Night view of Seattle waterfront
from
Bell harbor international conference center
from
Bell harbor international conference center
Top view of Alaskan way
from
Pier 66 / Bell street pier
from
Pier 66 / Bell street pier
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Sunday, 2 March 2008
Wednesday, 13 June 2007
A Needle's Eye View
Spectacular view of Mt. Rainier in the background ofSeattle's Skyline from Space Needle.
The skyline, the turquoise waterfront and the majestic Mt Rainier, all add to the amazing view from 520 ft above the ground atop Space Needle. Could u believe that the mountain is 60 miles (96 kms) away ? !! The view was so awe-inspiring on this clear and bright day, that I spent about 3 hours here, having a coffee and enjoying the view. Was also waiting for it to get dark so that I could get some snaps of the lit skyline. Unfortunately, the sun was a good 20 degrees above the horizon at 8:00 pm when I waqs forced to return! The sun sets after 9:15 during the summer here.
To give u a better picture of where the space needle stands relative to downtown Seattle, its the distinct tall tower to the left in the pic below. This snap was taken during harbor cruise, which is an hours cruise around the Seattle harbor. I was told by the guide of the cruise that this kind of a clear view of Mt Rainier is available for about 5 days an year, when there is neither any haze over the peak nor any clouds in the sky. Until recently, Seattle had the dubious distinction of being the rainiest (wettest) city in the US. The rainiest city close to rainier mountain!!
The Space Needle was the second tower in the world to host a "revolving restaurant". Yes!!, it revolves to provide a 360 degree view of the city and the sea, as u have a romantic candle light dinner at a height of 520 ft. Wouldn't it make an amazing first date ??!! (just perfect... specially for a gal who wouldn't have to incur the brunt of the bill ;) ). The revolving restaurant is clearly visible in this one:
This would prolly be the first and the last post to feature steel/concrete structures. Lots of pics featuring nature at its best in the west .. to follow!
To give u a better picture of where the space needle stands relative to downtown Seattle, its the distinct tall tower to the left in the pic below. This snap was taken during harbor cruise, which is an hours cruise around the Seattle harbor. I was told by the guide of the cruise that this kind of a clear view of Mt Rainier is available for about 5 days an year, when there is neither any haze over the peak nor any clouds in the sky. Until recently, Seattle had the dubious distinction of being the rainiest (wettest) city in the US. The rainiest city close to rainier mountain!!
The Space Needle was the second tower in the world to host a "revolving restaurant". Yes!!, it revolves to provide a 360 degree view of the city and the sea, as u have a romantic candle light dinner at a height of 520 ft. Wouldn't it make an amazing first date ??!! (just perfect... specially for a gal who wouldn't have to incur the brunt of the bill ;) ). The revolving restaurant is clearly visible in this one:
This would prolly be the first and the last post to feature steel/concrete structures. Lots of pics featuring nature at its best in the west .. to follow!
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