Strolling into town

26 Tuesday Feb 2013

Posted by Ricky Leong in art, Calgary, Canada, design, photography, photowalking, random, urban

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This bridge was hard on the wallet … thank goodness it’s easy on the eyes.

Carry me up

25 Monday Feb 2013

Posted by Ricky Leong in art, fun, photography, photowalking, random, Seattle, Travel, urban

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Spotted this in the Belltown neighbourhood of Seattle.

Just an hour by the beach

24 Sunday Feb 2013

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Nice vista of sorts along NE Alberta Street in Portland.

Flow

24 Sunday Feb 2013

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Long-ish exposure at the Seattle Aquarium.

Inevitable path

22 Friday Feb 2013

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At Pike Place Market in Seattle.

The look

20 Wednesday Feb 2013

Posted by Ricky Leong in Alberta, Calgary, Canada, photography, photowalking, random, urban

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Here’s an undoubtedly unauthorized (and certainly creepy!) alteration to a poster outside a shop in Calgary’s Kensington neighbourhood.

Arrivals and departures

19 Tuesday Feb 2013

Posted by Ricky Leong in photography, photowalking, Portland, random, trains, transit, Travel, urban

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I love this kind of information board in train stations. Simple, effective, low-maintenance. The retro feel is a bonus. This one is at Portland Union Station.

Vantage point

18 Monday Feb 2013

Posted by Ricky Leong in Alberta, Calgary, iPhone, photography, photowalking, random, urban

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Samis Rd. just below Rotary Park is one of my favourite viewpoints for photographing downtown Calgary. Just one downside: The Calgary Tower isn’t visible from this angle.
I guess I’ll have to take another visit to Scotsman’s Hill instead. One of these days. 🙂

Seattle’s other underground scene

18 Monday Feb 2013

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Most people’s exposure to subterranean Seattle is limited to the transit tunnels downtown.
But just a few blocks toward the harbour, the Underground Tour takes you into that city’s first tunnels, intimately tied to Seattle’s history and development.
It’s a particular treat for history buffs and those who love urban decay.
Thanks to our guide Allie (below) for an informative and entertaining visit.