Columbus Blown Off Course

On September 28, 2011 By Fred KingIn Alameda street, Blue Sky, boat, Houses, Portland, Thoughts1 Comment

The true story emerges: Columbus discovers mansion in NE Portland. The indigenous population of the Sabin district confiscated the Santa Maria and placed it on a mansion rooftop on Alameda St. Columbus was later discovered locked in the media room of the mansion, forced to watch Western movies on a 55″ LCD TV.

Metallic Web

On September 28, 2011 By Fred KingIn tree1 Comment

Evergreen State Fair

On September 27, 2011September 27, 2011 By Fred KingIn Uncategorized1 Comment

Late Summer

On September 27, 2011 By Fred KingIn Alameda street, tree1 Comment

Tree lined streets in the Sabin area of NE Portland. Soon the leaves will be wind-blown about and perhaps raked into large piles for the street sweeper.

Wild Flowers

On September 25, 2011 By Fred KingIn blossoms, Flowers, Seattle1 Comment

A couple of wild flowers along the banks of the Duwamish River.

Cofferdam Wall

On September 25, 2011 By Fred KingIn Seattle4 Comments

A section of the cofferdam built for the construction of the new South Park Bridge.

Peace, Flowers and……..

On September 23, 2011 By Fred KingIn Art, blossoms, Flowers, garden, Portland1 Comment

House for a Non-Human

On September 22, 2011 By Fred KingIn Houses, Portland1 Comment

Even the bird houses near Alameda St. are a cut above your average aviary fair. This one looks like it needs some TLC.

Alameda House

On September 22, 2011 By Fred KingIn Alameda street, Houses, Portland1 Comment

This house was a bit neglected a few years ago. New owners gave it a little curb appeal. One of the larger homes on Alameda St. in NE Portland.

His Better Side

On September 22, 2011 By Fred KingIn Thoughts, UncategorizedLeave a comment

Skywatch Friday

On September 22, 2011 By Fred KingIn blossoms, Flowers, PortlandLeave a comment

Thomas Street P-Patch

On September 22, 2011 By Fred KingIn blossoms, Capitol Hill, Flowers, garden, red, SeattleLeave a comment

A few of the flowers out this early Saturday morning in late August. This garden is really wonderful oasis of colors and scents east of downtown Seattle on Capitol Hill.

I Still Find Roses

On September 21, 2011 By Fred KingIn blossoms, Flowers, garden, PortlandLeave a comment

In Duck Country

On September 21, 2011 By Fred KingIn Portland, SignageLeave a comment

In the heart of Duck country in NE Portland someone has the chutzpah to fly their UW Husky flag!

Target?

On September 21, 2011 By Fred KingIn Portland, treeLeave a comment

Crane

On September 20, 2011 By Fred KingIn Bridge, SeattleLeave a comment

The large crane at the site of the South Park Bridge. There are three cranes at the site at this time. This large one sits on a very large barge. Even with a wide angle lens I couldn’t get all of the barge in one shot. The yellow crane up on the old bridge in the background will give you a sense of scale.

Cofferdam

On September 20, 2011 By Fred KingIn Bridge, SeattleLeave a comment

The last piece of steel is set in place in the first cofferdam for the new South Park Bridge. I guess the next step is to pump out the water from behind the steel.

Tuesday’s Flower

On September 20, 2011 By Fred KingIn blossoms, Capitol Hill, Flowers, gardenLeave a comment

Grapes

On September 19, 2011 By Fred KingIn blossoms, Capitol Hill, garden, LeafLeave a comment

Odd Sunday Pairing

On September 18, 2011 By Fred KingIn Uncategorized, VehicleLeave a comment

A view of Mt. Rainier ( from our deck )under a white, billowy cloud ( which is barely visible) and a rather road-weary Vespa. I guess my fascination with Vespas is alive and well.