Fire Escapes Around Park Slope

On December 8, 2012 By Fred KingIn alley, Architecture, Brooklyn, buildings, Houses, New York, Nikon D7000Leave a comment

DSC_7773-001 A look at a few fire escapes spotted around Park Slope, Brooklyn.
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Greetings from the Union St. Bridge

On December 8, 2012 By Fred KingIn Bridge, Brooklyn, buildings, graffiti, New York, Nikon D7000, Rust, Thoughts, Urban DecayLeave a comment

Deserted Side Streets of Gowanus

On December 7, 2012 By Fred KingIn buildings, graffiti, New York, Nikon D7000, Rust, Thoughts, Urban DecayLeave a comment

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When you see grass growing in places it normally wouldn’t, it is a good bet that nature is on the march, slowing taking back the property that once was used by people. Graffiti, rust and grass/weeds are benchmarks of abandonment, I think. DSC_7700-001 DSC_7702-001

Abandoned Books

On December 6, 2012 By Fred KingIn Brooklyn, Nikon D7000Leave a comment

Abandoned books, after a rain shower.

What’s in Your Mailbox?

On December 6, 2012 By Fred KingIn Brooklyn, coffee, Nikon D7000, ThoughtsLeave a comment

Apparently it is customary, in Red Hook (Brooklyn), to leave coffee out for the postman(woman). Apparently it is customary for the postal delivery person in Red Hook to deliver coffee as well as the usual material.

Canal and Beyond

On December 6, 2012 By Fred KingIn buildings, New York, Nikon D7000, reflectionLeave a comment

Looking north towards downtown Brooklyn. Even though it was a mostly overcast day there is still a nice reflection in the Gowanus Canal.

More Positive

On December 5, 2012 By Fred KingIn Architecture, Brooklyn, Car, New York, Nikon D7000Leave a comment

Perhaps a more positive look at the Gowanus Canal neighborhood. Although I enjoy the seamier side of things ( as in urban decay ) I thought I should post this image of a business building that is pretty cool looking, complete with the old pick up truck.

Carroll Gardens

On December 5, 2012 By Fred KingIn Architecture, Brooklyn, buildings, Houses, Nikon D7000Leave a comment

Set of brownstones from Carroll Gardens.

More from Gowanus

On December 5, 2012 By Fred KingIn blossoms, Brooklyn, Nikon D7000, Signage, tree, Urban DecayLeave a comment

Directly ahead on this sidewalk is the canal. Not a very inviting place. At about this point is where one picks up the scent of the canal. I think this sign is a Parks Dept. sign. Not sure if this sign just ended up here or that this SuperFund site is pretending to be a park.

Abandoned

On December 4, 2012 By Fred KingIn Brooklyn, buildings, graffiti, New York, Nikon D7000, Signage1 Comment

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DSC_7756-001 DSC_7749-001 Three abandoned businesses in Gowanus.

Brownstones

On December 4, 2012 By Fred KingIn Brooklyn, buildings, Houses, New York, Nikon D70001 Comment

Monday Metalwork

On December 3, 2012 By Fred KingIn Art, Brooklyn, New York, Nikon D7000, RustLeave a comment

DSC_7706-001 These objects were spotted in front of what could be an artist’s studio/residence in Gowanus.
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Only….

On December 2, 2012December 2, 2012 By Fred KingIn New York, Nikon D7000, Signage, ThoughtsLeave a comment

Complicated, signs of the times, in Manhattan.

Abandoned in Gowanus

On December 2, 2012 By Fred KingIn Brooklyn, Nikon D7000, Urban DecayLeave a comment

We Live in Confusing Times

On December 1, 2012December 1, 2012 By Fred KingIn Brooklyn, New York, Nikon D7000, Signage, ThoughtsLeave a comment

Taken on the grounds of Green-Wood Cemetery in Brooklyn. DSC_9436-001

Study in Blue

On November 30, 2012 By Fred KingIn Architecture, Blue Sky, Manhattan, New York, Nikon D7000, ThoughtsLeave a comment

Shot in midtown Manhattan. Not just an experiment in mood, but also what caught my eye was the streaks or rays of discoloration seen diagonally through the tallest building.