Brick Pallette

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

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

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.

Rooftop Decorating

On December 16, 2012December 17, 2012 By Fred KingIn Architecture, buildings, garden, Houses, Manhattan, New York, Nikon D7000Leave a comment

DSC_7902-001 Different uses of NYC rooftops. Seemed like a mild version of privacy invasion, taking these photos. DSC_7895-001 DSC_7901-001

Above the Crane

On December 16, 2012 By Fred KingIn buildings, New York, Nikon D7000Leave a comment

On the tram, from Roosevelt Island, as it makes its descent into the Manhattan station.

United Nations

On December 15, 2012 By Fred KingIn Architecture, buildings, Manhattan, New York, Nikon D7000, riverLeave a comment

The United Nations building as seen from Roosevelt Island. Currently, there is a large construction project going on that is creating a traffic nightmare on the front side of the building.

Manhattan from Roosevelt Island

On December 14, 2012 By Fred KingIn Architecture, boat, buildings, Manhattan, New York, Nikon D7000, riverLeave a comment

Just a couple of glimpses of Midtown Manhattan from the west side of Roosevelt Island.

Vespa Spotted

On December 14, 2012 By Fred KingIn Architecture, Brooklyn, buildings, design, New York, Nikon D7000, Thoughts, VehicleLeave a comment

In my walks around the five boroughs of NYC I always stop when I see a Vespa. I shoot them in all colors, ages and degrees of wear/damage. Brownstones and Vespa’s seem to go together. Something about the timelessness of the design, perhaps?

Smallpox Hospital

On December 13, 2012 By Fred KingIn Architecture, buildings, New York, Nikon D7000, Urban Decay1 Comment

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DSC_7848-001 DSC_7853-001 What remains of the Renwick Smallpox Hospital on Roosevelt Island. The building is on the National Register and is undergoing a stabilization project which should allow the public to walk through when completed. Has been abandoned since 1971.

Views from the Tram

On December 12, 2012 By Fred KingIn buildings, Manhattan, New York, Nikon D7000, riverLeave a comment

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Some images taken on the Roosevelt Island Tram, looking northward through the glass of the tram. Above the East River you see Roosevelt Island on the right side and Midtown Manhattan on the left. It was a fun ride and if you have a valid Metro Card that is all you need. DSC_7888-001 DSC_7887-001

On 5th Ave. in Park Slope

On December 10, 2012 By Fred KingIn Brooklyn, buildings, New York, Nikon D7000, SignageLeave a comment

Chip Shop.

Fire Escapes Around Park Slope

On December 8, 2012 By Fred KingIn alley, Architecture, Brooklyn, buildings, Houses, New York, Nikon D7000Leave a comment

DSC_7773-001 A look at a few fire escapes spotted around Park Slope, Brooklyn.
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Greetings from the Union St. Bridge

On December 8, 2012 By Fred KingIn Bridge, Brooklyn, buildings, graffiti, New York, Nikon D7000, Rust, Thoughts, Urban DecayLeave a comment

Deserted Side Streets of Gowanus

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

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When you see grass growing in places it normally wouldn’t, it is a good bet that nature is on the march, slowing taking back the property that once was used by people. Graffiti, rust and grass/weeds are benchmarks of abandonment, I think. DSC_7700-001 DSC_7702-001