View of Gas Works Park
Shooting from the Aurora Bridge gives you an elevated, sweeping view of Gas Works Park below, with the industrial ruins of the old gasification plant framing the northern shore of Lake Union and the Seattle skyline rising in the background. The angle from the bridge pedestrian walkway compresses the scene beautifully, placing the distinctive towers and tanks of the park in the foreground with the downtown skyline reflected in the lake beyond. A telephoto lens in the 70-200mm range helps flatten that perspective and pull the city closer. Golden hour light in the evening catches the rust-colored structures warmly, while overcast days reduce glare on the water and give you even tones across the whole scene. The bridge walkway is publicly accessible on foot and offers a continuous stretch of vantage points; just stay aware of pedestrian and cyclist traffic as you set up your shots. (Seattle, Washington, United States)
