2022 Qtr. 3 Photo Essay

Betty Udesen, Benjamin Benschneider, Elaine Thompson, Quarter 3 Judges

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First Place: Amy Gaskin, Freelance

Protestor Eleanor Wells, a sexual violence survivor, mourns the Supreme Court's decision that "The Constitution does not confer a right to abortion; Roe and Casey are overruled; and the authority to regulate abortion is returned to the people and their elected representatives." After nearly 50 years, a woman's right to choose abortion is no longer guaranteed. “I’m a victim of sexual violence. Thank God I never had to resort to that. I sympathize with all of these women. It just blows my mind. The entire structure of birth control is on the woman’s back. I wanted to come out today. I’m hoping somehow we can pack the court and undo this. That’s the only thing we have. The more people they see, the more people will be encouraged to carry the banner. It’s crazy, the regression of our country. It’s surreal.” About the car she is standing on, “My friend Bo and I got this car for $500 at an impound lot and painted it. It’s a 77 Cadillac Seville Limo convertible.” Friday, June 24, 2022 in Los Angeles, Calif.

Rachel Fening, 31, of North Hollywood protests the Roe decision on Venice Beach. "The feeling of being a second class citizen. I feel like I've lost control of my body." Los Angeles, CA, July 4, 2022.

A hangar is used as a sign near the courthouse in Los Angeles CA on Friday, June 24, 2022.

Protestors in the garment district of downtown Los Angeles.

A woman protests outside the courthouse on July 2, 2022 in Los Angeles, Calif.

Protestors on the overpass of the 110 fwy on Saturday, June 25 in Los Angeles, CA.

A young woman protests the decision with a handmade sign.

A protestor continues to march toward City Hall.

A woman mourns the decision during the protest in West Hollywood on Friday, June, 24, 2022.

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Second Place: David swanson, reuters

A fireman faces the flames as the Fairview Fire burns near Hemet, California, U.S., September 5, 2022.

Flames make seem like a dragon as the Fairview Fire burns near Hemet, California, U.S., September 5, 2022.

Water is dropped near a fireman standing on a Phos Chek painted hillside as the Fairview Fire burns near Hemet, California, U.S., September 6, 2022.

Phos-Chek is dropped on the Fairview Fire burning near Hemet, California, U.S., September 6, 2022.

A CalFire helicopter passes the sunset over the Fairview Fire burning near Hemet, California, U.S., September 6, 2022.

A CalFire tanker drops retardent of the Fairview Fire in Hemet, California September 6, 2022.

Homes and vehicles are destroyed as the Fairview Fire burns near Hemet, California, U.S., September 5, 2022.

The Fairview Fire burns near Hemet, California, U.S., September 5, 2022.

The Fairview Fire burns near Hemet, California, U.S., September 5, 2022.

Horses seek shelter as Fairview Fire burns near Hemet, California, U.S., September 5, 2022.

Firemen monitor the Fairview Fire burning near Hemet, California, U.S., September 6, 2022.

Smoke pales the suset as the Fairview Fire burns near Hemet, California, U.S., September 5, 2022.

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Third place: Mindy Schauer, orange county register

A baby goat uses Aurelio Osorio’s back as a springboard during Yin Yoga class at Goods and Goats in San Juan Capistrano on Sunday, August 28, 2022. Goat yoga has become popular at the farm.

A goat plants a wet kiss on Annika Nelson’s cheek during Yin Yoga class at Goods and Goats in San Juan Capistrano on Sunday, August 28, 2022. Goat yoga is a popular feature at the farm.

Humans participate in Baby Goat Yoga class at Goods and Goats in San Juan Capistrano on Sunday, August 28, 2022.

Jennie Rios of Irvine reacts after baby goat Violet had a potty accident on her back and it seeped “to my buttocks,” during Yin Yoga at Goods and Goats in San Juan Capistrano on Sunday, August 28, 2022.

Goods and Goats Market Farm Manager Devyn Homan got a tattoo of her favorite goat, Yucca, pictured, because of his loving, dog-like behavior

Vanesa Gouldburn tries to prevent her hair from becoming goat food during a yoga class at Goods and Goats in San Juan Capistrano on Sunday, August 28, 2022.

The landscape at Goods and Goats Market in San Juan Capistrano features goat-themed signs and authentic antiques.

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honorable mention: Jay L. Clendenin, LA Times

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San Diego, CA - July 22: Welsh actor Owain Arthur, who plays Prince Durin IV, from left, Tyroe Muhafidin, who plays Theo and actress Sara Zwangobani, who plays Marigold Brandyfoot, laugh in excitement about heading to the Convention Center in downtown San Diego, before the cast of Amazon Prime’s, “The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power,” premier a trailer and are introduced in the storied “Hall H,” during San Diego Comic-Con, in San Diego, CA, Friday, July 22, 2022.

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San Diego, CA - July 22: Television host Stephen Colbert, known for his adoration of J.R.R. Tolkien lore, greets cast members of the new Amazon Prime series, “The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power,” backstage before introducing them in the storied “Hall H,” of the convention center, during San Diego Comic-Con, in San Diego, CA, Friday, July 22, 2022.

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San Diego, CA - July 22: Actors Sara Zwangobani, left, who plays Marigold Brandyfoot, in purple, Megan Richards, center, who plays Poppy Proudfellow, and Tyroe Muhafidin, far right, who plays Theo, cheer as the cast is rallied by staff to head down for their Hall H appearance and premier of trailers for their show, Amazon Prime’s, “The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power,” during San Diego Comic-Con, in San Diego, CA, Friday, July 22, 2022.

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San Diego, CA - July 22: Tyroe Muhafidin, in sunglasses, who plays Theo, with his brother and chaperone Tobias, right, lets his excitement show, as the cast of Amazon Prime’s, “The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power,” are minutes away from being introduced and premiering a trailer for the series, in the storied “Hall H” of the Convention Center, during San Diego Comic-Con, in San Diego, CA, Friday, July 22, 2022.

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San Diego, CA - July 22: The cast of Amazon Prime’s, “The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power,” speaks and premier a new trailer to a packed Hall H of the Convention Center in downtown San Diego, during San Diego Comic-Con, in San Diego, CA, Friday, July 22, 2022.

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San Diego, CA - July 22: Showrunners JD Payne, left and Patrick McKay, celebrate getting panel host Stephen Colbert’s signature, joking that they have him committed to being in a future series of Amazon Prime’s, “The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power,” during their “Hall H,” presentation at the convention center, during San Diego Comic-Con, in San Diego, CA, Friday, July 22, 2022.

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San Diego, CA - July 22: Actor Charles Edwards, with an “s,” corrects his mispelled name before going on a podcast at the Hilton San Diego Bayfront Hotel, following Amazon Prime’s, “The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power,” presentation at San Diego Comic-Con, in San Diego, CA, Friday, July 22, 2022.

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San Diego, CA - July 22: Lauren Stewart, left, dressed in cosplay as Galadriel, greets Welsh actress Morfydd Clark, who portrays Galadriel in Amazon Prime’s, “The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power,” during a fan event hosted by Theonering.net, during San Diego Comic-Con, in downtown San Diego, CA, Friday, July 22, 2022.

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San Diego, CA - July 22: A costumed fan leans in to chat with actor Daniel Weyman, who plays The Stranger, from Amazon Prime’s, “The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power,” during a fan event hosted by Theonering.net, during San Diego Comic-Con, in downtown San Diego, CA, Friday, July 22, 2022.

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San Diego, CA - July 22: Actor Ismael Cruz Cordova takes a selfie with a fan in a Mandalorian costume, as fans lined up for autographs from the cast of Amazon Prime’s, “The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power,” during a fan event hosted by Theonering.net, during San Diego Comic-Con, in downtown San Diego, CA, Friday, July 22, 2022.

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San Diego, CA - July 22: Tolkien fans lined up to take a picture of the cast of Amazon Prime’s, “The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power,” during a fan event hosted by Theonering.net, during San Diego Comic-Con, in downtown San Diego, CA, Friday, July 22, 2022.

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San Diego, CA - July 22: Actors Tyroe Muhafidin, left, with actor Ismael Cruz Cordova, center and Muhafidin’s brother Tobias, enjoy a snack of Twinkies backstage, following a fan event hosted by Theonering.net with the cast of Amazon Prime’s, “The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power,” during San Diego Comic-Con, in downtown San Diego, CA, Friday, July 22, 2022.

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Meet Our Judges, Betty Udesen, Benjamin Benschneider, Elaine Thompson

Betty Udesen, a photojournalist, is best known for her ability to make compassionate, respectful photographs in delicate and complex situations. She was a pioneer in multimedia reporting that combines still images with field-recorded sounds and interviews. Working both for The Seattle Times and as an independent producer, her photography and multimedia projects, local and international, have been honored with numerous awards.

Benjamin Benschneider’s extensive career as a photojournalist with The Seattle Times has given him the opportunity to travel throughout the United States, Asia and Europe on assignment. He melded his sense of composition, acute technical skill, and artistic expression to create photographic essays on a wide variety of subjects. Through Ben’s passion for design and his expertise in architectural photography, Ben conveys architecture’s best to a wide audience of professional and public observers. His work is regularly showcased in many architectural books and magazines.

Elaine Thompson recently retired from a 26-year career as a Seattle-based photojournalist for the Associated Press. Over the course of her AP career, she covered everything from high-level sports assignments, including five Olympics and one World Cup, to spot news, the big regional businesses of Boeing, Starbucks and Amazon, orca whales in the Salish Sea and fish tossing at the Pike Place Market. She is best known for a photo she took her first week on the job in Seattle in 1995, when Mariners' Ken Griffey Jr. smiled from beneath a celebratory pig pile after the team beat the Yankees in a playoff series, and for shooting the removal of a nest of so-called "murder hornets" in Northwest Washington near the Canadian border in 2021.