149) One thing I’ve learned over the course of this project is that mailboxes get really nervous when construction springs up around them. And for good reason — many Seattle mailboxes have vanished when blocks are torn up, never to reappear. This guy, however, seems to be holding his own, but I’m sure he’s sleeping with one eye open.
128) Just how popular has my Mailboxes of Seattle project become? So popular that I was literally ambushed by a camera crew while snapping this photo. Look at how they rolled up with that van and set up that one light. How they knew where I’d be, I have no idea. I guess this is my new life.
63) You know what’s exciting? To be heading out to photograph a mailbox and realizing that you actually have something that needs to be mailed! I was so excited by this turn of events that I decided to make this an action shot as I passed by this sturdy snorkel box at the Madrona post office. I’m sure everyone in the vicinity of 23rd Ave and E Union Street could sense my excitement.
42) This was an annoying photo to take. This mailbox is within spitting distance* of Lake Washington, but there wasn’t any convenient way for me to get the actual lake in the shot. Trust me, it’s there, off to the left. And it’s really big. If you were standing here on Lakeside Ave S you’d understand. (* Granted, you’d have to be a rather strong spitter.)
13) Madrona certainly is a lovely neighborhood, though it only contains a few mailboxes. This sturdy fella can be found at the intersection of E Union Street and 34th Avenue, should you want to stop by and say hello.