Rocky and Bullwinkle

On August 11, 2012 By Fred KingIn buildings, design, Nikon D7000, Seattle, Signage, ThoughtsLeave a comment

As seen from the end of the Green River Trail. Thought I would insert a little tidbit from the cartoon watching days of my childhood.

Abandoned, along the Green River Trail

On August 3, 2012 By Fred KingIn buildings, nature, Nikon D7000, river, Seattle, Urban DecayLeave a comment

This cement column used to support something large, but now sits alone adjacent to the river. The building below appears to have sat unused for quite some time.

Views from the Train

On July 22, 2012 By Fred KingIn Bridge, buildings, Nikon D7000, Portland, riverLeave a comment

Some images taken from the Amtrak train that runs between Seattle and Portland. Two of the images are of an industrial area the train passes by and the third shot is looking south, towards downtown Portland as we cross the Willamette River.

Grain Terminal on Seattle Waterfront

On July 21, 2012July 22, 2012 By Fred KingIn buildings, Nikon D7000, Seattle, WashingtonLeave a comment

This old, rusty grain terminal is still in use. Ships from all over the world can be seen docked here, loading grain from the large silos.

Steps

On July 21, 2012 By Fred KingIn buildings, Glass, Nikon D7000, SeattleLeave a comment

Hair of the Dog

On July 15, 2012 By Fred KingIn Alberta Street, buildings, Nikon D7000, Portland, SignageLeave a comment

Side Street

On July 5, 2012 By Fred KingIn buildings, Nikon D7000, Seattle, Thoughts, UncategorizedLeave a comment

Quiet Sunday morning in Georgetown, Seattle.

Shake Siding

On July 5, 2012 By Fred KingIn buildings, Houses, Nikon D7000Leave a comment

It’s pretty rare to see a shake-sided house these days.

Directionally Challenged

On July 4, 2012 By Fred KingIn buildings, Nikon D7000, Seattle, Signage, ThoughtsLeave a comment

Rays of the Sun

On June 30, 2012 By Fred KingIn buildings, design, Houses, Nikon D7000, PortlandLeave a comment

About the only time we see the rays of the sun in the Pacific NW is as an architectual detail.

Skateboarder

On June 28, 2012 By Fred KingIn Alberta Street, Art, buildings, Nikon D7000, PortlandLeave a comment

Well, actually it is a mural.

Anna Bananas

On June 26, 2012 By Fred KingIn Alberta Street, buildings, Nikon D7000, PortlandLeave a comment

Spotted in the corner of Anna Banana’s Cafe on Alberta St.

Brushed Metal

On June 26, 2012June 26, 2012 By Fred KingIn Alberta Street, buildings, Nikon D7000, PortlandLeave a comment

This is actually on the exterior wall of a building on Alberta St. in NE Portland. It invites you to touch-very tactile friendly.

Brushed Metal with Rust

On June 25, 2012June 25, 2012 By Fred KingIn Alberta Street, buildings, Portland, RustLeave a comment

The Blue Door

On June 15, 2012June 15, 2012 By Fred KingIn buildings, Houses, Nikon D7000Leave a comment

One door, two addresses and two mailboxes.

The Shock of the New

On June 14, 2012 By Fred KingIn buildings, Houses, Nikon D7000, Signage, ThoughtsLeave a comment

Modernity vs Classical: A new design with mixed materials, seemingly in conflict with each other and an older design face-lifted with new materials, but in my opinion. in harmony.