for years, I wanted to at least tell you about it so that if you have problems in the future you will be aware of what might be causing them. Lyme knows no boundaries of place, gender or social standing. Our governor Bredesen has Lyme as well as our former president, Dubya. It might explain some of Dubya’s cognitive problems before he left office. More and more “famous” people have been infected with Lyme disease. Many turn to places like Mayo Clinic, Vanderbilt, etc. These places are renowned for not adequately treating Lyme because the establishment medical “brains” are not in consensus about Lyme being a chronic condition and do not recognize that long-term treatment with antibiotics can, indeed, cause a recovery to a decent life.
Lyme disease is now the leading vector born infectuous illness known to man. It is increasing exponentially and will soon top AIDS as the most virulent infectuous disease on our planet. The medical community is woefully uninformed about Lyme. People like me have had to endure the skepticism and disbelief of many specialist physicians who are treating the symptoms I have because of Lyme disease.
I have mixed feelings about contacting you. It seemed obvious to me that you wanted an “out” to end our relationship even before I became more ill. The one difficult episode you witnessed was just the beginning of a terrible time that I could not help, that I did not in any way want for myself. It was a good thing for you that we didn’t make any commitments to each other, although I once thought that would happen. I am glad you were spared some of the horrendous times I have endured. I hope you continue to be for yourself.
I was hurt that you never, ever attempted to repay me for the $12,000 + I loaned you. Believe me, it would have made a difference for my receiving better health care and reduced the amount of time it is taking to recover. I have had to pay totally out of pocket for the treatment of Lyme. I have also spent money to help Hayley and Nate. It now appears that both Zachary and Andrew are infected too, either from direct contact with ticks or from having an infected mother and contracting the illness in utero.
I have prayed for you, Geoffrey. And I have asked God to help me forgive you, which I have done. I cannot be a true Christian and have this former heaviness in my heart. Even though I spent some time with so much anger and resentment towards you, feeling abandoned and used, I learned to let all of that go……give it to the Lord who asks me to lay all my burdens down at His feet. I am so blessed now. Illness has given me a different life and a deeper faith. I have no regrets. I hope you don’t also.
Janet