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Smith Tower

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Location:

Seattle's historic cultural heartbeat of the Pacific Northwest, "Pioneer Square". 20 city blocks of Victorian Romanesque architecture, more than 30 fine art galleries, over 200 unique and independently-owned shops, and
the entertainment epicenter of Seattle's nightlife.

History of the Place:

The Smith Tower opened on July 4, 1914. At the time, it was the fourth tallest building in the world and weighed 48,650 tons. It remained the tallest building west of the Mississippi River for almost 50 years.

Standing 522 feet high, with 42 stories, the Smith Tower was the tallest building in the world outside Manhattan when it opened on July 4, 1914. Built by Cornelius Smith – a gun and typewriter tycoon whose initials still adorn the door handles – it was one of several box-like shape buildings being constructed at the time.

Technique

After standing and viewing the tower to find a good composition with an empty slide holder (old school trick I picked up from a buddy). Take about six test shots to find the correct exposure. Then shoot 3 images for HDR.

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e-CJ's avatar
:wow: This is an awesome perspective. I do think the blue gradient takes a little away from the image, but it is awesome just the same.