Glimpses: "Welcome to Ballard"

First of all, this is an important photo because it reminds us all that blue skies are possible in Seattle. Great_Beyond says, “This fellow resides just west of the Ballard Locks, and is apparently meant to celebrate Puget Sound salmon and the local indigenous cultures. The glass disc depicts the salmon life cycle, giving thanks to the salmon as they migrate out to sea.” A couple of things jump out: the face half-cast in shadow, the texture of his vest, the upward angle of the shot–even the fact that he’s not quite vertical seems to catch him action.