#Spheres - #SaturdaySnapshot and #MondayWalk
When I signed up for an excursion to "The Spheres," I figured Amazon's orbs would be filled with computerized displays, laser light shows, and other high-tech goodies. Boy, was I wrong! Here are some photos from our exploration of this amazing indoor forest.
(Click on photos for a closer look.)
The Spheres are open to visitors on the first and third Saturdays of the month and advance reservations (and photo IDs) are required. Although visitors have access to much of the facility, certain areas are set aside exclusively for Amazon employees.
Trying to capture this facility from top to bottom -- all four floors -- was a challenge! Every area is accessible by elevator as well as stairs.
It was impossible to photograph the entire 60-foot-tall "Living Wall" in one photo, too.
Ferns, bromeliads, anthurium, and more cover the living wall.
Intermittent bursts of mist keep the plants hydrated and fans embedded in the walls circulate the air. Groups of people took pictures in front of this wall of plants with the Amazon logo.
One of the most fascinating structures was the "Bird Nest."
Next Saturday I'll feature more plants, water features, and views in this lushly planted space, plus a glimpse into the neighborhood dominated by Amazon's headquarters.
For more info about The Spheres, visitor information, plants, etc., click on the official website HERE.
Saturday Snapshot is hosted by Melinda at A Web of Stories.
To join in or view photos from around the world:
Post a photo that you (or a friend or family member) have taken, then leave a direct link to your post in the Mister Linky on the website
(Link HERE)
Photos can be old or new and be of any subject as long as they are clean and appropriate for all eyes to see. Please don't post random photos you find online.
Jo's Monday Walk is hosted by Johanna at Restless Jo. Link up HERE.
2111 7th Avenue, Seattle
(Click on photos for a closer look.)
The Spheres are open to visitors on the first and third Saturdays of the month and advance reservations (and photo IDs) are required. Although visitors have access to much of the facility, certain areas are set aside exclusively for Amazon employees.
Trying to capture this facility from top to bottom -- all four floors -- was a challenge! Every area is accessible by elevator as well as stairs.
It was impossible to photograph the entire 60-foot-tall "Living Wall" in one photo, too.
Ferns, bromeliads, anthurium, and more cover the living wall.
Intermittent bursts of mist keep the plants hydrated and fans embedded in the walls circulate the air. Groups of people took pictures in front of this wall of plants with the Amazon logo.
One of the most fascinating structures was the "Bird Nest."
Next Saturday I'll feature more plants, water features, and views in this lushly planted space, plus a glimpse into the neighborhood dominated by Amazon's headquarters.
For more info about The Spheres, visitor information, plants, etc., click on the official website HERE.
Saturday Snapshot is hosted by Melinda at A Web of Stories.
To join in or view photos from around the world:
Post a photo that you (or a friend or family member) have taken, then leave a direct link to your post in the Mister Linky on the website
(Link HERE)
Photos can be old or new and be of any subject as long as they are clean and appropriate for all eyes to see. Please don't post random photos you find online.
Jo's Monday Walk is hosted by Johanna at Restless Jo. Link up HERE.
2111 7th Avenue, Seattle
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