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A 'Sweet' Portrait
A 'Sweet' Portrait

Jerry Hruska, 74, presents his freshly made Czech toffee in the Sweet Art bakery on Tuesday April 26, 2018 in Bellingham, Wash. Hruska bakes sweets daily as the co-owner of the bakery, attributing his skills to family traditions.

“It took me a long time, to learn from my own Czech grandma,” he said.

The 'Sushi House'
The 'Sushi House'

Bike ride founder Zachary Robertson holds his son Rio Robertson, while discussing future events at Bellingham Body Rights group meeting. Alise Rector, a Sushi House resident, walks into the room nude, holding her cat, revealing a clothing-optional policy for the meeting.

Fencing Spar
Fencing Spar

Western Washington University students Patrick Westgaard, 24, and Cole Vanderschaegen,  21, spar with one another in a practice fencing match set by their coach in the Carver Gymnasium on May 9, 2018. Vanderschaegen, who is originally from Vancouver, Washington has been going to practices since he was in highschool, and now is apart of the Western’s Fencing Club

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Bike Ride
Bike Ride

Naked bike ride volunteer Marina, 22, is painting Howard Mortimer, 56, as participants begin to mount their bikes at the finish line. Marina is a “spiel fairy” a person designated by the bike ride organizers to explain the bike ride to spectators as well as aiding bike riders when they are off-course.

The Future of Squid-fishing
The Future of Squid-fishing

Luo Ti stares out into the waves of Bangsok Beach, an hour drive from Puquet Thailand. She is training alongside her father in the practice of squid-fishing, a lost tradition for her people: the Moken.

In Her Clothes
In Her Clothes

Lauri Martinez, 68, shows off a flowy blue shirt Tuesday April 26, 2018 in the Downtown Emporium. Originally a nurse technician in San Diego, Cal., Martinez retired to work at the Bellingham clothing store as a part-time cashier.

Final Score
Final Score

James Colbert,19, leaps to score as Danil Ryan Sonjaya, 20, goes in to snatch the ball from out of his hands on May 9, 2018. Their teammates stare in awe as the basketball nears the baskets rim in the Carver Gymnasium.

Naked Bike RIde
Naked Bike RIde

Bike ride volunteers and participants  donate paint bottles and brushes for people to paint themselves if they feel more comfortable being covered rather than completely bare.

Skatepark
Skatepark

A Bellingham Skatepark visitor takes his scooter out for a ride on the many curved concrete ramps within the park May 9, 2018. He then sped ahead into the distance towards to the nearest parking lot.

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Fencing Spar
Fencing Spar

Western Washington University students Patrick Westgaard, 24, and Cole Vanderschaegen,  21, spar with one another in a practice fencing match set by their coach in the Carver Gymnasium on May 9, 2018. Vanderschaegen, who is originally from Vancouver, Washington has been going to practices since he was in highschool, and now is apart of the Western’s Fencing Club

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Naked Bike Ride
Naked Bike Ride

Jessie Bauman, 21, stares into the crowd awaiting the bike ride to start in back of the HUB Bike Shop on June 1, 2018. Dawning a black swimsuit, she chose not to bike completely nude, but felt she wanted to make a social statement about how the space was a ‘stigma-free’ zone for people to feel comfortable in their bodies.

Naked Bike Ride
Naked Bike Ride

Alaina Bash, 21,  pedals ahead of fellow bikers as the bike ride begins. The bike ride lasted about 40 minutes.

Naked Bike Ride
Naked Bike Ride

Zachary Robertson, 34, celebrates making it to the finish line with his son Rio at the HUB Bike shop in downtown Bellingham on June 1, 2018.


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