Sunday, January 22nd 2012 by Stephen Brashear
A United Airliners plan is de-iced at Seattle Tacoma International Airport in Seattle, Washington, USA, January 20, 2012. Western Washington State is recovering from a storm that dumped several inches of snow on the region and was followed by an ice storm, which caused power outages, slick roads and canceled flights.
After getting several inches of snow Seattle and other areas of the Puget Sound had to deal with an ice storm. Some areas saw wind that knocked out power for several days, even though warmer temperatures and rain melt most of the snow and ice on roadways. Here are a few pictures from the recovery.
A pickup slides about as it tries to ascend a hill while a car inches down a snow-covered closed Queen Anne Avenue Seattle, Washington, USA, January 20, 2012. Western Washington State is recovering from a storm that dumped several inches of snow on the region and was followed by an ice storm, which caused power outages, slick roads and canceled flights.
Puget Sound Energy lineman Rick Perry saws limbs from a snow-lade tree leaning against a power line Issaquah, Washington, USA, January 20, 2012. Western Washington State is recovering from a storm that dumped several inches of snow on the region and was followed by an ice storm, which caused power outages, slick roads and canceled flights.
Thursday, January 19th 2012 by Stephen Brashear
A pedestrian makes his way across a snow-covered Pike Street January 18, 2012 in Seattle, Washington. Seattle and Western Washington State have been hit with a snow storm that has dropped several inches of snow.
It seems that once a winter the Puget Sound gets a storm that dumps several inches of snow and shuts everything down. In previous years the the snowstorms have snarled traffic and wreaked havoc across the region. Four-mile commutes turned into six-hour (often more) debacles. Seattle in particular has a rough time because of the hills. The combination of snow and steep hills can make the city almost unnavigable for many, if not most, drivers. In previous years the snowstorms hit during the day. This year the storm hit in the middle of the night. Most people stayed home and traffic was almost nothing. Getting downtown was a breeze and finding parking was even easier. Here are some pictures from a Seattle snow day.
A pedestrian walks pas a sculpture January 18, 2012 at the Seattle Center near the Experience Music project in Seattle, Washington. Seattle and Western Washington State have been hit with a snow storm that has dropped several inches of snow.
A SUV drives past a sign near a tire shop on a snow-covered road January 18, 2012 in the West Seattle neighborhood of Seattle, Washington. Seattle and Western Washington State have been hit with a snow storm that has dropped several inches of snow.
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Friday, January 13th 2012 by Stephen Brashear
Members of the 737 management team applaud fellow Boeing employees while the company celebrated the increased production rate of 737 line to 35 planes per month at the Renton factory in Renton, Wash., Tuesday Jan. 10, 2012. The increased production secured the new generation 737 Max production line in Renton.
Boeing employees in Washington State celebrated the company’s announcement to locate the 737 Max line Renton, Washington. The decision was contingent upon the line producing 35 planes a month. The announcement included a celebration and a mini-tour of the line. Here are a few pictures from the day.
A Boeing employee works on an engine at the company's 737 plane production line Tuesday Jan. 10, 2012 in Renton, Wash. Boeing celebrated the increased production rate of 737 line to 35 planes per month. The increased production secured the next generation 737 Max production line in Renton.
A Boeing employee works on a 737 plane in Renton, Wash., Tuesday Jan. 10, 2012. Boeing celebrated ramping up the 737 production rate to 35 planes a month. In addition to other version of the 737, the next generation 737 Max will be built in Renton.
Monday, January 9th 2012 by Stephen Brashear
Steve Wozniak and Leonard Nimoy share the state at DEMO Enterprise Disruption.
I headed down to San Francisco for a few days to photograph DEMO Enterprise Disruption. To celebrate a billion IOPS, DEMO and Fusion-io had a 1970s-themed party. Also on hand was Steve Wozniak, Fusion-io’s Chief Scientist. Leonard Nimoy also spoke. My favorite picture form the night was the above moment between Steve Wozniak and Leonard Nimoy. Wozniak is a huge Nimoy fan and it is great to see someone of Steve’s stature turn into a complete fan boy. Not only that, he stuck around for almost and hour for picture on a backdrop with party attendees. The night featured djs, go-go dancers, an HD monitor wall and a cascading fog machine. Here are some pictures.
Groovy colors projected on to cascading fog.
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