Photo Book Coming Soon

As the title of this post states, I am coming out with a photo book soon. "The Pacific Northwest, Captured". The process of creating this book has been a huge leaning experience. The photo editing was the easy part, but everything else has been roadblock after roadblock. While there are a few more hurdles I need to jump over, I can see the light at the end of the tunnel.

So leading up to the release of the book I will be posting some of the photos in it as a bit of a preview. I have created a "Book" page on this blog that you can see at the top and I will be updating that with info about the book and when it will be released.

Here is one of those photos from the book.

Ummm... What Are We Protesting Again?

So now for the second march on May Day. This is the one that I wasn't so fond of. Lots of anger over nothing, lots of damage over nothing, and lots of violence over nothing.

So... It took me a while to figure out what this protest was all about, but I finally found out it was a protest against capitalism. So I was even more confused because I don't see how the damage and violence fits in to this equation.

I think the true reason behind this protest was civil disobedience and destruction because they wanted to and for no other reason. While I might be wrong, it would be nice if there was a clear message put forth and less violence or destruction. Take a look at the photos and I hope they are enjoyable in some sense.

The beginning of the violence...

I almost got hit in the head by a big rock here. Also almost got hit with a small open can of red paint here.

Complete chaos starts now.

And that's a wrap!

Sights from the May Day Demonstration!

One of the things I really like about May Day is the Workers and Immigration rights demonstration. The march that starts in the afternoon is always a fun and jubilant atmosphere. Chanting, dancing, singing, kids, adults, families... Everything!

This was the first march that I was able to photograph in some time. While this first march was peaceful, the second one in the evening that I photographed was not. I did not enjoy the second one. Photos from that march will be posted soon.

The march begins with the sun shinning and the surroundings magnificent.

A moment of calm before the march passes by.

This was my favorite sign from the march and seeing a daughter make this statement made a large impact on me.

Beauty in the Market

Beauty is everywhere you look. The issue is finding what you think is beautiful. This photo I took is of the beautiful Sofia Frost in the Pike Place Market. She is standing next to one of the many fruit and vegetable stands that have amazing vibrant colors.

This is the third photo from the "Market Beauty" posts I have posted. Enjoy and I hope to have some more photos to share of this lovely lady.