Watching

On February 17, 2011 By Fred KingIn buildings, nature, SeattleLeave a comment

A lone heron keeping an eye on the river. On these rare clear days there is a great reflective quality/interaction with the river.

Rare Sunny Day

On February 17, 2011 By Fred KingIn buildings, SeattleLeave a comment

The demo work continues on this old building at Plant II, Boeing. Different shades of blue on the Duwamish River.

Under and Around

On February 17, 2011February 17, 2011 By Fred KingIn Bridge, SeattleLeave a comment

Pillars supporting the 14th St. Bridge and a fence that was knocked down recently that was to discourage trespassing.

Mated

On February 16, 2011 By Fred KingIn Blue Sky, ThoughtsLeave a comment

Who’s Catherine?

On February 16, 2011 By Fred KingIn BridgeLeave a comment

Written on the underside of the 14th St. bridge and on a cement post yards away.

Windows to your Soul

On February 15, 2011 By Fred KingIn Art, BridgeLeave a comment

Drawing underneath the 14th St. Bridge.

Buick

On February 14, 2011 By Fred KingIn CarLeave a comment

I’m not sure of the year of this Buick. The ‘four hole’ Buicks are a rare find. Some came with a straight 8 engine, sixteen pistons/cylinders. Growing up we had both a “straight eight” Buick and a 1954 Buick Roadmaster, the car I learned to drive on. This Buick was spotted on Beach Drive in West Seattle.

Signs of Habitation

On February 14, 2011 By Fred KingIn SeattleLeave a comment

Near the 14th St. Bridge, what looks like a homeless camp of sorts. I can’t imagine someone sleeping out in this weather, but…… Very sad and frustrating.

Mural

On February 13, 2011 By Fred KingIn Alberta Street, Art, buildings, PortlandLeave a comment

Mural on the side of a business on Alberta St.

Rose City

On February 13, 2011February 13, 2011 By Fred KingIn Portland, roseLeave a comment

A rusty rose in the Rose City. The idea of self-focussed giving-Give Portland? Or just support for local artisans?

Dusk

On February 12, 2011 By Fred KingIn buildings, dusk, Portland, SignageLeave a comment

Taken just off of Killingsworth and 29th.

Hail Mary

On February 11, 2011February 11, 2011 By Fred KingIn Art, PortlandLeave a comment

Small gallery on Killingsworth St. in NE Portland.

Skywatch Friday

On February 10, 2011February 11, 2011 By Fred KingIn Blue SkyLeave a comment

New Boeing 787 taking off from Boeing Field on a test flight.

Close Knit

On February 10, 2011 By Fred KingIn Alberta Street, roseLeave a comment

Store on Alberta St. that sells yarn.

Untitled

On February 10, 2011 By Fred KingIn UncategorizedLeave a comment

Babushkas

On February 9, 2011 By Fred KingIn UncategorizedLeave a comment

Some of the nesting dolls in our granddaughter’s collection.

Christmas Spirit

On February 9, 2011 By Fred KingIn Thoughts, UncategorizedLeave a comment

Lingers on.

What Genre?

On February 8, 2011 By Fred KingIn Alberta Street, Art, buildingsLeave a comment

If not graffiti, then maybe a mural? Or? Spotted on a building on Alberta St.

Rexall Drugstore

On February 7, 2011 By Fred KingIn Alberta Street, Art, buildings, coffee, PortlandLeave a comment

Painting of the old Rexall Drugstore on the corner of Alberta St and 24th NE in Portland. The space is now occupied by the Star E Rose Cafe on the first floor and I think apartments on the 2nd floor.

Mike’s Old House

On February 6, 2011 By Fred KingIn buildings, Portland, Urban DecayLeave a comment

I have posted photos of this house in NE Portland, not knowing the owner and much about the history. This past week I met Mike, the owner by inheritance, of this old home. Mike has been doing home renovations in Portland for the past 3 decades. Rather than tear this house down, for somewhat sentimental reasons, Mike decided he was going to refurbish. This refurb will be a major project that will take some time. The ‘bones’ of the home are relatively good, but the roof, porches, electrical and plumbing are shot. I hope to be able to document as much of this renovation as possible. Mike knows I have a photoblog and that I have posted a couple of images of the home, pre-renovation.

Stay tuned for updates in 2011 and perhaps beyond.