We Have Them After All! by auntietk
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When I was in Chicago, I saw fire escapes everywhere. Hmmmmm ... tried to recall seeing any in Seattle. Mind blank. Looked up "fire escapes" and "Seattle" and checked the images. Nothing. Decided Seattle was bereft of fire escapes.
Then!
One day I was downtown with my camera, doing my best to be tourist instead of tour guide, and I started to see fire escapes! They're not everywhere by any means, but down in the older part of town you can find a few.
This one was reflected in a new high-rise condominium building. "It's exactly what you've been waiting for! Homes priced from $1 million" (Just in case you were wondering if a downtown condo in Seattle was a little on the spendy side. These ran from 1,652 to 2,895 square feet. You just KNOW the big ones are way over a million!)
Anyway ... fire escapes.
:D
Comments (30)
EBSPhotographic
Well, if I make it in time I may be the first to comment...yay:). Outstanding shot, love the blurred reflections of the fire escape and the lines of the building reflecting. A very good eye to catch that. Nice job!
barbdennist
Portland has guided walking tours and one is designed for learning about the various types of fire escapes and it was a fascinating tour. Your great picture reminded me of that tour (and the group of 2nd graders I was chaperoning).
bazza
Nice reflections on the high rise windows, very well done.. Excellent shot!!
faroutsider
I'm not sure I'd like to be navigating those wonky stairs in a panic... Oh, they're reflections :o) Wonderful shot, Tara.
helanker
HAHA! Just my thought, as faroutsider. Yes it is an awesome shot. Mysterious and dewamy. :-)
Chipka
Fire escapes are such fun, unless you're in socks, using them as a smoker's lounge, then they just hurt. Anyway...WOW! WOW! You know, when I first looked at this picture (due to my state of mind at the moment) I thought that this would work perfectly as a shot of Caprica City, obviously before the fall! I love the "wonkiness" given to this fire escape by the fact that it's reflected. I love the sense of color and that "Caprica City" glow that this has. Marvelous work!
bebert
superb mirror !!
beachzz
I knew they were fire escapes as soon as I saw them, but then I thought maybe that margarita was too strong, and THEN I read what you said and it all made sense. As much as anything can after a day spent in airports!!
wysiwig
Very nice catch. Near Pioneer Square? That's where I found mind.
durleybeachbum
The folk that buy those homes may also like one of those beachhuts at Boscombe! LOVE this shot!
alwaysonmymind
Fire escapes are so last centuries model! Gotta love 'em. Great reflection shot. The petroleum blue hue is a perfect complement to the hazy shade of grey.
Meisiekind
Not just a fire escape Dierbaar, but one that you have turned into art! Love the fact that you captured the slightly distorted reflection! Superb work indeed! :)
bmac62
I see fire escapes and I immediately think of Marlon Brando and "A Streetcar Named Desire", wash hanging across airshafts between tenaments, hot summer nights, no air conditioning, pigeons on the roof, men smoking in sleeveless undershirts, women with their hair up in rollers. I am rather sure there must still be some of that in New York's east side today. But it was refreshing to see that fire escapes in Seattle have settled down and are no longer often used in those ways...much more modern, neater, cleaner these days:-))) Anyway, back to your image. I was personally thrilled to see you finding these old-timers to be quite common and finding unique ways to photograph them. This is definitely in your style and well done! Now, you'll probably have us all unconsciously looking for these old life saving devices everywhere we go:)
DAVER2112
Wonderful shot! Love the reflection.
debbielove
Ever thought of becoming a Detective? lol A great refection shot, really well done.. Rob
lyron
Excellent picture!!
MrsRatbag
I love this, it's a perfectly Tara shot, being reflected in the windows, and your postwork is luscious!
Faemike55
Fantastic capture, Tara! Love the reflections
Sea_Dog
This is amazing! Great POV. Using the reflections works well.
ocoee53
Very well seen and captured!I'm sure Seattle is a great city, but before buying a small apartment for a million dollars, I would consider what that could buy 30 miles outside of town.
cfulton
Oh my! The distortion of the stairway and the high-key work is fantastic! Very well done, Clive
mermaid
wow this makes for an excellent shot with those fire escapes mirrored in the windows, Tara!
Katraz
Great reflections.
moochagoo
Very good reflection for a nice abstract !
watapki66
Outstanding image and reflection!
goodoleboy
Interesting geometric effects in this shot. In re your infatuation with Chicago, I heard on the radio this morning that the city is rampant with crime, including murder. Already 113 murders have been committed there since the first of the year, with the Chicago administration requesting the help of the National Guard to patrol the city to prevent further mayhem. Remember to wear body armor during your wished-for trip back there.
eekdog Online Now!
you take magnificent shots, top notch!! you capture a perfect essence..
hipps13
we have some in old town here wonderful capture, Tara May warm hugs and love, Linda Kaye
Hendesse
What a fantastic shot. Looks superb!!
danapommet
Sweet catch Tara and I just love the distortion in the reflection. Dana