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Recent work for Bloomberg: Seattle Amazon.com Protest

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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

Recent work for Reuters: Fast Food Strike

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Fast food workers and union activists made a long march from SeaTac to Seattle, Washington in conjunction with demonstrators in hundreds of cities across the U.S. Thursday, December 5, 2013 in the latest coordinated action in the fight for a $15 hourly federal minimum wage. SeaTac recently enacted a $15 hourly minimum wage and Seattle looks likely to follow suit.

 

Demonstrators make their way down International Boulevard in SeaTac, Washington during a march from SeaTac to Seattle aimed at the fast food industry and raising the federal minimum wage and Seattle’s minimum wage to $15/hour December 5, 2013.

 

Manuel Brito demonstrates in SeaTac, Washington during a march from SeaTac to Seattle aimed at the fast food industry and raising the federal minimum wage and Seattle’s minimum wage to $15/hour December 5, 2013.

 

Seattle City Council member-elect Kshama Sawant, a socialist, addresses the crowd during a rally in support of a $15/hour minimum wage at City Hall in Seattle, Washington December 5, 2013.

 

Demonstrators rally in support of a $15/hour minimum wage at City Hall in Seattle, Washington December 5, 2013.

 

 

Demonstrators make their way down International Boulevard in SeaTac, Washington during a march from SeaTac to Seattle aimed at the fast food industry and raising the federal minimum wage and Seattle’s minimum wage to $15/hour December 5, 2013.

 

 

Demonstrators rally in support of a $15/hour minimum wage at City Hall in Seattle, Washington December 5, 2013.

 

Demonstrators make their way down International Boulevard in SeaTac, Washington during a march from SeaTac to Seattle aimed at the fast food industry and raising the federal minimum wage and Seattle’s minimum wage to $15/hour December 5, 2013.

 

 

Demonstrators make their way down International Boulevard in SeaTac, Washington during a march from SeaTac to Seattle aimed at the fast food industry and raising the federal minimum wage and Seattle’s minimum wage to $15/hour December 5, 2013.

 

 

Demonstrators make their way down International Boulevard in SeaTac, Washington during a march from SeaTac to Seattle aimed at the fast food industry and raising the federal minimum wage and Seattle’s minimum wage to $15/hour December 5, 2013.

 

 

Demonstrators make their way down International Boulevard in SeaTac, Washington during a march from SeaTac to Seattle aimed at the fast food industry and raising the federal minimum wage and Seattle’s minimum wage to $15/hour December 5, 2013.

 

 

Aaron T. Sherman yells slogans in SeaTac, Washington during a march from SeaTac to Seattle aimed at the fast food industry and raising the federal minimum wage and Seattle’s minimum wage to $15/hour December 5, 2013.

 

 

Demonstrators rally in support of a $15/hour minimum wage at City Hall in Seattle, Washington December 5, 2013.

 

 

Demonstrators rally in support of a $15/hour minimum wage at City Hall in Seattle, Washington December 5, 2013.

 

 

Demonstrators rally in support of a $15/hour minimum wage at City Hall in Seattle, Washington December 5, 2013.

 

 

Seattle City Council member-elect Kshama Sawant, a socialist, addresses the crowd during a rally in support of a $15/hour minimum wage at City Hall in Seattle, Washington December 5, 2013.

Recent work for Reuters: Boeing Machinists Reject Contract by 67 Percent

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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)

 

Recent work for Reuters

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Today Boeing union members face a tough vote on a new contract. Polls are open until 6 p.m. and the International Association of Machinists will have results by about 9 p.m. on whether or not they will approve some contract cuts in order to secure the new Boeing 777X production in the Seattle area. Boeing got huge tax cuts recently from the state of Washington in order to keep production local, but the union still has to approve the new contract. If it doesn’t, Boeing 777X production could move out of state or even to Japan.

This was a tough, quick <5 minute shoot while a PR rep was babysitting me, but it was still quite fascinating to be there documenting a historic vote and I was grateful to have access. Pics below; thanks for looking.

 

A union member displays his vote against the proposed contract during a union vote at the International Association of Machinists District 751 Headquarters in Seattle, Washington by members of the International Association of Machinists on a proposed contract by the Boeing Corporation to build the 777X jetliner 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)

 

Jim Rose casts his ballot at the International Association of Machinists District 751 Headquarters during a union vote in Seattle, Washington by members of the International Association of Machinists on a proposed contract by the Boeing Corporation to build the 777X jetliner 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)

 

A union member casts his ballot at the International Association of Machinists District 751 Headquarters during a union vote in Seattle, Washington by members of the International Association of Machinists on a proposed contract by the Boeing Corporation to build the 777X jetliner 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)

 

Union members cast their ballots at the International Association of Machinists District 751 Headquarters during a union vote in Seattle, Washington by members of the International Association of Machinists on a proposed contract by the Boeing Corporation to build the 777X jetliner 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)

 

Union members fill out their ballots at the International Association of Machinists District 751 Headquarters during a union vote in Seattle, Washington by members of the International Association of Machinists on a proposed contract by the Boeing Corporation to build the 777X jetliner 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)

 

A sign directs union members at the International Association of Machinists District 751 Headquarters during a union vote in Seattle, Washington by members of the International Association of Machinists on a proposed contract by the Boeing Corporation to build the 777X jetliner 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)

 

Union members check in at the International Association of Machinists District 751 Headquarters during a union vote in Seattle, Washington by members of the International Association of Machinists on a proposed contract by the Boeing Corporation to build the 777X jetliner 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)

Recent work for City University of Seattle

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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.

Recent work for Getty Images

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I finally was able to visit the new location of the Museum of History and Industry (MOHAI) while on assignment recently for Getty Images, covering the launch of the Bezos Center for Innovation, which is now housed on the ground floor of MOHAI. Supported by MacKenzie Bezos and Jeff Bezos, Amazon.com CEO and Founder, the new center is located just a block from Amazon’s headquarters in Seattle.

 

SEATTLE, WA – OCTOBER 11: Amazon.com Founder and CEO Jeff Bezos speaks with Leonard Garfield, Executive Director of the Museum of History and Industry (MOHAI), during a launch event for the Bezos Center for Innovation at MOHAI 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)

 

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)

 

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)

 

SEATTLE, WA – OCTOBER 11: Portraits in an exhibit are reflected in a sign about exploration at 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)

 

SEATTLE, WA – OCTOBER 11: Visitors explore an installation 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)

 

SEATTLE, WA – OCTOBER 11: Schoolchildren explore exhibits 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)

 

SEATTLE, WA – OCTOBER 11: Christopher Ozubko interacts with an installation 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)

Photos: Puget Soundkeeper Alliance on the Duwamish River

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I’ve been documenting the recovery of Seattle’s only river, the Duwamish, for years now and recently had a chance to ride along with a Puget Soundkeeper Alliance crew. The Duwamish is severely polluted and the Soundkeepers do a lot of great work including regular patrols of the Duwamish River. On these patrols the group observes, photographs, and reports anything potentially hazardous to the river’s health, while picking up trash and debris along the way. At any given time, the group usually has several pending lawsuits against polluters along the river.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Recent work for Wired: Game collectors pose with their greatest treasures

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PAX Prime, or the Penny Arcade Expo, brought thousands of gamers of all kinds to Seattle over the weekend. It really is a massive festival. During the Retrogame Roadshow panel, I made portraits of game collectors who had brought some of their most precious treasures to be appraised by the panel of experts. You can see the gallery here in Wired.com. Thanks for looking.

 

Andrew Egerton of Hattiesburg, Mississippi holds a copy of Megaman 9 that is signed by Keiji Inafune, the creator of Megaman. The panel appraised it at $500.

 

Nicholas Beaudrot of Seattle, Washington holds a Nintendo Family BASIC. It was appraised by the panel at $200.

 

Nate Greene of Indianapolis, Indiana holds a Super Nintendo cleaning kit, appraised by the panel at a mere $15.

 

Adam Friedlander of Poughkeepsie, New York holds a Twin Famicom game console, made by Sharp. It was appraised by the panel at $110.

 

Marcus Lindblom of Kirkland, Washington holds a copy of Mother 2, a game he helped produce. The panel appraised it at $1,000 given the potential for his autograph or a handwritten note that explains the history of this copy of the game.

 

Cyrus Burris of Westport, Connecticut holds the game Tenchi Sōzō, known as Terranigma in the U.S., made for Nintendo’s Super Famicom console. It was appraised by the panel at $35.

 

Brian Silva of Boston, Massachusetts holds Shantae, a game for Game Boy Color. It was appraised by the panel at $750.

 

Recent work for Reuters

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On Saturday about 80-100 people showed up at the Federal Building in Seattle to protest U.S. military intervention in Seattle, which happened to be just hours after President Obama declared his desire for military action, pending congressional approval. The group later made an impromptu trek to Westlake Center.

Syrian-American Wes Nakour demonstrates against potential strikes on the Syrian government in Seattle, Washington August 31, 2013. REUTERS/David Ryder  (UNITED STATES)

 

Protesters demonstrate against potential strikes on the Syrian government in Seattle, Washington August 31, 2013. REUTERS/David Ryder  (UNITED STATES)

 

Protesters demonstrate against potential strikes on the Syrian government in Seattle, Washington August 31, 2013. REUTERS/David Ryder  (UNITED STATES)

 

Protesters demonstrate against potential strikes on the Syrian government in Seattle, Washington August 31, 2013. REUTERS/David Ryder  (UNITED STATES)

 

Protesters demonstrate against potential strikes on the Syrian government in Seattle, Washington August 31, 2013. REUTERS/David Ryder  (UNITED STATES)

 

Violet Rea (C) demonstrates against potential strikes on the Syrian government in Seattle, Washington August 31, 2013. REUTERS/David Ryder  (UNITED STATES)

 

Protesters, including Syrian-Americans Memo Nakour (L) and Wes Nakour (R), demonstrate against potential strikes on the Syrian government in Seattle, Washington August 31, 2013. REUTERS/David Ryder  (UNITED STATES)

 

Protesters demonstrate against potential strikes on the Syrian government in Seattle, Washington August 31, 2013. REUTERS/David Ryder  (UNITED STATES)

 

Protesters, including Ben Crane (C), making a peace sign, demonstrate against potential strikes on the Syrian government in Seattle, Washington August 31, 2013. REUTERS/David Ryder  (UNITED STATES)

 

Ben Crane demonstrates against potential strikes on the Syrian government in Seattle, Washington August 31, 2013. REUTERS/David Ryder  (UNITED STATES)

 

Protesters demonstrate against potential strikes on the Syrian government in Seattle, Washington August 31, 2013. REUTERS/David Ryder  (UNITED STATES)