Birds of Another Feather

On March 26, 2011 By Fred KingIn Alki PointLeave a comment

Time to give pigeons a moment in front of the lens.

More Seagulls

On March 25, 2011March 25, 2011 By Fred KingIn Alki Point, seagullLeave a comment

Grooming and defending the puddle.Note: if you click and enlarge the image of the gull standing in the water you can see a droplet of water hitting the puddle and bouncing upwards.

Skywatch Friday

On March 24, 2011 By Fred KingIn Puget Sound, sunsetLeave a comment

Looking southwest over Puget Sound.

Sharing Resources

On March 24, 2011 By Fred KingIn Alki Point, SeattleLeave a comment

Seagulls sort of sharing the same water resource. Sharing at different times is still sharing, I think.

Thirsty

On March 23, 2011 By Fred KingIn UncategorizedLeave a comment

After Dining

On March 23, 2011 By Fred KingIn UncategorizedLeave a comment

Crows have made a mess of someone’s garbage.

Accomodations

On March 22, 2011 By Fred KingIn buildings, SeattleLeave a comment

On the grounds of the Alki Lighthouse is the lighthouse keeper’s residence.

Windy Afternoon

On March 22, 2011 By Fred KingIn nature, SeattleLeave a comment

Windy afternoon on Puget Sound.

Odds and Ends

On March 22, 2011 By Fred KingIn garden, PortlandLeave a comment

Odds and ends from a walk.

Forgotten

On March 21, 2011 By Fred KingIn ThoughtsLeave a comment

I think they forgot to take this poor person out of the antique, humiliation device. Nowadays we just place them in one of those ‘realism’ shows on TV. From the safety of our own homes we can watch someone display some or all of the human foibles we are equally guilty of.

Hey Pooch!

On March 21, 2011 By Fred KingIn PortlandLeave a comment

Spotted on a tree in NE Portland. Does the author expect the “pooch” to scoop its own poop? If so, I’d like to be there to see that happen :-).

Favorites

On March 20, 2011March 20, 2011 By Fred KingIn Houses, PortlandLeave a comment

One of my favorite homes in NE Portland.

Upward

On March 19, 2011 By Fred KingIn buildings, SeattleLeave a comment

Small section of the old Rainier Brewery.

Faux “News”

On March 19, 2011March 19, 2011 By Fred KingIn SeattleLeave a comment

Political propaganda show/channel masquerading as news. The decline and fall of corporate news was spearheaded by this channel and Rupert Murdoch. Canada, recently, voted not to allow Fox to set up an affilliate in that country based on the veracity of the product Faux News puts out. Canada still has a law on the books similar to The Fairness Doctrine we used to have in the states until Reagan abolished it in 1986. Post 1986 news coverage did not have to be balanced ( show all sides to an issue ) or even factual in their reporting. After all, it’s just entertainment. Something most of the sheeple in America have not understood.

Stained Glass Window

On March 18, 2011March 18, 2011 By Fred KingIn Glass, SeattleLeave a comment

Spotted in Georgetown, Seattle. Not made with the usual materials.

Fred Marino

On March 18, 2011March 18, 2011 By Fred KingIn buildings, SeattleLeave a comment

Part of the entryway into the Fred Marino building in Georgetown. Apparently at one time Fred Marino was the largest truck farmer in the Seattle area. This link will take you to a site where there is a history of Italian truck farmers in this area.

Signs

On March 18, 2011 By Fred KingIn Car, Seattle, SignageLeave a comment

Mike’s House

On March 17, 2011March 18, 2011 By Fred KingIn HousesLeave a comment

Just an observation about this photo: Photography is basically all about light, presence and absence of light. I struggle to get just the right light in an image with every shot. This particular image, of Mike’s renovation in progress, was taken at dusk so I don’t know how much that plays into the light equation. That said, I think this is one of my best in terms of light. When enlarged the light looks so real I feel I am right there looking at the house. I really think the qualities in this photo, in terms of light and color, is what I am striving for with every attempt at a photograph. I shot this photo with a 70-200mm Sigma 2.8 lens set in manual mode.