Looking west on Pike Street from the Seattle Convention Center, the vintage Public Market Sign illuminates the early morning fall gloom. A fixture since the 1930s on the roof of Seattle’s famous Pike Place Market, the neon sign can only be seen along Pike Street and on Pike Place in the Market itself. I love the market, it is one of my favorite destinations around town when inspiration is low. There are always photo ops there, along with fresh hot coffee at the original/first Starbucks shop, fresh Dungeness Crab cocktails from Pure Food Fish Market and sweet pastries from the Three Girls Bakery. I haven’t been to the market in a couple months, I think if my cold is better I’ll make a trip down next Saturday morning for a bit of Seattle local color and flavor.
Can I brag a little bit?? I was contacted by a local graphic arts design firm asking for permission to use one of my images in the newest edition of the promotional calendar for the Seattle Convention and Visitor’s Bureau. The image will appear on the December calendar page. View my blog post and the image here, ‘Rudolph The Red Nosed… Pig.’ I’ll receive credit for my image, a link to my photography blog and five copies of the calendar after it is printed in a couple weeks. What a delight as a photographer to be considered good enough to have one of my images included in a product that will be distributed to visitors from around the country and world.
Sharing with ‘Sweet Shot Tuesday #123,‘ and ‘Our World Tuesday #60.‘
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Great city vista…
Mollyxxx
That is fantastic, Madge..congratulations!
Love the sort of vintage sign! It’s so classic.
Best shot I’ve seen of that sign. Bravo!
Oh you described the market so beautifully I want to hop on a plane and check it out, we talk about visiting Seattle a lot!! Maybe, someday!! Thank you for your nice comments on my photos today, it’s a real compliment coming from you!! Why wouldn’t your photos be used publicly? They are all fabulous! Congratulations, may it be the first of many and bring you the recognition you deserve!!
I like your busy city scene – I’ve never been to Seattle. I love public markets. Congratulations on your published photo!
Wow, that looks like a rather large sign! I bet it’s really noticeable at night. Congratulations on your photo being chosen! That’s awesome!
This is absolutely positively sooooooo fantastic! Brag on Marge! You are entitled! I can’t stop smiling for you…congratulations!
P.S. – I would love to go to that market and spend hours. AND love the pig!
beautiful and interesting street photo!
you certainly are so talented!!
xo