Thursday, February 02, 2012

Noodling the Needle

Noodling the Needle
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Shot through the red noodley sculpture (Olympic Iliad by Alexander Liberman, installed 1984) near the entrance to the Space Needle at sundown on a chilly but sunny first of February. This is another in the series of playing peek a boo with the Needle. Being one of the most photographed structures in the world can be a bit ho hum, so I try to get glimpses not so common of the Needle peeking at me over, through and around things. Still, I think there is hardly an original idea to be found for the now 50 year old icon. "Make it new, make it new," cried the parrot to the mocking bird."

16 comments:

Paul in Powell River said...

Kim, that is one terrific shot!

Kim said...

Hey, thanks Paul! Enjoy the blue skies this week!

Roland said...

What an intriguing perspective! A creative shot with red that pops!

Sparkle said...

A unique perspective on a subject that most would say has seen it all! Nice work!

Girlie Blogger said...

A very interesting view of the needle. Like it.

Tim Dustrude said...

Very very cool! I love how the edge of the needle is almost perfectly parallel with the red sculpture!

Thrifted Shift said...

Great photo! I love new takes on the needle!

joannamauselina said...

Once again, a perfect shot!

brattcat said...

Well you have definitely fulfilled your mission. This is a fabulous image, Kim.

Pat said...

Definitely a terrific shot, Kim. You could do a series like Bob in Saint Louis!

Wayne said...

Full marks for originality Kim.

Anonymous said...

Love this shot, Kim! Please come on over to enter it in my 'Weekly Top Shot.' We're on Week #16 and I'd love to see you share with me and my readers! Here's this weeks' link: http://www.theviewfromrighthere.com/blog/?p=6115

Bruce Clark said...

Nice view and great colors.

Anonymous said...

I'm so glad you decided to join us and share at Weekly Top Shot! I hope you come share again next week. :-)

Maya said...

You have the most creative shots of the Needle! I love them!

Oakland Daily Photo said...

Wonderful rhythm and balance of color.