transit_scenes

This was one of those days I wish I could relive—a day where I wanted to be everywhere at once.
The weather was my favorite kind: unpredictable and electric. Torrential rain one moment, then golden sun breaks the next, repeating every 20 minutes. These are the days photographers dream of—when the world feels alive with contrast and light.
I chased the kind of magic that only happens on days like this: the rare “backward sunset,” where the most vivid colors show up opposite the setting sun. Usually, these colors steal the show, but this day was different. No matter where I pointed my lens, the scene was pure gold.
I ended up by the lake, but part of me wishes I had stayed at Buckingham Fountain. From there, I could have caught the full spectrum of the sky, both east and west.
I never saw the sunset directly—it was hidden behind the trees and buildings—but I could feel it. One of those sunsets so surreal it seems to pause time itself.
Here’s a small sample from this magic day.
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Hearing about the bus operator stabbing in Seattle’s U District is shocking and sickening. But honestly, this city has a way of going from 0 to 100 in moments.
I feel for the bus operators—they’re risking their lives just to help people get where they need to go.
They’re put in this unfair position to counter all of the lawlessness that happens in the city, all without anything to protect themselves and the other riders.
When I lived in Seattle, I knew it was in rough shape. But stepping away gave me the perspective to see how bad things have truly become.
Florida Man might dominate headlines, but ‘Seattle Man’ feels like a new, unpredictable variant of chaos.
Yes, Metro needs to take action. But real change starts with Seattle’s leaders stepping up to make this city the majestic place it’s meant to be.
My condolences go out to the fallen operator and all of the transit operators out there helping us get to where we need to go.
We need to do better.