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Photos: Venezuela – Hugo Chavez continues to draw thousands

My work, photojournalism, Still photography, Travel

Almost a week after his death, the line to see the body of former president Hugo Chavez in Caracas is still miles long and consists of thousands of people. See more of my pictures below.

Thanks for looking.

Shot for Zuma Press.

Waiting in line to see Chavez.

 

Waiting in line to see Chavez.

 

Waiting in line to see Chavez.

 

Kids hold posters of Hugo Chavez as a portrait of Simon Bolivar looks on from behind. Chavez had instituted a “Bolivarian revolution” based on the principles of the revered Venezuelan historical figure.

 

Government workers, clad in Chavez red and pictured at the Monumento a Los Precursores, head in for duty to clean up the mess made by people waiting in line to see Chavez.

 

A Chavez supporter is pictured at the Espejo Acuático Nocturno.

 

Kids play with a Venezuelan flag near the line to see Chavez.

 

Photos: Venezuelans continue to flock to see Chavez

My work, photojournalism, Still photography, Travel

Thanks for looking. Shot for Zuma Press.

Waiting in line for a chance to see the body of Hugo Chavez.

 

Children play in and around a tank on display near the line to see Chavez.

 

A man inspects a tank on display near the line to see Chavez.

 

Soldiers pass out free food to those in line to see Chavez.

 

Venezuelans are pictured near the end of the line to see Chavez.

 

An artist and his portrait of Chavez, near the line to see the President’s body.

 

A woman on the phone near the line to see Chavez.

 

A girl holds ribbons bearing the colors of the Venezuelan flag, and a puppy, near the line to see Chavez.

 

Children enjoy an amusement park near the line to see Chavez.

 

Photos: Hugo Chavez Funeral

My work, photojournalism, Still photography, Travel

I spent the day documenting a unique and emotional moment in the history of Venezuela and world politics today. Thousands of supporters gathered outside the Military Academy of Venezuela, where leaders from all over the world were present for the funeral of Hugo Chavez.

Shot on assignment for Zuma Press.

Chavistas outside the funeral.

 

Chavistas outside the funeral.

 

Chavistas outside the funeral.

 

Chavistas outside the funeral.

 

Chavistas outside the funeral.

 

Chavistas outside the funeral.

 

Waiting in line for a chance to see the body of Chavez.

 

Waiting in line for a chance to see the body of Chavez.

 

Waiting in line for a chance to see the body of Chavez.

 

Waiting in line for a chance to see the body of Chavez.

 

Waiting in line for a chance to see the body of Chavez.

 

Waiting in line for a chance to see the body of Chavez.

 

Waiting in line for a chance to see the body of Chavez.

 

Waiting in line for a chance to see the body of Chavez.

 

Waiting in line for a chance to see the body of Chavez.

 

Waiting in line for a chance to see the body of Chavez.

 

Respite in the shade.

 

Chavistas outside the funeral.

 

A hat bearing the likeness of Chavez.

 

Chavistas outside the funeral

 

Chavistas outside the funeral

 

Chavistas outside the funeral

 

Chavistas outside the funeral

 

Chavistas outside the funeral

 

Chavistas outside the funeral

 

Chavistas outside the funeral

 

Chavistas outside the funeral

 

Chavistas outside the funeral

 

Chavistas outside the funeral

 

An artist and his painting of Chavez, head bald from cancer treatment.

 

Chavistas make their way toward the funeral.

 

Waiting in line for a chance to see the body of Chavez. Many spent the night in line.

 

Waiting in line for a chance to see the body of Chavez. Many spent the night in line.

 

Waiting in line for a chance to see the body of Chavez. Many spent the night in line.

 

 

Photos: Pro-gun Activists Rally in Olympia, Washington

My work, photojournalism, Published work, Still photography

This weekend I covered a pro-gun rally at the state capitol in Olympia, Washington for Getty Images. The “Guns Across America” movement included rallies in capitals all over the nation on Saturday, January 19, 2013. I was glad to be covering something like this while the gun issue is such a hot button issue nationally. Over 1,000 people showed up to demonstrate and listen to speakers on the lawn in front of the capitol building. See more pictures here on the Getty site.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Photo Show: Feb 1, Seattle

Diversity, My work, Nature, photojournalism, Published work, Seattle, Still photography, Sustainability

Hello all: Please mark your calendars to have some drinks and look at some photos if you can be in Seattle on Friday, February 1 from 6-8pm at Lucid. My work will be on display with prints for sale. The evening is curated by the talented Priya Frank and a portion of the proceeds will benefit the Bruce Lee Inspired “Community Peace Garden”. See below for more info:

 

Gay Marriage in Washington State – Seattle Photos from the Big Day

My work, photojournalism, Published work, Seattle, Still photography

I previously posted a few tear sheets of published work from my time this month covering same-sex marriage in Washington state, but see below for a larger edit. This new gallery on my website has more comprehensive coverage, including celebrations in Seattle on election night. Thanks for looking!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tearsheet – The New York Times – Same-sex Marriage Photo in Seattle

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Thursday morning was a historic day for Washington state, as new same-sex marriage equality laws went into effect along with a marijuana legalization initiative. I was shooting on assignment for Getty Images and the pictures were published widely across the U.S. and internationally. See below for an image of mine in The New York Times of Jane Lighty and Pete-e Petersen, and read more here. Lighty and Petersen received the first same-sex marriage license in Washington state. Stay tuned for a larger gallery of images of mine that is coming soon.