Afternoon Moon

On March 31, 2012 By Fred KingIn Blue Sky, nature, SeattleLeave a comment

Seattle’s Painted Ladies

On March 31, 2012 By Fred KingIn Capitol Hill, Houses, SeattleLeave a comment

Seattle‘s version of the ‘Painted Ladies‘. Above, another perspective on the Geometric House from yesterday. My guess is that the dormer was done recently.

Details

On March 30, 2012March 30, 2012 By Fred KingIn Capitol Hill, Houses, SeattleLeave a comment

I’m a sucker for architectural details. How many geometric shapes do you see in this image?

Well Heeled Neighborhood

On March 24, 2012 By Fred KingIn Blue Sky, Capitol Hill, SeattleLeave a comment

Water and Rocks

On March 24, 2012March 24, 2012 By Fred KingIn Capitol Hill, droplet, Park, Seattle, water droplets, Water fountainLeave a comment

A small section of the fountain in Cal Anderson Park on Capitol Hill in Seattle.

Mullet Alert#2

On March 23, 2012 By Fred KingIn Alameda street, Portland, SignageLeave a comment

Alert#1 was spotted on Alki Point in Seattle a few months ago. This sighting was on Alberta St. in Portland, Or. a couple of weeks ago.

Pocket Watch

On March 21, 2012 By Fred KingIn Alberta Street, buildings, PortlandLeave a comment

Only on Alberta St.

On March 20, 2012March 20, 2012 By Fred KingIn Alberta Street, PortlandLeave a comment

Spotted, a cross-dressing Rubics Cube, strolling down Alberta St. one morning. I will restrain myself from editorializing.

William Burroughs

On March 18, 2012 By Fred KingIn Alberta Street, Portland, SignageLeave a comment

On the side of the Star E Rose Cafe on Alberta St., NE Portland.

Two Shades of Green

On March 18, 2012 By Fred KingIn CarLeave a comment

Slow Down

On March 16, 2012 By Fred KingIn Children, Portland, SignageLeave a comment

A concerned parent probably made this sign and actually anchored it, using a chain, to a stake in the parking strip.

Sabin Plateau

On March 15, 2012March 15, 2012 By Fred KingIn PortlandLeave a comment

The Sabin Plateau in NE Portland is pretty amazing in terms of how level it is. Coming from Seattle I am used to dealing with hills in every direction. In this section of Portland there is just this large expanse of level land whose streets are pretty much laid out in a grid. It makes for a wonderful walking experience. In the distance you can see a minivan moving from right to left. After 5 years of walking this neighborhood I am still intrigued by the architecture and design styles I run across.

Transluscent

On March 15, 2012 By Fred KingIn Houses, Portland, Uncategorized1 Comment

Spotted on a porch in NE Portland.

Vespa & Crow: #2

On March 14, 2012March 14, 2012 By Fred KingIn buildings, Seattle1 Comment

I’ve shot this Vespa before, from a different angle. Thought it was worth a second visit.

On March 12, 2012 By Fred KingIn UncategorizedLeave a comment

For viewers interested in the SXSW event.

If you’re a fan of listening to live music and doing who knows what in a city that makes you choose your own adventures, then there’s a good chance you’re a fan of SOUTH BY SOUTHWEST. After we endured a 46-hour trek from Toronto to Austin via train last Spring, the minute we landed into the home of the Longhorns and the somewhat unauthorized birthplace of independent sound, our hearts sank into our chests, and the neverending roller coaster of new music began. The weekend festival prides itself in main attractions, making SXSW the local town band, but the one you will forever love. Dusting off this year’s eclectic lineup injected with hip hop, garage rock, punk, R&B and electronica, here’s our picks – aside from favs Titus Andronicus, Santigold and Fiona Apple – for artists to tune into.

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Fading Vespa Sign

On March 12, 2012March 12, 2012 By Fred KingIn buildings, Signage, Urban DecayLeave a comment

Although nearly faded away, this is a sign on the old Vespa Club in Georgetown. The painting is supposed to show a woman ( circa 1960’s) sitting on a yellow Vespa scooter.

Between Two Buildings

On March 12, 2012March 12, 2012 By Fred KingIn buildings, SeattleLeave a comment

Between two buildings at the old Seattle Brewing Co. is an old walkway that probably wouldn’t meet code today.

Mike’s House: Project Completed

On March 9, 2012March 9, 2012 By Fred KingIn buildings, Houses, PortlandLeave a comment

For the past two years I have been following the renovation of this house in the Sabin Area of NE Portland, Or. It belongs to a guy named Mike. Mike and I have talked a few times during the course of the renovation, but I have no idea what his last name is. I believe this house belonged to an old guy that I saw once a few years ago, a relative of Mike’s wife. The house was inherited and nearly a tear-down; it was just a horrible mess inside and out. I don’t know how the old guy survived the winters in this house. The house is even more spectacular on the inside. I have peeked in a few windows, but have not seen Mike since he completed the interior. He did everything within his power to keep the integrity of the original design, even down to the shade of yellow he chose for the exterior. If/when I get a chance to walk through the interior I’m sure Mike will allow me to take some photos.

Georgetown

On March 9, 2012March 9, 2012 By Fred KingIn UncategorizedLeave a comment

Apparently Georgetown had its own record label, for advertising purposes only.

General Offices

On March 7, 2012 By Fred KingIn buildings, SeattleLeave a comment

This building is in use today or has space to lease. I think it may have been the location of the offices for the old Seattle Brewing and Malting Co. Location: Georgetown, Seattle.