2014 in Photographs

Guests are seen in a mirror hanging on the wall at the Cuban Civic Club, where Mario Quevedo was being honored with a lifetime achievement award by Tampa Mayor Bob Buckhorn and Miami Mayor Tomas Regalado.

A woman tosses beads out of a car during the 25th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Parade on Monday, January 20, 2013 in Tampa, Florida.

Marsiah Albury, 5, of Tampa hangs on a fence while watching the 25th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Parade on Monday, January 20, 2013 in Tampa, Florida.

Samantha Hamilton of Tampa (center) and others cheer as members of Ye Mysitc Krewe Gasparilla hand out bead necklaces during the annual Gasparilla Parade of Pirates on Saturday, January 25, 2014 in Tampa, Florida

Lakshmi Moorthy (left) touches up makeup on Ananya Ranganagoudar, 7, (second from left) before their group would perform on stage during the Federation of Indian Associations of Tampa Bay's 65th Republic Day celebration at the India Cultural Center on Sunday, January 26, 2014 in Tampa, Florida.

Assistant Conductor Brendan Kelly is seen before the 12:45 p.m. Silver Star to South Florida departs from Tampa Union Station at 1:30pm on Thursday, January 30, 2014 in Tampa, Florida.

Barry Manilow performs at the Tampa Bay Times Forum on Friday, January 31, 2014 in Tampa, Florida. Kevin Fuller, Tampa's ÒOutstanding Music TeacherÓ was given a VIP experience at the concert and Manilow's Music Project and the Tampa Bay Times Forum made a donation to the Hillsborough County Public Schools System Music Program.

A collection of Hipstamatic Portraits I shot over the course of a couple of weeks at the Renaissance Fair in Tampa, Florida.

A woman is seen at International Plaza, where a Spanx store will be opening, Monday, April 07, 2014 in Tampa, Florida.

Kiersten Sikes, 4, and Courben Volberg, 4, share a moment together during the 2014 Hernado County Fair swine show at the Hernando County Fairgrounds, Monday, April 07, 2014 in Tampa, Florida.

Kiersten Sikes, her family and friends at the Hernando County Fair.

Eddie, a military working dog assigned to the 6th Security Forces Squadron, was retired with full ceremonial honors, during a ceremony at the MacDill Air Force Base Helton Hall on Friday, April 11, 2014 in Tampa, Florida. Eddie played a role in Operation Enduring Freedom, locating two improvised explosive devices containing 10 pounds of homemade explosives which saved the lives of his 13 member patrol unit comprised of U.S. allied forces. Eddie will be reunited with his first handler, AndrewGrymes.

Mandy Sperando, 10, walks with her grandparents Sabine and Tom Ellwanger of Tampa, during the 25th annual Spring Plant Festival at the University of South Florida Botanical Gardens on Sunday, April 13, 2014 in Tampa, Florida.

Children pet 18 year old Rafters the cat during the 25th annual Spring Plant Festival at the University of South Florida Botanical Gardens on Sunday, April 13, 2014 in Tampa, Florida.

Players on the ice during the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs against the Montreal Canadiens at the Tampa Bay Times Forum on Wednesday, April 16, 2014 in Tampa, Florida.

Curtis Nelson, dribbles down the court during a pick-up game at McFarlane Park on Sunday, April 20, 2014 in Tampa, Florida. In the background is a mural "Kaleidoscope: a Heritage of Color" by artists Edgar Sanchez Cumbas and Guillermo Portieles which was unveiled in 2007.

Bystanders comfort each other at the scene where a shooting occurred at Barnes Park on Sunday, April 20, 2014 in Tampa, Florida.

Children play outside of a taped off area at the scene where a shooting occurred at Barnes Park on Sunday, April 20, 2014 in Tampa, Florida.

Miss America Nina Davuluri, signs autographs and poses for pictures with fans and well-wishers on the Green Carpet prior to the IIFA Magic of the Movies at the MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheater at the Florida State Fairgrounds on Friday, April 25, 2014 in Tampa, Florida.

Bollywood Oscars: The Bollywood Oscars and the Green Carpet came to Tampa in April 2014. Top Left, Clockwise: DJ Ravi Drums poses for pictures on the Green Carpet, Fans and members of the media pack both sides of the Green Carpet for Arrivals.

A young child sits waiting for his mother to finish at the Bar at Keel & Curley Winery during the 7th Annual Tampa Bay Blueberry Festival on Sunday, April 27, 2014 in Plant City, Florida.

People are cast in silhouette by the setting sun while taking part in the Empowerment march during the 2014 Take Back the Night at Curtis Hixon Park on Sunday, April 27, 2014 in Tampa, Florida. The walking path, which was around the park, was lined with t-shirts decorated by victims of sexual violence. The Sexual Violence Task Force of Tampa Bay and the Crisis Center of Tampa Bay co-sponsored the Take Back the Night annual event with a message of speaking out against sexual and domestic violence.

Shane Morgan, 4, of Tampa and his brother Shane, 11, (behind him) get help re-lighting their candles from Micaela Lydon, 23, of Tampa during a candlelight vigil at the 2014 Take Back the Night at Curtis Hixon Park on Sunday, April 27, 2014 in Tampa, Florida.

A driver heads into high water Friday morning near the Hillsborough Avenue exit on northbound I-275 on Friday, May 02, 2014 in Tampa, Florida. Cars and trucks were getting stranded in at least four locations across the as storms dumped heavy rain. Authorities reminded drivers they should never take their vehicles into water deep enough to hide the road.

Ed Skebos and Marge Skebos, both of Spring Hill eat lunch shielded from light showers while waiting for a band to take to the stage during the Downtown Country Jam at Hernando Park on Saturday, May 03, 2014 in Brooksville, Florida. Visitor turnout was low in the festival's inaugural year due to inclement weather.

State Softball, Historic Dodgertown: (Left) The Blue Angels scream overhead as the Canterbury Lady Crusaders face off against the Aucilla Christian Academy Warriors. (Right) Bloomingdale Lady Bulls head coach Mandy Schuerman reacts after being drenched with a water jug on Thursday, May 08, 2014 in Vero Beach, Florida.

Una Kemper poses for a portrait at her home at Country Meadows Mobile Home Park on Thursday, May 15, 2014 in Plant City, Florida.

In a play that was ruled out due to a block below the waist, Berkeley Prep Buccaneer wide out Jacob Mathis (4) is upended trying to leap into the end zone during a high school football game between the Berkeley Prep Buccaneers and the Indian Rocks Christian Golden Eagles at Berkley Preparatory School on Thursday, May 15, 2014 in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers defeated the Golden Eagles 28-7.

Carolyn Riggins, of Feeding America Tampa Bay, hands a crate of food to Nancy Gent, of Lutz with her daughter, Rihanna Nash, 5, during the inaugural Family Food Fest at the Springhill Community Center on Saturday, May 17, 2014 in Tampa, Florida.

Students wait in line in alphabetical order during the 2014 H.B. Plant High School commencement exercises at the Florida State Fairgrounds on Thursday, May 29, 2014 in Tampa, Florida.

Sheriff's Deputies salute during the Hillsborough County Seriff's Office Law Enforcement Memorial Dedication and Service at Malcom E. Beard Sheriff's Operations Center in Ybor City on Thursday, May 29, 2014 in Tampa, Florida.

Lightning arcs overhead during the Hillsborough County Seriff's Office Law Enforcement Memorial Dedication and Service at the Malcom E. Beard Sheriff's Operations Center in Ybor City on Thursday, May 29, 2014 in Tampa, Florida.

Jennifer Hernandez, 19, a newlywed mother of two worked hard to receive her High School Diploma. Eleidy Hernandez, 2, kisses her mom, Jennifer Hernandez, 19, after the end of the Simmon Career Center 2014 commencement exercises at the Hillsborough Community College Plant City Campus Trinkle Center on Saturday, May 31, 2014 in Plant City, Florida. Standing with Jennifer is her husband, Saul Perez, 27, and their 5 month old son Saul Perez Jr.

U.S. Trade Representative Michael Froman gestures while talking as he stands between two taxidermy tigers on a tour of the Federal Wildlife Reserve Repository at the Rocky Mountain Arsenal on Monday, June 23, 2014 in Denver, CO. Mr. Froman's visit is to emphasize President Obama's trade agenda and part of the 13-country trade agreement that uses U.S. muscle to try and stop $3 billion in black market trading of wildlife parts ranging from bear gallbladders and paws to leopard skins and rhino horns.

Benji Elson of New Jersey, jumps down from the roof of the Topsy Turvy Bus while Sonia Wilk, and Jacob Chatinover work on setting up the bicycle powered smoothie blender at Cheeseman Park on Friday, June 27, 2014 in Denver, CO. The bus was originally made for Ben and Jerry's to promo a new flavor; it was later donated to Hazon. This summer, the bus will travel from Colorado to Connecticut.

Michael McMahon cuts wood to use as blocking for the roof of the newly remade pavilion at Planet Bluegrass on Monday, June 30, 2014 in Lyons, CO. After having its main festival grounds in Lyons destroyed by the floods in September, Planet Bluegrass has managed to rebuild in time for its big festivals on the grounds this summer.

People are seen standing outside at the 16th Street Mall McDonald's on Monday, June 30, 2014 in Denver, CO. People habitually gather outside of the McDonald's, which can be intimidating to pedestrians; however, standing along the sidewalk is a constitutionally-protected right -- as long as no criminal acts are committed.

Thousands of people pack Civic Center Park for the annual Independence Day Fireworks on Thursday, July 03, 2014 in Denver, CO.

Ashlynn Salazar, 8, and the Platinum Diva Princesses perform during the 5th Annual July 4th Park Hill Parade along 23rd Avenue on Friday, July 04, 2014 in Denver, CO. The parade, which ran from Dexter Street to Krameria Street, featured marchers, marching bands, bikers, floats and classic cars.

Children touch and rest their hands on a 2 millimeter thick wire that performance artist Sven Jorgensen used during a performance at the annual Cherry Creek Arts Festival in Cherry Creek North on Sunday, July 06, 2014 in Denver, CO. The festival, in it's 24th year, featured 260 artists from across the United States drew an estimated crowd of 350,000 people over the July 4th weekend.

Brittanee Quintana hugs Megan Bencivenga, girlfriend of Ryan Ronquillo, during a candlelight vigil for Ryan Ronquillo at the parking lot of the Romero Funeral Home on Sunday, July 06, 2014 in Denver, CO. The funeral home parking lot was the site where Ronquillo was killed after being shot by Denver Police Officers on the evening of July 2, 2014 after he rammed his car into theirs as they were trying to apprehend him.

Lorenzo Chavez, 15, pushes his ice cream cart in front of a mural at Mestizo-Curtis Pool in Five Points on Monday, July 07, 2014 in Denver, CO. While partly cloudy, temperatures soared to 99F during the day driving many families to find ways to keep cool.

Aspen Gardner, 7, crawls through a tube at Mestizo-Curtis kiddie pool in Five Points on Monday, July 07, 2014 in Denver, CO. While partly cloudy, temperatures soared to 99F during the day driving many families to find ways to keep cool.

Andrew Goodspeed, 14, pushes David Bruton #30 of the Denver Broncos as he gets a hand off from volunteer Jamie McWhirt during the National Sports Center for the Disabled's Denver Bronco's Ability Clinic at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on Tuesday, July 08, 2014 in Denver, CO. More than 200 children and adults with disabilities will learn skill development and interact with players from The Denver Broncos.

U.S. President Barack Obama visits with people along 15th Street in downtown Denver after arriving in Colorado, July 08, 2014. President Obama is in Colorado to speak about the economy and raise money for Senator Mark Udall's re-election campaign.

A Secret Service Agent stands next to a man in a horse mask as President Barack Obama visits with people along 15th Street in downtown Denver after arriving in Colorado, July 08, 2014.

U.S. President Barack Obama turns to wave as he boards Air Force One at Denver International Airport on Wednesday, July 09, 2014 in Denver, CO. The President is en route to Dallas, TX where he will meet local elected officials and faith leaders to discuss the humanitarian situation at the Southwest border.

The Iroquois Nationals break up on the field after perfuming a pre-game ritual during a practice and scrimmage against the Ireland team at Dick's Sporting Goods Park practice field 14 on Wednesday, July 09, 2014 in Commerce City, CO.

Epworth Cup: Photos from the 49th running of the Epworth Cup, an unofficial ski race atop Corona Pass on Sunday, July 13, 2014 in Winter Park, CO. The summer ski race, which was originally founded in 1966 is a memorial to a Winter Park patroller that died on Mt. Epworth.

People stop to take pictures of a moose and its calf U.S. Route 40 on Sunday, July 13, 2014 in Winter Park, CO.

Dr. Mike Kim removes a catheter during a minimally invasive surgery at one of the University of Colorado Hospital's a catheter labs on Thursday, July 17, 2014 in Aurora, CO. The MitraClip Percutaneous Mitral Valve Repair System was used to repair a heart valve suffering from mitral regurgitation, a condition in which the heart's mitral valve leaflets do not close tightly.

People release balloons into the air during a dedication ceremony for the newly planted trees at Hope Park at The Potter's House of Denver on Sunday, July 20, 2014 in Aurora, CO. Each tree planted bore a yellow ribbon with the name of a person who lost their life in the tragedy.

Lillian Duke looks at Haley Steffan and Lyvia Helm while looking for a parasol of her liking during the 2014 Colorado Dragon Boat Festival at Sloans Lake Park on Sunday, July 20, 2014 in Denver, CO. The event featured 100 performances on 5 stages, 21 food vendors in two food Taste of Asia courts, more than 40 Marketplace Exhibitors, and the exciting ancient sport of Dragon Boat Racing.

Wes Welker #83 of the Denver Broncos works out at Half Hour Power at Cherry Creek North on Monday, July 21, 2014 in Denver, Colorado. The Denver Broncos training camp starts on July 24, and runs through August 15.

Eaglet Watch: A dedicated group of volunteers kept watch over an fledgling Eaglet who was ready to take flight near E470. After weeks of careful watching the Eaglet was found to have been sick, and it right after taking a brief flight from its nest.

Richard Young looks through binoculars for a sign of the baby female eaglet that took its first flight from its nest along E120th Avenue near, E-470 on Monday, July 21, 2014 in Commerce City, Colorado. Volunteers rotate in shifts to keep watch over the baby eagle, after it took flight from its nest and landed in the brush beneath the nest which is close to the E-470 tollway.

People walk past the UMS (Underground Music Showcase) sign along South Broadway during the Annual Underground Music Showcase on Friday, July 25, 2014 in Denver, Colorado. The music festival, which features more than 400 bands playing at venues along South Broadway continues through the weekend.

People get ready to cross the street as a rainbow is seen as a backdrop to the Skylark Lounge along South Broadway during the Annual Underground Music Showcase on Friday, July 25, 2014 in Denver, Colorado.

Thes One of People Under the Stairs performs at the Underground Music Showcase main stage along South Broadway during the Annual Underground Music Showcase on Friday, July 25, 2014 in Denver, Colorado.

Fans dance to the music of People Under the Stairs perform at the Underground Music Showcase main stage along South Broadway during the Annual Underground Music Showcase on Friday, July 25, 2014 in Denver, Colorado.

Jenny Chambers dances with hula hoops while South of France performs at the Underground Music Showcase Main Stage at Security Service Federal Credit Union on Saturday, July 26, 2014 in Denver, Colorado.

People are cast in silhouette as grey clouds loom overhead while South of France performs at the Underground Music Showcase Main Stage at Security Service Federal Credit Union on Saturday, July 26, 2014 in Denver, Colorado.

Joseph Pope III holds his son, Joseph Pope IV while indie-pop band South of France performs at the Underground Music Showcase at Hi-Dive Bar on Sunday, July 27, 2014 in Denver, Colorado. The four day music festival, which features more than 400 bands playing at venues along South Broadway wraps up today.

Scott Miller and his daughter Shira Miller, 9, are seen looking at a display at the Smithsonian's Animal Connections traveling exhibit at the Denver Pavillions at Glenarm Place along the 16th Street Mall on Monday, July 28, 2014 in Denver, Colorado. The exhibit, which features 1,000 square feet of interactive learning stations, films and touch screen videos, spent the weekend in Denver and will be traveling to the Wisconsin State Fair.

An Air Canada Rouge flight is seen above the In-N-Out Burger restaurant Sepulveda Boulevard arriving at Los Angeles International Airport on Saturday, August 02, 2014 in Los Angeles, California. More than 1,500 flights depart and arrive at LAX on a daily basis, ranking it 6th busiest in the world, and 2nd busiest in the United Sates.

Spectators take photos from a dock on the Boulder Reservoir as participants start to warm up for the first stage of the Boulder Ironman on Sunday, August 03, 2014 in Boulder, Colorado. The first time a full race has been held in Boulder, the Ironman Triathlon features a 2.4 mile swim starting at the Boulder Reservoir followed by a 112 mile bike ride finished off with a 26.2 mile run along the Boulder Creek Trail.

Athletes enter the waters of the Boulder Reservoir for the first stage of the Boulder Ironman on Sunday, August 03, 2014 in Boulder, Colorado. The first time a full race has been held in Boulder, the Ironman Triathlon features a 2.4 mile swim starting at the Boulder Reservoir followed by a 112 mile bike ride finished off with a 26.2 mile run along the Boulder Creek Trail.

Kathy Shook, Sami-Ann the Clown, rides the Mall Ride with other members of the Colorado Clown Alley along the 16ht Street Mall on Monday, August 04, 2014 in Denver, Colorado. The members of the Colorado Clown Alley were out at Union Station and the 16th Street Mall in celebration of International Clown Week which runs from August 1-7, 2014.

Japanese Kite Master Mikio Toki flies a kite train or Rendako during the Inaugural Japanese Kite Festival at the Pavilion at Stapleton Central Park on Wednesday, August 06, 2014 in Denver, Colorado. The event featured a demonstration by Japenese Kite Master Mikio Toki of Japan and a chance to make your own kites.

Jeff Hooker head coach of the University of Denver Pioneers gives instructions to his team during a practice at CIBER Field at the University of Denver on Wednesday, August 06, 2014 in Denver, Colorado. The team is training for the Colorado Cup, a unique in-state tournament that includes all six Division I women's college soccer teams in Colorado.

US Marine Corps veteran Corporal Matt Foster is reunited with Mick, a K9 he served with for eight months in Afghanistan, at the Jeppesen Terminal at Denver International Airport on Thursday, August 07, 2014 in Denver, Colorado. The reunion was made possible by the American Humane Association and Mission K9 Rescue who are working together to bring military war dogs back to the US from combat and reconnect them with their former handlers.

Brock Osweiler (17) quarterback of the Denver Broncos scrambles out of the pocket during second quarter action of a preseason game between the Denver Broncos and the Seattle Seahawks at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on Thursday, August 07, 2014 in Denver, Colorado.

Senator Mark Udall (D-CO) meets with community members during a campaign tour through Edwards at The Kind Bike & Ski on Tuesday, August 12, 2014 in Edwards, Colorado.

Marijuana plants in the grow facility at Incredibles on Wednesday, August 13, 2014 in Denver, Colorado.

Steve Herin, Master Grower at Incredibles, works on repotting marijuana plants in the grow facility on Wednesday, August 13, 2014 in Denver, Colorado. Higher than expected demand for marijuana edibles is pushing several Colorado manufacturers, like Incredibles, to expand their operations. (Photo by Kent Nishimura/The Denver Post)

Kevin Del Mazo, a senior at Smoky Hill, poses for a portrait during practice at Smoky Hill High School on Friday, August 15, 2014 in Aurora, Colorado. In the 2013 season, Del Mazo led the team in scoring.

Lee Sternal watches as runners make their way along the trail, leaving downtown Twin Lakes during the 2014 Leadville Trail 100 ultramarathon on Saturday, August 16, 2014 in Twin Lakes, Colorado.

Runner Jonathan Shark #617 takes a soak in Lake Creek as other runners make their way across the creek during the 2014 Leadville Trail 100 ultramarathon on Saturday, August 16, 2014 in Twin Lakes, Colorado.

Leadville 100: Ultramarathoner Rob Krar took first place at the Leadville 100.

Deshorn Brown (26) of Colorado Rapids soars to keep the ball in play during a Major League Soccer game at Dick's Sporting Goods Park on Wednesday, August 20, 2014 in Commerce City, Colorado.

Colorado Rapids v LA Galaxy

Glenwood Springs Demons Quarterback Dante Sparaco poses for a portrait at Glenwood Springs High School football field on Thursday, August 21, 2014 in Glenwood Springs, Colorado. Despite only throwing five varsity passes the sophomore quarterback has a scholarship offer from CSU.

Stephenie Riegel hugs her goat Blue Spruce while her mother Raejean Riegel prepares to groom him during the opening day of the Colorado State Fair at the State Fairgrounds on Friday, August 22, 2014 in Pueblo, Colorado.

Landree Heidenreich guides her pig "BJ" in the swine house during the opening day of the Colorado State Fair at the State Fairgrounds on Friday, August 22, 2014 in Pueblo, Colorado.

Peyton Manning (18) of the Denver Broncos shouts at D.J. Swearinger (36) of the Houston Texans after a play where Wes Welker (83) of the Denver Broncos was hit hard during a preseason football game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on Saturday, August 23, 2014 in Denver, Colorado.

Head coach Norm Chow of the Hawaii Warriors is seen after the conclusion of a college football game between the Utah State Aggies and the Hawaii Warriors at Hawaiian Airlines Field at Aloha Stadium on November 01, 2014 in Honolulu, Hawaii. The Utah State Aggies defeated the Hawaii Warriors 35-14.

Joey Iosefa #7 of the Hawaii Warriors leaps over Steven Nelson #2 and Ryan Murphy #25 of the Oregon State Beavers in for a touchdown during the second half of a college football game between the Oregon State Beavers and the Hawaii Warriors at Aloha Stadium on September 06, 2014 in Honolulu, Hawaii. The Oregon State Beavers defeated the Hawaii Warriors 38-30.

Hawaii Warriors Football.

Lance Williams #17 shares a moment with Scott Harding #29 of the Hawaii Warriors in the final moments of the fourth quarter of a college football game between the UNLV Rebels and the Hawaii Warriors at Hawaiian Airlines Field at Aloha Stadium on November 22, 2014 in Honolulu, Hawaii. The Hawaii Warriors defeated the UNLV Rebels 37-35.

U.S.S. Arizona survivors Donald Stratton, Louis Conter, John Anderson, and Lauren Bruner, talk with Arizona Governor Jan Brewer in the shrine room of the U.S.S. Arizona Memorial during a memorial service for the 73rd anniversary of the attack on the U.S. naval base at Pearl harbor on the island of Oahu at World War 2 Valor in the Pacific National Monument on December 07, 2014 in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. On the morning of December 7, 1941 a surprise military attack was conducted by aircraft of the Imperial Japanese Navy against the U.S. Pacific Fleet being moored in Pearl Harbor, marking the entry of the U.S. in World War II. More than 2,400 people were killed and thousands wounded, with dozens of Navy vessels either sunk or destroyed.

Australian Owen Wright launches off of a wave after a long barrel ride that scored him an 8.93 to put him in the lead of his heat during Round One of the Billabong Pipeline Masters event of the Vans Triple Crown of Surfing at Ehukai Beach Park on December 12, 2014 in Haleiwa, Hawaii.

Crowds pack the brach in front of the main tower of the Billabong Pipeline Masters event of the Vans Triple Crown of Surfing at Ehukai Beach Park on December 19, 2014 in Haleiwa, Hawaii.

Brazil's Gabriel Medina is the 2014 ASP World Tour Champion.