2012 in review: Something to share with followers. Thanks!!

On December 30, 2012 By Fred KingIn UncategorizedLeave a comment

The WordPress.com stats helper monkeys prepared a 2012 annual report for this blog.

Here’s an excerpt:

600 people reached the top of Mt. Everest in 2012. This blog got about 3,400 views in 2012. If every person who reached the top of Mt. Everest viewed this blog, it would have taken 6 years to get that many views.

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East Side, Northward

On December 30, 2012December 30, 2012 By Fred KingIn Architecture, buildings, Manhattan, New York, Nikon D7000, people, ThoughtsLeave a comment

This is from the Roosevelt Island Tram as it nears the Manhattan Island station. I don’t recall the exact ave. (E. 60th St.), but this view is looking northward on the East Side. I carry a small digital voice recorder with me, but I tend to use it to remind myself of general geographical areas that I have shot in during the course of a day. I probably should consider using it for the details as well.

Below Ground

On December 28, 2012 By Fred KingIn Manhattan, New York, Nikon D7000, TrainLeave a comment

Waiting for a subway train at an unknown station in Manhattan at midday.

Vespa Obsession Continued

On December 28, 2012December 28, 2012 By Fred KingIn New York, Nikon D7000, VehicleLeave a comment

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Aerodynamic

On December 27, 2012 By Fred KingIn Manhattan, New York, Nikon D7000Leave a comment

Absence

On December 27, 2012 By Fred KingIn Art, Brooklyn, New York, Nikon D7000, reflection, Statue, ThoughtsLeave a comment

Due to illness I didn’t post for a couple of the worst days. Seem to be doing better now.

Views of the Grand Army Plaza in Brooklyn.

Brick Pallette

On December 24, 2012 By Fred KingIn Art, Brooklyn, buildings, design, Nikon D7000Leave a comment

Extra Lean

On December 23, 2012 By Fred KingIn Art, Manhattan, New York, Nikon D7000, StatueLeave a comment

This Being Sunday

On December 23, 2012December 23, 2012 By Fred KingIn Architecture, Brooklyn, buildings, Church, Fall, New York, Nikon D7000Leave a comment

I thought I would post a view of a steeple* and another rooftop that looks much like a steeple. I don’t think I would want to be the person who re-roofs the secular steeple.

*Note: Composition 101: Avoid light poles, in the frame, while shooting steeples :-).

Sundays Brownstones

On December 23, 2012 By Fred KingIn Architecture, Brooklyn, buildings, Houses, New York, Nikon D7000, UncategorizedLeave a comment

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DSC_7948-001 Again, indulging my love of this architectural style. Park Slope, Brooklyn.

Avenue of the Americas

On December 22, 2012 By Fred KingIn buildings, Manhattan, New York, Nikon D7000, SignageLeave a comment

Radio City Music Hall and Simon and Schuster. Our son works for Simon and Schuster, on the 17th floor. I took a few photos out the window of his office that I will post soon.

The Lower Halves

On December 22, 2012 By Fred KingIn New York, Nikon D7000, peopleLeave a comment

Spotted at the MOMA.

A Touch of Art Deco

On December 21, 2012 By Fred KingIn design, Manhattan, New York, Nikon D7000Leave a comment

Americana Domesticus

On December 21, 2012December 23, 2012 By Fred KingIn New York, Nikon D7000Leave a comment

Still Looking Up

On December 20, 2012December 20, 2012 By Fred KingIn Architecture, buildings, Manhattan, New York, Nikon D7000Leave a comment

DSC_7920-001 DSC_7914-001 Glass & Brick. DSC_7913-001

Let’s Dance

On December 19, 2012 By Fred KingIn Art, Manhattan, New York, Nikon D7000Leave a comment

Spotted on the Avenue of the Americas.

Artwork on Roosevelt Island

On December 19, 2012 By Fred KingIn Art, Manhattan, New York, Nikon D7000Leave a comment

DSC_7864-001 DSC_7867-001 DSC_7871-001 I think the artwork relates to the FDR Four Freedoms Memorial Park that is currently under construction on the southend of Roosevelt Island.

Glass and Sky

On December 18, 2012 By Fred KingIn Architecture, Blue Sky, buildings, Glass, Manhattan, New York, Nikon D7000, ThoughtsLeave a comment

Sometimes a little tilt can create interest.

Steps

On December 17, 2012 By Fred KingIn Architecture, buildings, New York, Nikon D7000, people, portrait, ThoughtsLeave a comment

Shot at the MOMA. I think I remember a glass partition or wall between me and the subject, which would explain the vertical line. Was too good of a moment to let slip by.