Photo Assignment #3- Karisse Carmack

An Asian Small-Clawed Otter stops to scratch himself Wednesday at the National Zoological Park in Washington.

A Wattled Crane scratches himself outside near the Bird House Wednesday at the National Zoo in Washington.

I'm Ready for My Close-Up: A Wattled Crane strikes a pose Wednesday near the National Zoo's Bird House in Washington.

Profile Photos by Rachel Roubein

Sophomore biology major Jessica Fiske-Baier braves the cold weather on the tennis courts at the University of Maryland. Jessica played high school in tennis and now uses the sport as a stress reliever in college.


Jessica Fiske-Baier read organic chemistry, one of the classes all science majors dread. The first floor library of Anne Arundel Hall is a typical place to find students studying.


As the weather gets colder, Jessica Fiske-Baier pulls out her bright red winter coat.

Photo Assignment No. 3 -- Mina Dixon

Richie Duckworth, 21, drives chartered shuttles for the Department of Transformation.
.
Richie mimics a sculpture at Dumbarton Oaks Gallery in Georgetown. He lead a trip to this museum for Art History Student Association.

Richie swoops in for some of girlfriend Kayla Moskowitz's chapstick. They have been dating for nearly three years.

Photo Assignment #3: Brian Hooks

Rachel Walsh, a sophomore Philosophy major, stresses about finishing a Spanish paper.

The lounge in Rachel's apartment allows her to concentrate on work.

Pesky photographers, however, do not help her finish papers.

Portrait Project- Anna Eisenberg

Jackie Borowski is the photo editor for the Diamondback.

Rich Abdill Photo Assignment 3

College of Journalism Director of Computer Services Clint Bucco works in his third-floor help desk.


Bucco reviews his inbox.

Bucco keeps the treasures he finds in the computer lab on his desk.

Hannah Bruchman; Photo Assignment 3

Alex Wahlberg, a sophomore dietetics major, cuddles with her favorite stuffed shark.


Alex Wahlberg plays the piano, an instrument she has been playing for five years.


Alex Wahlberg, 19, giggles as her roommate instructs her to please seriously pose for the camera.