The recent flood waters came up to the first seat in the boat, which means that the water travelled west on this street reaching a depth of about 12″-18″. The Gowanus Canal itself is behind the guard rail and down about 6′-8′ during normal times. Between the high tide and tidal surge that hit on that fateful evening it was just too much for the canal to handle.

Not an Abstract Image

On November 7, 2012November 8, 2012 By Fred KingIn Art, New York, Nikon D7000Leave a comment

This image was taken outside in Central Park. By itself, it looks like something I conjured up in a photo editing program. Actually, there was little editing involved with this image. In a future posting I will explain what I was shooting. For now, I just wanted to post the image to let it stand on its own or be viewed without the back story.

Mushrooms

On November 7, 2012November 7, 2012 By Fred KingIn nature, SeattleLeave a comment

Something common to our damp climate here in the NW.

Vacancy

On November 7, 2012 By Fred KingIn buildings, graffiti, New York, Nikon D7000, Rust, Urban DecayLeave a comment

A vacant building near the Gowanus Canal (Brooklyn).

Downtown Brooklyn in the distance in the lower image, which has the canal in the foreground. All of this area flooded during Sandy.

Two Heads

On November 7, 2012 By Fred KingIn Art, Nikon D7000, SeattleLeave a comment

Spotted in the Georgetown neighborhood of Seattle.

Fashion Shoot

On November 5, 2012 By Fred KingIn New York, Nikon D7000Leave a comment

Both still and video was used in this fashion shoot one morning in the new Brooklyn Bridge Park. A very scenic area and the weather was beautiful this morning. I thought it was time for a change of pace from the floral images and those of urban decay that I am so fond of.

Hard at Work

On November 5, 2012November 5, 2012 By Fred KingIn blossoms, Flowers, garden, Nikon D7000, SeattleLeave a comment

The angle of the shot not only captured the backside of the bee, but also made for an interesting view of the flower, if I may be so bold as to point that out.

What’s Left

On November 5, 2012 By Fred KingIn buildings, New York, Nikon D7000, Urban DecayLeave a comment

Sunday Flora

On November 4, 2012 By Fred KingIn blossoms, Fall, Flowers, garden, nature, Nikon D7000, Purple, seagullLeave a comment

Signs

On November 4, 2012 By Fred KingIn buildings, Nikon D7000, Urban DecayLeave a comment

Large Gears

On November 3, 2012 By Fred KingIn Nikon D7000, Park, Seattle4 Comments

Views of the large gears located at the Portland St. Park on the Duwamish River, in the South Park neighborhood of Seattle.

Abandoned Friday with Bricks

On November 2, 2012November 2, 2012 By Fred KingIn buildings, New York, Nikon D7000, Urban DecayLeave a comment

Bricked-up door, vacant brick building and Old Glory waving in the wind in front of another brick structure. All shot in the Gowanus Canal area of Brooklyn.

Icon

On November 1, 2012 By Fred KingIn New York, Nikon D7000, SignageLeave a comment

The iconic Kentile Floors sign in the Gowanus Creek area, adjacent to the F train that is elevated from just after Carroll St. Station to 4th St. in Park Slope.

Four Views of Lower Manhattan

On October 28, 2012October 28, 2012 By Fred KingIn buildings, Manhattan, New York, Nikon D7000, riverLeave a comment

The yellow-checkerboard building is interesting. These views are from Brooklyn Heights.

Brooklyn Heights: Look#5

On October 27, 2012 By Fred KingIn buildings, New York, Nikon D7000Leave a comment

Brooklyn Heights: Look#4

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

Looking down a side street in BH you can see Manhattan in the distance. Brick homes and buildings mixed with early wooden homes on tree-lined streets.