Snow in the Northwest

On one of those rare days were snow shuts down Seattle, a friend of mine and I wanted to adventure around the city. When snow does come to the Northwest cities it usually cripples them and thats when you hope you live near a pub.

On this particular day I had my camera and wanted to see what kind of shots I could get. This was taken along side I-5 on Capitol Hill in Seattle. That day I had taken a lot of photos and this is one of the better ones taken.

This is hands down the fan favorite of my "Signs of Power" series. It is for sale on my Etsy store and you can click this LINK for more info. There is one more piece from the "Signs of Power" series and I will upload that soon.

The Power of a Smile

In Downtown Seattle I came across a regular pan handler taking a break after the busy morning commute. This is a gentleman had a great sign to cheer people up and also ask for change.

This touching sign had "Smile" on one side and "Spare Some Change" on the other. Whether or not you give him change the sign creates joy.

This photo has a strength about it. No matter what struggles you maybe going through, it never hurts to smile. I have this image for sale, printed on canvas in my Etsy store. Follow this LINK for purchase info.

To Power

Protests and rallies provide endless opportunities for exciting, meaningful photographs. The strength and struggle of those protesting is reflected on their faces and signs.

This was taken during a large rally for immigration reform in Seattle, back in 2006. A few photos posted earlier are from the same rally. I was moved by the power of the sign and I am proud to be able to share it.

I shared this same image a year ago, but I wanted to repost it after more editing. I have it for sale, printed on canvas in my Etsy store. Follow this LINK for purchase info.

WTO Riots - Signs of Power

This is another favorite from the WTO protests in Seattle. A gathering of protesters caught the ire of the police. This photo was taken as they started spraying tear gas. It engulfed us, forcing us to running in the other direction.

That was my first experience with tear gas and it is effective. This was before I had a DSLR camera, so I didn't know if I got the shot I wanted. 

I have already shared this one on my blog, but I wanted to edit it and make it a bit more crisp. This is also for sale on canvas on my Etsy store if you are interested. Click this LINK if you are interested.