The photographic journey of GILBERT W. ARIAS, a Seattle/Tacoma based Photojournalist..

In 2009, like so many of my newspaper colleagues I found myself unemployed after the 146-yr-old newspaper I worked at closed its doors and moved to a web only edition. Some 12-years later I find I’m still mourning the loss of another great American industry, the daily newspaper.


Friday, August 15, 2025

Mantis


 A hungry mantis stocks it pray by the light from a outside house light. Gilbert W. Arias copyright 2025

Montana 25






This past week I spent at my oldest daughter’s ranch near Billings Montana. My 7yr-old grandson Wyatt, a 2nd quarter midget race car's driver was participating in his first nationals competition. Super proud as he place Fourth in his category.

Sunday, August 3, 2025

Sandpiper

   While fishing on the banks of this small pond in Eastern Wa. A Spotted Sandpaper kept a close eye on me as it nervously flew from rock to rock