Where to shoot Seattle, WA?

aynap · Jun 13, 2003

Hi,

I believe a few forum members are from Seattle, WA. I am passing by Seattle next month. Can you recommend me a place to shoot Seattle skyline with some mountain in the background please? (I think I've seen some forum members post it before, if you would post again, it would be great help.) Any advice will be appreciated in term of time of day or place to avoid (bad area).

Also which trail is the best place for wild flower in Mt Rainier NP, preferable morning hr? I am not that great of a hiker, so a short distance is preferred.

I only have one day at Seattle and may be 1.5 day at Mt Rainier.

Thank you in advance.

Mahesh · Jun 13, 2003

Welcome to Seattle...enjoy your stay

Best shot of Seattle skyline is from Kerry Park, which is located on Queen Anne. Just look it up on Yahoo for direction from where you'll be.

As far as Mt. Rainier, the impressive wildflowers aren't quite out yet. The best trails to see those are on the Paradise side of the park. The trails start from the visitor's center. However, I just went there last weekend, and there was still a lot fo snow up there...so the no wildflowers up high.

Hope that helps. Here are 2 shots of the Seattle skyline from Kerry park:

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If you're a good photographer, why do you need a better DSLR? If you're a bad photographer, why do you need a better DSLR?

--Mahesh Thapa

aynap · Jun 13, 2003

Thank you Mahesh. You pictures are beautiful!

Does Seattle has inner city areas that may not be safe?

Mahesh said:
Welcome to Seattle...enjoy your stay

Best shot of Seattle skyline is from Kerry Park, which is located
on Queen Anne. Just look it up on Yahoo for direction from where
you'll be.

As far as Mt. Rainier, the impressive wildflowers aren't quite out
yet. The best trails to see those are on the Paradise side of the
park. The trails start from the visitor's center. However, I just
went there last weekend, and there was still a lot fo snow up
there...so the no wildflowers up high.

Hope that helps. Here are 2 shots of the Seattle skyline from
Kerry park:

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If you're a good photographer, why do you need a better DSLR? If
you're a bad photographer, why do you need a better DSLR?

--Mahesh Thapa

Mahesh · Jun 13, 2003

aynap said:
Thank you Mahesh. You pictures are beautiful!

Does Seattle has inner city areas that may not be safe?

Your'e welcome and thank you for the kind words. Downtown late at night isn't the safest place in the world, but not too bad.

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If you're a good photographer, why do you need a better DSLR? If you're a bad photographer, why do you need a better DSLR?

--Mahesh Thapa

carl m · Jun 13, 2003

What length of lens from that park do you need to get the 2 scenes you posted?
Thanks Carl

Teski · Jun 13, 2003

Mahesh used the 28-105 on those, and I used the 28-70 to get these two:

Teski

carl m said:
What length of lens from that park do you need to get the 2 scenes
you posted?
Thanks Carl

Zephalephelah · Jun 13, 2003

1st, Seattle is one of, if not, 'the' safest large city in America. That said, it's also full of the same elements of other large cities. It has a great downtown, but I don't think I'd like to be around with an expensive camera alone at 4am walking about. But where would I actually feel comfortable around my evil fellow humans at 4am?

Anyway, for Mahesh & Teski...

Mahesh, those pictures stand out like I could crawl through my screen & walk out of the picture like a teleport machine. Teski, why does his pictures look so sharp & yours do not. I know its not just about skills here. I've seen some of your other work & you can shoot. so what's up between these examples? Mahesh?

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Mahesh · Jun 13, 2003

Firstly, thanks for the kind words, Zeph. Secondly, I think Teski's images are amazing and very well composed with excellent lighting and wonderful mood. I think that mine appear a bit sharper because I applied some USM to the image after I downsized it for the web. Perhaps Teski did not do that (or did not apply as much)...just a guess.

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If you're a good photographer, why do you need a better DSLR? If you're a bad photographer, why do you need a better DSLR?

--Mahesh Thapa

Artichoke · Jun 13, 2003

the great food market is highly photogenic

getting there as early as you can in the morning is always a wise idea for photographing a market ...much activity, good light & not too many customers

also do not miss out on the Fremont Troll lurking under the Aurora Avenue bridge ...this guy is very photogenic and quite a curiosity, I think
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Zephalephelah · Jun 14, 2003

Well they are well composed. Like I said, he has some amazing shots. Looks like he got a hazy day compared to your Denver altitude day. But you said you used USM...

USM.
Ok thanks.

oh, what's USM.

Mahesh said:
Firstly, thanks for the kind words, Zeph. Secondly, I think
Teski's images are amazing and very well composed with excellent
lighting and wonderful mood. I think that mine appear a bit
sharper because I applied some USM to the image after I downsized
it for the web. Perhaps Teski did not do that (or did not apply as
much)...just a guess.

--
If you're a good photographer, why do you need a better DSLR? If
you're a bad photographer, why do you need a better DSLR?

--Mahesh Thapa

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There are 10 types of people in this world. Those that understand binary & those that don't.

LuluPie · Jun 14, 2003

aynap said:
Hi,
I believe a few forum members are from Seattle, WA. I am passing
by Seattle next month. Can you recommend me a place to shoot
Seattle skyline with some mountain in the background please? (I
think I've seen some forum members post it before, if you would
post again, it would be great help.) Any advice will be
appreciated in term of time of day or place to avoid (bad area).

Also which trail is the best place for wild flower in Mt Rainier
NP, preferable morning hr? I am not that great of a hiker, so a
short distance is preferred.

I only have one day at Seattle and may be 1.5 day at Mt Rainier.

Thank you in advance.

--
Aynap,

The REI building is a great subject, also the city views from the ferries coming into dock.
Larry.
Sunny 16

Mahesh · Jun 14, 2003

Zephalephelah said:
USM.
Ok thanks.

oh, what's USM.

Mahesh said:

Firstly, thanks for the kind words, Zeph. Secondly, I think
Teski's images are amazing and very well composed with excellent
lighting and wonderful mood. I think that mine appear a bit
sharper because I applied some USM to the image after I downsized
it for the web. Perhaps Teski did not do that (or did not apply as
much)...just a guess.

--
If you're a good photographer, why do you need a better DSLR? If
you're a bad photographer, why do you need a better DSLR?

--Mahesh Thapa

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There are 10 types of people in this world. Those that understand
binary & those that don't.

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If you're a good photographer, why do you need a better DSLR? If you're a bad photographer, why do you need a better DSLR?

--Mahesh Thapa

jharris · Jun 14, 2003

I would have to agree. BOTH of your images are just awesome, I always enjoy when either of you post pictures.

Even with the compressed web images Teski posted, I took just 30 seconds and copied them into PS7, applied a little USM, boosted color saturation a few points, raised contrast about 5 points (and also raised brightness a touch to compensate for lost shadow detail) and they really "pop" just as yours do.

Post processing is always a matter of taste, but the exposure and compostion on both sets are simply top notch.

Mahesh said:
Firstly, thanks for the kind words, Zeph. Secondly, I think
Teski's images are amazing and very well composed with excellent
lighting and wonderful mood. I think that mine appear a bit
sharper because I applied some USM to the image after I downsized
it for the web. Perhaps Teski did not do that (or did not apply as
much)...just a guess.

--
If you're a good photographer, why do you need a better DSLR? If
you're a bad photographer, why do you need a better DSLR?

--Mahesh Thapa

carl m · Jun 14, 2003

Teski said:
Teski

carl m said:

What length of lens from that park do you need to get the 2 scenes
you posted?
Thanks Carl

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