A Little More SoDo

I frequently complain, in person if not on this blog, that getting photos in the PNW is fraught with the lack of vantage points. With very few exceptions, everything is covered with trees. Very tall trees. When there is a break in the trees that allows you see the mountains or the fields, it is either because there is an often busy road there or there are power lines. Or both.

A SoDo Photowalk

I decided to try something new. I joined a photowalk I found online that wandered a bit around the southern, more industrial section of Seattle. Since this part of town is south of the Seattle Kingdome, the sports arena for the Mariners and Seahawks, it is commonly refered to as SoDo (south of the dome).

Fisherman's Terminal - VI

Today, we finish this exploration of the wharf with a few looks at some boaty bits.

Fisherman's Terminal - V

It is easy to find nets galore here.

Fisherman's Terminal - IV

Sometimes the interest is not in symmetry, but rather in the shape and texture of the object. This dirty, frayed bit of rope really suggests the life of a fisherman to me.

Fisherman's Terminal - III

There are patterns and shapes to be seen everywhere here. I find that the yellow float really complements the hand worn ropes stowed beside it.

Fisherman's Terminal - II

With a wide lens, it is possible to find a nice angle for viewing the bow of a boat and it's reflection in the water. I find that this makes a quite pleasing image.

By the Sea

Back in October, I joined a photowalk sponsored by the North American Nature Photography Association (NANPA) to explore the boats moored at Fisherman's Terminal in Seattle. It was a cloudy day with a bit of rain included (surprise!) but it made for an evenly lit shooting day.

Last Look at Butterflies

With a modest amount of patience, it is possible to get very close to the butterflies. They seem to be very accustomed to have dozens of people milling around near them.

More Butterflies

One of the ways the butterflies are fed and enticed out into view is by placing sliced fruit in a bowl. This attracts lots of interested parties.

A Visit to PacSci

This summer we made a trip to the Pacific Science Center in Seattle with Seamus. One of the most interesting places we saw was the butterfly room.

Georgetown Steam Plant - VI

Many of the photos of this place are high dynamic range composites because it was dark in many of the corners and very bright in other places. This one is also a focus stack to get everything in focus. A total of 6 shots to make one.

Georgetown Steam Plant - V

Some parts of the plant looked as if they were just in operation that morning.

Georgetown Steam Plant - IV

The Georgetown Steam Plant is full of small details that can make for interesting photographs. For example, capturing a close-up of a valve, gauge or tool can make for a unique and compelling image.

Georgetown Steam Plant - III

I really like the way the dust that has settled on the piping has given it a bit of a 3-D modeled effect.

Georgetown Steam Plant - II

In addition to the turbine generator, visitors can see a variety of other historic equipment, including generators, pumps, boilers, and control panels. The plant also has a small exhibit that showcases the tools and equipment used by the plant's workers.

Georgetown Steam Plant

Today we start a dive into a local point of interest here in Seattle: the Georgetown Steam Plant. Located on the southside of town, it is a large steam power electricity generation facility built to power the city trams.

Chihuly Museum at the Seattle Center

Here we have a boat filled with glass "floating" on a "sea" of glass. I really like the reflections.

Chihuly Garden and Glass Museum

Just to let you know that we do still visit the US once in a while, here are some photos from our recent stop at home. We visited the Chihuly glass museum again at the Seattle Center to see what was going on. Some things were the same and some were different. You can see our previous visit back in 2019 here.

The New and Old of Flight

On the left hand side above you see a modern passenger plane that we all recognize. On the right side is a biplane, again an older but very recognizable machine. But in the center is some sort of stealth plane that none of have seen flying overhead.