As the sole staff photographer for the Express, I go on a lot of different shoots. Since the East Bay is such a photogenic place, we always end up with more photos than we can use in the paper, but it’s a shame to let them go unseen.
With that in mind, here are some of my favorites from this week’s stories. My assignments took me from a wildlife hospital in Walnut Creek to three different election night parties for Oakland’s top-ranked mayoral candidates.
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The mood at Libby Schaaf’s election night party was jubilant as her early lead in the polls grew stronger throughout the night.
Credits: Bert JohnsonEarlier in the evening, however, incumbent Jean Quan hosted her own party. The mood was positive and celebratory even as the early results came in.
Credits: Bert JohnsonQuan supporters came out in force to support their candidate.
Credits: Bert JohnsonRebecca Kaplan started the evening on a high note, too, giving speeches and greeting supporters.
Credits: Bert JohnsonCouncil member Kaplan dances with her campaign staff and friends.
Credits: Bert JohnsonGuthrum Purdin, director of veterinary services for Lindsay Wildlife Museum, examines an injured turkey vulture with the help of Marcia Metzler.
Credits: Bert JohnsonCredits: Bert JohnsonPurdin is an expert on local wildlife, and the Lindsay center cares for many injured animals each year.
Credits: Bert JohnsonOne of the wild turkeys that frequent Tilden Park’s Little Farm.
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Spicy curry noodle soup at Muracci’s in Berkeley.
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Seung Jung Jin and Tony Lee get ready for glorious comfort food at Muracci’s Berkeley location.
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Tamiko Murata, who owns Muracci’s with her husband, cooks her curry for two days.
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