Gum Wall by kwind

Gum Wall

I'm late in posting...my silly iPad stopped sending out emails for some unknown reason. When I woke up, they had finally gone out!

We're in Seattle for spring break with friends who had never seen the famous gum wall. So we hit the area first thing in the morning before it was flooded with tourists. We had a great day exploring! I even got to meet fellow 365er Betsie, whose a vendor in the Pike Place Market. It was great chatting with her!! We also rode the Ferris Wheel, explored antique stores, did a little window shopping and people watching. Here's another shot from today of the Alley where the gum wall is: http://365project.org/kwind/365/2013-03-26

Here's a link on the wall for more info...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gum_Wall

We visited the wall in July too. Here's a couple more shots:
http://365project.org/kwind/extra-shots/2012-06-30

http://365project.org/kwind/extra-shots/2012-06-30
What is the gum wall? Interesting dof.
March 27th, 2013  
@missmercy It's an area where people stick their gum all over the wall. It's become a tourist attraction. It's rather disgusting but totally fascinating at the same time.
March 27th, 2013  
Welcome to Seattle home of natural wonders and the disgusting gum wall. LOL.
March 27th, 2013  
Ewww but so awesome. Love how the gum is almost dripping down the wall. Wonderful dof and colours.
March 27th, 2013  
That's freaking awesome!!! Love the kids in the background. ^^
March 27th, 2013  
I wish we had something like that nearby, I'd never have to buy gum again! ;) Excellent shot, fave!
March 27th, 2013  
Wonderful shot we love to visit the gum wall too! Love the pov and dof!
March 27th, 2013  
@grizzlysghost Ewww!! LOL!!
March 27th, 2013  
What a brilliant pov and focus, you have a great eye for the unusual.
March 27th, 2013  
Great capture
March 27th, 2013  
OMG I had never heard of this landmark wall. It's incredible. Thanks for the link. FAV.
March 27th, 2013  
I've been there! We only live about thirty minutes away! Disgusting but cool :)
March 27th, 2013  
OMG this is just the coolest... seriously gross but cool. Those colours are great. Bizarre is another word that is coming to mind ... fav.

@grizzlysghost ROFL oooh you are so totally disgusting but that made me crack up laughing.
March 27th, 2013  
Great POV and focus. The colors of the gum are cool!
March 27th, 2013  
urgh! gross ~ beats tredding in it though I guess ~ great shot
March 27th, 2013  
Ohmygiddyaunt... now I've seen everything. Eughch!! Guess it's nice and colourful though... and your dof is great.
March 27th, 2013  
Ewwww. :D Totally gross, but like others have said, fascinating at the same time. But still, ewwwww. :D (Cool shot, tho.)
March 27th, 2013  
great shot. bet it smells (not the shot, the wall!) love the focus!
March 27th, 2013  
Wow, great focus, but eeeeuuuwwww!!!! Lol!!!!
March 27th, 2013  
Yeah, fascinating and disgusting at the same time. Did you stick some gum on too? I like the shot.
March 27th, 2013  
Love the DoF. I've never heard of the gum wall before.
March 27th, 2013  
What an amazing thing to do... really! A gum wall. You caught the colors well! Did you leave a bit behind yourself?
March 27th, 2013  
That's a whole lot of gum - love all the different colours - great shot! : )
March 27th, 2013  
Umm, wow. Weird and gross. Not sure I'll make that one a priority to see or not ...
March 27th, 2013  
I would love to experience and see this famous gumwall. Fave this pic. Creatively done.
March 27th, 2013  
Ewwww! One of my friends from Seattle had an up close shot of gummy nast as her FB profile. I had no idea it was only a tiny spot on a giant wall. Thanks for the education. :P
March 27th, 2013  
thats a bit nasty but i like the colors! and your focus is amazing!
March 28th, 2013  
Beautiful composition.........an amazing germ collection!
March 28th, 2013  
Ya, gum wall! Gotta get there some day.
March 28th, 2013  
Nia
Ewe, and how weird but fascinating. Clever kids keeping their distance.
March 28th, 2013  
@anazad511 You've got to check it out if you're ever here. It's a fascinating place that needs to be seen and smelt in person.
March 28th, 2013  
@jaynspain There is a bit of an odour, especially if you get really close.
March 28th, 2013  
@happysnap @amyspada I didn't leave any gum behind but a couple of the kids did. It was funny because they were kind of scared to stick it on.
March 28th, 2013  
@archaeofrog It really is a must see and it's right below/beside the famous pike place market. My photo does not do it justice. The alley itself is so full of character too.
March 28th, 2013  
Man, I want to see that amazing wall of gum. Love your fun pov, focus and dof. Fav!
March 28th, 2013  
@filsie65 Your comment made me laugh...I've never heard that expression before. Thanks!!
March 28th, 2013  
@kwind Well now I know what postcard I should send to my incoming students this summer!
March 28th, 2013  
I really like the DOF in this one!
March 28th, 2013  
What an awesome shot, great pov.
March 29th, 2013  
really cool shot! love your dof!
March 29th, 2013  
Happy to see this one on the pp!
March 29th, 2013  
YUM! Perfect shot. Love how you caught the hanging down instead of just wadded up balls
March 30th, 2013  
Great take on that famous wall! Like your dof.
March 31st, 2013  
Sounds quite awful but visually quite interesting! I like your composition and dof.
April 1st, 2013  
Neat shots and great DOF with the gum shot!
April 3rd, 2013  
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