Magical Seattle from 12th Street Bridge
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I believe that snow makes any scene more magical. The view from the 12th Street bridge, or also known as the Dr Rizal Bridge, is a fantastic spot to capture a great view of the downtown Seattle skyline. I like all of the energy one witnesses from this location. Throw some snow into the mix, and I believe it is a magical scene. Of course one who lives in Seattle knows that just a trace amount of snow can throw our commute into a nightmare!
This snowfall was the light dusting and precursor to our bigger snowstorm to follow the next day! This was then followed by a rare ice storm. Yes, I was then trapped at home as roads were essentially impassable for about a day! This particular night I bumped into fellow Flickr friends Lisa www.flickr.com/photos/thebluehour89/ and Aaron www.flickr.com/photos/sicalufakiss/ It is always great to go out and shoot around the city, but even better when you bump into some good local Flickr friends and photographers!
This is a combination of three exposures (-2,0,+2) merged and tonemapped in Photomatix. I cleaned up some dust spots from my sensor and cropped in Photoshop. I adjusted the brightness a bit in Lightroom as well as sharpened, removed some noise and added a vignette.
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Comments and faves
cedergreenphoto, David Gn Photography, Gary J Weathers, Whitney Lake, and 312 other people added this photo to their favorites.
cedergreenphoto (14 months ago | reply)
Great work David! I remember sitting at home this night, thinking "what a perfect time to shoot Rizal." Thanks for rubbing salt in the wounds even more....ha! I love the sky in your latest Rizal rendition, from the glow in the FG to the moody blues on the far horizon.
Gary J Weathers (14 months ago | reply)
Great catch! I love the color contrast and the glowing snow in the FG.
Darren Neupert (14 months ago | reply)
Snow? I LIVE ON A HILL!!! j/k :) Awesome shot!
Juan C Ruiz (14 months ago | reply)
Amazing David, the management of the light is almost perfect. Excellent processing.
どこでもいっしょ (14 months ago | reply)
Stunning shot of Seattle's skyline...beautiful colors and light trails here...Awesome!!
MSSQUID (14 months ago | reply)
Loving the color and clarity captured here, and those brooding clouds!
sandyb49 (14 months ago | reply)
This is indeed magical. I wish I weren't so afraid of Seattle traffic. I will be near there in April, but I think I will just enjoy your beautiful night shots of the city instead of trying to do any of my own. Thanks for sharing your talent.
Greg-0 (14 months ago | reply)
Fantastic magical view of the Seattle skyline. That snow really enhances the beauty of this scene. :)
Nana's Making ♥♥♥♥ Memories (14 months ago | reply)
Absolutely gorgeous as is all of your images - love this !!
farbspiel (14 months ago | reply)
Beautiful lights and colors, David! Well done!
Fearon-Wood Photography (14 months ago | reply)
beautiful colours!
Kaylin. (14 months ago | reply)
The detail and colors in this are phenomenal! Fantastic job!
CanonAnnie (14 months ago | reply)
Now that really is magic! You're totally right about the snow David - it always adds a little romance! I love the colours and the sky is magnificent. As always, the lower road level and the underpass intrigues me, probably as I don't know where it goes! Wonderful work David! :o)
Photocre8 (14 months ago | reply)
David, well done! This is magical! Love all the colors!
Ray's Photostream. Back and trying to catch up . (14 months ago | reply)
Stunning blue hr shot here.
KLammipic (14 months ago | reply)
Awesome!
Cristyjan (14 months ago | reply)
brilliant shot
Sorcha Ní Conchubhair (14 months ago | reply)
Great city view. I love all the city lights and the darkening sky.
Kind Regards, Sorcha
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Lighthouse Trek Keeper (14 months ago | reply)
Great long exposure shot. The streaks of light on the roadways wonderful.
Elliot young (14 months ago | reply)
Nice shot
PhotoArt Images (14 months ago | reply)
SUPERB in everyway!
Steve-h (14 months ago | reply)
Totally magical !! Fabulous work !!
Nick Boren Photography (14 months ago | reply)
Wonderful shot David... and so well exposed.. Thanks for sharing it..
Anjalie157 (14 months ago | reply)
Bohhhhhhhhh ist das schön ..Dein Foto..
Klasse
Cole Chase Photography (14 months ago | reply)
Beautiful winter capture of Seatlle, David! This is not what I picture when I think Seattle, with the snow and the cold looking sky... Gorgeous shot, I LOVE all the colors!!!
ScrapbookingmemoriesforDianne (14 months ago | reply)
Absolutely beautiful composition with great lighting & wonderful blue sky!
Leman's Studios (14 months ago | reply)
Amazing shot!
Mário Tomé (14 months ago | reply)
A really fascinating night shot!
Mark Sabanathan (14 months ago | reply)
A wonderful photo
*Lynne (14 months ago | reply)
So many levels of interest--love your processing as always!
Aaron Eakin (14 months ago | reply)
Wow, stunning!
Perspective▲ (14 months ago | reply)
beautiful
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excellent
BlueisCoool (14 months ago | reply)
Very nice work - congrats on being explored !
little~ny (14 months ago | reply)
wow..nicely done
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Sandeep Santra(Searching Jobs ~ A Bit busy) (14 months ago | reply)
Wonderful and beautiful long Exposure!!!
Congrats on Explore!!
DWKNY (14 months ago | reply)
very very awesome.love it
ismaelponce1980 (14 months ago | reply)
nice
dreamer@desh (14 months ago | reply)
Fabulous shot!
manywinters (14 months ago | reply)
magical lights, color and dusting of snow! This image makes me love Seattle even more! I will be on Whidbey Island for a month, let me know if you are ever in the area.
amonalva2012 (14 months ago | reply)
It's so beautiful!!!
giorgosgrigoriadis16 (14 months ago | reply)
very beautiful photo my friend , wonderful work !!
i like the snow in the hills !!!
photography.andreas (14 months ago | reply)
Wow! Stunning capture, awesome light and tones
Riccardo Brig Casarico (14 months ago | reply)
Foto fantastica .... mi piace ... complimenti !!!!!!!!!!!!!
Jo*DNo (14 months ago | reply)
Very nice night catch
Great exposition with the car's light
Stig2k (14 months ago | reply)
Gorgeous contrast of colours!
gspphotography (14 months ago | reply)
excellent night shot.
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Ben124. (14 months ago | reply)
Excellent!
Heredero 3.0 (14 months ago | reply)
great shot! Congrats for Explore!!!
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