Critique Welcomed The Space Needle

[Brian Moore]

The Space Needle is the iconic landmark of the city of Seattle. It was built for the 1962 World's Fair. It stands 605 feet high and when built was the tallest structure west of the Mississippi River.

The Space Needle stands in Seattle Center, the park-like entertainment area that was also built for the World's Fair. There is a pair of monorail trains that connects Seattle Center to the Westlake Center, located downtown. These trains are the originals delivered for the World's Fair. They're called "straddle-beam" monorails, and they were built by Alweg in Germany. They're very cool.

In this photo I've used the monorail tracks to frame the Space Needle.

I shot the image in infrared with my Sigma Quattro SD, Sigma 30/1.4 and a Hoya R72 filter.

 

[Dave Farnes]

That is a fantastic image, love it! Seen many pictures of the Space Needle, that is a unique take on it.
Wonderful cloudscape, the sky looks almost solid.

 

[Brian Moore]

I really appreciate that, Dave. Thank you.

 

[Rob MacKillop]

Yup, it’s a cracker. Does anything happen in, on top of, or around the Space Needle?

 

[Brian Moore]

Yup, it’s a cracker. Does anything happen in, on top of, or around the Space Needle?

Thanks Rob. Yes. It's a busy tourist attraction. You can go up top for views. There used to be a restaurant up there. Not sure if there still is.

 

[Pete Askew]

What brilliant framing (and very effective use of IR). I'd wondered where you'd parked your ship now you have moved!

 

[Brian Moore]

What brilliant framing (and very effective use of IR). I'd wondered where you'd parked your ship now you have moved!

Thanks Pete.