Earlier today by the Seattle Space Needle, a cluster of motorbikes stopped by.
I had no idea of their arrival, as I wanted to simply cross the street. Suddenly..countless Kawasakis, Susukis, and other colorful sportbikes covered the way and stopped at the red light. Quick cheers were exchanged, tourists gawked, and I got a few pics. Engines revved up, giving off much smoke and loud noise. After a few minutes, the light for them turned green.
Then, all were gone.
– Orion T
From the weekend before, as the big thrill of that moment should have been documented much sooner..
The view here, on the first rotation part my 20-30 minute ride on the Seattle Great Wheel. Shot taken from my cellphone. Below are more low-res shots, where I share the heightened sense of moving on a giant crazy contraption.. I had a friend with me, who kind of freaked out in the beginning. I however, love scary heights and felt an excitement rush. Also, I enjoyed these new views of my familiar surroundings. This was also my first time ever on a large Ferris wheel, of many I will do again in my future. Hooray, for new simple joys in life.
Wheee!
– Orion T
I did some local exploring around the Space Needle.That was my spontaneous little adventure in the later daylight end for yesterday. Here are some pics…
The rooftop view, a nice day for fluffy clouds and a good walk..
The monorail through the local Experience Music Project museum..
Up and above..
A new playground here. The paint is fresh. The playground will be open to the public next month sometime…
Same playground but from a different fence. I may have filtered it a bit too much in the Photoshop touch up edit, but I really liked the lines. I wanted to make sure you noticed..
The same playground from another closed off entrance.. It’s a little crazy, and seems dangerous.
A little more about that..
Another look at the Space Needle, from a mid-Spring point of view…
A little birdie hopping around..
The John T Williams Honor Pole, carved by his brother (Rick L. Williams) to honor John and his long family generations of carving. John T. Williams was the seventh generation Nitinaht carver of the Nuu-chah-nulth First Nations. He died in 2010, from multiple gunshot wounds fired from a Seattle police officer. For more on that story, click here. Thanks to donations and public support, this totem pole remains close to the Space Needle, for all to appreciate.
That is all for now. I depart the Seattle Center, and walk through the Bill and Melinda Gates Visitor Center. There is much else of visual interest around here. However, I will save that adventure for another day..
– Orion T
Birds at the beach today…
May the 4th be with you!!
Also…,
it’s Free Comics Day.
Visit a comic store,
get a free comic book!
Also,
Iron Man 3 is out,
and
a new Doctor Who episode!
This Saturday,
is a glorious day
for us “nerds.”
are not all created equal.
Some are not as blue,
not as bright.
not as welcoming.
Yet,
there they are..
How does one enjoy a lesser Saturday?
Easy.
Just go out anyway,
and enjoy the day,
for what it is..
wonderful.
Because, you need to make it wonderful,
ending your week with a smile.
Just step out a little further.
Find a happy place,
away from home,
away from work,
if you can..
where the weather doesn’t matter.
because it’s that awesome.
That is how you enjoy the Saturday,
for what it is.
Photo by me, at Seal Beach some time ago. It’s a wonderful place full of sand, space, and waves. You should go there if you live or traveling through the Los Angeles, Orange County regions.
TRAVELING ORION 