Black and White Tuesday: 12-31-13

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B&W Tuesday 12-31-13

For my final Black and White Tuesday of 2013 I have a photo from Seattle’s Pike Place Market and a view down Lower Post Alley.  My post yesterday mentioned the Market’s  infamous gum wall and this image is as close as I was willing to go… Believe it or not the pieces of used gum cover an area stretching 15 feet high and 50 feet long and in 2009 the wall was named one of the top five germiest attractions second to the Blarney Stone.

38 responses to “Black and White Tuesday: 12-31-13”

  1. icastel Avatar

    This is a great shot. I love the perspective and lines fading away into the distance! 🙂

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    1. NW Frame of Mind Avatar

      Thank you, I am a big fan of your city shots and really appreciate your comments here!

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      1. icastel Avatar

        I really enjoy your images, too. Keep sharing!

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    2. themofman Avatar

      And the vintage brickwork. The whole setting nearly looks like a shot out of the 1920’s.

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      1. NW Frame of Mind Avatar

        You’re right! One of the things I love about this area is that it would have still looked old in the 1920’s. This part of the alley is the starting point for a ghost tour that I really want to try soon…

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  2. princessdeloso Avatar

    Very cool photo! But . . . EEEWWWWWW!!!!

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    1. NW Frame of Mind Avatar

      Thanks. 🙂 I agree wholeheartedly with the EEEWWW!

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  3. Eric Tonningsen Avatar

    I know that alley! Nice shot.

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    1. NW Frame of Mind Avatar

      Thanks Eric, I thought a few WordPressers might recognize it!

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  4. spnphoto Avatar

    A very cool shot!

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    1. NW Frame of Mind Avatar

      Thank you. 🙂

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  5. Emilio Pasquale Avatar
    Emilio Pasquale

    Wish I could get my black and white shots to look as good. Beautiful. Even with all that chewing gum!

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    1. NW Frame of Mind Avatar

      Thanks Emilio! I took this one in color but changed it to black and white with Snapseed. 🙂

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      1. Emilio Pasquale Avatar
        Emilio Pasquale

        I will look into Snapseed. Thank you.

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      2. NW Frame of Mind Avatar

        You’re welcome, it is my favorite app for processing. 🙂

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  6. themofman Avatar

    The things that people will make traditions out of. Nasty chewing gum on a wall; imagine that!

    Happy New Year!!!

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    1. NW Frame of Mind Avatar

      Happy New Year to you as well!

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  7. digitalgranny Avatar
    digitalgranny

    Great photo and a very happy and blessed New year to you and yours.

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    1. NW Frame of Mind Avatar

      Thank you Ruth, and I hope all the best for your New Year to you as well.
      Lisa

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  8. denasgoodlife Avatar
    denasgoodlife

    I love the drama of the light and the texture of the gum wall. Sounds pretty nasty, but makes an interesting photo. Happy New Year!

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    1. NW Frame of Mind Avatar

      Thanks Dena, nasty but interesting is a great combination of words for this place! Happy New Year!

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  9. Lignum Draco Avatar

    Nice shot. Happy new year to you.

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    1. NW Frame of Mind Avatar

      Thank you LD and a Happy New Year to you too. 🙂

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  10. sukiesoriginal Avatar

    Another reason to revisit Seattle, sort of… at least it can’t get stuck on anyone’s shoes! I look forward to hearing about the ghost tour, we might have to add that to our list.

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    1. NW Frame of Mind Avatar

      Now I just have to convince someone to go with me. 🙂 I have a few ideas…

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  11. Archita Avatar

    This is one wonderful shot. 🙂 Happy New Year 🙂

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    1. NW Frame of Mind Avatar

      Thanks Archita, Happy New Year to You!

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  12. chirose Avatar

    feliz año nuevo..!!

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    1. NW Frame of Mind Avatar

      Thanks Rose. 🙂 Happy New Year to you too!

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  13. nancytex2013 Avatar

    The gum wall is fascinating! I will add it on my list of things to see the next time I’m in Seattle!

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    1. NW Frame of Mind Avatar

      I hope you get a chance to check it out, there is so much more to see under the market it almost needs a second visit. If you make it out to Seattle it would be fun to say hi!

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      1. nancytex2013 Avatar

        Wish I had known you when I worked for the evil empire. I was there frequently.

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      2. NW Frame of Mind Avatar

        That would have been fun but I’m guessing there wasn’t time for blogging during your evil empire days.

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      3. nancytex2013 Avatar

        True dat, my friend. True dat.

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  14. bluebrightly Avatar

    I’m with you – I much prefer this!

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    1. NW Frame of Mind Avatar

      Yes, it’s the best view!

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  15. T-PHOTOGRAPHE Avatar

    Great shoot !

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    1. NW Frame of Mind Avatar

      Thank you!

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