2023 Q2 Picture Story

Ron Erdrich, Quarter 2 Judge

First Place: The pure emotion captured made this rise straight up to the top.

Second Place: The variety from this sporting event for a picture story was a standout for sure.

Third Place: This was funny and good coverage of an event that was probably challenging.

HM: This was good coverage but the other entries were stronger and rose to the top

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First Place: Keith birmingham, Pasadena Star-News

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Selena Harris of the UCLA Bruins reacts after scoring a 10 on the vault during the NCAA Los Angeles Regional gymnastics final at Pauley Pavillion in Los Angeles on Saturday, April 1, 2023.

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Margzetta Frazier of the UCLA Bruins during the floor exercise during the NCAA Los Angeles Regional gymnastics final at Pauley Pavillion in Los Angeles on Saturday, April 1, 2023.

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Selena Harris of the UCLA Bruins on the vault during the NCAA Los Angeles Regional gymnastics final at Pauley Pavillion in Los Angeles on Saturday, April 1, 2023.

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Footprints left in chalk after the NCAA Los Angeles Regional gymnastics final at Pauley Pavillion in Los Angeles on Saturday, April 1, 2023.

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Ana Padurariru of the UCLA Bruins competes on the uneven parallel bars during the NCAA Los Angeles Regional gymnastics final at Pauley Pavillion in Los Angeles on Saturday, April 1, 2023.

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UCLA Bruins fans cheer on Jordan Chiles of the UCLA Bruins competes on the balance beam during the NCAA Los Angeles Regional gymnastics final at Pauley Pavillion in Los Angeles on Saturday, April 1, 2023.

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Selena Harris of the UCLA Bruins competes on the uneven parallel bars during the NCAA Los Angeles Regional gymnastics final at Pauley Pavillion in Los Angeles on Saturday, April 1, 2023.

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UCLA Bruins head coach Janelle McDonald reacts after Selena Harris competed on the uneven parallel bars during the NCAA Los Angeles Regional gymnastics final at Pauley Pavillion in Los Angeles on Saturday, April 1, 2023.

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Ana Padurariu of the UCLA Bruins competes on the balance beam during the NCAA Los Angeles Regional gymnastics final at Pauley Pavillion in Los Angeles on Saturday, April 1, 2023.

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UCLA Bruins celebrates after Selena Harris of the UCLA Bruins competed on the uneven parallel bars during the NCAA Los Angeles Regional gymnastics final at Pauley Pavillion in Los Angeles on Saturday, April 1, 2023.

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Second Place: Keith birmingham, Pasadena Star-News

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Rory Mcllroy of Northern Ireland lines up his putt on the first green during the third round of the 123rd U.S. Open Championship at the Los Angeles Country Club in Los Angeles on Saturday, June 17, 2023.

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Fans look over the map of the course during round 1 of the 123rd U.S. Open Championship at the Los Angeles Country Club in Los Angeles on Thursday, June 15, 2023.

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Deon Germishuys hits out of the bunker onto the 12th green during round 1 of the 123rd U.S. Open Championship at the Los Angeles Country Club in Los Angeles on Thursday, June 15, 2023.

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Fans try and get a glimpse of Rickie Fowler as he walks by during the third round of the 123rd U.S. Open Championship at the Los Angeles Country Club in Los Angeles on Saturday, June 17, 2023.

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Rory Mcllroy of Northern Ireland makes his way to the 11th tee during the final round of the 123rd U.S. Open Championship at the Los Angeles Country Club in Los Angeles on Sunday, June 18, 2023.

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Sam Bennett tees of at the 12th tee during round 2 of the 123rd U.S. Open Championship at the Los Angeles Country Club in Los Angeles on Friday, June 16, 2023.

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Fans pose for pictures during the 123rd U.S. Open Championship at the Los Angeles Country Club in Los Angeles on Tuesday, June 13, 2023.

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Rory McElroy with Century City into background misses a putt on the 12th green during the third round of the 123rd U.S. Open Championship at the Los Angeles Country Club in Los Angeles on Saturday, June 17, 2023.

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Rory Mcllroy of Northern Ireland reacts after missing a putt on the 10th green during the final round of the 123rd U.S. Open Championship at the Los Angeles Country Club in Los Angeles on Sunday, June 18, 2023.

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Thousands of fans rushed to the edge of the bunkers to watch as Wyndham Clark prepares to putt on the 18th green 123rd U.S. Open Championship at the Los Angeles Country Club in Los Angeles on Sunday, June 18, 2023.

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Thousands of fans rushed to the edge of the bunkers to watch as Wyndham Clark prepares to putt on the 18th green 123rd U.S. Open Championship at the Los Angeles Country Club in Los Angeles on Sunday, June 18, 2023.

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Wyndham Clark reacted after sinking his putt on the 18th green and winning the 123rd U.S. Open Championship at the Los Angeles Country Club in Los Angeles on Sunday, June 18, 2023.

Third Place: Ringo chiu, associated press

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Participants prepare in the World Naked Bike Ride where nude cyclists ride through Downtown Lo Angeles on June 24, 2023.

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A participant gets her body painting in the World Naked Bike Ride where nude cyclists ride through Downtown Lo Angeles on June 24, 2023.

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Participants prepare in the World Naked Bike Ride where nude cyclists ride through Downtown Lo Angeles on June 24, 2023.

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A participant prepares in the World Naked Bike Ride where nude cyclists ride through Downtown Lo Angeles on June 24, 2023.

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Nude cyclists ride through Downtown Lo Angeles in the World Naked Bike Ride on June 24, 2023.

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Nude cyclists ride through Downtown Lo Angeles in the World Naked Bike Ride on June 24, 2023.

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Nude cyclists ride through Downtown Lo Angeles in the World Naked Bike Ride on June 24, 2023.

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Nude cyclists ride past Walt Disney Concert Hall in Downtown Lo Angeles in the World Naked Bike Ride on June 24, 2023.

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Nude cyclists arrive at Walt Disney Concert Hall in Downtown Lo Angeles in the World Naked Bike Ride on June 24, 2023.

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Nude cyclists ride are seen at Walt Disney Concert Hall in Downtown Lo Angeles in the World Naked Bike Ride on June 24, 2023.

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Nude cyclists ride past Walt Disney Concert Hall in Downtown Lo Angeles in the World Naked Bike Ride on June 24, 2023.

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Nude cyclists ride past Walt Disney Concert Hall in Downtown Lo Angeles in the World Naked Bike Ride on June 24, 2023.

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Honorable mention: Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News

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The start of the 4x100 girls Invitational during the Mt. SAC Relays in Hilmer Lodge Stadium on the campus of Mt. San Antonio College in Walnut on Saturday, April 15, 2023.

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Woman compete in the 100 meter hurdles Invitational Elite during the Mt. SAC Relays in Hilmer Lodge Stadium on the campus of Mt. San Antonio College in Walnut on Saturday, April 15, 2023.

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Athletes compete in the 400 meter dash Invitational Elite during the Mt. SAC Relays in Hilmer Lodge Stadium on the campus of Mt. San Antonio College in Walnut on Saturday, April 15, 2023.

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Willington Wright of UCLA finished fourth in the 400 meter dash Invitational Elite during the Mt. SAC Relays in Hilmer Lodge Stadium on the campus of Mt. San Antonio College in Walnut on Saturday, April 15, 2023.

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Remote controlled truck carries the discs back to the discus area during the Mt. SAC Relays in Hilmer Lodge Stadium on the campus of Mt. San Antonio College in Walnut on Saturday, April 15, 2023.

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Mia Holden of South Pasadena competes in the triple jump Invitational during the Mt. SAC Relays in Hilmer Lodge Stadium on the campus of Mt. San Antonio College in Walnut on Saturday, April 15, 2023.

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Sade Falese of Mayfield competes in the long jump Invitational during the Mt. SAC Relays in Hilmer Lodge Stadium on the campus of Mt. San Antonio College in Walnut on Saturday, April 15, 2023.

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A volunteer takes a break during the Mt. SAC Relays in Hilmer Lodge Stadium on the campus of Mt. San Antonio College in Walnut on Saturday, April 15, 2023.

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Rodrick Pleasant of Serra wins the 100 meter dash Invitational with a time of 10.23 during the Mt. SAC Relays in Hilmer Lodge Stadium on the campus of Mt. San Antonio College in Walnut on Saturday, April 15, 2023.

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Athletes take a break during the Mt. SAC Relays in Hilmer Lodge Stadium on the campus of Mt. San Antonio College in Walnut on Saturday, April 15, 2023.

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Meet Our Judge, Ron Erdrich

PPAGLA Contest Winners, judged by Ronald W. Erdrich, photojournalist for the Abilene Reporter-News/USA Today Network, twice-voted Star Photojournalist of the Year in the statewide Texas Managing Editors Association awards, and a judge in the 2022 Pictures of the Year, International Contest.