Bonzai Trees

On May 13, 2010May 13, 2010 By Fred KingIn Portland, tree, UncategorizedLeave a comment

Carol’s Clematis in Sun and Rain

On May 8, 2010 By Fred KingIn blossoms, clematis, Portland, UncategorizedLeave a comment

Hanging on the fence defining urban spaces in NE Portland.

Red Tulip

On April 17, 2010 By Fred KingIn blossoms, Portland, red, tulipsLeave a comment

Thought I would post a photo from last week before I continue with the New York photos. Over the next few days I will be posting images from around the Gowanus Canal in Brooklyn. The Gowanus Canal has been covered by a score of good photographers, in fact one evening, while I was shooting, I ran into a photographer from Atlanta, Ga. scouting out sights to shoot. My regret is that I didn’t have enough time to investigate more of the canal than I did as I had very limited time to work with.

Tug on the Willamette

On April 4, 2010 By Fred KingIn PortlandLeave a comment

More Steel Bridge

On March 26, 2010 By Fred KingIn Blue Sky, PortlandLeave a comment

Above, Skywatch Friday, railroad ties and what looks like a former homeless camp. I finished packing and had a couple hours to spare before our flight to NY/JFK so I thought I would post at least once more.

Steel Bridge Opening for Traffic

On March 26, 2010 By Fred KingIn boat, Bridge, Portland2 Comments

Steel Bridge

On March 25, 2010March 25, 2010 By Fred KingIn Bridge, PortlandLeave a comment

Steel Bridge crosses the Willamette River in Portland, Oregon. Multi-use bridge that accommodates cars, buses, light rail, Amtrak, pedestrians and bikes.

Snowy Blossoms

On March 25, 2010 By Fred KingIn blossoms, PortlandLeave a comment

Along the Willamette River

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

Canopy of Blossoms

On March 24, 2010 By Fred KingIn blossoms, Portland, Spring, treeLeave a comment

A Bit of England

On March 23, 2010 By Fred KingIn PortlandLeave a comment

Spotted in a driveway in NE Portland.

Cat Buddy

On March 22, 2010 By Fred KingIn Cat, Houses, PortlandLeave a comment

Another of my ‘favorite homes’ in the Sabin area of NE Portland. I would change the color, if mine, though. There are two cats that live at this location. When I walk by in the evening one of them, the long-haired one, invariably leaps from the porch railing and runs to greet me.

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?