Morning greeting from a friendly cat.

SAAM- Art Deco

On April 26, 2012 By Fred KingIn Art, buildings, Capitol Hill, SeattleLeave a comment

The entryway of the SAAM- Seattle Asian Art Museum-has a strong art deco flavor. This facility is part of SAM- Seattle Art Museum-, but located in Volunteer Park. I think it’s collection is permanent with few changes over the years. I just loved the art deco touch.

Thursdays Offering

On April 26, 2012 By Fred KingIn blossoms, Flowers, PurpleLeave a comment

Metal Sculpture

On April 25, 2012 By Fred KingIn Art, SeattleLeave a comment

Through the Locks

On April 24, 2012 By Fred KingIn boat, SeattleLeave a comment

Top photo: Fishing boat probably headed to Alaska. Below: To give you a sense of scale the sail boat on the left is 30 feet long. The private boat tethered to it is pretty large.

Fading Ad

On April 23, 2012April 23, 2012 By Fred KingIn buildings, Signage, Urban DecayLeave a comment

I spent a couple of hours in a small, 2 block area of First Hill in Seattle the other day. I was attracted to the area due to the large number of brick buildings. The specific area I was in was between Union and Pike on 11th and 12th Ave. On 11th and Union I came across this ‘fading ad’. There is a posting, I discovered, on another blog from 2009 with a photo of a much less faded H.W. Baker Linen Co. I looked into the company and apparently they still exist in New Jersey, but have long since vacated Seattle. As I finished taking this photo I heard a voice behind me blurt out: “What are you taking a photo of?” At first I ignored the voice. She again asked her question. This time I turned around, to find a smallish women about my age with a tripod strapped to her back. Apparently she had shot this fading ad quite a few times and really likes to keep track of it as it fades in time. I’m not sure what relevance this has to the overall experience of shooting the ad, but…..there you have it.

Boats and Tender

On April 23, 2012 By Fred KingIn boat, SeattleLeave a comment

A couple of boats that passed through the locks from Puget Sound to Lake Washington. One of the ‘lock tenders’ who has to tie up each boat that passes through the locks. Notice that he is tethered, via a harness, to the railing behind him. Good safety idea.

Closing the Locks

On April 23, 2012 By Fred KingIn boat, SeattleLeave a comment

Large gates closing. Second photo the gates are closed. Third photo is one of the hydraulic hinges ( really not sure what the technical term is ). Once the gates are closed the water level is either lowered or raised depending on which direction the boats are going. This is the northern lock that allows boats to move from Lake Washington out to Puget Sound. The water level has to be lowered because the water level of the lake is higher than that of Puget Sound.

Sunday’s Pick

On April 22, 2012 By Fred KingIn blossoms, FlowersLeave a comment

Secret Garden

On April 21, 2012 By Fred KingIn buildings, Capitol Hill, Flowers, garden, SignageLeave a comment

I get Dizzy……..

On April 21, 2012 By Fred KingIn Art, design, SeattleLeave a comment

Safe Inside

On April 21, 2012 By Fred KingIn blossoms, Blue Sky, Capitol Hill, Flowers, garden, SeattleLeave a comment

Safe inside the Conservatory at Volunteer Park in Seattle. The tropical plants are amazing to view.

Spillway

On April 21, 2012 By Fred KingIn SeattleLeave a comment

Friday’s Mood

On April 20, 2012April 21, 2012 By Fred KingIn blossoms, Flowers, gardenLeave a comment

Or, man seated, knees bent with a very large chappeau on his head.

Looks Like a Blue Flame?

On April 19, 2012 By Fred KingIn Art, SeattleLeave a comment

Actually it is a small LED light in the distance that is part of another piece of metal sculpture. Took a few attempts to line the two things up for the effect.

Rusty Train Bridge

On April 17, 2012 By Fred KingIn boat, Bridge, SeattleLeave a comment

Rusty train bridge just west of the locks. These old bridges are cool, with the large counterweight lift mechanism.

Hiram Chittenden Locks

On April 16, 2012 By Fred KingIn droplet, Duck, Park, Puget Sound, SeattleLeave a comment

Also known locally as The Ballard Locks, this is one section of the locks that work to get marine vehicles from Lake Washington to Puget Sound. The duck is swimming around in a calmer spot on the waterway. The locks are quite a tourist draw in Seattle. I’ll be posting some photos taken at this location over the next few days.