Shadows for a Face (cont)

My ongoing series, I seek to capture individuals lost inside their own minds yet still found amongst the public. At times, there are defining moments where people find it necessary to detach themselves from the environment and mentally collapse into themselves.

Each individual's abstraction is unique, yet they still share various commonalities. No words needs to be spoken or tales to be told, yet their body language speaks volumes about heir emotional state. In these moments, the general public remains spectators; turning a blind eye, and continuing about their daily lives. I strive to call attention to and battle this human but conditioned behavior. I hope to allow completely unassociated individuals to extend a helping hand to their brothers and sister in need.

This is not a series only showcasing the sad or disheartened. Simply put, reality isn't always so brutal. Each time the sun shines people contemplate the infinite possibilites the day can offer. I expose individuals lost in creating art, skimming through and interesting read, and spending time with their loved one. My hope is to show that the day-to-day commonalities are not so mundane after all.

Coffee and Bikes. Seattle, WA, 2010

Girly Merchant. Sao Paolo, Brazil, 2010

Friday February. Seattle, Wa, 2011

Anyone Home? Seattle, WA, 2010

John Ramsay. Seattle, WA, 2010

Clown Dunking. Brooklyn, NY, 2009

Transit Runway. Seattle, Wa, 2011

Fur and Rust. Vina del Mar, Chile, 2011

Left Out. Seattle, WA, 2011

520 Bridge. Seattle, WA, 2010

Bishop at 1 year old. 2011

Introducing my newly adopted dog, Bishop! He's a young German-Australian Shepard mix.  I picked him up this past Sunday at Three Rivers Rescue located in Snoqualmie, WA.

http://www.threeriversrescue.net

Classified as a stray, the original owner threw him and his brother out of a car onto a deserted road. An eye witness driving behind the group, managed to rescue the dogs and brought them to TTR.

Since taking him in, I'm amazed how much of a cuddler he turned out to be. Not that he had much choice ;) He's great to walk on a leash, enjoys the company of other dogs and people. At home however, he can become a bit of a worry wart. I think this simply stems from being plopped into a brand new environment. Since living here, he's quickly adjusting to the hustle and bustle of Seattle city life. He's discovering new sounds and moving objects that surround him such as: cars, buses, cyclists, construction workers...and their jack-hammers to name a few. 

I look forward to all our adventures and I hope you meet him soon!

Slut Walk Seattle 2011

Featured on NPR

http://www.npr.org/2011/06/20/137304051/hundreds-march-against-sexual-assault-in-slut-walk

Happy Father's Day

Our Pier. Stamford, CT, 2010

When I was a child, my father and I used to visit Cummings Park and fish off its pier. We caught anything from Blue Fish, Bunker, and I once ensnared a Spider Crab with my line. Sadly, in the late summer of 2006, a tropical storm rushed the coast with 50-mph winds, sending the 320-foot pier off to the neighboring West Beach.

"It was not just used by the people who live down here. It was used by everybody in Stamford," Boylan said. "People fished, the elderly walked there, young couples walked there, kids rode their bikes, people watched the sun set. It was a gateway to the coast. I miss the activity on it." -Maureen Boylan via Angelia Carella: Why Cummings park is pier-less 

Happy Father's Day Dad.

Fremont Solstice Parade

Saturday, June 19th

This was my second time attending the Fremont Solstice Parade. Unfortunately, I arrived just a tad bit late and missed out on the famed naked peleton of bike riders. 

On second thought... considering the weather was wet containing a slight chill. I can only assume, the conditions must have left many riders dwarfed wildly in the wind. 

But jokes and tardiness aside, I still managed to find some excellent spots to post up in the crowds, and caught some fun characters.

I hope you enjoy!
-Alexander

Danny

Every guy strapping a beard would fall in love

The Tooth Fairy meets 'Pimp My Ride'

1000 Hits!

Navigator. Brasilia, Brazil, 2010

I want to personally thank everyone who's taken the time to share my passion for photo. I've made it my mission to always try and capture the moments surrounded by emotional content in the "here and now". 

The photo above is silly in nature, if you can cherish those kinds of moments, so will your audience. 

ONWARD! 

-Alexander

Georgio. Seattle, WA, 2011

It was true pleasure metting Georgio after hanging out with my friends in Capitol Hill. The sun was out and nothing was going to put a damper on his day.

Osh Kosh Mama. Seattle, WA, 2011