From modest to ornate, headstones of all ages and types can be found at Green-Wood. Early Dutch settlers to Wall Street Barons. The pond is really a nice feature. I’ve visited the cemetery three times and have probably only covered 30% of the site.

Green-Wood Cemetery, Brooklyn

On April 20, 2013April 20, 2013 By Fred KingIn Architecture, Brooklyn, buildings, design, New York, Nikon D70003 Comments

If a cemetery can be a destination place to visit, then Green-Wood should be on everyone’s list. Many crypts are built into hillsides, the architecture of the entranceway is Gothic and very detailed; it seems to change colors with the changing light of day. From a distance it almost has a Disneyland-esque sensibility. Many of the wealthiest of New York are buried here as well as historical figures.

Walking Brooklyn Heights

On April 8, 2013 By Fred KingIn Architecture, Art, Brooklyn, buildings, design, New York, Nikon D7000Leave a comment

Art Deco, pink fire escape and old stone sidewalks. One of my favorite places to walk in Brooklyn.

New and Old

On March 20, 2013March 20, 2013 By Fred KingIn Architecture, Blue Sky, buildings, design, fading ad, Glass, Manhattan, New York, Nikon D7000Leave a comment

West side of mid-town Manhattan. Fading ad on the brick building: ……?

Girls and Boys, the Old Days

On March 19, 2013 By Fred KingIn Architecture, buildings, design, Manhattan, New York, Nikon D7000Leave a comment

Separate entrances for each gender at this Catholic School in Mid-town Manhattan.

Papillionaire Bicycles: Red Hook

On February 24, 2013 By Fred KingIn Brooklyn, design, New York, Nikon D7000, Red HookLeave a comment

Wig Drop

On February 17, 2013 By Fred KingIn Brooklyn, design, New York, Nikon D7000Leave a comment

Red Hook Ephemera

On February 16, 2013 By Fred KingIn Art, Blue Sky, Brooklyn, design, New York, Nikon D7000, Red Hook, SignageLeave a comment

A Sunny Morning in the Lower East Side

On January 23, 2013 By Fred KingIn Architecture, Blue Sky, design, Manhattan, New York, Nikon D7000, people, Thoughts1 Comment

DSC_8167-001 DSC_8173-001 Modernity, with people. I don’t recall the purpose of this building, but I’m not sure I care for the look. Maybe it does serve a function, other than looking like it is going to tip over?

Missing Window

On January 12, 2013 By Fred KingIn Architecture, Blue Sky, Brooklyn, buildings, design, Fall, Gentrification, New York, Nikon D7000Leave a comment

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Gentrification underway in Dumbo.
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Vespa Trio

On January 6, 2013 By Fred KingIn design, New York, Nikon D7000, ThoughtsLeave a comment

My ‘all things Italian design’ obsession continued in Dumbo where I spotted a trio of Vespas this particular morning. Oh, I do love the cobblestone streets, too!

Early Designs

On January 5, 2013 By Fred KingIn design, Manhattan, New York, Nikon D7000Leave a comment

Early ideas for light bulbs. Seen at MOMA.

Brick Pallette

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

A Touch of Art Deco

On December 21, 2012 By Fred KingIn design, Manhattan, New York, Nikon D7000Leave a comment

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?