Museum of Glass Tacoma, WA

The Museum of Glass is located on the Thea Foss Waterway in the heart of downtown Tacoma. Constructed in 2001 it is one of the cornerstones of the revitalization of Tacoma along with the University of WA downtown campus. Spearheaded by renown glass artist Dale Chihuly and a number of bold civic leaders the museum was sited in the most unlikely location, a federal superfund site. This contemporary structure offers many marvelous opportunities for the photographer day or night, rain or shine. On any given day visitors from all over the world can be seen snapping photos of the fabulous structure and the glass art that adorns it.

Many of these shots have been taken over the course of a year late at night and before dawn. You will note that a few were even taken during a freak snow storm in Dec 2006. Light, sky, clouds, water, and moon all play wonderful tricks on the building surfaces that richly reward the patient and persistent photographer. I have learned a great deal photographing MOG. I hope you enjoy a few of my favorite photos. MOG Website