Seattle, the emerald city, provides a plethora of photographic possibilities for the proficient photographer. In addition to having a dense downtown with many wonderful activities (Pike Place Market, Seattle Center, Woodland Park Zoo), the city is situated on a series of rolling hills which provide excellent views of the city, hills, water with majestic mountains in the background.

Surrounded by the Olympic and Cascade Mountain ranges, you'll find numerous hiking trails affording beautiful landscapes. If you are willing to hike a couple of hours you'll be rewarded with pristine alpine lakes, deep valleys and knife edged ridges.

in and around downtown
	Kerry Park Viewpoint Center for Wooden Boats Pike Place Market Seattle Center Woodland Park Zoo Washington Park Arboretum

Pike Place Market and Kerry Park Viewpoint (especially at dusk) are must shoot (and see) experiences in Seattle. If you are going to stay in the city, after the market consider milling around downtown or visiting one the city's parks or the Woodland Park Zoo.

If you have the time, a day trip to Paradise on Mt Rainer is definitely worth the trip.