LOCATION: Bellevue Demonstration Garden - 15500 SE 16th St, Bellevue
BEST FOR: Floral Photography and Portraits.
Open year round with a variety of blooming plants the lesser known Bellevue Demonstration Garden is a great place to snap photos of nature without the having to dodge the crowds. I would recommend the Bellevue Demonstration Gardens for portraits and flower photography. There is even a small covered picnic area so you can bring your lunch, rain or shine!
View a post from the Bellevue Demonstration Garden >>> HERE
LOCATION: Jose Rizal Bridge - 2th Avenue South, Seattle
BEST FOR: Seattle city-scape and view of the sports stadiums.
Located over a busy freeway this bridge is not for the faint of heart however, the view and photography it allows is to die for! From the Jose Rizal Bridge you can take a gorgeous panoramic of the city of Seattle or portrait photography with the sports stadiums or city in the background. If you are not afraid of heights this location is a must!
LOCATION: Mercer Slough - 1625 118th Ave SE, Bellevue
BEST FOR: Nature/wildlife photography and portraits.
Located near downtown Bellevue the Mercer Slough is a surprising wildlife refuge with a wonderful walking trail around the river and swamp. I have been to the Slough many times and spotted dozens of different bird species. This area is great for portrait photography there is even a pretty bridge with a distant view of the city of Bellevue.
LOCATION: Kelsey Creek Farm - 410 130th Pl SE, Bellevue
BEST FOR: Farm photography, vintage old barns, animals, and Lake to Lake Trail.
Kelsey Creek Farm is located on the outskirts of Downtown Bellevue and can be a little difficult to spot since it is in the heart of a quaint little neighborhood, but that is the beauty of this spot it is a hidden oasis in the busy city that is Bellevue. Kelsey Creek has 2 beautiful vintage white barns that make the perfect background for portrait photography. There are also plenty of friendly farm animals and a hiking trail located in the back of the property.
View a post from Kelsey Creek Farm >>> HERE
LOCATION: Near Magnolia Bridge, Elliot Ave, Seattle (near cruise boat terminal)
BEST FOR: Train photography, sunset, industrial.
This is a hidden little spot that is great for fashion photography and an overall industrial vibe. You can quickly find parking and walk behind a large warehouse building where there is a walkway and closeup view of the railroad tracks. The sunset makes a brilliant contrast behind all of the heavy equipment, power-lines, and if your lucky moving train!
The next 5 spots are contributed by Anna of Two Sleepless Foodies in Seattle
LOCATION: Daejeon Park, 1144 Sturgus Ave S, Seattle
BEST FOR: Korean Pavilion, Mount Rainer
Nope, we are not in Seoul but still in Seattle, in the neighborhood of Beacon Hill. The Korean pavilion was built in 2009 to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the friendship between Seattle and its Korean sister city: Daejeon. What strikes me the most are the bright, vibrant colors and the traditional patterns used for the pavilion decoration. This is known as dancheong, the Korean art of painting historic wooden structures. It is based on five colors; blue (represents east), white (west), red (south), black (north) and yellow (center). If you are lucky, you can catch a glimpse of Mount Rainier in the background. It’s basically the perfect photo spot, isn’t it? If you want to check out more examples of Korean architecture, head over to my blog post on Seoul HERE
BEST FOR: Korean Pavilion, Mount Rainer
Nope, we are not in Seoul but still in Seattle, in the neighborhood of Beacon Hill. The Korean pavilion was built in 2009 to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the friendship between Seattle and its Korean sister city: Daejeon. What strikes me the most are the bright, vibrant colors and the traditional patterns used for the pavilion decoration. This is known as dancheong, the Korean art of painting historic wooden structures. It is based on five colors; blue (represents east), white (west), red (south), black (north) and yellow (center). If you are lucky, you can catch a glimpse of Mount Rainier in the background. It’s basically the perfect photo spot, isn’t it? If you want to check out more examples of Korean architecture, head over to my blog post on Seoul HERE
LOCATION: NE 14th
Street, Sacred Heart church
BEST FOR: Seattle skyline / cityscape pics.
BEST FOR: Seattle skyline / cityscape pics.
If you are looking for
unobstructed views of Seattle’s skyline from the other side of Lake Washington,
look no further! This spot on top of the hill is great for sweeping views of
the city against the show-stopping backdrop of the Olympic mountains and the sunset.
You can also clearly see the Space Needle from here. Not bad, uhm? Plus, since
this location is on the Points loop trail connecting Bellevue, Medina and Clyde
Hill, you can always combine your photo session with a nice walk, hike or bike
ride.
LOCATION: Union Station,
Seattle
BEST FOR: Architecture, travel and fashion or vintage-themed
pics.
This is by far my absolute favorite
spot in Seattle. Ready to travel back in time? As soon as I entered the
building, I was transported to a different dimension, to a different century. I
pictured myself as a traveler back then and how modern this station must have
looked in 1911. For some reason, it reminds me a bit of New York’s Grand
Central Station and its vaulted ceilings. Let the charm of this enchanted place
spark your inspiration. You won’t regret it.
Bear in mind that it is also an event
venue and is only open to the public from Monday to Friday (8 am to 5 pm).
LOCATION: Daejeon
Park, 1144 Sturgus Ave S, Seattle
BEST FOR: Korean pavilion, Mount Rainier.
Nope, we are not in Seoul but
still in Seattle, in the neighborhood of Beacon Hill. The Korean pavilion was
built in 2009 to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the friendship between
Seattle and its Korean sister city: Daejeon. What strikes me the most are the
bright, vibrant colors and the traditional patterns used for the pavilion
decoration. This is known as dancheong,
the Korean art of painting historic wooden structures. It is based on five colors;
blue (represents east), white (west), red (south), black (north) and yellow
(center). If you are lucky, you can catch a glimpse of Mount Rainier in the
background. It’s basically the perfect photo spot, isn’t it? If you want to check out more
examples of Korean architecture, head over to my blog post on Seoul >>> HERE
LOCATION: Bellevue skyline
and school bus parking lot, from 120th Ave NE and 6th
Street
BEST FOR: Bellevue skyline / cityscape pics
Bellevue, Seattle’s little
sister, is often neglected as a photo spot. But Bellevue is cool too and still
off-the-beaten-photo-track. Take this location, for example. It’s a cool urban
setting and I love how the yellow school buses, all gathered together, seem to
be hanging out and enjoy a breathtaking Pacific Northwestern sunset over
Bellevue. Ok, maybe that’s just too much imagination…
* For more Instagram-worthy spots off-the-beaten-path in Seattle and around the world, follow Anna on Instagram anna.mariani86 and Ashley of Charcoal and Ash charcoalandashpnw
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