2024 Q4 Photo Essay

Quarter 4 judges, Len Wood

This was hard to pick between the two entries.
First Place: This photographer was present for all of the baseball moments. Great all the way around coverage.

Second Place: It was hard to pick between the two. This entry also had some great moments. And you can tell this project will a long- term project.  Love the individual images here.

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First Place: Robert Gauthier, Los Angeles Times

Los Angeles, CA, Saturday, October 5, 2024 - Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (17) hits a three-run homer in the second inning against San Diego Padres pitcher Dylan Cease (84) in game one of the National League Division Series at Dodger Stadium.

San Diego, CA, Tuesday, October 8, 2024 - Dodgers designated hitter Shoei Ohtani shatters his bat while hitting a single in game three of the National League Diviisional Series at Petco Park.

Queens, New York, Wednesday, October 16, 2024 - Dodger s manager Dave Roberts and bench coach Bob Geren celebrate a sixth inning homer hit by Enrique Hernández in game three of the National League Championship Series against the New York Mets at Citi Field.

Los Angeles, CA, Sunday, October 20, 2024 - Dodgers dh Shohei Ohtani dons an NLCS championship shirt after beating the New York Mets in game six of the National League Championship Series at Dodger Stadium.

Los Angeles, CA, Friday October 26, 2024 - Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman (5) celebrates after homering against New York Yankees starter Carlos Rodon in Game two of the World Series at Dodger Stadium.

Bronx, New York, Monday, October 26, 2024 - Mookie Betts, right, joins other Dodgers in the dugout as they stand during the seventh inning stretch as “God Bless America,” is played during game three of the World Series at Yankee Stadium.

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Los Angeles, CA, Friday October 26, 2024 - Dodgers dh Shohei Ohtani grimaces in pain after injuring his shoulder sliding into second base in Game two of the World Series at Dodger Stadium.

Bronx,, New York, Tuesday October 29, 2024 - Dodgers right fielder Mookie Betts battles fans for a foul ball in Game four of the World Series at Yankee Stadium.

Bronx,, New York, Wednesday, October 30, 2024 -Starting pitcher Jack Flaherty battles high emotion after he allowed four earned runs on four hits and one walk over 1 1/3 innings in game five against the New York Yankees. He was relieved of his duties in the second inning, walking off the mound with Los Angeles facing a 4–0 deficit. The Dodgers rallied to win the game and clinch the championship.

Bronx,, New York, Wednesday, October 30, 2024 - Dodgers centerfielder Enrique Hernandez slides safely into third base as Yankees third baseman Jazz Chisolm mishandles at throw in Game five of the World Series at Yankee Stadium.

Bronx,, New York, Wednesday, October 30, 2024 - World Series MVP Freddie Freeman exults the moment the Dodgers defeated the New York Yankees in game 5 to win the championship at Yankee Stadium.

Bronx, New York, Wednesday, October 30, 2024 - The LA Dodgers locker room is filled with beer, champagne and happiness after the team beat the New York Yankees in Game five to win the World Series at Yankee Stadium.

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Second place: Cristina Salvador Klenz, Freelance

Intersections In Time_Long Beach From My Car_ Long Beach From My Car is a photo essay of images I take during my travels driving through both Long Beach and Signal Hill California. All the images are taken from within my vehicle and depict the current plights of Long Beach residents especially the unhoused. The essay also documents unusual or interesting scenes that provoke emotion in the viewer. The City of Long Beach began issuing notices to the unhoused living on the streets mandating that they clear their possessions. The notices began appearing on property after California Governor Gavin Newsom issued an executive order requiring cities to dismantle homeless encampments. A 48-hour-notice is required before personal belongings can be cleared. This executive order was preceded by a Supreme Court ruling on June 28 that upheld a ban on residents sleeping outdoors. These recent decisions have impacted Richard Daily, 61, who lives on Atlantic Avenue near 52nd Street in Long Beach. Daily has received this notice issued by the city of Long Beach during a time where he is mourning the loss of his dog.

Intersections In Time_Long Beach From My Car_ Long Beach From My Car is a photo essay of images I take during my travels driving through both Long Beach and Signal Hill California. All the images are taken from within my vehicle and depict the current plights of Long Beach residents especially the unhoused. The essay also documents unusual or interesting scenes that provoke emotion in the viewer. Ester Chang, an employee of The Cove Hotel, 200 East Willow Street in Long Beach, tases a woman multiple times near a driveway leading into the hotel parking lot. Chang said that she felt threatened when the woman approached her inside the hotel and that the woman had been causing property damage on the premises. Chang said that she gave the woman multiple chances to leave and that tasing and pepper spraying are used as a last resort. Paramedics arrived on scene to help the woman who had also been pepper sprayed.

Intersections In Time_Long Beach From My Car_ Long Beach From My Car is a photo essay of images I take during my travels driving through both Long Beach and Signal Hill California. All the images are taken from within my vehicle and depict the current plights of Long Beach residents especially the unhoused. The essay also documents unusual or interesting scenes that provoke emotion in the viewer. A couple embraces and finds happiness in an area of Anaheim Street in Long Beach, California, that has many unhoused people living in the area. Although Long Beach has experienced a decrease in homelessness since 2023, there are 3,376 unhoused individuals living in the city; 49 percent of them are chronically homeless. Nationwide, drug and alcohol overdoses are the primary causes of death in the homeless population.

Intersections In Time_Long Beach From My Car_ Long Beach From My Car is a photo essay of images I take during my travels driving through both Long Beach and Signal Hill California. All the images are taken from within my vehicle and depict the current plights of Long Beach residents especially the unhoused. The essay also documents unusual or interesting scenes that provoke emotion in the viewer. A young woman sits on the edge of the street along Long Beach Boulevard in Long Beach, California. Although Long Beach has experienced a decrease in homelessness since 2023, there are still 3,376 unhoused individuals living in the city; 49 percent of them are chronically homeless. Nationwide, drug and alcohol overdoses are the primary causes of death in the homeless population.

Intersections In Time_Long Beach From My Car_ Long Beach From My Car is a photo essay of images I take during my travels driving through both Long Beach and Signal Hill California. All the images are taken from within my vehicle and depict the current plights of Long Beach residents especially the unhoused. The essay also documents unusual or interesting scenes that provoke emotion in the viewer. Susano Rueda of Los Angeles and his dog, Bella, share a joyful moment along Long Beach Boulevard in Long Beach.

Intersections In Time_Long Beach From My Car_ Long Beach From My Car is a photo essay of images I take during my travels driving through both Long Beach and Signal Hill California. All the images are taken from within my vehicle and depict the current plights of Long Beach residents especially the unhoused. The essay also documents unusual or interesting scenes that provoke emotion in the viewer. A small group of demonstrators displays signs in support of Donald Trump over the 405 Freeway near Cherry Avenue in Long Beach.

Intersections In Time_Long Beach From My Car_ Long Beach From My Car is a photo essay of images I take during my travels driving through both Long Beach and Signal Hill California. All the images are taken from within my vehicle and depict the current plights of Long Beach residents especially the unhoused. The essay also documents unusual or interesting scenes that provoke emotion in the viewer. A woman carries laundry in the morning near Pacific Coast Highway in Long Beach.

Intersections In Time_Long Beach From My Car_ Long Beach From My Car is a photo essay of images I take during my travels driving through both Long Beach and Signal Hill California. All the images are taken from within my vehicle and depict the current plights of Long Beach residents especially the unhoused. The essay also documents unusual or interesting scenes that provoke emotion in the viewer. Bridgette Farley and her dog, Pearl, of Long Beach, CA, stop for a portrait on Pacific Coast Highway just west of Long Beach Boulevard. They were on their way to catch the metro for a musical performance.

Intersections In Time_Long Beach From My Car_ Long Beach From My Car is a photo essay of images I take during my travels driving through both Long Beach and Signal Hill California. All the images are taken from within my vehicle and depict the current plights of Long Beach residents especially the unhoused. The essay also documents unusual or interesting scenes that provoke emotion in the viewer. Although Long Beach has experienced a decrease in homelessness since 2023, there are still 3,376 unhoused individuals living in the city; 49 percent of them are chronically homeless. Nationwide, drug and alcohol overdoses are the primary causes of death in the homeless population. Children from a nearby elementary school walk past an unhoused individual who has found shelter near a Pizza Hut off Willow Street in Long Beach, California. A “Now Hiring” sign is posted in the store’s window.

Intersections In Time_Long Beach From My Car_ Long Beach From My Car is a photo essay of images I take during my travels driving through both Long Beach and Signal Hill California. All the images are taken from within my vehicle and depict the current plights of Long Beach residents especially the unhoused. The essay also documents unusual or interesting scenes that provoke emotion in the viewer. An individual sleeps on a rock in the median dividing Pacific Avenue just north of Pacific Coast Highway.

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Meet your judge

Len Wood is a freelance photographer on the Central Coast. He spent decades working for daily newspapers including the Santa Maria Times and Santa Barbara News-Press as a photographer, editor, designer and graphic artist.