http://www.govolsxtra.com/staff/michael-patrick/<p>Patrick worked for three other newspapers before moving to Knoxville in May 1979 to join the News Sentinel staff. He says, "Except for three or four, I've loved every day. I believe newspaper photojournalism is one of the very best jobs in the world. Everyday I'm meeting wonderful people and learning new things as I tell their stories."</p> <p>Patrick adds, "Outside of work my wife, three children and two grandsons definitely come first. After them my interests include volunteering at my church and then trying to keep my two bonsai trees alive. When there is spare time I do a little target shooting with my two sons and on rarer occasions I get to play a little golf with friends."</p> <p>View Michael Patrick's monthly photo column <a href="http://web.knoxnews.com/special/ibelieve/">iBelieve</a> which focuses on individuals in East Tennessee who volunteer doing things because of their faith and spirituality.</p> en-ushttp://www.govolsxtra.com/photos/2009/nov/11/70931/John Peters, left, and Jay Mitchell check out a shotgun during the Smoky Mountain Gun Collector's AsWed, 11 Nov 2009 20:00:05 -0000http://www.govolsxtra.com/photos/2009/nov/11/70931/http://www.govolsxtra.com/photos/2009/nov/07/70636/Tennessee running back Montario Hardesty (2) during action against Memphis Saturday, Nov 7, 2009 in Sun, 08 Nov 2009 02:40:14 -0000http://www.govolsxtra.com/photos/2009/nov/07/70636/http://www.govolsxtra.com/photos/2009/nov/07/70635/Eli Riggs, 2, from Knoxville being held by his father, Chad Riggs at the UT vs Memphis game SaturdaySun, 08 Nov 2009 02:40:14 -0000http://www.govolsxtra.com/photos/2009/nov/07/70635/http://www.govolsxtra.com/photos/2009/nov/07/70634/Tennessee head coach Lane Kiffin listens to a referee during action Saturday, Nov 7, 2009 in NeylandSun, 08 Nov 2009 02:40:13 -0000http://www.govolsxtra.com/photos/2009/nov/07/70634/http://www.govolsxtra.com/photos/2009/nov/07/70633/Tennessee defensive end Ben Martin (99) and linebacker Herman Lathers (34) take down Memphis runningSun, 08 Nov 2009 02:40:13 -0000http://www.govolsxtra.com/photos/2009/nov/07/70633/http://www.govolsxtra.com/photos/2009/nov/07/70628/World Grand Champion walking horse "Watch it Now" ridden by trainer Jimmy McConnell, from ShelbyvillSun, 08 Nov 2009 02:40:13 -0000http://www.govolsxtra.com/photos/2009/nov/07/70628/http://www.govolsxtra.com/photos/2009/nov/07/70622/Tennessee running back David Oku (27) during a kick return during action Saturday, Nov 7, 2009 in NeSun, 08 Nov 2009 02:15:06 -0000http://www.govolsxtra.com/photos/2009/nov/07/70622/http://www.govolsxtra.com/photos/2009/nov/07/70621/Tennessee cornerback Eric Berry (14) catches in interception from Memphis defensive back Alton StarrSun, 08 Nov 2009 02:15:06 -0000http://www.govolsxtra.com/photos/2009/nov/07/70621/http://www.govolsxtra.com/photos/2009/nov/07/70620/Tennessee tight end Luke Stocker (88) ahead of Memphis linebacker Jeremy Rockette (25) on his 23-yarSun, 08 Nov 2009 02:15:06 -0000http://www.govolsxtra.com/photos/2009/nov/07/70620/http://www.govolsxtra.com/photos/2009/nov/07/70619/Tennessee quarterback Jonathan Crompton (8) during action against Memphis Saturday, Nov 7, 2009 in NSun, 08 Nov 2009 02:15:06 -0000http://www.govolsxtra.com/photos/2009/nov/07/70619/