"The Maroon" ©Thomas James Hurst/The Seattle Times
Embark on a journey through the revitalized African Savanna, where the resplendent display of a peacock's feathers captivates the scene. Seize the chance to tempt the zoo's giraffes with treats during their daily stroll—a magical encounter in the heart of nature's beauty. Thomas James Hurst/The Seattle Times
"Ahoy Mate" ©Thomas James Hurst/The Seattle Times
"Rock Star" ©Thomas James Hurst/The Boston Globe
Reflecting on the legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr., a dedicated gathering of volunteer mentors comes together to inspire positive change and foster unity. ©Thomas James Hurst/The Seattle Times
"Boston Marathon's Final Mile" ©Thomas James Hurst/The Boston Globe
Looking down on sun lovers lounging in the pool at Wild Waves Water Park, soaking up the mid-summer rays. ©Thomas James Hurst/The Seattle Times
"Seattle Fall" ©Thomas James Hurst/The Seattle Times
"Around the World" ©Thomas James Hurst/The Seattle Times
"Cirque du Soleil" ©Thomas James Hurst/The Seattle Times
"The Vault" ©Thomas James Hurst/The Seattle Times
"Boston Fire" ©Thomas James Hurst/The Boston Globe
Seattle, Washington beauty-school student, Cherie Halikas, gracefully carries her homework under her arm as she heads to class. ©Thomas James Hurst/The Seattle Times
"Shining Bright" ©Thomas James Hurst/The Boston Globe
"Under the Lights" ©Thomas James Hurst/The Seattle Times
Reflecting on a Life Transformed - Lydia Chambers, once a fugitive from justice after a 1981 bank robbery, speaks candidly before her sentencing today. From evading the law to a respected business owner and church leader, the echoes of her past have resurfaced, challenging the person she thought she left behind. ©Thomas James Hurst/The Seattle Times
"The Lord's House" ©Thomas James Hurst/The Boston Globe
Phylicia Rashad - The Show Goes On ©Thomas James Hurst/The Seattle Times
"Flooded Out" ©Thomas James Hurst/The Seattle Times
"Lost in a Riot" ©Thomas James Hurst/The Seattle Times
"Senseless Loss" ©Thomas James Hurst/The Seattle Times
Seattle's political landscape shifts as Paul Schell, the first incumbent mayor in 45 years, faces a surprising defeat, finishing third in the mayoral primary. ©Thomas James Hurst/The Seattle Times
"A Head Full of Ideas" ©Thomas James Hurst/The Seattle Times