I’ve been wanting to get this shot while the Space Needle was painted orange in honor of its 50th anniversary all Summer. Although the haze Seattle was enshrouded in the last few weeks of summer produced tremendously colorful sunsets, it created less than ideal conditions for this composition as you need supremely clean air all the way to the western horizon to get that golden light and to see Mt. Rainier so clearly.
Then, a small front temporarily unchained Seattle from the stagnant weather pattern we had been in for so long. The smoke and haze blew out, and we were left with some supremely clean air. I generally gauge how clear the air is by how blue the sky is during the day (as opposed to white), and it was very blue yesterday.
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SolitudeWays. 8 months ago | reply
Magnifica!
mjhpdx2 8 months ago | reply
This is really well done. You deserve all the hits you've gotten. Keep em coming.
Emeraldcity33 8 months ago | reply
Oi, don't crop the bottom, you would end up with a mere narrow strip instead of this gorgeous shot! The vegetation at the bottom adds flavor and zest, and takes away that "concrete jungle" look from the photo! ((~.~))
This is absolutely the clearest, most detailed shot of Rainier from Queen Anne that I have ever seen in my seven decades living here. Just marvelously superlative!!!
Fantastic shot, m'friend. Absolutely fantastic!
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True_Bavarian 8 months ago | reply
Awesome - the scenery and the execution!
kordulap 8 months ago | reply
amazing work!
S.D.N. Photography 8 months ago | reply
Wow, just wow....
kalpurush :) 8 months ago | reply
A fantastic shot - love the view of Seattle sunset:)
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Warren06 8 months ago | reply
Great shot, congratulations on Explore!
j14bes 8 months ago | reply
An excellent piece of photography
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Sven Hein 8 months ago | reply
Gorgeous composition. Great work.
Wesley214 8 months ago | reply
The best shot of Seattle I have seen with Mt. Rainier in it! Excellent work!
Parkguy (David Legg) 8 months ago | reply
I've shot from that spot several times, but I never shot anything close to this! Beautifully done.
Allan Bromberg_Grand Oak Photography 8 months ago | reply
Awesome Exposure
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Neil Hobbs 8 months ago | reply
Great shot of Seattle, never been nut love the look of the place & this is a brilliant shot.
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BenjaminMWilliamson 8 months ago | reply
One of the best images I've seen. I really want to visit this spot!
milt ware 2012 8 months ago | reply
This is a very good example of composition. Nice photograph!!!!!
kordulap 8 months ago | reply
great work!
olilindenskov 7 months ago | reply
Nice ☺
lindalino 6 months ago | reply
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