Sign

On December 5, 2011 By Fred KingIn Seattle, Signage, UncategorizedLeave a comment

14th St. Bridge

On December 4, 2011 By Fred KingIn Bridge, river, SeattleLeave a comment

Recent photos of the construction of the new 14th St. ( Duwamish River ) Bridge. Top Photo: view of East Span with new cofferdam behind the barge. Middle Photo: view of the new cofferdam on West side of span. Bottom Photo: view of original East Span. The interesting thing in this view is the eight vertical I-beams that had to be installed on the old section in order to hold the weight of the crane parked on top. The bridge could not hold the load of a crane that was needed to build the new bridge. Driving the 8 beams into the river bottom to add strength was a cool, engineering idea.

Backside

On December 2, 2011 By Fred KingIn river, Seattle, SignageLeave a comment

Backside of a temporary sign on the Duwamish River just downstream from the 14th St. Bridge.

Watching

On November 26, 2011 By Fred KingIn Duck, river, SeattleLeave a comment

We Have a Dragonfly Down

On November 24, 2011 By Fred KingIn Capitol Hill, garden, SeattleLeave a comment

Fog, Frost and Mountain

On November 24, 2011 By Fred KingIn Seattle, treeLeave a comment

Sunrise on a foggy and frosty morning. Mt. Rainier in the background.

Frosty Morning

On November 23, 2011 By Fred KingIn blossoms, Flowers, garden, SeattleLeave a comment

A few days ago we had some cold weather that preceded the wet streak we are currently in ( over 2″ of rain in 24 hours ). Just as the sun was rising I was able to capture a couple of the flowers on our deck.

Thanks for the Warning

On November 9, 2011 By Fred KingIn Alki Point, Seattle, SignageLeave a comment

Georgetown

On November 4, 2011 By Fred KingIn buildings, SeattleLeave a comment

This building used to be the SW Police precinct building and has served other purposes over the years. I am glad it is being taken care of.

Waste or New Art?

On October 26, 2011 By Fred KingIn nature, SeattleLeave a comment

A rock along the Duwamish River seemed to be partially shrunk-wrapped. I was not sure whether to view it as waste or art. Any ideas?

Triangular Building

On October 23, 2011October 23, 2011 By Fred KingIn buildings, Houses, SeattleLeave a comment

Skinny House

On October 23, 2011 By Fred KingIn buildings, Capitol Hill, Houses, SeattleLeave a comment

“X”

On October 18, 2011 By Fred KingIn Seattle, Signage1 Comment

Skinny Houses-Attached

On October 18, 2011 By Fred KingIn buildings, Capitol Hill, Houses, SeattleLeave a comment

Spotted on Capitol Hill in Seattle.

Diving Class

On October 15, 2011October 15, 2011 By Fred KingIn Alki Point, beach, Blue Sky, SeattleLeave a comment

Diving class just off shore on Alki Dr. in West Seattle. Saturday mornings there are usually a group of divers at this location or on the other side of the point, two miles from this spot. If you click to enlarge the image you can see Mt. Baker in the center background.

Crow

On October 10, 2011 By Fred KingIn SeattleLeave a comment

Cofferdams Finished

On October 8, 2011October 8, 2011 By Fred KingIn Bridge, SeattleLeave a comment

The two cofferdams for the new bridge in South Park are finished. I am not sure if the water has been pumped out or not. Apparently the project is going to continue on during the evenings for a while.

Wild Flowers

On September 25, 2011 By Fred KingIn blossoms, Flowers, Seattle1 Comment

A couple of wild flowers along the banks of the Duwamish River.

Cofferdam Wall

On September 25, 2011 By Fred KingIn Seattle4 Comments

A section of the cofferdam built for the construction of the new South Park Bridge.

Thomas Street P-Patch

On September 22, 2011 By Fred KingIn blossoms, Capitol Hill, Flowers, garden, red, SeattleLeave a comment

A few of the flowers out this early Saturday morning in late August. This garden is really wonderful oasis of colors and scents east of downtown Seattle on Capitol Hill.