koranke

I'm in the Kent area. Looking to get some pictures but not sure about a good location south of Seattle. Anyone have any favorite spots between Seattle and Tacoma? Please include some sample photos if you have any. Thanks!

koranke

Well, ended up driving down to Tacoma to the shipyard area. There's lot's of potentially interesting locations but most of it is fenced off. At least there are some spots to park without a lot of other cars or people around and you get good light in the evening. I need to explore it a little bit more fully.

JETninja

Find the Troll under the bridge in Seattle...it makes a cool shot, he's huge...

last901

Not a bad idea, John. It's under the north end of he Aurora bridge and accessed by way of the Fremont district. That neighborhood in itself offers a couple more photo opportunities like the Rocket and the statue of Lenin, though both might be hard to set up the perfect shot owing to traffic.

There's some good backgrounds by way of Harbor Drive along Alki and above on Admiral Way and near the north end of California.

Along Ruston Way in Tacoma offers some possibilities, as does nearby Point Defiance.

Another to consider might be at the top of the hill in Somerset just off Factoria. Possibly at the nearby parking lot at the Golf Course in Newcastle.

Our "Own" Triple X in Issaquah would b a good place too IMO given that it's the last one still operating.The parking lot is mostly empty during the week.

Seems like there might be some sites near Snoqualmie falls since the lodge was so prominently featured in "Twin Peaks". Likewise the "T" cafe in North Bend or the old trains in Snoqualmie and a BBQ place in Snoqualmie with a nice mural on the wall of the adjacent building.

Seems to me there's a spot on the hill above the west end of the old Floating Bridge that makes for a nice backdrop. though I don't remember how to get there.

Fisherman's Wharf in Ballard.

Some views from Queen Anne Hill (postcard stuff)

Jimi Handrix's grave, if a bit macabre perhaps.

Just some ideas. The Troll is a must though, as you suggest. Lighting might be challenging, but hey...

ExRedRacer

Join us on the cruise to Mt. Rainier next Sunday the 9th and I'm sure you'll find plenty of great photo opportunities. I'm taking my Nikon instead of using just the camera phone this time...

There's a thread in here somewhere regarding next Sunday...

koranke

Yeah, I saw that thread and really wanted to go, but sadly I've got potential work to do that weekend. I'll try to join in on the next outing.