At the moment, it's raining, and there's a fair amount of fog. I hear a siren in the distance. It looks like it's going to be overcast for a few days.

Couple with Stroller, Jan. 1, 2011

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There are certain moments when the movement of bodies in and out of the space of the upper park becomes a virtual parade. Dogs and their human walkers add to the sense of procession.

Parade of People, Jan. 1, 2011

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One type of human activity you'll see at the Viewpoint on just about any day of the year is jogging. Most joggers don't spend a long time in the park, instead just jogging through it, but others stop to do cool-down stretching while enjoying the view, and others do their warm-up in the park.

Stretching Jogger, Jan. 2, 2011

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It's hard to know why one person chooses red, while another opts for blue.

Red and Blue, Jan. 2, 2011

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Each person who visits the Viewpoint comes in some sort of outfit. Over time, the nature of the clothing one observes on visitors changes in accordance with stylistic trends. But the way these people dress also varies in relation to changes in weather. Temperature, humidity, degree of windiness and level of precipitation all have a bearing on the clothing choices made by individuals who come to the Viewpoint.

Viewpoint, Red Gloves, Jan. 2, 2011

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At this time of year, when light is limited, people flock to the Viewpoint during the few hours of sunshine.

Afternoon at the Viewpoint, Dec. 31, 2010

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The mountains have been out for the last few days.

Union Bay and Cascade Mountains, Dec. 31, 2010

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