Back on November 5, 2013 my blog post covered a photoshoot I did in Issaquah, Washington (eastern suburb of Seattle at the foot of the Cascade Mountain Range). Why this is resurfacing now is because I came cross one of those captures in my archives while moving some other prints there (I try and weed through my prints and periodically retire some of them to my personal archive file). I had used it as a background for one of my inspirational prints (also shared below) I created in August 2020. The original print really caught me eye and I thought it worthing of having it on my “TheWallGallery” website.
The shot is very unusual in that this is the last thing you would expect to come across while on a hike in a heavily forested foothill just east of Seattle, Washington. I researched the location and found the background behind the stairs. The site use to be an anti-aircraft facility to protect this area from attack. This stairway along with one other connected what was an area for barracks up to the missiles themselves. For the history of the site and what is now Cougar Mountain Regional Park, click here: “Radar Park” at Anti-Aircraft Peak
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I remember seeing this image recently on Twitter & was wondering the how/why; glad you re-purposed it & let us know a little of the history; incredibly nice capture, Kirt!
Thanks Felipe. I was kind of surprised with myself that I had it sitting in my archives file! I appreciate the feedback! Have a great week!!
Great shot, Kirt. That’s a cool thing to see in the woods. Amen to the message too! Blessings!
Thanks Ryan…it is kind of a surreal scene to come across something like this unexpectedly. Blessings!! Have a great week!
I love this image Kirt, especially the contrasts; moss on the tree trunks and the stairs in the woods.
Such a surreal scene when I came across it unexpectedly! Thanks for stopping by Brad!! Have a great week!!
Surreal is a great description!
That is such a cool photo, Kirt. Right out of a fantasy novel. And interesting past, though I’d rather that the forest elves had built it long ago when magic still ruled the world. Thanks for sharing!
Had to laugh…I’m with you on the elves….kind of puts a downer on it when you know the real purpose. Have a great week!!
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Wow, what an amazing photo! I love those green and mossy places. 🙂
Stunning capture if I do say so myself and I couldn’t believe I had archived it! Love those kind of hikes!!
I’m glad you found this image, Kirt, so interesting and beautiful at the same time!😍
Thanks Tiffany! Can’t tell you how surreal the scene is when you come across it after a long hike up the mountain. Thanks for stopping by and commenting!!
What a spectacular image, Kirt. It’s so evocative… one of those things that sets the imagination alight. it sends a chill down my spine. All the different ways the “story” could go. Hugs on the wing.
I hear you!! It’s just as unreal in person….totally unexpected. Thanks for stopping by and for the feedback!! Have a great rest of your week!’
What a superb picture, Kirt. The greens are quite visible. A great imagination. Quite awesome.
Thanks Kamal!! Not a sight you would expect to see hiking in the woods!! Thanks for the feedback!! Have a great rest of your week!!
Welcome always dear Kirt. Have a wonderful day and stay blessed 😊😊😊
Kirt I believe one of the first posts I read of yours included photos of moss near Seattle. I recall being so struck by the texture and color. How wonderful to find these photos and I enjoyed hearing about the history too.
Good memory Sue…I found it very intriguing all these years later!! Hope all is well!!
That image is really striking. Nice work
Thanks for stopping by! One never knows what they’ll find hiking in the woods:)
Deja vu! I feel that I have experienced this intriguing setting. I love the mystery.
Very surreal in person and when I got to the top of the stairs and read the plaques on how this foothill had been used as an anti aircraft facility back in the day….made sense but still surreal!!
Interesting place . Love those steps and your words go perfectly 🙂
Thank you very much Gill!!