Old and New

On April 22, 2010 By Fred KingIn buildings, New YorkLeave a comment

Gowanus: Signs and Razor Wire

On April 21, 2010 By Fred KingIn buildings, New York, SignageLeave a comment

Razor wire everywhere, which seems a bit excessive to me.

Gowanus Canal-Pt. 6

On April 21, 2010April 21, 2010 By Fred KingIn buildings, New YorkLeave a comment

Gowanus Canal

On April 18, 2010April 19, 2010 By Fred KingIn buildings, New York1 Comment

Abandoned building, scrap metal business, section of the canal and dead rat floating near the 3rd St. Bridge. In the background of the image of the canal turning a corner you can see an elevated section of track/trestle for the F Train. The red brick building with no windows is a couple of blocks from the Gowanus Canal, but seemed to fit into the general environment you see as you walk towards the canal itself.

The canal is now an EPA Superfund Site. If you click on the link the Wikipedia page will have a map of the canal area on the right side of the page. Where we walked that afternoon was down 3rd St. up a couple of blocks to Carroll Gardens and then returned via Carroll St and Carroll St. Bridge.

Lower Manhattan

On April 17, 2010 By Fred KingIn buildings, ManhattanLeave a comment

Various views of Lower Manhattan.

Ground Zero

On April 16, 2010 By Fred KingIn buildings, Manhattan, New YorkLeave a comment

Some buildings and a cemetery near Ground Zero. St. Paul’s Chapel Cemetery.

Brownstones

On April 16, 2010 By Fred KingIn buildings, New YorkLeave a comment

Row of brownstones near Prospect Park. This is a B & W version of an image posted earlier.

Along the Willamette River

On March 24, 2010 By Fred KingIn Blue Sky, buildings, PortlandLeave a comment

Star E Rose

On March 20, 2010March 20, 2010 By Fred KingIn Alberta Street, buildings, PortlandLeave a comment

The Star E Rose Cafe on Alberta Street. My granddaughter and I have spent some enjoyable time here people watching and consuming coffee……well, I the coffee and she a sippy cup with juice. One on a sunny evening and one on a cloudy day. I have had a few dreams that were centered around the Star E Rose. Many years ago it used to be a Rexall Drugstore. There are apartments located on the second floor. I seem to pick up an odd vibe or energy every time I am in this cafe. I have taken nearly a dozen shots of the cafe and I don’t think I have really ‘got it’. I’ll keep trying to capture whatever it is I sense about the Star E Rose. Will keep you posted.

A review from the above link: “They serve some damn fine pie here. You sometimes have to step through through a lot of trustafarians to get to the door sometimes but generally, it’s got a good vibe and the most important thing GOOD PIE!”

I think I just learned a new word: trustafarians. Based on the clientele I have witnessed at this cafe over the past three years I would define ‘trustafarian’ as a ‘ trust fund baby with dreds’. What’s your best guess?

Signs on Alberta St.

On March 12, 2010 By Fred KingIn Alberta Street, buildings, Portland, Signage1 Comment

Sights & Signage in the Pearl

On March 8, 2010 By Fred KingIn buildings, PortlandLeave a comment

In the Pearl District ( Portland ) there are signs and art in abundance. Fenouil is a brasserie.

In time, rust prevails

On March 8, 2010 By Fred KingIn buildings, PortlandLeave a comment

Yin Yang

On March 6, 2010 By Fred KingIn buildings, SignageLeave a comment

Union Station, Portland, Or.

On March 5, 2010March 5, 2010 By Fred KingIn buildings, PortlandLeave a comment

The other Painted Ladies

On February 22, 2010 By Fred KingIn buildings, Houses, PortlandLeave a comment

Portland version of “The Painted Ladies” of Alamo Square, San Francisco.

Details

On February 20, 2010 By Fred KingIn buildings, HousesLeave a comment

A short while back I posted some views of a home in NE Portland that I really liked. I revisited the home this past week to capture some of the details of the house that draws me in. From leaded windows to dental molding I think it is an interesting structure that someone put some extra thought and time into.