A Sit Down Job

On April 20, 2011 By Fred KingIn Park, PortlandLeave a comment

Skywatch Friday

On April 14, 2011 By Fred KingIn blossoms, Blue Sky, nature, Portland, treeLeave a comment

The sky is a bit obscured by the cherry blossoms, but the calendar does imply it is Spring.

Steps

On March 28, 2011 By Fred KingIn buildings, PortlandLeave a comment

Building in downtown Portland.

It Spells….

On March 27, 2011 By Fred KingIn Alberta Street, graffiti, PortlandLeave a comment

Taco, I believe.

Odds and Ends

On March 22, 2011 By Fred KingIn garden, PortlandLeave a comment

Odds and ends from a walk.

Hey Pooch!

On March 21, 2011 By Fred KingIn PortlandLeave a comment

Spotted on a tree in NE Portland. Does the author expect the “pooch” to scoop its own poop? If so, I’d like to be there to see that happen :-).

Favorites

On March 20, 2011March 20, 2011 By Fred KingIn Houses, PortlandLeave a comment

One of my favorite homes in NE Portland.

Steps

On March 17, 2011 By Fred KingIn Alameda street, Houses, PortlandLeave a comment

Faux Bird

On March 17, 2011 By Fred KingIn Portland1 Comment

Rose City

On March 15, 2011 By Fred KingIn Art, buildings, Portland, roseLeave a comment

Mural

On February 13, 2011 By Fred KingIn Alberta Street, Art, buildings, PortlandLeave a comment

Mural on the side of a business on Alberta St.

Rose City

On February 13, 2011February 13, 2011 By Fred KingIn Portland, roseLeave a comment

A rusty rose in the Rose City. The idea of self-focussed giving-Give Portland? Or just support for local artisans?

Dusk

On February 12, 2011 By Fred KingIn buildings, dusk, Portland, SignageLeave a comment

Taken just off of Killingsworth and 29th.

Hail Mary

On February 11, 2011February 11, 2011 By Fred KingIn Art, PortlandLeave a comment

Small gallery on Killingsworth St. in NE Portland.

Rexall Drugstore

On February 7, 2011 By Fred KingIn Alberta Street, Art, buildings, coffee, PortlandLeave a comment

Painting of the old Rexall Drugstore on the corner of Alberta St and 24th NE in Portland. The space is now occupied by the Star E Rose Cafe on the first floor and I think apartments on the 2nd floor.

Mike’s Old House

On February 6, 2011 By Fred KingIn buildings, Portland, Urban DecayLeave a comment

I have posted photos of this house in NE Portland, not knowing the owner and much about the history. This past week I met Mike, the owner by inheritance, of this old home. Mike has been doing home renovations in Portland for the past 3 decades. Rather than tear this house down, for somewhat sentimental reasons, Mike decided he was going to refurbish. This refurb will be a major project that will take some time. The ‘bones’ of the home are relatively good, but the roof, porches, electrical and plumbing are shot. I hope to be able to document as much of this renovation as possible. Mike knows I have a photoblog and that I have posted a couple of images of the home, pre-renovation.

Stay tuned for updates in 2011 and perhaps beyond.

Hydrant

On February 4, 2011 By Fred KingIn PortlandLeave a comment

I really like the colorful fire hydrants in Portland, Or. I wonder if they are painted with these colors to make it easier for a dog to see at a distance?

Vintage

On February 4, 2011 By Fred KingIn coffee, PortlandLeave a comment

I believe this is a fairly old coffee press. Next time I am in this coffee shop I will ask about the history of this device.

Solar Panels and Cisterns

On January 17, 2011 By Fred KingIn buildings, Houses, PortlandLeave a comment

Cisterns & solar panels on a house in the Sabin Area of Portland. Most of the yard is devoted to either garden or chickens. Amazing what can be done in an urban environment.