Post-Modern Ruins

On November 12, 2012 By Fred KingIn buildings, Nikon D7000, Puget Sound, Urban DecayLeave a comment

Large Building

On November 12, 2012 By Fred KingIn buildings, New York, Nikon D7000Leave a comment

This is the James A. Farley General Post Office just across the street from B&H Photo in the north Chelsea area of Manhattan. I guess, technically, both buildings are between the Garment District and Chelsea-for those who know their way about Manhattan much better than I do :-).

B&H Store

On November 12, 2012November 12, 2012 By Fred KingIn buildings, New York, Nikon D7000Leave a comment

The last two times I have visited New York, B&H Photo in north Chelsea has been closed. The store was closed this time as well. One of these days……Probably just as well as I might have been tempted to procure something I may not really need. Most of my DSLR lens’s have come from B&H.

Beach House & Tenant

On November 12, 2012 By Fred KingIn Animal, buildings, nature, Nikon D7000, Puget Sound, Rust, Urban Decay, WashingtonLeave a comment

This building is probably only fit for reptiles and rodents. I would have liked to have gone inside, but it is fenced off. It’s always a good sign when you see foliage growing out of the sides of a structure.

Chambers Bay

On November 11, 2012 By Fred KingIn beach, Blue Sky, buildings, nature, Nikon D7000, Puget Sound, Rust, Urban DecayLeave a comment

Water Tanks: Pt.1

On November 10, 2012November 10, 2012 By Fred KingIn buildings, New York, Nikon D7000Leave a comment

Various, old water tanks located between Park Slope and Carroll Gardens.

Intersection of Information

On November 10, 2012 By Fred KingIn buildings, New York, Nikon D7000, Signage, Thoughts, Urban DecayLeave a comment

Jellyfish?

On November 8, 2012 By Fred KingIn Art, buildings, graffiti, New York, Nikon D7000, Urban DecayLeave a comment

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.

What’s Left

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

Signs

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

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.

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.

Brooklyn Heights: Look#3

On October 26, 2012 By Fred KingIn buildings, Houses, New York, Nikon D7000Leave a comment

Interesting wrought iron work and a small section of a quiet street in the Brooklyn Heights neighborhood.

BH Walking Tour: Pt.#2

On October 26, 2012October 26, 2012 By Fred KingIn buildings, New York, Nikon D7000Leave a comment

Details surrounding the entrance and balcony of a home in Brooklyn Heights. Tour guide ‘Homer’ reading from his script.

Brooklyn Historical Society

On October 26, 2012 By Fred KingIn buildings, New York, Nikon D7000Leave a comment

Some of the details above the entrance to the BHS, which is located in Brooklyn Heights. One of the first ‘suburbs’ of Manhattan, Brooklyn Heights is just across the East River from mid-town Manhattan. Was also the first settled area (in modern times) of Brooklyn, for same reason. Might be an early example of money fleeing the grit and grime of the city.

St. Ann and Holy Trinity Church

On October 25, 2012 By Fred KingIn buildings, Church, New York, Nikon D70006 Comments

The church is located in Brooklyn Heights. Went on a walking tour of Brooklyn Heights that was fun and informative. Homer Fink ( the tour-name of our guide ). Brooklyn Heights has been the home for such writers as Arthur Miller and Truman Capote as well as many other historical figures over the years. Very picturesque neighborhood in Brooklyn. This church has no steeple. Apparently, in the past, it was in need of repairing or replacing and it was decided to just take it down and not replace.

Gowanus Canal: Look#1

On October 24, 2012 By Fred KingIn buildings, New York, Urban DecayLeave a comment

A section of the canal that runs between Park Slope and Carroll Gardens. The abandoned mill in the first image looks like it is listing to the left. I was able to find a couple more locations along the canal this trip that allowed me to get a fuller perspective on the whole canal. I still have one area to gain access to that is close to where the canal meets the East River. Maybe next trip. A few of the companies have their areas fenced off so it is difficult to access all parts of the canal.The canal looks fairly harmless in these images, but when you see some of the closeups it will be clear why this area is now a Super Fund Site. The stench coming off of the canal, this time, was almost unbearable. Had I known the smell was going to be this bad I would have brought a respirator with me. It’s a smell that is unique to the chemical mix of the water that you just don’t find anywhere else. This day was very overcast so the images are not as stark as the ones I will post in the future, which were taken on a clear, blue-sky day.