Some of staff photographer Nick Krug’s favorite images from 2013

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Lawrence resident Sean Mawhirter, coaxes his two-year-old daughter down New Hampshire Street as his sixth-month-old son Felix is cozily zipped up in his jacket, Friday, March 8, 2013. Nick Krug/Journal-World Photo

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Ami Bruce laughs as she holds out Cambell Harding's hand to catch rain drops while underneath a canopy outside Papa Keno's, 1035 Massachusetts on Thursday, May 30, 2013 in Lawrence.. Many Lawrencians ducked for cover from Thursday's rain storm and others like Bruce and Harding spent a little time flirting with it. Nick Krug/Journal-World Photo

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A cyclist is reflected in a puddle of water as he cruises through the rain-soaked intersection of 13th and New York streets on Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2013.

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Free State senior David Glauner rests his head within his sousaphone as he and fellow band members take a break from band practice on Monday, Aug. 26, 2013 at Free State High School. Glauner and the rest of the band stopped frequently for water to combat the ninety-degree temperatures. Nick Krug/Journal-World Photo

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Anabelle Clark, Lawrence, 11, turns to her grandmother Kathy Prilliman, Kingman, Kan., with a smile as the two share a bit of shelter under Prilliman's hat during a summer violin concert on Friday, July 5, 2013 at South Park. Clark along with 23 other students, ages ranging from 3 to 17, showcased their talents before family and friends. Nick Krug/Journal-World Photo

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Steve Laurenzo, Kansas City, Kan., waits happily with a beer as his smoker puffs away during the 15th annual Sertoma 48 BBQ Cookoff on Saturday, May 11, 2013 at Broken Arrow Park. Photographer's Note: This image didn't run in the paper the day after and there was considerable debate as to whether or not we should. A former coworker Ian Cummings said in favor of running the image and of the event itself, "We are celebrating smoked meats and molasses sauce." Nick Krug/Journal-World Photo

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A vigil attendee holds up a candle as a song is played for Andrew Stout, one of the homicide victims found this week in rural Ottawa, Friday, May 10, 2013 at Forest Park in Ottawa. Nick Krug/Journal-World Photo

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Tears come down as Sasha Woods, Ottawa, center, hugs Amanda Stone, Pomona, while other friends of Kaylie Kathleen Bailey, 21, of Olathe, arrive at a vigil to remember Kaylie and the other homicide victims found in rural Ottawa this week, Friday, May 10, 2013 at Forest Park in Ottawa. Nick Krug/Journal-World Photo

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Friends Corey Schlotzhauer, right, Barbara Sells, center, and Tony Bass comfort Jackson Anderson, brother of Andrew Stout, during a vigil to remember the homicide victims found in rural Ottawa, Friday, May 10, 2013 at Forest Park in Ottawa. At left is Karon Anderson, mother of Stout. More than 400 community members, friends and family members attended the vigil. Nick Krug/Journal-World Photo

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A child waits to have his candle lit during a vigil to remember the homicide victims found in rural Ottawa, Friday, May 10, 2013 at Forest Park in Ottawa. Nick Krug/Journal-World Photo

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A candle wrapped with pictures of the homicide victims including Kaylie Kathleen Bailey, 21, of Olathe, front right, sit within a park pavillion during a vigil, Friday, May 10, 2013 at Forest Park in Ottawa. Nick Krug/Journal-World Photo

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Sierra Reyes, 4, fights back tears as she watches her father, Thomas Reyes, a friend of Andrew Stout and Steven White, break down during a vigil for Stout and White, as well as two other victims of a quadruple homicide, one being an 18-month-old child, Friday, May 10, 2013 at Forest Park in Ottawa, Kansas.

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Kansas head coach Charlie Weis gets doused with water near the end of the Jayhawks' 31-19 win over West Virginia on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2013 at Memorial Stadium. Photographer's Note: I remember a wall of assistants forming to stop players on the 2008 Orange Bowl team from dousing then head coach Mark Mangino. However, times have changed and the unfortunate streak of 27-straight conference losses is certainly something to be celebrated with a Gatorade bath. Nick Krug/Journal-World Photo

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Kansas quarterback Jake Heaps is sacked by Oklahoma defenders Charles Tapper (91) and Geneo Grissom on the Jayhawks' last drive of the game, Saturday, Oct. 19, 2013 at Memorial Stadium.

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Kansas quarterback Montell Cozart pushes aside West Virginia safety Darwin Cook on a run during the first quarter on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2013 at Memorial Stadium.

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Kansas safety Dexter Linton snags South Dakota recevier Terrance Terry by the jersey before bringing him down during the second quarter on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2013 at Memorial Stadium.

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Kansas head coach Charlie Weis watches his team warm up for Baylor on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2013.

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Kansas fans toss part of the south upright into Potter Lake following the Jayhawks' 31-19 win over West Virginia on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2013 at Memorial Stadium.

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Kansas defensive lineman Keon Stowers celebrates a Jayhawk interception by safety Isaiah Johnson against Rice during the third quarter on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2013 at Rice Stadium in Houston, Texas.

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Kansas defensive lineman Keon Stowers hams it up for the cameras as the Jayhawks celebrate their 13-10 win over Louisiana Tech on a walk-off fieldgoal from kicker Matthew Wyman, Saturday, Sept. 21, 2013 at Memorial Stadium.

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Kansas shortstop Kevin Kuntz and Wichita State runner Tyler Baker get after a runaway squirrel that made it on the field during the fourth inning, Tuesday, April 30, 2013 at Hoglund Ballpark. Baker was able to scoop up the squirrel with his helmet and deposit it safely outside the stadium. Nick Krug/Journal-World Photo

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Free State senior Lee McMahon slides across the third baseline after a running start following the cancellation of the Firebirds' home opener against Warrensburg on Tuesday, March 19, 2013. McMahon later said he wasn't happy the game was cancelled, however.

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Lawrence High midfielder Parker Davies narrowly pulls back from a flying kick by Olathe South defender Eddy Mortera during the second half on Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2013 at Lawrence High School. Nick Krug/Journal-World Photo

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Kansas sprinter Diamond Dixon sports a sequined Jayhawks sticker and wing earrings as she prepares for the Womens' Invitationals 400 event during the Kansas Relays on Saturday, April 20, 2013 at Memorial Stadium. Photographer's note: I'm not usually crazy about static images of athletes staring off into space unless they have blood or dirt on their faces, however, there's always seemed to be something striking about Dixon's gaze in this image and thus, I'm including it. Nick Krug/Journal-World Photo

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The Jayhawks react to a missed dunk by Justin Wesley as they entertain the fans at the end of their practice on Thursday, March 22, 2013 at the Sprint Center in Kansas City, Mo.

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Kansas center Jeff Withey comes in for a jam against Oklahoma during the second half on Saturday, Jan. 26, 2013 at Allen Fieldhouse.

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Kansas guard Ben McLemore roars after dunking against Texas during a comeback run by the Jayhawks late in the second half on Saturday, Jan. 19, 2013 at Frank Erwin Center in Austin, Texas.

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Kansas guard Ben McLemore wipes away tears as he leaves a news conference with family members after declaring his intention to enter the 2013 NBA Draft. At left is his mother, Sonja Reid Nick Krug/Journal-World Photo

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Kansas forward Andrew Wiggins soars in for a dunk past Duke forward Jabari Parker for a dunk late in the second half of the Champions Classic matchup on Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2013 at the United Center in Chicago.

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Kansas forward Andrew Wiggins hugs teammate Wayne Selden following the Jayhawks' 94-83 win over Duke during the Champions Classic matchup on Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2013 at the United Center in Chicago. At right is KU guard Frank Mason.

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Arena lights casts various color tones around the arena as teammates Andrew Wiggins and Joel Embiid have a laugh during a timeout in the first half on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2013 in Paradise Island, Bahamas.

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Kansas guard Andrew White falls hard to the floor after being fouled by a Wake Forest defender during the first half of the Battle 4 Atlantis opening round on Thursday, Nov. 28, 2013 in Paradise Island, Bahamas.

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Kansas guard Frank Mason fights for a loose ball with Wake Forest defenders Codi Miller-McIntyre (0) and Coron Williams during the first half of the Battle 4 Atlantis opening round on Thursday, Nov. 28, 2013 in Paradise Island, Bahamas.

My daughter Olive, walking through the Moraine Park meadow in Estes Park, Colorado. Nick Krug/Journal-World Photo