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Broadway Chronicles | Orange Man

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(Images: Tim Durkan)

(Images: Tim Durkan)

While merchants along Broadway busy themselves with holiday murals, neighborhood shutterbug Tim Durkan recently came across a different sort of artistic project altogether where Denny meets E Olive Way…

One of my favorite aspects about Capitol Hill is the cast of characters that you can meet on any given night — like Orange Man here.

I had been curious about the appearance of this colorful mural on a nearby wall but hadn’t actually seen anybody at work — until a late night walkabout. Seems the artist, who’s real name is Patrick Grogan, is not only very talented when it comes to depicting whimsical, dream-like landscapes but also quite the philosopher.

The (short version) story here involves the connectivity between nature and ourselves through the galactic space-time continuum — awesome! Patrick also told me that he provides this work for free so that we can all feel the connectedness, so if you live in the neighborhood you should go connect with it because it’s cool :-) If you’d like to see more of his work online – go check out PatrickGrogan.com. More pictures, below. Continue reading →

Broadway Chronicles | No Hands Man

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DSC_9020-EditFirst spotted pedaling the streets of Capitol Hill in summer, the biker we call No Hands Man has been seen circumnavigating everything from bustling sidewalks to rush-hour traffic — like a boss.

Though his identity had been a mystery for these many months, his navigation abilities and situational awareness are legendary and impressive to witness in person. Here, No Hands can be seen shredding it through the congested intersection at Broadway and John during a downpour — while directing traffic.

Though it may be entertaining to watch or even tempting to emulate his enthusiastic style of bicycling, health officials would like to remind everyone they are likely to lead happier lives by following Seattle Municipal Code 11.44.260 which requires the use of one hand at all times.

Broadway Chronicles is a semiregular series featuring the work of Capitol Hill street photographer Tim Durkan.DSC_1632-Edit

Broadway Chronicles | Hilloween? Clown Girl spotted on Broadway

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A silent yet alluring clown girl has been seen enjoying a coffee and dancing along the 300 block of Broadway E in recent nights. She is evidently quite nimble and sure-footed as several onlookers have been mesmerized watching her scamper about rooftops and fire escapes with the skill and ease of an acrobat. We’re told the superhero of sorts was returned from a fight to save a friend earlier on this particular night. Continue reading →

Broadway Chronicles | Rainbow jaywalking

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(Image: Tim Durkan)

(Image: Tim Durkan)

A young man so enamored with the sights and sounds of the nearby club scene failed to notice he was jaywalking in one of Capitol Hill’s famously festive intersections Saturday night. Fortunately for the man, the alert driver was able to stop short. Unfortunately, the dramatic hood slide by the hooting and hollering pedestrian did appear to leave a bad impression on both the car and driver. No injuries and only minimal damage were reported.

Broadway Chronicles is a new semiregular series featuring the work of Capitol Hill street photographer Tim Durkan.