Rivets II

On February 17, 2012 By Fred KingIn BridgeLeave a comment

Curious

On February 16, 2012 By Fred KingIn PortlandLeave a comment

Most urban chickens I have run across are quite shy. This chicken, along with his coop-mate, saw me walking by and literally as if they were dogs, came trotting up to the fence and were not only curious, but hungry. I fed them some crackers and it was like they were ‘begging’ as dogs do. They hung around the fence till I ran out of crackers.

Conservatory in the Morning

On February 15, 2012 By Fred KingIn blossoms, Capitol Hill, Flowers, natureLeave a comment

Urban Fur

On February 14, 2012 By Fred KingIn UncategorizedLeave a comment

Spotted last week between Prescott and Alberta St.’s in Portland. My guess would be this possum got caught somewhere in daylight that was not good or too far from where it usually hangs out in the daylight hours. My apologies to possum-lovers, but to me they look like big rats.

Out for a Walk

On February 13, 2012 By Fred KingIn Children, SeattleLeave a comment

Break Time in Post Alley

On February 11, 2012February 11, 2012 By Fred KingIn alley, people, Pike Place Market, Post Alley, SeattleLeave a comment

Brick-paved Post Alley serves as a breakroom for a restaurant employee.

Between Prescott and Alberta

On February 11, 2012 By Fred KingIn buildings, Houses, PortlandLeave a comment

One of my favorite houses in Portland. Located between Prescott and Alberta St. at 19th ( I think ). The detail on the house from the dental molding to all of the cornice and trim work is just wonderful. Even the chimney has some interesting detail to catch your attention. Last week I walked by the house and noticed that the owner had repainted with a different color scheme, which I am not sure I like as well as this one. I have been looking at this house for over 5 years and still have not mustered the courage to knock on the door and ask if I could look inside.

Formal Friday

On February 10, 2012 By Fred KingIn Art, Pike Place Market, SeattleLeave a comment

i AM

On February 9, 2012 By Fred KingIn Signage, ThoughtsLeave a comment

Call Box

On February 7, 2012 By Fred KingIn Seattle, Thoughts, Urban DecayLeave a comment

I was nearly arrested taking this image. A Port of Seattle cop saw me with my camera pointed at this highly sensitive device and wanted to know what I was doing and why. I tried to explain the artistic merits of the look of the call box and how that might translate into something interesting to view. He looked at me like I was from the Planet Zeon and asked me to move along. I don’t think he was interested in debating those ‘artistic merits’.

Brooklyn Rooftop

On February 7, 2012 By Fred KingIn buildings, dusk, New YorkLeave a comment

Taken from the rooftop of a Park Slope four story building looking west towards Manhattan ( which is totally not visible so I don’t know why I referred to it ).

Peppers

On February 6, 2012 By Fred KingIn Pike Place Market, SeattleLeave a comment

Photo Display

On February 5, 2012 By Fred KingIn UncategorizedLeave a comment

Just a quick note to let everyone know that yesterday, with the help of family and staff, I hung 13 of my images at Luther’s Table Cafe in Renton, Wa. for viewing and sale. If you live in the Seattle Metro area and have some free time check out the good food, hospitality and photos!

Rusty Building

On February 5, 2012 By Fred KingIn buildings, Portland, Rust, Urban DecayLeave a comment

Rusty, deserted building in Portland, Or. This image was taken from quite a distance with a 70-200mm lens, which is why the quality is not what I would have liked. Having said that, I still thought the colors of the building, as it is in this state of decay, were interesting.