Weekly Photo Challenge: Scale

Pike Place Fish Market

Just look at the fish — scales and all — at Pike Place Fish Market, Seattle!

Want scale?  Look no further than Pike Place Fish Market in Seattle! Scaly fish.  Scales to weigh fish.  Or scales in your hand if you let the guys toss one “atcha”!

Friendly fishmonger -- Pike Place Fish Market, Seattle

Fishy hugs? No problem. Bring ’em on!

And on a scale from 1 to 10, I’d rate this hug from this always-smilin’ fishmonger a 10 plus!

For more entries in the WordPress Weekly Photo Challenge: Scale, click here.  

About Oh, the Places We See

Met at University of Tennessee, been married for 47 years, and still passionate about travel whether we're volunteering with Habitat Global Village, combining work at Discovery with pleasure, or just seeing the world. Hope you'll join us as we try to see it all while we can!
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42 Responses to Weekly Photo Challenge: Scale

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  2. lulu says:

    Scales and all….I like that!

    • Oh, the Places We See says:

      It’s pretty scaly there, all right. That place is a marvel — great fish, and fun, too! Would love to return! Thanks for commenting!

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  4. La chica que vino a la vida says:

    Lol…I love it!

    • Oh, the Places We See says:

      Thanks! It was fun going through my photos. And when I found this one, I said, “I think this just might work!”

  5. Lola Jane says:

    Agree with other comments here, what a terrific and clever take on the challenge!
    You have to have a big personality to work there :) Great souvenir photo, as long as your husband did not mind haha, oh wait, he probably took the photo…

    • Oh, the Places We See says:

      You are so right, Lola. My husband took the picture. The man was fun to be around, and it was a pleasure to meet him and others. I does take a big personality to work there, I suppose. And the ones they hire do a fantastic job!!! Thanks for commenting.

  6. Lynda says:

    Great photos! Timely since you were just talking about this on my fish market post! 😊

    • Oh, the Places We See says:

      Maybe talking about it on your post jogged my memory. Not sure where some of my ideas come from. They just come. Thanks for taking a look!

  7. yprior1 says:

    love your take on scale – with the fish < – ha! and hug – and so on a scale of A to F – your post gets a big A of rice job.

    • Oh, the Places We See says:

      Thanks so much. It’s fun playing around with the words in these challenges. Appreciate your comment.

      • yprior1 says:

        and well, I have seen about 20 entries for scale and when I saw fish -I was like – yes! but of course !

  8. suej says:

    Great take on this challenge! 😀

    • Oh, the Places We See says:

      Thanks so much! It’s fun to look through my pictures and see what I can find. Brings back great memories.

  9. whichwaynow101 says:

    Clever! Thinking outside the box!

  10. cindy knoke says:

    Such a famous market and I Have never been! Thank you for the peeks~

    • Oh, the Places We See says:

      It’s a great market — so much more there than just Pike Place Fish Market. I can remember vegetables, flowers, etc. being there as well. And right across the street is Starbucks. What’s not to love?

  11. Camp That Site says:

    We live I. The Vancouver area and Seattle is a great weekend trip. Can’t wait to camp in the area this summer. Any campground recommendations?

    • Oh, the Places We See says:

      We are so sorry that we have no campground recs. We just aren’t campers. However, we’ve toyed with the idea of renting one and driving across country. Love your blog. There’s a need to educate the public about the joys of camping — and you’re a great source of info.

  12. NW Frame of Mind says:

    Love your take on this challenge, Rusha. :) You know this is one of my favorite places to wander and people watch!

    • Oh, the Places We See says:

      I wish we could get there more often. I’m not sure we’ll ever be back, but the memories are vivid — both of the things we saw and the people!!!

  13. seeker says:

    Funny, I was thinking of fish scales and weighing scales.

    • Oh, the Places We See says:

      I thought of those things, too. But I don’t have many pictures of fish or of weighing scales. It’s fun to play with words, though, and see if I have a photo to submit that anywhere related!

  14. Judy @ newenglandgardenandthread says:

    Love a visit to Pike’s. :-)

    • Oh, the Places We See says:

      Isn’t it fun? Would love to go back. I don’t know, however, who buys all those fish. Nearby residents, I guess, and restaurants. But what fun to watch the guys toss ’em out!

  15. Amy says:

    Great take on! Love your smile. :)

    • Oh, the Places We See says:

      Thanks so much. I truly loved the experience, and the guy just surprised me with that big hug. A fond travel memory, for sure.

  16. Kathleen's Writings says:

    I use to live in Portland, Oregon for 17 years and loved going to Seattle to shop. Miss it!! Love your photos!! :)

    • Oh, the Places We See says:

      Thanks so much, Kathleen! Portland has been on our bucket list for years, so we’ve got to get busy and find a way to get there. We would love a return trip to Seattle — so much to see and do. Also love the bookstore there — can’t remember name, but remember the quaintness. Thanks for reading.

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  18. Curt Mekemson says:

    Clever. And Pikes Place is always fun. –Curt

    • Oh, the Places We See says:

      You are so right. Would love to go back. Sip a Starbucks, Buy some flowers. Walk under an umbrella. And say, “I’m in Seattle!”

  19. sustainabilitea says:

    What a nifty interpretation! I’ve seen them throw the fish (but not for many years.)

    janet

    • Oh, the Places We See says:

      I had seen the throwing on a video prior to the trip, but seeing it in person is way more fun!!! Thanks for taking a look!

  20. luminouszest says:

    awww you two look very cute!:)

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