2013: The Year in Pictures

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

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)