Piggy Bank

On May 18, 2009 By Fred KingIn Pike Place Market, SeattleLeave a comment

An entry in the Pigs on Parade contest to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Pike Place Market. Various entries were placed around the core downtown area of Seattle a couple of summers ago. Piggy Bank

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.

First signs of Spring

On April 9, 2009 By Fred KingIn blossoms, Flowers, Seattle, SpringLeave a comment

Early morning dew.

One of the first flowers to bloom in our yard. This flower resides in our rainwater garden.

Market Colors

On April 8, 2009April 8, 2009 By Fred KingIn Pike Place Market, Seattle, Uncategorized3 Comments

Variety of colors. Pike Place Market Produce. Pepper

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.

Case of the Unknown Statue

On April 4, 2009 By Fred KingIn Art, Seattle, StatueLeave a comment

: What does this mean?

This statue is located near the entrance of a major chain hotel in Seattle. I am not sure who this character is or what the meaning of this object might be. Any guesses?

Sneaky Gardens

On March 27, 2009 By Fred KingIn Capitol Hill, Flowers, SeattleLeave a comment

: Unusual Garden Spaces

Garden spaces between these buildings seems a bit odd as they probably only get an hour of sunlight each day. Then again, this is Seattle where our sun exposure is measured in hours per year rather than days. I guess you plant shade plants that like their privacy.

Paramount Poster

On March 27, 2009 By Fred KingIn Art, Poster, SeattleLeave a comment

: Poster outside Paramount Theatre

Bush and Cheney coming to town?

Roaming around Capital Hill

On March 26, 2009March 26, 2009 By Fred KingIn Capitol Hill, Cat, SeattleLeave a comment

: Twice Sold Tales, a used bookstore on Capital Hill , complete with cat sleeping in window sill and the ubiquitous Obama ‘Hope’ poster. More info on the bookstore here, http://www.yelp.com/biz/twice-sold-tales-seattle.