In Focus: Seattle's Space Needle

For something that was essentially built as a tourist attraction, the Seattle Space Needle has become the iconic structure that defines the Seattle skyline. In fact, I would go as far to say that the Space Needle defines Seattle, at least in the minds of those people that don't live there. It's what people visualize when they think of Seattle in the same way the Golden Gate Bridge iconicly represents San Francisco. Either way, I had an opportunity to visit the Space Needle on the way back from Canadian Thanksgiving. Other than being kind of expensive, I quite enjoyed the trip up the needle and it made for some great photo opportunities.


The view from the top of the needle looking South.


A combination panorama and collage from the bottom of the Space Needle.