Vespa Trio

On January 6, 2013 By Fred KingIn design, New York, Nikon D7000, ThoughtsLeave a comment

My ‘all things Italian design’ obsession continued in Dumbo where I spotted a trio of Vespas this particular morning. Oh, I do love the cobblestone streets, too!

Faded Ad-Dumbo

On January 6, 2013January 6, 2013 By Fred KingIn Architecture, Brooklyn, buildings, New York, Nikon D7000, Signage, Thoughts, Urban DecayLeave a comment

The sun sliced a wedge-shaped piece out of this old, brick building in Dumbo. In the past couple of years I have shared of few of my NW Fading Ad images with Frank Jump. Since this one was in his neighborhood I thought he might have already published a copy. I love the cast iron window shutters. I’m not sure, but I don’t think there used to be glass windows behind them. Might be retrofitted with glass panes now, though. Also, (if you click to enlarge) note the star-shaped detail every few feet. It’s possible that attached to the back of the star is a long, iron bar that is used for stability in older brick buildings such as this.

Autumn, Prospect Park

On January 5, 2013 By Fred KingIn Brooklyn, Fall, Leaf, New York, Nikon D7000, treeLeave a comment

Taken this Fall in Prospect Park, Brooklyn. The leaves were just beginning to turn colors. I had to walk for some time to discover this tree.

Early Designs

On January 5, 2013 By Fred KingIn design, Manhattan, New York, Nikon D7000Leave a comment

Early ideas for light bulbs. Seen at MOMA.

East River Morning

On January 4, 2013 By Fred KingIn Architecture, Blue Sky, Manhattan, New York, Nikon D7000, riverLeave a comment

The East River is busy with commerce, even early in the morning. Large housing projects, probably a legacy of Robert Moses. DSC_8032-001 DSC_8038-001

Tall Ship at the South Street Seaport

On January 4, 2013 By Fred KingIn Architecture, Blue Sky, boat, buildings, Manhattan, New York, Nikon D7000, riverLeave a comment

DSC_8071-001 One of the tall ships moored at the South Street Seaport Pier. Prior to this area becoming a tourist destination it was called the Fulton Fish Market.

Freedom Tower

On January 3, 2013January 3, 2013 By Fred KingIn Architecture, Blue Sky, buildings, Manhattan, New York, Nikon D7000, river, ThoughtsLeave a comment

Another view of the Freedom Tower, under construction. The Brooklyn Bridge was also getting some attention. One of those clear Fall mornings in October that New York seems to b e known for. DSC_8037-001

Old Glory

On January 3, 2013January 3, 2013 By Fred KingIn Architecture, Blue Sky, Bridge, Brooklyn, Fall, New York, Nikon D7000Leave a comment

Brooklyn Bridge with carousel in the foreground.

B&W

On January 2, 2013 By Fred KingIn Architecture, B&W, Brooklyn, buildings, New York, Nikon D7000Leave a comment

Some B&W images from DUMBO.

Odd

On January 2, 2013 By Fred KingIn Art, Brooklyn, buildings, New York, Nikon D7000, Thoughts2 Comments

I’m not sure what to make of this piece of ‘art’?

Early Morning in DUMBO

On January 2, 2013January 2, 2013 By Fred KingIn Blue Sky, Brooklyn, New York, Nikon D7000, people, ThoughtsLeave a comment

DSC_8015-001 Reinventing itself, DUMBO has now become a destination as well as a trendy place to live. With the new Brooklyn Bridge Park along the East River it really makes this area very attractive. The views of Manhattan are wonderful from this vantage point.
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Faces of Red Hook

On January 1, 2013 By Fred KingIn Art, Brooklyn, New York, Nikon D7000Leave a comment

Van Brunt St., Red Hook, Brooklyn.

Flowers from Red Hook

On December 31, 2012December 31, 2012 By Fred KingIn blossoms, Brooklyn, Flowers, New York, Nikon D7000Leave a comment

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Thought I would end the year with a couple of images from Van Brunt St. in Red Hook ( Brooklyn). This area was hard hit by Sandy. These images were taken a few blocks from the waterfront so maybe they survived. Taken 10 days prior to super storm Sandy. DSC_8405-001

2012 in review: Something to share with followers. Thanks!!

On December 30, 2012 By Fred KingIn UncategorizedLeave a comment

The WordPress.com stats helper monkeys prepared a 2012 annual report for this blog.

Here’s an excerpt:

600 people reached the top of Mt. Everest in 2012. This blog got about 3,400 views in 2012. If every person who reached the top of Mt. Everest viewed this blog, it would have taken 6 years to get that many views.

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East Side, Northward

On December 30, 2012December 30, 2012 By Fred KingIn Architecture, buildings, Manhattan, New York, Nikon D7000, people, ThoughtsLeave a comment

This is from the Roosevelt Island Tram as it nears the Manhattan Island station. I don’t recall the exact ave. (E. 60th St.), but this view is looking northward on the East Side. I carry a small digital voice recorder with me, but I tend to use it to remind myself of general geographical areas that I have shot in during the course of a day. I probably should consider using it for the details as well.