Floribunda Rose

On June 8, 2009 By Fred KingIn blossoms, red, rose2 Comments

We have a Floribunda rose in our rainwater garden. The richness of the red tone of the flower has been elusive to me. A couple of my efforts posted here, with different backgrounds. Rose Rose

Rose, as a name, has been a thread in my family. My maternal grandmothers name was Rose, our daughter’s middle name is Rose as is her daughter. Rose was the name of the mid-wife who helped deliver our daughter.

Pedestrian and Cyclist

On June 7, 2009 By Fred KingIn Pioneer Square, SeattleLeave a comment

Pedestrian and cyclist in the Pioneer Square area of Seattle. Triangle- topped building in background is Smith Tower. The Smith Tower, at one time, was the tallest building west of the Mississippi River.

Odd Place for this

On June 6, 2009 By Fred KingIn Lincoln Park, playground, SignageLeave a comment

A children’s playground set seems like an odd place to make this appeal. Spotted in Lincoln Park, Seattle, north playground. Message

Large Lens, Painting or ?

On June 5, 2009 By Fred KingIn childhood, Children, Lincoln Park, Madeleine, SeattleLeave a comment

Our grandaughter, Madeleine, standing behind a large lens on the playground set at Lincoln Park, near our home. This image, on one level, looks like a very old photo or painting hanging on a wall. Well, maybe my imagination is getting the better of me? What do you see?

Ferry on Puget Sound

On June 5, 2009 By Fred KingIn Puget Sound, SeattleLeave a comment

Ferry making the run between Fauntleroy and Vashon Island. Ferry

Must be 1984

On June 5, 2009 By Fred KingIn Seattle, SignageLeave a comment

Ad seen on side of Metro bus in Seattle. I’m not sure riding a large, articulated diesel bus would be a green experience. Ad on side of city bus

#2

On June 5, 2009 By Fred KingIn Capitol Hill, graffiti, UncategorizedLeave a comment

I’m not sure if the tagger was attempting to incorporate the legitimate #2 into his/her work. At any rate I don’t get it?

Rose and Rose To Be

On May 30, 2009 By Fred KingIn backyard, blossoms, Buds, Flowers, garden, red, rose2 Comments

Rose to be and a rose. From the rose plant adjacent to our rainwater garden. Rose

Squirrel

On May 30, 2009 By Fred KingIn backyard, treeLeave a comment

Squirrel

This seems to be the year for wildlife in our backyard. We have quite a few birds that dine regularly at our two feeders, a pair of crows nesting in our cedar tree about 20 feet up and at least a half a dozen squirrels passing by for food and frivolity. The crows are driving us nuts in the way they are protecting their nest, constantly squawking when we come out the back door. The squirrels eat most of the bird food and what they leave the raccoon eats as he/she roams through at night. One of our cats is constantly skulking about in hopes of snaring a bird or squirrel. Never a dull moment.

Lichen

On May 30, 2009 By Fred KingIn UncategorizedLeave a comment

Lichen growing on our lilac tree. Lichen

RV on Steroids

On May 30, 2009May 30, 2009 By Fred KingIn Arbor HeightsLeave a comment

Large RV

Large RV Spotted this RV in our neighborhood this week. The cab is made by Volvo, but I don’t know who made the living quarters. Maybe the second unit or trailer is used to haul a vehicle? Peeking through the cab I could see living quarters in the first unit. Conspicuous consumption?

Macro Stem Redux

On May 29, 2009 By Fred KingIn Flowers, macroLeave a comment

Another macro view. Obviously I enjoy this view too much! Stem

Macro View of Stem

On May 29, 2009 By Fred KingIn Flowers, macro1 Comment

A view of another flower in the stem area.

Pinwheel II

On May 28, 2009 By Fred KingIn Uncategorized1 Comment

Reflective contours in motion. I thought a second visit to the pinwheel would be fun. Pinwheel II

Candy Corn Vine

On May 27, 2009 By Fred KingIn blossoms, Flowers1 Comment

candy corn vine

One of three plants/vines I planted in a hanging basket this Spring. This vine is called a Candy Corn. Kind of resembles the sugary version.

Pinwheel

On May 27, 2009 By Fred KingIn Flowers1 Comment

Pinwheel

Spinning pinwheel in a flower pot on our deck.

No Trendsetters Here

On May 26, 2009 By Fred KingIn alley, SeattleLeave a comment

Vacant alley in downtown Seattle.

Trendsetters here?

On May 26, 2009 By Fred KingIn Capitol HillLeave a comment

My quest for understanding a trendsetter and where they may currently reside is still ongoing. I doubt a ‘trendsetter’ would hang out in this location. Can Graffiti

Flowering Chive

On May 25, 2009 By Fred KingIn Flowers, garden, PurpleLeave a comment

We have one large chive that I tend to forget about. We do snip pieces

off for cooking every so often, but I don’t think I am supposed

to let it go to flower. The flowers are pretty, though.

Macro Stems

On May 24, 2009May 24, 2009 By Fred KingIn UncategorizedLeave a comment

Shooting macro images of flowers and plants in general I tend, like many, to focus in on the blossom of the plant. The intent, with this image shot yesterday, was to focus on the stem of a plant and see how it turned out. I was pleasantly surprised. There almost seems to be a sense of atmosphere or something going on within the stem area of the plant. At the risk of repeating myself I think it is interesting to shoot something, with a macro lens, and yet capture both a bit of detail and a sense of abstract or dreaminess, if that makes sense?