Thanks to Jim S. for sending this pic
Form Narcity: It seems like everyone in Seattle is sporting some kind of coronavirus protection, and the Fremont Troll is no exception. An image of our famous monster wearing a blue medical mask has been going viral and the whole city is obsessed. The question on everyone’s mind: Is it real or Photoshop? We got in touch with the man behind the mask to get all the details.
“I saw the news where a couple of tourists in Seattle were wearing face masks,” photographer Brian David Casey said in an interview with Narcity. “Then my creative mind kicked in and came up with the idea of going around to the famous Seattle landmarks in my neighborhood and putting masks on them.”
The Seattle-based photographer is best known for his portraits, wedding, and event photography that he’s been shooting in the city for more than 15 years. But he tells us that he has always wanted a more creative outlet.
“I think Seattleites are on edge right now with this virus,” he said, “So if these images can bring a smile to some and take the edge off, that would be a good thing.”