The Indian and the Surfboard

November 19th, 2009

As you walk down the stairs out of Pike Place Market, you might catch these two side by side in the apartments across the way. I have seen them for years, however, just recently I decided to snap them on the way out.


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All I Want for Christmas.......No More Construction!

November 3rd, 2009

As there was nothing better to do today, I decided to head out and take pictures of the most dreaded word in a Northwesterner's dictionary: Construction. For the past two decades, road construction has been a way of life for everyone here in the emerald city. It seems everywhere you turn, regardless of time of year. I long for the day, where I can drive from point A to point B without having to see some of these colorful road detours.

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Full 90

November 1st, 2009

I hope everyone enjoyed their extra hour of slept this 1st day of November. If you are in the pacific northwest it has been almost impossible to not have heard of the raving success of the Seattle Sounders. They have reached the playoffs and are looking to make waves!

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Welcome to 200!!!

October 23rd, 2009

As a celebration of my 200th post a riddle is told.

1.) Where a "Full 90" is required.

2.) This Stadium is recognized as the official host of Washington States Gold and Purple Day. As Declared by Cristine Gregoire.

3.) This ______ is for you!

4.) If a Siesta is what you need, a street is where I am.

5.) The "Waining Minutes" reveal the Emerald of the City.

The first post to get all 5 correctly, wins a fantastic free print of a picture of their choosing, either poster size (24x36 or smaller).



Today is a Self Portrait. As I was at Snoqualmie Falls recently, there was nothing to capture or put the perspective of the falls into focus. Being as such, I decided I would try to enter my art, and become not the focus, but a balancing solution to the equation, of the capture

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Subtlety

October 22nd, 2009

In the presence of fall, sometimes it is the small hints which show its beauty.

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Those Were the Days

Ocotber 19th, 2009

As I looked through pictures I had yet to post from my collections of past, I thought this one might help brighten your day as we think of sunnier times.

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Going Up

October 16th, 2009

In the heart of downtown Seattle, there is a brick building which will soon be towered over by a new developing sky scraper. As I was walking by, I was struck by the shear size of development which has taken place over the last century. Buildings which once were the prize of their day, the Smith building, are now dwarfed by buildings two to three times their size. Even the Columbia Tower building is 3/4 the size of the former World Trade Center in NYC. At 80 stories it towers over Seattle and our bit of metropolia here in the northwest.

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The Trail Up There

October 14th, 2009

A scenic trail to accompany you on your hike around the Mountain.

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Blue Seat Special

October 9th, 2009

As the fall comes into full swing, for those of us who are sports fans, October represents the best month of the year. Hear in the northwest we have our own fall sports to be proud of, The Seattle Seahawks. The 12th Man has become a nationwide phenomenon, with Qwest Field being known as the loudest stadium in the world. Recently I took a tour of the stadium and saw it fitting as we head into a weekend home game, come Sunday, these blue seats will be filled with thousands of dedicated fan cheering on their team in frigid conditions.

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Flavor

October 8th, 2009

With all the flavor available on the grocery store shelves sometimes I am left to wonder what food actually tastes like, without it.

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Good By Summer

October 1st, 2009

Today we, well at least I, officially move into fall mode. This is a capture of one of the last sunsets of summer from the pacific northwest during the summer time as light slowly fades out behind the Olympic Mountains.

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Perception

September 30th, 2009

Today was the first day I have actually thought, " Man I might need to wear my jacket today." My next thought was that I could not remember the last time i wore my jacket this summer. It has been an immaculate summer here in the Northwest, seemingly never ending. However it has come to a close, and as we look forward to fall and winter, I reached deep into the recesses of last winter and found this gem from Snoqualmie Falls. Just a short 30 minute drive east of Seattle, the falls are a barometer of the fall and winter.


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Colors of Fall

September 23, 2009

As we enter the first full day of fall ( it started at 2:18 pm yesterday), there is a sense of summer still around with the 80 degree temperatures. However, they are not to last, this is Seattle you know! But what joy to look forward to in the fall as the foliage changes, these are come flowers sitting on the corner of 1st and Pike, a taste of what we have to look forward to in a few weeks!

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Fresh Produce

September 21st 2009

Fresh produce for a reasonable price.

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Dog Day Afternoon

September 15th, 2009

Who said dogs don't need to take a load off and take some time to sit on a bench and watch the dogs play?


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Through the Clearing

September 2nd, 2009

As the Sun sets on summer this weekend, its provides a warm fuzzy feeling to think of the fun nights had by all throughout.



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15th Ave Coffee and Tea...uhherr I mean Starbucks

August 22nd, 2009

Looking back through my collections from the summer, it had slipped my mind that I had gone to the opening of the 15h Ave Coffee and Tea aka Starbucks. It is amazing how just as in personal life, in corporate life if you try to hard, it just doesn't work. Somehow it just rubbed me the wrong way.

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Frozen In Time

August 21, 2009

As the sun finally dips below the Olympics, Seattle is on display.

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First Sessions

August 19th, 2009

I was fortunate enough to have a friend so kind to let me shoot her and her babies "first photos". I felt privileged and am excited to offer such a great service to a family with a deployed soldier! A mother's touch is so important in the development of a child. Here, you can see the young one reaching in anticipation as she looks for the loving touch of her mother.

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50% Recyclable

August 10th, 2009

In a city which recycles 50% of its garbage, it is typical to find efficient ways to get around town. Here in a back alley a Vespa is keeping its spot warm for its owner, while the Needle keeps a watchful eye

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