Looking into the Past*

On February 19, 2014 By Fred KingIn Architecture, B&W, Personal History, red, San FranciscoLeave a comment

Vanessi’s was located in North Beach, at Broadway and Kearny. The restaurant closed in 1997. The gas station, also located in North Beach, was a little bit different than the usual corporate-designed station, even in the 1970’s-when these photos were taken.

*Both photos scanned from 35mm print film, over 40 years old.

Similar Perspectives

On February 17, 2014February 17, 2014 By Fred KingIn Architecture, B&W, buildings, Nikon D7000, SeattleLeave a comment

Fun with the Past

On February 15, 2014 By Fred KingIn Art, Nikon D7000, Seattle, Signage1 Comment

Spotted in Georgetown neighborhood of Seattle. A little bit of silliness for this Saturday.

SF YMCA:1971

On February 14, 2014February 14, 2014 By Fred KingIn B&W, buildings, Personal History, San Francisco, Scanned from 35mm PrintLeave a comment

Continuing with the scanned prints from 1971: I stayed one night in the Embarcadero YMCA. On the left side of the image you can see the double-decked Embarcadero. that no longer exists. My room seemed just feet from the traffic, making for a very memorable night, with little sleep.

Man with Hat-1971

On February 13, 2014 By Fred KingIn buildings, people, ThoughtsLeave a comment

This posting is a total departure from what I would normally do. In 1971 I travelled to San Francisco to visit with a friend who lived in East Oakland, across the bay. I would spend my days walking around San Francisco with my 35mm Agfa camera. These images are scanned from a small print that has spent 43 years in a photo album. You can get a sense of the year by the type of cars and dress that you see. The man with the hat is part of a bygone era.

Untitled

On February 12, 2014 By Fred KingIn Art, design, Glass, Nikon D7000, SeattleLeave a comment

Rust Tones Today

On February 12, 2014 By Fred KingIn UncategorizedLeave a comment

The first metal sculpture I ran across in NE Portland, OR.

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Metal Sculpture

On February 12, 2014 By Fred KingIn Art, Nikon D7000, Portland, Rust2 Comments

Georgetown Signage

On February 10, 2014 By Fred KingIn buildings, Nikon D7000, Seattle, SignageLeave a comment

Geographical Confusion

On February 9, 2014 By Fred KingIn Architecture, buildings, Nikon D7000, Portland, SignageLeave a comment

Two buildings on Albina St. in NE Portland, OR.

Bell Tower

On February 8, 2014 By Fred KingIn buildings, Nikon D7000, PortlandLeave a comment

Spotted in NE Portland, OR.

Bluish Friday

On February 7, 2014 By Fred KingIn Art, Glass, Nikon D7000, SeattleLeave a comment

Whimsy mixed with…..

On February 5, 2014February 5, 2014 By Fred KingIn Architecture, Art, buildings, Nikon D7000, Seattle, ThoughtsLeave a comment

Georgetown is an odd mix of light industry, residential, artists lofts and retail space in very old buildings. Fascinating that all of these elements can co-exist and thrive. The brick building is part of the very old Seattle Brewery. Not sure what the plan is, but it looks like this building in the old complex is getting a facelift and some major structural help. The Sandbox is an indoor beach playground for children of all ages. The crow on the bottom image seems to be watching over the Vespa scooter.

Seattle’s Oldest Neighborhood

On February 4, 2014 By Fred KingIn Architecture, B&W, buildings, Nikon D7000, reflection, SeattleLeave a comment

Walking around Georgetown, Seattle’s oldest neighborhood, recently. The day was sunny and clear so I thought it would be a good day for shadows and reflections.