Spokane, WA
16 Juli 2025
Spokane, Washington, nestled along the Spokane River in the eastern part of the state, is known for its rich history, vibrant arts scene, and stunning natural surroundings. Named after the Spokane Tribe, 'Children of the Sun' in the Salish language, the city reflects deep indigenous roots and natural beauty.
All pictures and panoramic images are taken with 1/1000s f/5,6 ISO 100/21° f=7,5mm, unless noted otherwise.
🏥 UW
Our journey begins at the University of Washington School of Medicine's Spokane campus, where the first panorama captures the academic heart of the city.
🌳 Riverfront Park
Spokane's green centerpiece, once the site of Expo '74, is now a vibrant public space full of history and movement. Bridges connect the city to Havermale Island, where some panoramas were taken. The view here spans from the upper Spokane Falls to the Pavilion, capturing the park's dynamic blend of nature, architecture, and community life.
This particular panorama proved trickier than expected. Without a tripod, aligning the frames by hand made it difficult to maintain precise rotation around the nodal point, which is essential for perfect stitching. I even added an extra frame to help with stitching, but small imperfections remain. Still, the result captures the essence of the scene, even if a few pixels had a mind of their own. Sometimes, the story behind the image is part of the image itself.
Interactive Panorama Spokane Pavilion
Interactive Panorama King Cole Woodbridge
Interactive Panorama Spokane Falls Brücke
🌊 Spokane River
The Spokane River winds through the city, carving its path through stone and story alike. Along its banks, trails, bridges and parks invite exploration. The panoramic images captures the river's flow near one of its quieter bends, where reflections of sky and trees ripple across the surface.
Framed by Steel: A View Through the Bridge
River bend
Sunlit Walk Along the Water
More Pictures Along the Riverside
A single dead tree stands between the walkway and the riverbank. Its bare branches reaching skyward in contrast to the lush greenery around it.
Why did it die? Was it disease, drought, or simply age?
Its presence adds a quiet tension to the scene, a reminder that even in places full of life and movement, stillness and decay have their place too.
Interactive Panorama Spokane River
🏢 Apartment Where We Stayed
Spokane offers a wide spectrum of hotel experiences, like a roulette wheel of hospitality. On one end, you've got places like the Ramada by Wyndham, where the décor is "early abandonment", the guests are... let's say colorful, and the rooms come with a complimentary layer of grime. On the other end, there are sleek 4-star hotels that promise luxury but sometimes deliver lukewarm service and Yelp reviews that read like cautionary tales. And in the middle? The classic 3-star American hotel, where breakfast includes a waffle machine, questionable eggs, and the lingering scent of disappointment. Choose wisely, or at least pack your sense of humor.
We were lucky. Tucked into a quiet neighborhood, our apartment served as a perfect base for exploring the city. With morning light filtering through the windows and the scent of pine in the air, it offered a peaceful retreat.
Interactive Panorama Apartment 1
Interactive Panorama Apartment 2
✈️ Airport
Our journey ends where we first arrived, and we leave Spokane behind with memories captured in light and lines. Spokane International Airport welcomes visitors with a mix of regional charm and modern convenience. The terminal's open design and surrounding pine-dotted landscape offer a first glimpse of the Inland Northwest's character.
1/80s f/5,6 ISO 200/24° f=7,5mm
1/80s f/5,6 ISO 160/23° f=7,5mm
The 737 arrives
Taxi-in
Passenger boarding bridge attaches
Start refueling and unloading
The windows facing the airfield are tinted with a subtle blue hue, and be corrected by adjusting the white balance (photos were taken using the sunlight white balance setting).
Forty minutes later, we rolled into Seattle and the Spokane chapter came to a close, pixels packed, panoramas pending, and the last bit of sunlight archived in RAW.