Space Needle

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

Space Needle 2000

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

Downtown Seattle after Sunset

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.

Space Needle at Seattle Center

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.

Space Needle at night

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

Orange Space Needle

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

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.