Happy New Year!
Below: Participants react after entering Lake Washington during the 12th Annual Polar Bear Plunge in Seattle, Washington January 1,2014. Hundreds participated in the chilly New Years Day tradition, organized by Seattle Parks and Recreation and held at Matthews Beach. REUTERS/David Ryder
2013 was a fantastic year and I feel that now is as great a time as ever to be working as a photographer. As I look back over the last 12 months, I am extremely grateful to be able to document important stories in my community, both local and global. Feel free to scroll through my 2013 pictures of the year gallery below. Thanks for looking and happy holidays! Wishing you and yours all the best in 2014.
Still image shot for the documentary short, “A Dose for Dominic.” Dominic, at right, has autism and is being treated with medical marijuana in topical and other forms.
Inmates at the Washington Corrections Center for Women
Chavez supporters chant and sing on the day of the funeral of President Hugo Chavez in Caracas, Venezuela on Friday, March 8, 2013.
Chavez supporters mourn on the day of the funeral of President Hugo Chavez in Caracas, Venezuela on Friday, March 8, 2013.
Chavez supporters crowd around the Military Academy of Venezuela on the day of the funeral of President Hugo Chavez in Caracas, Venezuela on Friday, March 8, 2013.
A man sleeps early in the morning while in line to see the body of Chavez on the day of the funeral of President Hugo Chavez in Caracas, Venezuela on Friday, March 8, 2013. Many people waited in line overnight.
A man inspects a tank on display near the line to see the body of former President Hugo Chavez in Caracas, Venezuela on Friday, March 9, 2013. New presidential elections are scheduled to be held on April 14, 2013.
A large air-filled likeness of former President Hugo Chavez is pictured in Caracas, Venezuela on Tuesday, March 12, 2013.
OLYMPIA, WA – JANUARY 19: Abby and Emily, whose parents declined to provide a last name, play with the toy guns in their free gift bags provided by organizers during a pro-gun rally on January 19, 2013 in Olympia, Washington. The Guns Across America campaign drew thousands to state capitals, including over 1,000 demonstrators in Olympia. (Photo by David Ryder/Getty Images)
Bradford Baker photographed at his home in Grandview, Washington.
Duwamish Tribe Chairwoman Cecile Hansen is reflected in a painting done by her sister, Catherine Rivera, depicting their great-great-grandmother, Ya-Tse-Blu, the niece of Chief Seattle.
Duc Tan stands for a portrait in Olympia, Wash. on Monday, June 17, 2013. Mr. Tan has been accused of being a communist sympathizer and is a plaintiff in a Washington State Supreme Court case over libel. David Ryder for The New York Times
Duc Tan stands for a portrait in Olympia, Wash. on Monday, June 17, 2013. Mr. Tan has been accused of being a communist sympathizer and is a plaintiff in a Washington State Supreme Court case over libel. David Ryder for the New York Times
Edna Schauer sits for a portrait in her home in Port Orchard, Washington on October 14, 2013. Schauer’s brother, Eugene Kainulainen, was a U.S. Army Air Forces veteran and was lobotomized in 1953. CREDIT: David Ryder for The Wall Street Journal
Edna Schauer sits for a portrait in her home in Port Orchard, Washington on October 14, 2013. Schauer’s brother, Eugene Kainulainen, was a U.S. Army Air Forces veteran and was lobotomized in 1953. CREDIT: David Ryder for The Wall Street Journal
LAKEWOOD, WA – October 4, 2013: Kaiya Taylor is a civilian worker at Joint Base Lewis-McChord and, although still working, is not yet sure if she will be receiving her next paycheck. Lakewood’s economic vitality depends on Joint Base Lewis-McChord, which means the current government shutdown is putting pressure on the city and surrounding communities. David Ryder for The New York Times
From an ongoing series, “Healing a River,” about Seattle’s Duwamish River
From an ongoing series, “Healing a River,” about Seattle’s Duwamish River
From an ongoing series, “Healing a River,” about Seattle’s Duwamish River
From an ongoing series, “Healing a River,” about Seattle’s Duwamish River
Fans, including Brad Jensen, in blue face paint, and Eli Parzen, in yellow face paint, cheer during “The International” Dota 2 video game competition in Seattle, Washington August 11, 2013. Sixteen teams from 12 countries battled for some $2.9 million in prize money, with Swedish team “The Alliance” claiming the top prize of $1.4 million after defeating Ukraine’s “Natus Vincere” in a final watched by an audience of 1,700 at Benaroya Hall and streamed live on the Internet. REUTERS/David Ryder (UNITED STATES)
Gamers pose with some of their most prized possessions at the PAX Prime convention in Seattle. David Ryder/WIRED
Groomsmen enjoy themselves before the start of a wedding at Doe Bay Resort on Orcas Island.
Ryan Parker, a Wendy’s employee, demonstrates in front of a Burger King location during a strike aimed at fast food industry and the minimum wage in Seattle, Washington August 29, 2013. “We deserve the right to make a wage we can live off of,” said Parker. Fast-food workers staged strikes at McDonald’s and Burger Kings and demonstrated at other stores in sixty U.S. cities on Thursday in their latest action in a nearly year-long campaign to raise wages in the service sector. REUTERS/David Ryder
Stephen Baldwin holds his fist in the air outside of Subway during a strike aimed at fast food industry and the minimum wage in Seattle, Washington August 29, 2013. Fast-food workers staged strikes at Subway and Burger King and demonstrated at other stores in sixty U.S. cities on Thursday in their latest action in a nearly year-long campaign to raise wages in the service sector. REUTERS/David Ryder
SEATTLE, WA – OCTOBER 11: Amazon.com Founder and CEO Jeff Bezos is pictured during a launch event for the Bezos Center for Innovation at the Museum of History and Industry on October 11, 2013 in Seattle, Washington. Supported by Jeff and MacKenzie Bezos, the center aims to highlight the history and future of innovation in the Puget Sound region. (Photo by David Ryder/Getty Images)
Frances Malzahn holds an undated photograph of a young Emil Kauzlarich, a Coast Guard veteran who was her uncle. Kauzlarich, who passed away in 1984, was lobotomized in 1951. CREDIT: David Ryder for The Wall Street Journal
Frances Malzahn sits for a portrait in her home in Granger, Washington on October 15, 2013. Malzahn’s uncle, Emil Kauzlarich, was a Coast Guard veteran and was lobotomized in 1951. CREDIT: David Ryder for The Wall Street Journal
Frances Malzahn is pictured in her home in Granger, Washington on October 15, 2013. Malzahn’s uncle, Emil Kauzlarich, was a Coast Guard veteran and was lobotomized in 1951. CREDIT: David Ryder for The Wall Street Journal
From right, Andy Joseph and Nate Ames, both of Apeks Supercritical, explain to participants including Matthew Abel, center left, how their product creates cannabis oil during the 2nd National Marijuana Business Conference and Expo in Auburn, Washington November 8, 2013. REUTERS/David Ryder (UNITED STATES)
A demonstrator is pictured through the rainy window of Domino’s Pizza during a strike aimed at fast food industry and the minimum wage in Seattle, Washington August 29, 2013. Fast-food workers staged strikes at Subway and Burger King and demonstrated at other stores in sixty U.S. cities on Thursday in their latest action in a nearly year-long campaign to raise wages in the service sector. REUTERS/David Ryder
A union member celebrates at the International Association of Machinists District 751 Headquarters in Seattle, Washington November 13, 2013 shortly after union leadership announced that members of the International Association of Machinists voted to reject by 67 percent a proposed contract by the Boeing Corporation to build the 777X jetliner in the Seattle area. The Washington state Legislature will convene Thursday to take up legislation intended to entice Boeing Co to build key parts of its newest jet in the Seattle area in a move that would settle one of the most keenly anticipated decisions in global aerospace. REUTERS/David Ryder (UNITED STATES)
From left, Gabrielle Rogano, Hazel Powers, and Rachel Sarzynski embrace at the International Association of Machinists District 751 Headquarters in Seattle, Washington November 13, 2013 shortly after union leadership announced that members of the International Association of Machinists voted to reject by 67 percent a proposed contract by the Boeing Corporation to build the 777X jetliner in the Seattle area. The Washington state Legislature will convene Thursday to take up legislation intended to entice Boeing Co to build key parts of its newest jet in the Seattle area in a move that would settle one of the most keenly anticipated decisions in global aerospace. REUTERS/David Ryder (UNITED STATES)
A shopper is pictured in Seattle.
Trees, Seattle.
Protesters demonstrate against potential strikes on the Syrian government in Seattle, Washington August 31, 2013. REUTERS/David Ryder (UNITED STATES)
Tour guide David Chambers, left, leads tourists Sassy Smyth, Mandy Irby, and Rose Wilson on a tour of Seattle, Washington while riding Segways on Halloween, Thursday, October 31, 2013.
Hikers enjoy the sunset atop Mt. Pilchuck in Washington’s Cascade mountain range.
A protest sign is pictured during a rally in support of a $15/hour minimum wage at City Hall in Seattle, Washington December 5, 2013. The rally, which took place at the end of a long march from SeaTac, Washington, was organized to coincide with fast food workers’ rallies across the U.S. Thursday. Last month SeaTac voters chose to enact a $15/hour minimum wage and the law looks very likely to become reality soon in Seattle. REUTERS/David Ryder (UNITED STATES – Tags: FOOD BUSINESS EMPLOYMENT CIVIL UNREST)
Demonstrators rally in support of a $15/hour minimum wage at City Hall in Seattle, Washington December 5, 2013. The rally, which took place at the end of a long march from SeaTac, Washington, was organized to coincide with fast food workers’ rallies across the U.S. Thursday. Last month SeaTac voters chose to enact a $15/hour minimum wage and the law looks very likely to become reality soon in Seattle. REUTERS/David Ryder (UNITED STATES – Tags: FOOD BUSINESS EMPLOYMENT CIVIL UNREST)
Mt. Shuksan.
Dog jumping competition, Seattle Center.
Indoor soccer, Seattle.
A car burns in West Seattle. The fire was accidental and no injuries were reported.
John Russell, left, inspects the receipt printer inside the world’s first bitcoin ATM with help from Mitchell Demeter, right on Monday, October 28, 2013 at Waves Coffee House in Vancouver, B.C. The world’s first bitcoin ATM was built by Robocoin and is owned by Vancouver company Bitcoiniacs. David Ryder/WIRED
VANCOUVER, BC – OCTOBER 29: Katrina Caudle celebrates after using the world’s first bitcoin ATM on October 29, 2013 at Waves Coffee House in Vancouver, British Columbia. “I love bitcoin,” she said. “I actually moved to Vancouver to work in bitcoin.” (Photo by David Ryder/Getty Images)
Demonstrators wear costumes during a protest at the Amazon headquarters in Seattle, Washington, U.S., on Monday, Dec. 16, 2013. German members of the Ver.di Union traveled to Seattle and were joined by local unions and labor organizers in a demonstration to demand increased wages and benefits, better working conditions, and formal negotiations. Photographer: David Ryder/Bloomberg
A man watches rescue crews during a flood at a mall in Seattle.
Josh Turski yells at counter-protestors during a Boeing union rally in Everett, Washington, December 18, 2013. Machinist union leaders rejected a second contract offer from Boeing Co, which would have secured work on the new 777X jetliner for the Seattle area, because it differed little from an offer that union members had already rejected by a large margin, a key union official said. REUTERS/David Ryder (UNITED STATES)
Shallow floodwaters are pictured at U Village mall in Seattle.
A woman gets a hand from a construction worker so that she can stay dry during a flood at U Village mall, caused by a broken water main.
Eastside Catholic High School students yell during a protest in support of the school’s former Vice Principal Mark Zmuda at the Archdiocese of Seattle chancery building in Seattle, Washington, December 20, 2013. Zmuda, 38, who is gay, married his partner last summer and was forced to resign this week by Eastside Catholic administrators, acting under order from the Archdiocese of Seattle, which has authority over the nearby Sammamish, Washington school. REUTERS/David Ryder (UNITED STATES)
A second day of protests continued this afternoon, largely consisting of students, to show support for former Eastside Catholic High School Vice Principal and swimming coach Mark Zmuda. He was forced to resign this week because he had married his same-sex partner over the summer. You can follow updates on Twitter via the #keepmrz2013 hashtag.
Eastside Catholic High School students are pictured during a rally in support of the school’s former Vice Principal Mark Zmuda at the Archdiocese of Seattle chancery building in Seattle, Washington, December 20, 2013. Zmuda, 38, who is gay, married his partner last summer and was forced to resign this week by Eastside Catholic administrators, acting under order from the Archdiocese of Seattle, which has authority over the nearby Sammamish, Washington school. REUTERS/David Ryder (UNITED STATES)
Eastside Catholic High School students cheer during a rally in support of the school’s former Vice Principal Mark Zmuda at the Archdiocese of Seattle chancery building in Seattle, Washington, December 20, 2013. Zmuda, 38, who is gay, married his partner last summer and was forced to resign this week by Eastside Catholic administrators, acting under order from the Archdiocese of Seattle, which has authority over the nearby Sammamish, Washington school. REUTERS/David Ryder (UNITED STATES)
Eastside Catholic High School students yell during a rally in support of the school’s former Vice Principal Mark Zmuda at the Archdiocese of Seattle chancery building in Seattle, Washington, December 20, 2013. Zmuda, 38, who is gay, married his partner last summer and was forced to resign this week by Eastside Catholic administrators, acting under order from the Archdiocese of Seattle, which has authority over the nearby Sammamish, Washington school. REUTERS/David Ryder (UNITED STATES)
City of Seattle Mayor-elect Ed Murray, who is gay, addresses a crowd of students during a rally in support of Eastside Catholic High School’s former Vice Principal Mark Zmuda at the Archdiocese of Seattle chancery building in Seattle, Washington, December 20, 2013. Zmuda, 38, who is gay, married his partner last summer and was forced to resign this week by Eastside Catholic administrators, acting under order from the Archdiocese of Seattle, which has authority over the nearby Sammamish, Washington school. REUTERS/David Ryder (UNITED STATES)
Eastside Catholic High School students cheer during a rally in support of the school’s former Vice Principal Mark Zmuda at the Archdiocese of Seattle chancery building in Seattle, Washington, December 20, 2013. Zmuda, 38, who is gay, married his partner last summer and was forced to resign this week by Eastside Catholic administrators, acting under order from the Archdiocese of Seattle, which has authority over the nearby Sammamish, Washington school. REUTERS/David Ryder (UNITED STATES)
An Eastside Catholic High School student holds a sign during a rally in support of the school’s former Vice Principal Mark Zmuda at the Archdiocese of Seattle chancery building in Seattle, Washington, December 20, 2013. Zmuda, 38, who is gay, married his partner last summer and was forced to resign this week by Eastside Catholic administrators, acting under order from the Archdiocese of Seattle, which has authority over the nearby Sammamish, Washington school. REUTERS/David Ryder (UNITED STATES)
Eastside Catholic High School students are pictured during a rally in support of the school’s former Vice Principal Mark Zmuda at the Archdiocese of Seattle chancery building in Seattle, Washington, December 20, 2013. Zmuda, 38, who is gay, married his partner last summer and was forced to resign this week by Eastside Catholic administrators, acting under order from the Archdiocese of Seattle, which has authority over the nearby Sammamish, Washington school. REUTERS/David Ryder (UNITED STATES)
Eastside Catholic High School students sing and dance during a rally in support of the school’s former Vice Principal Mark Zmuda at the Archdiocese of Seattle chancery building in Seattle, Washington, December 20, 2013. Zmuda, 38, who is gay, married his partner last summer and was forced to resign this week by Eastside Catholic administrators, acting under order from the Archdiocese of Seattle, which has authority over the nearby Sammamish, Washington school. REUTERS/David Ryder (UNITED STATES)
Eastside Catholic High School student Tristina Leist cheers during a rally in support of the school’s former Vice Principal Mark Zmuda at the Archdiocese of Seattle chancery building in Seattle, Washington, December 20, 2013. Zmuda, 38, who is gay, married his partner last summer and was forced to resign this week by Eastside Catholic administrators, acting under order from the Archdiocese of Seattle, which has authority over the nearby Sammamish, Washington school. REUTERS/David Ryder (UNITED STATES)
Eastside Catholic High School students hold signs during a rally in support of the school’s former Vice Principal Mark Zmuda at the Archdiocese of Seattle chancery building in Seattle, Washington, December 20, 2013. Zmuda, 38, who is gay, married his partner last summer and was forced to resign this week by Eastside Catholic administrators, acting under order from the Archdiocese of Seattle, which has authority over the nearby Sammamish, Washington school. REUTERS/David Ryder (UNITED STATES)
Eastside Catholic High School students dance during a rally in support of the school’s former Vice Principal Mark Zmuda at the Archdiocese of Seattle chancery building in Seattle, Washington, December 20, 2013. Zmuda, 38, who is gay, married his partner last summer and was forced to resign this week by Eastside Catholic administrators, acting under order from the Archdiocese of Seattle, which has authority over the nearby Sammamish, Washington school. REUTERS/David Ryder (UNITED STATES)
Eastside Catholic High School students chant during a rally in support of the school’s former Vice Principal Mark Zmuda at the Archdiocese of Seattle chancery building in Seattle, Washington, December 20, 2013. Zmuda, 38, who is gay, married his partner last summer and was forced to resign this week by Eastside Catholic administrators, acting under order from the Archdiocese of Seattle, which has authority over the nearby Sammamish, Washington school. REUTERS/David Ryder (UNITED STATES)
Eastside Catholic High School students yell during a rally in support of the school’s former Vice Principal Mark Zmuda at the Archdiocese of Seattle chancery building in Seattle, Washington, December 20, 2013. Zmuda, 38, who is gay, married his partner last summer and was forced to resign this week by Eastside Catholic administrators, acting under order from the Archdiocese of Seattle, which has authority over the nearby Sammamish, Washington school. REUTERS/David Ryder (UNITED STATES)
Eastside Catholic High School students are pictured during a rally in support of the school’s former Vice Principal Mark Zmuda at the Archdiocese of Seattle chancery building in Seattle, Washington, December 20, 2013. Zmuda, 38, who is gay, married his partner last summer and was forced to resign this week by Eastside Catholic administrators, acting under order from the Archdiocese of Seattle, which has authority over the nearby Sammamish, Washington school. REUTERS/David Ryder (UNITED STATES)
Eastside Catholic High School students listen to Shaun Knittle of Social Outreach Seattle during a rally he organized in support of the Eastside Catholic’s former Vice Principal Mark Zmuda at the Archdiocese of Seattle chancery building in Seattle, Washington, December 20, 2013. Zmuda, 38, who is gay, married his partner last summer and was forced to resign this week by Eastside Catholic administrators, acting under order from the Archdiocese of Seattle, which has authority over the nearby Sammamish, Washington school. REUTERS/David Ryder (UNITED STATES)
Eastside Catholic High School students Kristin Mikolajewski (L) and Joey Kittridge are pictured during a rally in support of the school’s former Vice Principal Mark Zmuda at the Archdiocese of Seattle chancery building in Seattle, Washington, December 20, 2013. Zmuda, 38, who is gay, married his partner last summer and was forced to resign this week by Eastside Catholic administrators, acting under order from the Archdiocese of Seattle, which has authority over the nearby Sammamish, Washington school. REUTERS/David Ryder (UNITED STATES)
Eastside Catholic High School students hold signs during a rally in support of the school’s former Vice Principal Mark Zmuda at the Archdiocese of Seattle chancery building in Seattle, Washington, December 20, 2013. Zmuda, 38, who is gay, married his partner last summer and was forced to resign this week by Eastside Catholic administrators, acting under order from the Archdiocese of Seattle, which has authority over the nearby Sammamish, Washington school. REUTERS/David Ryder (UNITED STATES)
Eastside Catholic High School students listen to senior Alex Kovar during a rally in support of the Eastside Catholic’s former Vice Principal Mark Zmuda at the Archdiocese of Seattle chancery building in Seattle, Washington, December 20, 2013. Zmuda, 38, who is gay, married his partner last summer and was forced to resign this week by Eastside Catholic administrators, acting under order from the Archdiocese of Seattle, which has authority over the nearby Sammamish, Washington school. REUTERS/David Ryder (UNITED STATES)
Eastside Catholic High School students are pictured during a rally in support of the school’s former Vice Principal Mark Zmuda at the Archdiocese of Seattle chancery building in Seattle, Washington, December 20, 2013. Zmuda, 38, who is gay, married his partner last summer and was forced to resign this week by Eastside Catholic administrators, acting under order from the Archdiocese of Seattle, which has authority over the nearby Sammamish, Washington school. REUTERS/David Ryder (UNITED STATES)
Eastside Catholic High School students embrace each other during a rally in support of the school’s former Vice Principal Mark Zmuda at the Archdiocese of Seattle chancery building in Seattle, Washington, December 20, 2013. Zmuda, 38, who is gay, married his partner last summer and was forced to resign this week by Eastside Catholic administrators, acting under order from the Archdiocese of Seattle, which has authority over the nearby Sammamish, Washington school. REUTERS/David Ryder (UNITED STATES)
Eastside Catholic Middle School student Sarah Merlino gets a message of support written on her back for former Eastside Catholic High School Vice Principal and swimming coach Mark Zmuda during a swim meet at Rainier Beach Pool in Seattle, Washington, December 20, 2013. Zmuda, 38, who is gay, married his partner last summer and was forced to resign from his position as Vice Principal and swimming coach this week by Eastside Catholic administrators, acting under order from the Archdiocese of Seattle, which has authority over the nearby Sammamish, Washington school. REUTERS/David Ryder (UNITED STATES)
A sign in support of former Eastside Catholic High School Vice Principal and swimming coach Mark Zmuda is pictured during a swim meet at Rainier Beach Pool in Seattle, Washington, December 20, 2013. Zmuda, 38, who is gay, married his partner last summer and was forced to resign from his position as Vice Principal and swimming coach this week by Eastside Catholic administrators, acting under order from the Archdiocese of Seattle, which has authority over the nearby Sammamish, Washington school. REUTERS/David Ryder (UNITED STATES)
Paul Fritzler chants at a Boeing union rally, which was held to demand a chance to vote on the latest contract put forth by Boeing for the 777X jetliner production, in Everett, Washington, December 18, 2013. Machinist union leaders rejected a second contract offer from Boeing Co, which would have secured work on the new 777X jetliner for the Seattle area, because it differed little from an offer that union members had already rejected by a large margin, a key union official said. Leaders of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers District 751 rejected the offer on December 12 without a membership vote, a decision that has sparked controversy, with Washington Governor Jay Inslee among those weighing in. REUTERS/David Ryder
People yell at a Boeing union rally in Everett, Washington, December 18, 2013. Machinist union leaders rejected a second contract offer from Boeing Co, which would have secured work on the new 777X jetliner for the Seattle area, because it differed little from an offer that union members had already rejected by a large margin, a key union official said. REUTERS/David Ryder (UNITED STATES)
Josh Turski yells at counter-protestors during a Boeing union rally in Everett, Washington, December 18, 2013. Machinist union leaders rejected a second contract offer from Boeing Co, which would have secured work on the new 777X jetliner for the Seattle area, because it differed little from an offer that union members had already rejected by a large margin, a key union official said. REUTERS/David Ryder (UNITED STATES)
Union members who support a new vote on a contract for the Boeing 777X production argue with counter-protestors during a Boeing union rally in Everett, Washington, December 18, 2013. Machinist union leaders rejected a second contract offer from Boeing Co, which would have secured work on the new 777X jetliner for the Seattle area, because it differed little from an offer that union members had already rejected by a large margin, a key union official said. REUTERS/David Ryder (UNITED STATES)
Paul Fritzler (C, in red) marches with fellow union members during a Boeing union rally that he organized in Everett, Washington, December 18, 2013. Machinist union leaders rejected a second contract offer from Boeing Co, which would have secured work on the new 777X jetliner for the Seattle area, because it differed little from an offer that union members had already rejected by a large margin, a key union official said. REUTERS/David Ryder (UNITED STATES)
Paul Fritzler (R, in red) chants with fellow union members during a Boeing union rally that he organized in Everett, Washington, December 18, 2013. Machinist union leaders rejected a second contract offer from Boeing Co, which would have secured work on the new 777X jetliner for the Seattle area, because it differed little from an offer that union members had already rejected by a large margin, a key union official said. REUTERS/David Ryder (UNITED STATES)
Josh Turski yells at counter-protestors during a Boeing union rally in Everett, Washington, December 18, 2013. Machinist union leaders rejected a second contract offer from Boeing Co, which would have secured work on the new 777X jetliner for the Seattle area, because it differed little from an offer that union members had already rejected by a large margin, a key union official said. REUTERS/David Ryder (UNITED STATES)
Paul Fritzler gets a high five during a Boeing union rally that he organized in Everett, Washington, December 18, 2013. Machinist union leaders rejected a second contract offer from Boeing Co, which would have secured work on the new 777X jetliner for the Seattle area, because it differed little from an offer that union members had already rejected by a large margin, a key union official said. REUTERS/David Ryder (UNITED STATES)
People walk by a counter-protestor at a Boeing union rally in Everett, Washington, December 18, 2013. Machinist union leaders rejected a second contract offer from Boeing Co, which would have secured work on the new 777X jetliner for the Seattle area, because it differed little from an offer that union members had already rejected by a large margin, a key union official said. REUTERS/David Ryder (UNITED STATES)
Union members who support a new vote on a contract for the Boeing 777X production argue with counter-protestors during a Boeing union rally in Everett, Washington, December 18, 2013. Machinist union leaders rejected a second contract offer from Boeing Co, which would have secured work on the new 777X jetliner for the Seattle area, because it differed little from an offer that union members had already rejected by a large margin, a key union official said. REUTERS/David Ryder (UNITED STATES)
A sign against a new contract vote is pictured at a Boeing union rally in Everett, Washington, December 18, 2013. Machinist union leaders rejected a second contract offer from Boeing Co, which would have secured work on the new 777X jetliner for the Seattle area, because it differed little from an offer that union members had already rejected by a large margin, a key union official said. REUTERS/David Ryder (UNITED STATES)
Union members debate each other during a Boeing union rally in Everett, Washington, December 18, 2013. Machinist union leaders rejected a second contract offer from Boeing Co, which would have secured work on the new 777X jetliner for the Seattle area, because it differed little from an offer that union members had already rejected by a large margin, a key union official said. REUTERS/David Ryder (UNITED STATES)
Demonstrators wear costumes during a protest at Amazon.com Inc. headquarters in Seattle, Washington, U.S., on Monday, Dec. 16, 2013. Amazon.com Inc. workers in Germany sent a delegation to the company’s Seattle headquarters to reinforce strikes demanding higher pay and a better work environment, the Verdi union said. Photographer: David Ryder/Bloomberg
Demonstrators and members of the media listen to a speaker during a protest at Amazon.com Inc. headquarters in Seattle, Washington, U.S., on Monday, Dec. 16, 2013. Amazon.com Inc. workers in Germany sent a delegation to the company’s Seattle headquarters to reinforce strikes demanding higher pay and a better work environment, the Verdi union said. Photographer: David Ryder/Bloomberg
Nancy Becker, who works at an Amazon fulfillment center in Bad Hersfeld, Germany and is a Verdi Union member, speaks to the crowd during a protest at Amazon.com Inc. headquarters in Seattle, Washington, U.S., on Monday, Dec. 16, 2013. Amazon.com Inc. workers in Germany sent a delegation to the company’s Seattle headquarters to reinforce strikes demanding higher pay and a better work environment, the Verdi union said. Photographer: David Ryder/Bloomberg
Markus Hoffmann-Achenbach, an organizer for the Verdi Union at an Amazon warehouse in Werde, Germany, speaks during a protest at Amazon.com Inc. headquarters in Seattle, Washington, U.S., on Monday, Dec. 16, 2013. Amazon.com Inc. workers in Germany sent a delegation to the company’s Seattle headquarters to reinforce strikes demanding higher pay and a better work environment, the Verdi union said. Photographer: David Ryder/Bloomberg
Demonstrators chant during a protest at Amazon.com Inc. headquarters in Seattle, Washington, U.S., on Monday, Dec. 16, 2013. Amazon.com Inc. workers in Germany sent a delegation to the company’s Seattle headquarters to reinforce strikes demanding higher pay and a better work environment, the Verdi union said. Photographer: David Ryder/Bloomberg
A demonstrator wears a costume during a protest at Amazon.com Inc. headquarters in Seattle, Washington, U.S., on Monday, Dec. 16, 2013. Amazon.com Inc. workers in Germany sent a delegation to the company’s Seattle headquarters to reinforce strikes demanding higher pay and a better work environment, the Verdi union said. Photographer: David Ryder/Bloomberg
Demonstrators hold signs during a protest at Amazon.com Inc. headquarters in Seattle, Washington, U.S., on Monday, Dec. 16, 2013. Amazon.com Inc. workers in Germany sent a delegation to the company’s Seattle headquarters to reinforce strikes demanding higher pay and a better work environment, the Verdi union said. Photographer: David Ryder/Bloomberg
Demonstrators and members of the news media listen to a speaker during a protest at Amazon.com Inc. headquarters in Seattle, Washington, U.S., on Monday, Dec. 16, 2013. Amazon.com Inc. workers in Germany sent a delegation to the company’s Seattle headquarters to reinforce strikes demanding higher pay and a better work environment, the Verdi union said. Photographer: David Ryder/Bloomberg
Demonstrators listen to a speaker during a protest at Amazon.com Inc. headquarters in Seattle, Washington, U.S., on Monday, Dec. 16, 2013. Amazon.com Inc. workers in Germany sent a delegation to the company’s Seattle headquarters to reinforce strikes demanding higher pay and a better work environment, the Verdi union said. Photographer: David Ryder/Bloomberg
Dave Freiboth, Executive Secretary of the Martin Luther King County Labor Council, addresses protestors and the media during a protest at Amazon.com Inc. headquarters in Seattle, Washington, U.S., on Monday, Dec. 16, 2013. Amazon.com Inc. workers in Germany sent a delegation to the company’s Seattle headquarters to reinforce strikes demanding higher pay and a better work environment, the Verdi union said. Photographer: David Ryder/Bloomberg
Demonstrators listen to a speaker during a protest at Amazon.com Inc. headquarters in Seattle, Washington, U.S., on Monday, Dec. 16, 2013. Amazon.com Inc. workers in Germany sent a delegation to the company’s Seattle headquarters to reinforce strikes demanding higher pay and a better work environment, the Verdi union said. Photographer: David Ryder/Bloomberg
Demonstrators are pictured during a protest at Amazon.com Inc. headquarters in Seattle, Washington, U.S., on Monday, Dec. 16, 2013. Amazon.com Inc. workers in Germany sent a delegation to the company’s Seattle headquarters to reinforce strikes demanding higher pay and a better work environment, the Verdi union said. Photographer: David Ryder/Bloomberg
Demonstrators chant slogans during a protest at Amazon.com Inc. headquarters in Seattle, Washington, U.S., on Monday, Dec. 16, 2013. Amazon.com Inc. workers in Germany sent a delegation to the company’s Seattle headquarters to reinforce strikes demanding higher pay and a better work environment, the Verdi union said. Photographer: David Ryder/Bloomberg
Demonstrators hold a large banner that says “Strike at Amazon” during a protest at Amazon.com Inc. headquarters in Seattle, Washington, U.S., on Monday, Dec. 16, 2013. Amazon.com Inc. workers in Germany sent a delegation to the company’s Seattle headquarters to reinforce strikes demanding higher pay and a better work environment, the Verdi union said. Photographer: David Ryder/Bloomberg
David Olivera (C), of the Office and Professional Employees International Union Local 8, sings with other demonstrators during a protest at Amazon.com Inc. headquarters in Seattle, Washington, U.S., on Monday, Dec. 16, 2013. Amazon.com Inc. workers in Germany sent a delegation to the company’s Seattle headquarters to reinforce strikes demanding higher pay and a better work environment, the Verdi union said. Photographer: David Ryder/Bloomberg
A month or two ago, The Wall Street Journal had me illustrate portions a very powerful story by reporter Michael M. Phillips called The Lobotomy Files, which was finally published over this past week in three different chapters. The story received great play both in print and online, with beautiful layout, design, and interactive online features. Michael did an incredible job with the reporting, too. It was an honor to be a part of this project and to help tell this important story. Please take a look at the full project online, and see my contributions below. I did the filming for two short videos in addition to doing portraiture and other relevant still photography. This was my first time on the front page of WSJ, which was great.
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Frances Malzahn sits for a portrait in her home in Granger, Washington on October 15, 2013. Malzahn’s uncle, Emil Kauzlarich, was a Coast Guard veteran and was lobotomized in 1951. CREDIT: David Ryder for The Wall Street Journal
Frances Malzahn is pictured in her home in Granger, Washington on October 15, 2013. Malzahn’s uncle, Emil Kauzlarich, was a Coast Guard veteran and was lobotomized in 1951. CREDIT: David Ryder for The Wall Street Journal
Pictured in her Granger, Washington home on October 15, 2013, Frances Malzahn holds a flag used in the 1984 funeral of her uncle, Emil Kauzlarich. Kauzlarich was a Coast Guard veteran and was lobotomized in 1951. CREDIT: David Ryder for The Wall Street Journal
Frances Malzahn holds an undated photograph of a young Emil Kauzlarich, a Coast Guard veteran who was her uncle. Kauzlarich, who passed away in 1984, was lobotomized in 1951. CREDIT: David Ryder for The Wall Street Journal
Photographs of Emil Kauzlarich (left, in both images) in his Coast Guard uniform are seen at the home of Frances Malzahn, who is his niece. Kauzlarich, a Coast Guard veteran who passed away in 1984, was lobotomized in 1951. CREDIT: David Ryder for The Wall Street Journal
Edna Schauer sits for a portrait in her home in Port Orchard, Washington on October 14, 2013. Schauer’s brother, Eugene Kainulainen, was a U.S. Army Air Forces veteran and was lobotomized in 1953. CREDIT: David Ryder for The Wall Street Journal
Edna Schauer sits for a portrait in her home in Port Orchard, Washington on October 14, 2013. Schauer’s brother, Eugene Kainulainen, was a U.S. Army Air Forces veteran and was lobotomized in 1953. CREDIT: David Ryder for The Wall Street Journal
Pictured in her Port Orchard, Washington home on October 14, 2013, Edna Schauer holds two mugs made by her brother, Eugene Kainulainen, after his lobotomy. He dreamt of attending art school, and these mugs are some of the only reminders Schauer still has of her brother. Kainulainen, now deceased, was a U.S. Army Air Forces veteran and was lobotomized in 1953. CREDIT: David Ryder for The Wall Street Journal
Edna Schauer reads a magazine about flowers and birds in her kitchen in Port Orchard, Washington on October 14, 2013. Schauer’s brother, Eugene Kainulainen, was a U.S. Army Air Forces veteran and was lobotomized in 1953. CREDIT: David Ryder for The Wall Street Journal
The front page of The Wall Street Journal weekend edition, Dec. 14/15:
Edna Schauer’s interview video as it looked on the WSJ.com home page:
I recently shot an assignment for Bloomberg that took me to SGL Automotive Carbon Fibers, a production facility in Moses Lake, Washington that creates carbon fiber for the new BMW i-series cars. Part of the reason that the facility ended up in rural Washington state, of all places, is the reliable access to affordable power provided by the Grant County PUD, which includes the Wanapum Dam and the Priest Rapids Dam. After I visited SGL Carbon Fibers, I was able to tour the Wanapum Dam for Bloomberg and make a few pictures, which you’ll see below. Thanks for looking.
After a long, intense wait at the union headquarters in Seattle, the results of the day’s vote at around 9 p.m. showed a clear rejection by the union voters – 67% of them had chosen to say no to the Boeing contract that would secure 777X jetliner production in the Seattle area. The members of the International Association of Machinists did not want to see cuts to their benefits. Union leadership approached the stage to the sound of boos and heckling, but once they announced the results, the room turned into a party.
From left, Terry Mynett, Princie Stewart, and Gabrielle Rogano celebrate at the International Association of Machinists District 751 Headquarters in Seattle, Washington November 13, 2013 shortly after union leadership announced that members of the International Association of Machinists voted to reject by 67 percent a proposed contract by the Boeing Corporation to build the 777X jetliner in the Seattle area. The Washington state Legislature will convene Thursday to take up legislation intended to entice Boeing Co to build key parts of its newest jet in the Seattle area in a move that would settle one of the most keenly anticipated decisions in global aerospace. REUTERS/David Ryder (UNITED STATES)
Union members celebrate at the International Association of Machinists District 751 Headquarters in Seattle, Washington November 13, 2013 shortly after union leadership announced that members of the International Association of Machinists voted to reject by 67 percent a proposed contract by the Boeing Corporation to build the 777X jetliner in the Seattle area. The Washington state Legislature will convene Thursday to take up legislation intended to entice Boeing Co to build key parts of its newest jet in the Seattle area in a move that would settle one of the most keenly anticipated decisions in global aerospace. REUTERS/David Ryder (UNITED STATES)
From left, Gabrielle Rogano, Hazel Powers, and Rachel Sarzynski embrace at the International Association of Machinists District 751 Headquarters in Seattle, Washington November 13, 2013 shortly after union leadership announced that members of the International Association of Machinists voted to reject by 67 percent a proposed contract by the Boeing Corporation to build the 777X jetliner in the Seattle area. The Washington state Legislature will convene Thursday to take up legislation intended to entice Boeing Co to build key parts of its newest jet in the Seattle area in a move that would settle one of the most keenly anticipated decisions in global aerospace. REUTERS/David Ryder (UNITED STATES)
A union member celebrates at the International Association of Machinists District 751 Headquarters in Seattle, Washington November 13, 2013 shortly after union leadership announced that members of the International Association of Machinists voted to reject by 67 percent a proposed contract by the Boeing Corporation to build the 777X jetliner in the Seattle area. The Washington state Legislature will convene Thursday to take up legislation intended to entice Boeing Co to build key parts of its newest jet in the Seattle area in a move that would settle one of the most keenly anticipated decisions in global aerospace. REUTERS/David Ryder (UNITED STATES)
A union member celebrates at the International Association of Machinists District 751 Headquarters in Seattle, Washington November 13, 2013 shortly after union leadership announced that members of the International Association of Machinists voted to reject by 67 percent a proposed contract by the Boeing Corporation to build the 777X jetliner in the Seattle area. The Washington state Legislature will convene Thursday to take up legislation intended to entice Boeing Co to build key parts of its newest jet in the Seattle area in a move that would settle one of the most keenly anticipated decisions in global aerospace. REUTERS/David Ryder (UNITED STATES)
From left, union leaders Mark Johnson, Tom Wroblewski, Susan Palmer, and Rich Michalski announce that members of the International Association of Machinists voted to reject by 67 percent a proposed contract by the Boeing Corporation to build the 777X jetliner while speaking at the Seattle area at the International Association of Machinists District 751 Headquarters in Seattle, Washington November 13, 2013. The Washington state Legislature will convene Thursday to take up legislation intended to entice Boeing Co to build key parts of its newest jet in the Seattle area in a move that would settle one of the most keenly anticipated decisions in global aerospace. REUTERS/David Ryder (UNITED STATES)
Gabrielle Rogano, right, celebrates with Rachel Sarzynski at the International Association of Machinists District 751 Headquarters in Seattle, Washington November 13, 2013 shortly after union leadership announced that members of the International Association of Machinists voted to reject by 67 percent a proposed contract by the Boeing Corporation to build the 777X jetliner in the Seattle area. The Washington state Legislature will convene Thursday to take up legislation intended to entice Boeing Co to build key parts of its newest jet in the Seattle area in a move that would settle one of the most keenly anticipated decisions in global aerospace. REUTERS/David Ryder (UNITED STATES)
Union members celebrate at the International Association of Machinists District 751 Headquarters in Seattle, Washington November 13, 2013 shortly after union leadership announced that members of the International Association of Machinists voted to reject by 67 percent a proposed contract by the Boeing Corporation to build the 777X jetliner in the Seattle area. The Washington state Legislature will convene Thursday to take up legislation intended to entice Boeing Co to build key parts of its newest jet in the Seattle area in a move that would settle one of the most keenly anticipated decisions in global aerospace. REUTERS/David Ryder (UNITED STATES)
Rachel Sarzynski, left, kisses her daughter, aptly named Patience, at the International Association of Machinists District 751 Headquarters in Seattle, Washington November 13, 2013 shortly after union leadership announced that members of the International Association of Machinists voted to reject by 67 percent a proposed contract by the Boeing Corporation to build the 777X jetliner in the Seattle area. The Washington state Legislature will convene Thursday to take up legislation intended to entice Boeing Co to build key parts of its newest jet in the Seattle area in a move that would settle one of the most keenly anticipated decisions in global aerospace. REUTERS/David Ryder (UNITED STATES)
Union members embrace at the International Association of Machinists District 751 Headquarters in Seattle, Washington November 13, 2013 shortly after union leadership announced that members of the International Association of Machinists voted to reject by 67 percent a proposed contract by the Boeing Corporation to build the 777X jetliner in the Seattle area. The Washington state Legislature will convene Thursday to take up legislation intended to entice Boeing Co to build key parts of its newest jet in the Seattle area in a move that would settle one of the most keenly anticipated decisions in global aerospace. REUTERS/David Ryder (UNITED STATES)
City University of Seattle recently commissioned me to produce a video to honor their 40th anniversary, which allowed me to meet and interview some really cool alumni. Check out the video below to learn a bit about CityU, its alumni, and some of the support CityU provides to veteran students. Thanks for looking.
Last week I spent the afternoon at the Second Annual National Marijuana Business Convention and Expo, which was held in Washington state for the first time. I showed up to Emerald Downs in Auburn, WA for the third and final day of the convention to take pictures for Reuters. Apparently, 700 participants paid $600 to attend the sold out event, and they came from 30+ states. The conference had a very professional feel to it, with events that ranged from keynote speeches on how to perfect your pitch to investors, to workshops on how to expand your grow operation, to networking time on the expo floor full of booths and tables. I was impressed by the $63,000 cannabis oil extracting machine and the $1,400 LED grow lights. Pics are below; thanks for looking.
From right, Andy Joseph and Nate Ames, both of Apeks Supercritical, explain to participants including Matthew Abel, center left, how their product creates cannabis oil during the 2nd Annual National Marijuana Business Conference and Expo in Auburn, Washington November 8, 2013. REUTERS/David Ryder
Participants are seen on the expo floor during the 2nd Annual National Marijuana Business Conference and Expo in Auburn, Washington November 8, 2013. REUTERS/David Ryder
A participant holds a business card for ShopMarijuana.com at the 2nd Annual National Marijuana Business Conference and Expo in Auburn, Washington November 8, 2013. REUTERS/David Ryder
Charles Ramsey, center, CEO of Agrisoft, talks business with Mark Goldfogel, left, co-founder of MJ Freeway, during the 2nd Annual National Marijuana Business Conference and Expo in Auburn, Washington November 8, 2013. REUTERS/David Ryder
Participants measure a grow lamp at the Gro Wholesale booth during the 2nd Annual National Marijuana Business Conference and Expo in Auburn, Washington November 8, 2013. REUTERS/David Ryder
Participants chat at the back of a speaker’s session during the 2nd Annual National Marijuana Business Conference and Expo in Auburn, Washington November 8, 2013. REUTERS/David Ryder
Participants chat in a corner room during the 2nd Annual National Marijuana Business Conference and Expo in Auburn, Washington November 8, 2013. REUTERS/David Ryder
John Kovacevich, left, and Dallas Imbimbo, right, both of Kush Bottles, speak to participants about their products during the 2nd Annual National Marijuana Business Conference and Expo in Auburn, Washington November 8, 2013. REUTERS/David Ryder
Businessmen speak on their phones during the 2nd Annual National Marijuana Business Conference and Expo held at the Emerald Downs race track in Auburn, Washington November 8, 2013. REUTERS/David Ryder
Holly and Tony got married in August at the Doe Bay Resort on Orcas Island, a venue I would highly recommend. Any place that cooks from their own organic veggie garden and has a clothing optional spa is fine by me. The location right on the calm waters of the aptly named Doe Bay, in the San Juan Islands, doesn’t hurt either. The deer poop everywhere can become a nuisance, but it is a small price to pay. I had a really good time out there photographing Holly and Tony as a second shooter for friend and colleague Theo Stroomer. You’ll see below that I was with the groomsmen before the wedding and spent the rest of the day covering all angles of the wedding alongside Theo. Holly and Tony were a pleasure to work with and their relationship is inspiring.
This short piece that I filmed and edited explains what the Community Psychology major at the University of Washington Bothell is all about. Check it out; it’s a pretty cool major and Shannon is doing some good work