SLIDESHOW: Fireworks Shot Off In Front Of Crescent Moon At 3 Tree Point

One of the best high-altitude fireworks shows in the northwest blasts off from a barge anchored off Burien’s Three Tree Point neighborhood, and Photographer Francis Zera captured these great images... [Read more]

PHOTOS: Condor Airlines’ Inaugural Flight From Sea-Tac To Frankfurt

Condor Airlines, new to the northwest from Germany, had its inaugural flight out of Sea-Tac Airport to Frankfurt on Thursday, June 23rd, and Photographer Francis Zera was there to capture the excitement: Click... [Read more]

SOUND SLIDESHOW: The Beginning Of The End Of The Alaska Way Viaduct

On Friday night (Feb. 18th) at 7pm sharp, workers from the Washington State Department of Transportation began the destruction of the northbound on-ramp to the Alaskan Way Viaduct on First Ave South near... [Read more]

PHOTO FRIDAY: Over 1 Million Did “The Puyallup,” Including Francis Zera

[EDITOR'S NOTE: Yes, we know this week's "Photo Friday" feature is being posted on Saturday, and for that, we apologize. However, we figured "better late than never."] Over one million visitors attended... [Read more]

PHOTO FRIDAY: Spiders. Yes…We Said SPIDERS!

It’s almost Fall (it starts this coming Wednesday, Sept. 22nd), and aside from the changing color of leaves and cooler temps, there’s other evidence that something’s in the air – namely,... [Read more]

PHOTO FRIDAY: Air Force One At Boeing Field (The Sonic Boom-Free Edition)

President Obama came to the Seattle area Tuesday to do some fundraising, which of course meant that Air Force One was here to transport him. Which, as we all know by now, meant restricted air space…and... [Read more]

PHOTO FRIDAY: Blue Angels, Day One

You know the peak of summer is here when you hear the roar of the Blue Angels (and subsequent re-routing of airplanes from Sea-Tac), who arrived at Boeing Field this week for their big show at Seafair... [Read more]

PHOTO FRIDAY: Refugee Farmers Struggle After Being Robbed

In an area that has been largely paved or developed with warehouses and industry, one of the last remaining parcels of farmland in the Kent Valley is being intensively farmed by refugees from Burundi,... [Read more]

PHOTO FRIDAY: Scenes from the American Heroes Airshow

Earlier this month, an event billed as the “Nation’s premier helicopter event” was held at Boeing Field. The American Heroes Airshow featured static displays and flying exhibitions from... [Read more]

VIDEO: Time Lapse Of Burien’s Wild Strawberry Festival

We placed a time lapse camera on the balcony of the top condo on the northeast corner of Burien Town Square, and set it to record one frame every 30 seconds of this weekend’s Wild Strawberry Festival. Two... [Read more]

PHOTO FRIDAY: Celebrate Hayfever Season With Photos Of Flowers

Spring is here, and with it comes nicer, longer days, blooming flowers, and everyone’s favorite – HAYFEVER! To celebrate these sensational seasonal sniffles, today’s Photo Friday is... [Read more]

PHOTO FRIDAY: An All-iPhone Panorama Extravaganza By Francis Zera

As if to prove that a good Photographer doesn’t always need a great camera, Photog Francis Zera submits this week’s Photo Friday – a collection of pics he’s taken using only his... [Read more]

PHOTO FRIDAY: See Miniature Burien Through “Tilt-Shifted” Eyes Of A Giant

Today’s “Photo Friday” involves some creative trickery from Pro Photographer Francis Zera, who spent an afternoon using a “Tilt-Shift Lens” to capture images of everyday locations... [Read more]

PHOTO FRIDAY: “Springtime In Burien” Nature Photos By Francis Zera

The days are getting longer, the sky brighter, flowers are starting to bloom, bugs are coming out and its Photo Friday – what better way to celebrate the coming days of Spring than by celebrating... [Read more]

PHOTO FRIDAY: SoundSlideshow Of Jason Smith’s Photos At Vino Bello

Since it’s Photo Friday here at The B-Town Blog, what better way to continue our exploration of one of our favorite arts than by showcasing an interview done by one Photographer (Francis Zera) with... [Read more]

PHOTOS: A Look Back At The B-Town Blog’s Best Pics Of 2009

Well, 2009 was a year wasn’t it? And now that it’s over, it’s time for us to find another way to reflect on it – this time courtesy Photographer Michael Brunk, who put together... [Read more]

PHOTOS: Runway Painting At Sea-Tac Airport

Painting crews were out Monday morning (Sept. 21st) at Sea-Tac Airport, to paint the 60-foot designator markings on the end of the longest runway as the Port of Seattle prepares to reopen it after a summer-long... [Read more]

Cool 360-Degree View Inside Tukwila Sound Transit Station

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