“Snowmageddon Chronicles”: Redux
One last look at the record-breaking snowstorm in Seattle during the Valentine’s Day weekend.
Category: Seattle Focus & Factoids
“Snowmageddon Chronicles”: Part One
Contrary to popular preconceptions and misconceptions, snowfall is infrequent in Seattle, and blizzards are even rarer. That’s why the snowstorm Seattle received between February 12th and 13th is rather historic. … Read More
TIA’s Adventures in “Photocycling” / Chapter Five (Blooper Wheel)
Even though I had promised to deliver this chapter before the conclusion of 2020, the holiday season turned out to be a lot busier than I had anticipated, in addition … Read More
Yesteryear 2020 – One Last Look
This article will be the final entry for La Vue Atypique in 2020, a year that many people around the world are looking forward to not (or never) looking back … Read More
Happy Holly Jolly Holidays!
First and foremost, TIA would like to take a moment to wish all of you a pleasant and peaceful holiday season at the conclusion of one of the most challenging … Read More
Satirical Tales of a Moody Photographer (S.T.O.M.P.): Chapter 2
“S.T.O.M.P.” is a new series for La Vue Atypique which essentially shares anecdotes from my career as a professional photographer. Aside from my family and a few close friends, questions … Read More
11 Years of TIA!
December 1, 2020 is, unbelievably, the 11th anniversary of TIA International Photography. This was the day that the City of Seattle registered TIA as a licensed sole proprietorship in the … Read More
TIA’s Adventures in “Photocycling” / Chapter Four (The Fall Edition)
TIA takes you on a kaleidoscopic journey through Seattle during the autumn season in which you can admire and enjoy the multiple colors — especially yellow — of the season. An entertaining timelapse video also awaits your viewing!
TIA’s Adventures in “Photocycling” / Chapter Three
In this chapter, TIA delves into a combination of travel and street photography, thus sharing many images featuring everyday people in and around Seattle.
TIA’s Adventures in “Photocycling” / Chapter Two
A second chapter of explorative Photocycling in the Emerald City ensues…come along with me!
TIA’s Adventures in “Photocycling” / Chapter One
“Photocycling” is the art of capturing images of different subject matters while cycling.
Signage of the Times
“Black Lives Matter” signage is appearing all over the City of Seattle. Question: “Why is the movement suddenly resonating with everybody *this time*?”
The Pandemic, The Pandemonium & The Protests
When America and the world look back at the Year 2020 a year from now, or a decade from now, we may collectively wonder how we persevered. In the first … Read More
Quarantined City: Seattle Under Siege by the Coronavirus (Part III)
This is Part III of my photo essay that features different neighborhoods and landmarks of Seattle, notably areas that are typically very busy and filled with the hustle and bustle … Read More
Quarantined City: Seattle Under Siege by the Coronavirus (Part II)
This is Part II of my photo essay that features different neighborhoods and landmarks of Seattle, notably areas that are typically very busy and filled with the hustle and bustle … Read More
Quarantined City: Seattle Under Siege by the Coronavirus (Part I)
If you’re reading this article, you are probably fully aware of the ongoing global health crisis caused by the coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19). What commenced as a rash of respiratory illnesses … Read More
TIA Enters 2020 with Two Photo Contest Victories
So far, 2020 has commenced on a very unexpected and positive note for TIA International Photography! It involves two first-time achievements in regards to photography competitions. Digital Photo Magazine (www.dpmag.com) … Read More
Seattle’s New Year’s 2020 Celebration Is Already Notorious
Many people have inquired how I was able to achieve a photograph of one firecracker emanating from the Space Needle when we all know the show was canceled. Here’s how!
Why *is* Seattle called “The Emerald City”?
Why is Seattle called “The Emerald City”? What’s the story?
Dancing in Seattle in the Summer Rain (Factoid #7)
SEATTLE FACTOID #7 So far, in July 2019, Seattle has had a relatively healthy amount of rainfall interspersing the warm sunshine, much to the consternation of so many residents — … Read More
“This State of Independence Shall Be…”
July 4th of this year commemorates the United States’ 243rd birthday — its Day of Independence from the United Kingdom. For the past nine years, I have challenged myself to … Read More
Just Pride, No Prejudice
Enjoy some colorful, festive photos from Seattle’s PrideFest that took place at Seattle Center on June 30, 2019. Out of the several photos I captured, these six were my favorites … Read More
Where the Cranes Reign (Factoid #6)
SEATTLE FACTOID #6 Seattle has erected more cranes for construction than any other city in the United States for three consecutive years since 2016. The downtown core of Seattle continues … Read More
A Needle Like No Other (Factoid #5)
SEATTLE FACTOID #5 When the Smith Tower was erected in 1914, it remained the tallest building not only in Seattle or Washington State, but on the entire West Coast of … Read More
The Photographer, The Police Officer & The Politics
If you’ve been a resident of Seattle for a few years, then you’re probably very familiar with how much the city has evolved between your earliest memory and most recent … Read More
The Tallest Tower for Roughly 421,000 Hours (Factoid #4)
SEATTLE FACTOID #4 When it was erected in 1914, Seattle‘s Smith Tower was the tallest building along the West Coast of the United States. Smith Tower would remain the tallest … Read More
Isthmus City (Factoid #3)
Seattle is the only major U.S. city that is situated on an isthmus.
Legacy of a King
The United States has only one county in the entire nation named after Martin Luther King, Jr. Read about this significant milestone in his lasting legacy.
Madame Mayor 1926 (Factoid #2)
SEATTLE FACTOID #2 Seattle was the first major U.S. city to elect a female mayor, Bertha Landes, back in 1926. 91 years would pass before Seattle would elect its second … Read More
Seattle, The One & The Only (Factoid #1)
SEATTLE FACTOID #1 There is only one “Seattle” on the planet. No other city or town in the world shares its name. Click here to view more original TIA images … Read More