Spotted in Georgetown neighborhood of Seattle. Due to being in Portland the past few days I have not been able to post. As evidenced by this I appear to be back in Seattle.

The Shock of the New

On June 14, 2012 By Fred KingIn buildings, Houses, Nikon D7000, Signage, ThoughtsLeave a comment

Modernity vs Classical: A new design with mixed materials, seemingly in conflict with each other and an older design face-lifted with new materials, but in my opinion. in harmony.

Fading Ad Blog Posting

On June 12, 2012June 12, 2012 By Fred KingIn buildings, Capitol Hill, Nikon D7000, Seattle, SignageLeave a comment

Frank Jump, author/blogger of Fading Ad, was kind enough to feature one of my recent images on his blog. Check it out!

Sunday Signage

On June 10, 2012 By Fred KingIn Nikon D7000, SignageLeave a comment

Taken on First Hill in Seattle recently.

Layers of Paint

On May 24, 2012 By Fred KingIn buildings, Capitol Hill, Poster, Signage, Urban DecayLeave a comment

This building on First Hill has been abused so badly over the years. Multiple layers of paint and posters nearly disguise the brick walls.

Purrfect Sign

On May 23, 2012May 23, 2012 By Fred KingIn buildings, Cat, Seattle, SignageLeave a comment

Not exactly revolutionary, but this is my 1776 posting on this blog.

First Hill, Seattle

On May 19, 2012 By Fred KingIn buildings, Signage, ThoughtsLeave a comment

There are some interesting brick buildings on 12th Ave. on First Hill in Seattle. Some have sadly fallen prey to graffiti, posters and more.

Fading Ad

On April 23, 2012April 23, 2012 By Fred KingIn buildings, Signage, Urban DecayLeave a comment

I spent a couple of hours in a small, 2 block area of First Hill in Seattle the other day. I was attracted to the area due to the large number of brick buildings. The specific area I was in was between Union and Pike on 11th and 12th Ave. On 11th and Union I came across this ‘fading ad’. There is a posting, I discovered, on another blog from 2009 with a photo of a much less faded H.W. Baker Linen Co. I looked into the company and apparently they still exist in New Jersey, but have long since vacated Seattle. As I finished taking this photo I heard a voice behind me blurt out: “What are you taking a photo of?” At first I ignored the voice. She again asked her question. This time I turned around, to find a smallish women about my age with a tripod strapped to her back. Apparently she had shot this fading ad quite a few times and really likes to keep track of it as it fades in time. I’m not sure what relevance this has to the overall experience of shooting the ad, but…..there you have it.

Secret Garden

On April 21, 2012 By Fred KingIn buildings, Capitol Hill, Flowers, garden, SignageLeave a comment

Seattle Neighborhood I Like to Explore

On April 11, 2012 By Fred KingIn buildings, Neon, Seattle, SignageLeave a comment

Going South?

On April 9, 2012 By Fred KingIn SignageLeave a comment

Found this discarded sign along the railroad tracks in Georgetown.

Mullet Alert#2

On March 23, 2012 By Fred KingIn Alameda street, Portland, SignageLeave a comment

Alert#1 was spotted on Alki Point in Seattle a few months ago. This sighting was on Alberta St. in Portland, Or. a couple of weeks ago.

William Burroughs

On March 18, 2012 By Fred KingIn Alberta Street, Portland, SignageLeave a comment

On the side of the Star E Rose Cafe on Alberta St., NE Portland.

Slow Down

On March 16, 2012 By Fred KingIn Children, Portland, SignageLeave a comment

A concerned parent probably made this sign and actually anchored it, using a chain, to a stake in the parking strip.

Fading Vespa Sign

On March 12, 2012March 12, 2012 By Fred KingIn buildings, Signage, Urban DecayLeave a comment

Although nearly faded away, this is a sign on the old Vespa Club in Georgetown. The painting is supposed to show a woman ( circa 1960’s) sitting on a yellow Vespa scooter.