Seattle Photos by Tim Knight - Seattle, Washington

Seattle downtown

2008-04-01T07:00:00.000-07:00

Seattle downtown with Mt. Rainier in the background

Bradner Children's Garden Scarecrow

2008-02-28T07:00:00.000-08:00

Bradner Gardens - Bird Sculpture

2008-02-27T14:40:00.000-08:00

Cherry Trees on the UW Quad

2008-02-22T07:00:00.000-08:00

UW Savery Hall

2008-02-21T07:00:00.001-08:00

Savery Hall on the University of Washington Quad (2004). The building in currently under renovation. Map of Savery Hall

UW Quad in bloom

2008-02-20T07:00:00.000-08:00

UW Quad in bloom (2004). Building currently under renovation.

UW School of Art

2008-02-19T08:49:00.000-08:00

Decorative entrance of the School of Art on the University of Washington campus. Note the squirrels and acorns at the top of the archway.

UW School of Art

2008-02-18T07:00:00.000-08:00

Cherry trees in bloom near the UW School of Art. Map of the Art Building

Choose your path at the UW

2008-02-16T07:00:00.000-08:00

Choose your own path at the University of Washington.

Cherry Trees at the UW

2008-02-15T07:00:00.000-08:00

Cherry Trees on the UW Quad

UW Mary Gates Hall

2008-02-13T07:00:00.000-08:00

Mary Gates Hall at the University of Washington Seattle Campus.

Seattle from the Mt. Baker Ridge

2008-02-12T07:00:00.000-08:00

View of downtown Seattle from Mt. Baker Ridge, near the I-90 lid, in South Seattle. This perspective of downtown looks like a painting in the morning light.

Mt. Rainier above the Clouds

2008-02-11T07:00:00.000-08:00

Mt. Rainier above the Clouds - photo captured through the window of a Boeing 737 airplane.

Gas Works Park

2008-02-10T19:14:00.000-08:00

Gas Works Park at Lake Union with downtown Seattle in the distance. This prime 20 acre point on Lake Union was cleared in 1906 to construct a plant to manufacture gas from coal - later converted to crude oil. The import of natural gas in the 1950's made the plant obsolete. The city owned park was opened to the public in 1975. The park is popular for picnics, exercising, kite flying, boat watching, and taking in the beautiful view of Seattle. It's also a wonderful spot to watch the fireworks on the 4th of July.

South Lake Union and Mt. Rainier

2008-02-09T15:00:00.000-08:00

View of the South Lake Union neighborhood in Seattle. Mt. Rainier hovers over the Fred Hutchinson Caner Research Center where I established the Scientific Imaging Lab.

Space Needle

2008-02-08T15:00:00.000-08:00

Seattle has wonderful parks. This view of the Space Needle through the trees was captured from Kerry Park on Queen Anne Hill.

Lake Union and Mt. Rainier

2008-02-07T07:00:00.000-08:00

Mt. Rainier, Capitol Hill and South Lake Union. This scene has a 3-dimensional quality and depth due to the natural light late in the day.

Mt. Rainier at Sunset

2008-02-06T14:55:00.000-08:00

The sun casts a cool glow on Mt. Rainier. This evening photo was captured from Colman Park in the Mt. Baker Neighborhood.

Seattle on 9-11

2008-02-01T07:00:00.000-08:00

I took this Seattle photo on September 11, 2001. Mt Rainier was out and there were no airplanes flying that day, so it was a rare chance to capture a nice skyline photo. Note the huge American flag flying half-mast atop the Space Needle.

Thinking about spring

2008-01-31T07:00:00.000-08:00

I was looking through my archive of Seattle photos and came upon this beautiful lily growing near Union Bay. It reminds me of spring in Seattle.

Seattle Waterfront

2008-01-30T15:16:00.000-08:00

Seattle Waterfront - photo taken from a moving ferry.

Seattle Skyline in 2000

2008-01-29T15:30:00.000-08:00

Seattle skyline pictured in 2000. The photo was captured from the Space Needle observation deck, looking south.

Space Needle 2000

2008-01-28T15:30:00.000-08:00

Space Needle in 2000. See early designs of the Space Needle

Drumheller Fountain - University of Washington

2008-01-27T06:00:00.000-08:00

Drumheller Fountain at the University of Washington. This image makes a nice title slide for a PowerPoint presentation. It's free for educational use.

Rose Garden - University of Washington

2008-01-26T06:00:00.000-08:00

Thinking of spring? Here's a photo of the Rose Garden by Frosh Pond at the University of Washington. Mary Gates Hall is on the right and Suzallo Library is in the center.

Seattle Skyline

2008-01-25T07:00:00.000-08:00

Seattle skyline viewed from Kerry Park in 2001.

Seattle Panorama 2002

2008-01-24T06:00:00.000-08:00

Seattle Panorama captured in 2002 from Kerry Park. Multiple photos were combined to create this high-resolution image. The Space Needle is painted orange on the top to match the original color scheme and celebrate thirty-years since the 1962 World's Fair.

UW Drumheller Fountain and Mt. Rainier

2008-01-23T14:36:00.000-08:00

Drumheller Fountain with Mt. Rainier in the distance.

UW Gerberding Hall

2008-01-22T07:00:00.000-08:00

Cherry trees in bloom by Gerberding Hall on the University of Washington. The cherry trees on campus blossom in March around spring break. It's freezing in Seattle and we are looking forward to spring!

UW Suzzallo Library

2008-01-21T07:00:00.000-08:00

Suzzallo Library at the University of Washington. Cherry trees line the side of Gerberding Hall (left).
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Montlake Bridge

2008-01-20T17:30:00.000-08:00

Montlake Bridge opens for boats to pass in the Montlake Cut by the University of Washington.

UW Gerberding Hall

2008-01-19T07:00:00.000-08:00

Gerberding Hall - on Red Square at the University of Washington - was built in 1949 and designed by architect, Victor N. Jones. Currently, the offices of the University president and other adminstrators are located in the classic building. Gerberding Hall was previously known as the Administration Building - until 1995 when it was renamed in honor of President Gerberding. (source: UW website)

UW Mary Gates Hall

2008-01-18T07:00:00.000-08:00

Mary Gates Hall on the University of Washington campus. The Commons in Mary Gates Hall features a cathedral ceiling with natural lighting and the original exterior wall from the old Physics Building. The building includes state-of-the-art computer labs, classrooms and undergraduate services. The classic Collegiate Gothic building is named after the late Mary Maxwell Gates, class of 1950, who served on the UW Board of Regents for 18 years and was a strong advocate for undergraduate education. (source: UW website)

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UW Physics- Astronomy

2008-01-17T11:24:00.001-08:00

The UW Physics-Astronomy buildings are in the southwest corner of the main University of Washington campus.

University of Washington School of Law

2008-01-16T07:00:00.000-08:00

The UW School of Law is located in the William H. Gates Hall near the northwest corner of the University of Washington campus. It's a cool building with lots of windows and angles.

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University of Washington Quad

2008-01-15T15:26:00.000-08:00

Cherry trees in bloom on the Quad - in the spring.

University of Washington Quad

2008-01-14T15:29:00.000-08:00

Rainier Vista

2008-01-12T07:00:00.000-08:00

On a clear day, Mt. Rainier can be seen in all its glory from the University of Washington. John C. Olmsted drew plans for the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition held on campus in 1909, including a grand promenade with Mount Rainier as its focal point - know as Rainier Vista.

Mary Gates Hall from Frosh Pond

2008-01-11T07:00:00.000-08:00

View of Mary Gates Hall from Frosh Pond on the University of Washington campus.

Seattle Waterfront and Mt. Rainier

2008-01-10T13:22:00.000-08:00

Safeco Field and Mt. Rainier set the background of this busy dock on Elliott Bay near downtown Seattle.

Seattle Skyline

2008-01-09T14:01:00.000-08:00

The Seattle skyline has an interesting perspective when viewed from the waterfront. The buildings are very impressive. Columbia Center, the tallest building in Seattle, is the black curved structure in the background.

The 55-story Washington Mutual Tower is on the far left. The building is called "the spark plug" by some Puget Sounders.

Kane Hall

2008-01-08T07:00:00.000-08:00

Kane Hall is one of the massive concrete and brick buildings - located on the northern edge of Red Square at the University of Washington. Not much imagination was used for this design.

Kane Hall houses five large auditoriums with seating for up to 720 people. Who can be expected to learn economics, chemistry or psychology in such huge classrooms?

Denny Hall

2008-01-07T07:00:00.000-08:00

Although initially called the Adminstration Building, in 1910 it was named Denny Hall in honor of Arthur A. Denny, donor of most of the land for the original campus. The style of architecture is French renaissance - with gables and turrets. In the center of the building, high upon its tower, rings the Denny bell.

Denny Hall Bell Tower

2008-01-06T07:00:00.000-08:00

Denny Hall at the University of Washington. Crowning Denny Hall is the belfry containing "Varsity Bell," which was brought from Troy, N.Y., around Cape Horn to Seattle in the winter of 1861-62 for installation in the original Territorial University building. The 400-pound bell was purchased for $368 during the Civil War and rung for the first time on March 19, 1862. It was used to signal classes until 1912 when the Blethen Chimes were installed. The bell is now rung once a year at Homecoming.

The hall was named for Arthur Denny, who donated 8 2/3 acres of the University's original 10-acre downtown tract. Arthur Armstrong Denny was one of Washington State's early pioneers, and became one of the major civic leaders of Seattle, settling in Alki Point, West Seattle in 1851. Denny was a banker and businessman. He served as postmaster, county commissioner, and member of the Washington territorial legislature. (source: www.washington.edu)

Denny Hall

2008-01-05T07:00:00.000-08:00

Denny Hall on the University of Washington upper campus.

The first campus building in 1895, Denny Hall was designed in the French Renaissance style with round turrets and candle-snuffer roofs. The landmark structure was built of Tenino sandstone and pressed brick.

According the the UW website, "Denny originally contained laboratories, a teaching museum for natural sciences, classrooms, 10 recital halls, faculty and regents rooms, the president's office, and a 736 seat assembly hall".

Denny Hall is currenty home to the the Departments of Anthropology, Classics, Germanics, Near Eastern Languages and Civilization, and the Language Learning Center.

Seattle Skyline at Night - Viewed from Beacon Hill

2008-01-04T14:35:00.000-08:00

A view of downtown Seattle taken from North Beacon Hill. The I-5 freeway winds around the downtown core. Smith Tower is on the far left. First HIll is on the right.

The 76-story Columbia Center (original name) towers over the surrounding skyscrapers. Voted the Best Bathroom in the USA, the Columbia Club women's bathroom is located on the 76th floor and offers a spectacular easterly view of the Cascades mountain range and the city below.

The tallest building in Washington - opened March 2, 1985 as Columbia Center, then changed names to Columbia Seafirst Center. It became the Bank of America Tower on September 27, 1999, and then full-circle to Columbia Center on November 21, 2005. Columbia Center was sold on April 10, 2007 for $621 million.

Drumheller Fountain and Frosh Pond

2008-01-03T10:00:00.000-08:00

View of "Frosh Pond" at the University of Washington. Originally called Geyser Basin for the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition, the name was changed to Frosh Pond when a group of sophomores threw some freshmen into the pond. Drumheller Fountain, in the center of Frosh Pond, was a gift from Regent Joseph Drumheller for the university's centennial celebration in 1961.
Mary Gates Hall is visible on the right.

Sailboats docked on Lake Washington

2008-01-02T00:23:00.000-08:00

Seattle has a lot of avid sailers. These sailboats are docked on Lake Washington, near Leshi. Mercer Island and the Cascade Mountains can been seen in the background.

Happy New Year!

2008-01-01T00:01:00.000-08:00

Fireworks in Seattle. Have a safe and happy New Year.

Seattle Seahawks Stadium

2007-12-31T18:40:00.000-08:00

View of the Seattle Seahawks Stadium - now know as Qwest Field. The Puget Sound and Olympic Mountains can be seen in the background. Photo taken near the Amazon.com campus on north Beacon Hill.

Sailing Regatta on Lake Union in Seattle

2007-12-30T17:01:00.000-08:00

It's fun to watch the sailing regatta on Lake Union, near downtown Seattle. This view is from Gasworks Park bordering the lake.

Downtown Seattle after Sunset

2007-12-29T19:14:00.000-08:00

Downtown Seattle after sunset (April 2002). Note the orange top on the Space Needle to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Seattle World's Fair held in 1962.

Port of Seattle

2007-12-28T15:18:00.000-08:00

Huge cranes line the port of Seattle. Mt. Rainier is visible in the distance.

Boats docked along the Seattle waterfront

2007-12-27T12:32:00.000-08:00

Yachts and other cool boats are docked along the Seattle waterfront. In the distance you can see Safeco Field and Mt. Rainier on a clear day.

Seattle Waterfront

2007-12-26T13:30:00.000-08:00

The Seattle waterfront is a fun play to visit on a sunny day. There are shops, restaurants, condos, boats, and the Seattle Aquarium along the waterfront. The views of Puget Sound and the mountains from the pier are spectacular.

What type of Hummingbird is that?

2007-12-25T12:58:00.000-08:00

It's an Anna's Hummingbird. You can see these tiny birds visiting hummingbird feeders throughout the winter in Seattle. The back is covered with irridescent green feathers and the throat is grey (female) or reddish-pink (male). The green and grey coloration helps them blend into the trees and bushes. I watched hummingbirds feeding in the backyard during the snowfall on Christmas day.

Aurora Bridge (George Washington Memorial Bridge)

2007-12-24T21:07:00.001-08:00

Aurora Bridge (George Washington Memorial Bridge) was dedicated on February 22, 1932. The nearly 3,000-foot, steel cantilever structure spans Lake Union between the Fremont and Queen Anne neighborhoods as part of U.S. Highway 99. The bridge has spectacular views of Lake Union, First Hill and Mt. Rainier to the south. To the north the bridge overlooks the artsy Fremont neighborhood - home to the Fremont Troll. In 2006, the Aurora Bridge carried over 100,000 vehicles a day.

This photo was taken from the Fremont Bridge - looking south towards First Hill.

Space Needle at Seattle Center

2007-12-24T18:54:00.000-08:00

The Space Needle - built for the 1962 Seattle World's Fair - is a unique Seattle landmark and a favorite destination point for visitors. The circular observation deck and restaurant provide amazing views of the waterfront, mountains, downtown Seattle, and surrounding neighborhoods.

Passion Flower at Bradner Gardens Park

2007-12-24T14:29:00.000-08:00

Bradner Gardens Park has many beautiful planting including this passion flower covering a fence next to the basketball court. Some species of passion flower are pollinated by hummingbirds and bumble bees. Honey bees favor this variety in the park.

Windmill at Bradner Gardens Park

2007-12-24T14:25:00.000-08:00

The landmark feature of Bradner Gardens Park is a working windmill.

Bradner Gardens Park

2007-12-24T13:47:00.000-08:00

The Bradner Gardens Park in the Mount Baker neighborhood is a great place for community gatherings. Children and adults from the area cellebrated Halloween in the park on a cold sunny day this fall.

The city park features beautiful public gardens, including a lovely childrens garden and P-path for avid gardeners. A new play area and basketball court bring kids in the neighborhood together for fun and exercise. The park has a stunning view of downtown Seattle and the Olympic mountains.

International Fountain at the Seattle Center

2007-12-21T12:57:00.000-08:00

Disney Imagineering suggested the International Fountain be scrapped in the late 1980s which brought on protests from stubborn locals. In 1995, the fountain was remodeled with 150 mist nozzles, 77 fleur-de-lis, 56 micro shooters and four super-shooters.

We love the fountain and our kids enjoying playing in it on a hot summer day.

Fremont Troll under the Aurora Bridge

2007-12-20T21:49:00.000-08:00

Check out the Fremont Troll lurking under the Aurora Bridge. That's a real VW bug under his huge hand! Notice the shiny metal hubcap used for his left eye. The troll sculpture is 18 feet tall and is a great place to pose for a photo.

The Fremont Troll was sculpted by four Seattle area artists for the Fremont Arts Council.

Yachts on Seattle waterfront

2007-12-20T21:23:00.000-08:00

The Seattle waterfront hosts a lot of cool boats from yachts to cruise ships. This photo was taken on a beautiful summer day near downtown Seattle.

Smith Tower in Pioneer Square

2007-12-20T14:06:00.000-08:00

Years ago, the classic Smith Tower was the tallest building in Seattle, but now it looks small next to the newer Seattle skyscrapers. In fact, Smith Tower was one of the world’s first skyscrapers and for a time was the tallest office building in the world outside New York City. Built in 1914, the Smith Tower remained the tallest building west of the Mississippi River for almost 50 years. The original cost of construction for this 42 story building was $1.5 million. (www.smithtower.com)

The photo was captured near the Amazon.com campus on north Beacon Hill.

Space Needle at night

2007-12-20T13:55:00.001-08:00

This is a classic view of the Seattle Space Needle at night. Note the unique orange top.

Orange Space Needle

2007-12-20T13:09:00.000-08:00

Why is the Space Needle orange? For those of you around Seattle during the Worlds Fair in 1962, this photo might bring back fond memories. The top of the Needle was originally painted “Galaxy Gold” – a bright orange color. For it’s 40th anniversary in 2002 it was repainted the original color for the month of April. Check out Mt. Rainier in the background.

Space Needle in downtown Seattle

2007-12-20T12:38:00.000-08:00

The Space Needle is a Seattle landmark that can be seen clearly from Kerry Park on Queen Anne Hill. I captured this photo around sunset using a digital camera mounted on a steady tripod. The depth of field and long exposure time gave this image a nice 3-dimensional look.

Mt. Rainier viewed from Colman Park

2007-12-19T14:48:00.000-08:00

Mt. Rainier is visible from many locations around Seattle. This view of Mt. Rainier was captured from Colman Park in the Mount Baker neighborhood of Seattle. Lake Washington is visible in the foreground.

View of Lake Union from the Aurora Bridge

2007-12-19T00:07:00.000-08:00

If you take the time to get out of your car and walk around Seattle you will notice some amazing sights. This view of Seattle, featuring Lake Union and Mt. Rainier, was captured high up on the Aurora Bridge - between Fremont and Queen Anne neighborhoods. It's an amazing view on a clear day!

Yes, this is a real photo - no image manipulation was required. The photo was captured using a Canon SLR digital camera mounted on a very steady tripod. The best time to capture a photo from this vantage point is in the late afternoon. Unfortunately, the natural light is best around rush hour. The auto, truck and bus traffic makes the bridge vibrate like crazy. The buses also generate a lot of wind as they speed past, so you have to hold on tight to the camera equipment.

The Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, where I worked for over a decade, is in the center of the photo. The Aurora Bridge is officially named the "George Washington Memorial Bridge" -- but nobody seems to use this name. The Aurora Bridge is 167 ft (51 m) above the water. The bridge crosses the Lake Union section of the Lake Washington Ship Canal.