2022 Q4 Picture Story

Emmet Cullen, Quarter 4 Judge

First Place:

It’s hard not to love a good black and white picture story.  This one jumped out with such great angles and composition.  Great variety and feel to every frame.  

Second Place:

This was also an equally as nice picture story.  Great moments and it being a Council meeting protest that usually gleans a photo or two, this photographer worked the angles to get a picture story.  

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First Place: keith birmingham, pasadena star-news

Opening Day at Santa Anita was back at full capacity after running with no fans the last two years due to the Coronavirus with both a record setting day for betting and a crowd of over 41 thousand to watch horse racing. Horn blower Jay Cohen performs prior to the San Antonio Stakes (Grade II) race during Opening day of the winter-spring meet at Santa Anita Park in Arcadia on Monday, December 26, 2022.

People wait in line in the parking lot to enter on Opening day of the winter-spring meet at Santa Anita Park in Arcadia on Monday, December 26, 2022. The line was so long the track started letting people in for free.

Jockey Juan Hernandez riding Dicey Mo Chara, right, wins the San Gabriel Stakes (Grade II) race during Opening day of the winter-spring meet at Santa Anita Park in Arcadia on Monday, December 26, 2022.

Jockey Lanfranco Dettori (not pictured) riding Country Grammer wins the San Antonio Stakes (Grade II) race during Opening day of the winter-spring meet at Santa Anita Park in Arcadia on Monday, December 26, 2022.

A young fan holds up her fathers betting tickets as jockey Mike Smith (not pictured) wins the Malibu Stakes during Opening day of the winter-spring meet at Santa Anita Park in Arcadia on Monday, December 26, 2022.

Jockey Lanfranco Dettori, left, hugs trainer Bob Baffert after riding Country Grammer and winning the San Antonio Stakes (Grade II) race during Opening day of the winter-spring meet at Santa Anita Park in Arcadia on Monday, December 26, 2022.

Over 41 thousands Fans came out during Opening day of the winter-spring meet on a record setting day at Santa Anita Park in Arcadia on Monday, December 26, 2022.

Fans react after jockey Mike Smith (not pictured) wins the Malibu Stakes during Opening day of the winter-spring meet at Santa Anita Park in Arcadia on Monday, December 26, 2022.

Jockey Lanfranco Dettori leaps from his horse after riding Country Grammer and winning the San Antonio Stakes (Grade II) race during Opening day of the winter-spring meet at Santa Anita Park in Arcadia on Monday, December 26, 2022.

Outrider looks over the track at the end of Opening day of the winter-spring meet at Santa Anita Park in Arcadia on Monday, December 26, 2022.

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Second Place: Ringo chiu, freelance

Los Angeles-City Council-Racism

Stickers are placed at the pictures of Los Angeles Council members Kevin de Leon and Joe Buscaino near the entrance of the John Ferraro Council Chamber Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2022 in Los Angeles.

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Los Angeles City Council members Gil Cedillo, left, and Kevin de Leon sit in chamber before starting the Los Angeles City Council meeting Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2022 in Los Angeles.

Los Angeles-City Council-Racism

People hold signs and shout slogans before the cancellation of the Los Angeles City Council meeting Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2022 in Los Angeles.

Los Angeles-City Council-Racism

A police officer watches his watch as Los Angeles City Council member Mike Bonin, second from left, looks on as Council members Gil Cedillo, second from right, and Kevin de Leon, right, sit in chamber before starting the Los Angeles City Council meeting Oct. 11, 2022 in Los Angeles.

Los Angeles City Council Racism

A man stands on the bench and shouts slogans during the Los Angeles City Council meeting Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2022 in Los Angeles. A small group of protesters is chanting throughout the meeting calling for the resignations of Councilman Kevin de Leon.

Los Angeles-City Council-Racism

Los Angeles City Council members wait to start the Los Angeles City Council meeting Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2022 in Los Angeles.

Los Angeles-City Council-Racism

Los Angeles City Council members wait to start the Los Angeles City Council meeting Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2022 in Los Angeles.

Los Angeles-City Council-Racism

Demonstrators holding signs protest during the Los Angeles City Council meeting Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2022 in Los Angeles. A small group of protesters is chanting throughout the meeting calling for the resignations of Councilmen Kevin de León and Gil Cedillo, but the meeting is continuing over the chants.

Los Angeles City Council Racism

A woman holds a sign and shouts slogans during the Los Angeles City Council meeting Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2022 in Los Angeles. A small group of protesters is chanting throughout the meeting calling for the resignations of Councilman Kevin de Leon.

Los Angeles-City Council-Racism

Los Angeles City Council President Paul Krekorian looks on as people holding signs protest during the Los Angeles City Council meeting Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2022 in Los Angeles. A small group of protesters is chanting throughout the meeting calling for the resignations of Councilmen Kevin de León and Gil Cedillo, but the meeting is continuing over the chants.

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Meet Our Judge, Emmet Cullen

Emmet Cullen is a photography teacher from Ventura, California, with over 20 years of experience shooting weddings to war zones. From 2004-2007 Cullen photographed developments in Iraq on the ground with elements of the U.S. Army Infantry. Following his military service, he continued his focus on photojournalism and worked at the Olympian Newspaper in Washington. Cullen’s work can also be found in Forbes Magazine, Associated Press and the Epoch Times. Today, Cullen can be found leading local Junior College and high-school students in their own creative journey, as well as documenting athletics for local sports teams, as he aims to shine a positive light on local youth sports.