Photographer’s Notes
Seattle Center is always an interesting place to take pictures. Hopefully, here’s a good one of the Space Needle from an unusual perspective!
The Space Needle was built for the 1962 World's Fair. The 605 foot Needle was designed by Edward E. Carlson. Carlson's design called for a soaring needle topped by a disk reminiscent of a flying saucer. In the saucer is the SkyCity restaurant revolving through 360 degrees once each hour. And above that the observation deck.
As an observation, I was surprised how CLEAN the Space Needle is. I mean it's stored outside in the rain and all, but it's subject to the pollution of the city and such. I wonder how they keep it so CLEAN. Inquiring minds want to know.
Post Processing
Rotate Canvas 90°
Rotate Canvas -1.3°
Crop
Reduce Noise (Neat Image)
Sharpen (Lab Color Method)
Levels
Resize (Bicubic Sharper)
Brightness/Contrast (0/15)
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Camera Data
Nikon D70
2005/09/08 12:17:51
JPEG (8-bit) Fine
Image Size: Large (3008 x 2000)
Lens: VR 24-120mm F/3.5-5.6 G
Focal Length: 38mm
Exposure Mode: Aperture Priority
Metering Mode: Spot
1/250 sec - F/8
Exposure Comp.: 0 EV
Sensitivity: ISO 200
Optimize Image: Vivid
White Balance: Preset
AF Mode: AF-S
Flash Sync Mode: Not Attached
Color Mode: Mode IIIa (sRGB)
Tone Comp: Auto
Hue Adjustment: 0°
Saturation: Normal
Sharpening: Auto
Image Comment:
Noise Reduction: OFF
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I expected a lot of "looking up at the building" shots. Some of what I've seen I haven't really cared for all that much. I really like this one though. I think what makes it different are the many patterns within the image. Like the almost "ladder-like steps" leading straight up the middle. The circles with spokes at the top. The v-shaped lines leading from the sides inward. All of these patterns work well to bring your eyes right into the picture. Well done!
Very symmetrical. Is this the needle in Seattle? It almost appears to be a bird with it's wings spread and the circular part is the head. (ok, I'm getting carried away - I need more coffee)
Nicely done.
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