Hanging Around

On August 8, 2009 By Fred KingIn Capitol HillLeave a comment

Spotted at the street fair on Broadway, Capital Hill, Seattle a couple of weeks ago. A vendor booth at the gay pride event. Hanging around

Vendors: Pride 2009 Seattle

On July 6, 2009 By Fred KingIn Capitol Hill, SeattleLeave a comment

Vendor tents.

Pride 2009

On July 6, 2009 By Fred KingIn Capitol Hill, SignageLeave a comment

Couple of images from last weeks Pride 2009 event in Seattle’s Capital Hill area. Pride

#2

On June 5, 2009 By Fred KingIn Capitol Hill, graffiti, UncategorizedLeave a comment

I’m not sure if the tagger was attempting to incorporate the legitimate #2 into his/her work. At any rate I don’t get it?

Trendsetters here?

On May 26, 2009 By Fred KingIn Capitol HillLeave a comment

My quest for understanding a trendsetter and where they may currently reside is still ongoing. I doubt a ‘trendsetter’ would hang out in this location. Can Graffiti

Hitch up your Bike

On May 24, 2009 By Fred KingIn Capitol Hill, SeattleLeave a comment

Hitching Post Hitchin’ post for your bicycle. This was spotted on @ 9th and Pike St. in Seattle.

Conservatory Flower

On May 14, 2009 By Fred KingIn blossoms, Capitol Hill, conservatory, Flowers2 Comments

Since we are still waiting for Spring in Seattle I thought I would post an image from my trip to the Conservatory a few weeks ago. The temp today is 46 and it is gray and raining-not the kind of conditions that make for good outdoor images. Besides, I don’t think my D80 is waterproof. There is a pattern in many of my images of flowers/blossoms. Sometimes I will use flash, but most of the time I try not to in order to get this dreamy, soft quality. Plant details are really cool, but I also like to soften the appearance.

Pink

On April 25, 2009April 26, 2009 By Fred KingIn blossoms, Capitol Hill, Flowers, tulipsLeave a comment

Vintage Clothing Store Tulips

Pink is the color of the day. Vintage Clothing on Capital Hill & two-nearly blossoming tulips (revisited from a previous post).

Blue OBama

On April 24, 2009 By Fred KingIn Capitol Hill, PosterLeave a comment

Obama Poster in Window

Poster I saw in an apartment window. I am wondering how he is handling, in private, the monstrous mess left by his predecessor? He seems strong and focused. The last eight years nearly brought this country to the brink, I believe. I hope he can pull us back from the precipice.

Strange Tags or Tags in Odd Places

On April 24, 2009 By Fred KingIn Capitol Hill, graffiti, Signage, TagLeave a comment

On the same street as my previous posts I found these two tags. It just seemed odd or out of place in such an upscale neighborhood.

How the Other Half Lives

On April 24, 2009 By Fred KingIn buildings, Capitol Hill, HousesLeave a comment

Crow looking at estate.

Looking for……..

On April 24, 2009 By Fred KingIn Capitol Hill, graffiti, Signage, TagLeave a comment

Camelot I’ve always wondered where Camelot was. Tag on Notice

I didn’t think it was here.

Lucky Address

On April 24, 2009 By Fred KingIn Capitol Hill, SignageLeave a comment

Mail slot at the entrance to a Capital Hill estate in Seattle.

Sky full of Cherry Blossoms

On April 19, 2009 By Fred KingIn blossoms, Capitol Hill, Seattle, Spring4 Comments

Cherry blossoms

Sky full of cherry blossoms on Capital Hill, Seattle. I was on Capital Hill getting my haircut Saturday and spent an hour or so walking around afterwards. It was a pleasant morning with lots of people out walking dogs, jogging and just emerging from a long Winter. I have quite a few images of this walk to share in the near future.

Tulips to be

On April 18, 2009April 18, 2009 By Fred KingIn blossoms, Capitol Hill, Flowers, Seattle, tulipsLeave a comment

Tulips to be. It has just been too cold this Spring. The tulips are about two weeks behind, in terms of when they usually bloom. I think this coming week will be the blossoming moment. These were shot in the Capital Hill area of Seattle today.

Stained Glass

On April 8, 2009 By Fred KingIn Capitol HillLeave a comment

South facing windows on a Presbyterian church on Capital Hill. Seems like the southern exposure has done some damage over time or, maybe it was just the grey cloud cover that day.

Monochrome Cups

On April 6, 2009 By Fred KingIn Capitol Hill, coffee2 Comments

: Coffee Cup from Vivace

Shot using my Minolta X-700. Two of my favorite places in Seattle to fulfill my need for caffeine.

: Cup from Cafe Ladro

Conservatory Redux

On April 6, 2009 By Fred KingIn blossoms, Capitol Hill, conservatory, Flowers, Leaf, Seattle, SpringLeave a comment

: Hanging buds about to blossom.

: About to blossom

Red seems to be the theme for this posting. The variety in nature amazes me. The different structural elements of each plant seem endless.

Light Rail Station

On April 5, 2009 By Fred KingIn Capitol Hill, coffee, SeattleLeave a comment

: Vivace

The building which housed Vivace Coffee in Seattle for many years. They have moved up Broadway to a new location. This building looks like it may be razed to make room for the new light rail station.

: Preparation for light rail station.

Although the new light rail will be underground on Capital Hill there needs to be a station so many buildings are coming down. This building was just across the street from the Vivace Building north of Cal Anderson Park.

Too Many?

On March 27, 2009 By Fred KingIn Capitol Hill, design, HousesLeave a comment

: Architectual Oddity

Seems like the builder may have ordered too many cornices so they were just attached in a spot few would see. From a design standpoint it looks a bit odd.