Views of the large gears located at the Portland St. Park on the Duwamish River, in the South Park neighborhood of Seattle.

Abandoned Friday with Bricks

On November 2, 2012November 2, 2012 By Fred KingIn buildings, New York, Nikon D7000, Urban DecayLeave a comment

Bricked-up door, vacant brick building and Old Glory waving in the wind in front of another brick structure. All shot in the Gowanus Canal area of Brooklyn.

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On November 1, 2012 By Fred KingIn New York, Nikon D7000, SignageLeave a comment

The iconic Kentile Floors sign in the Gowanus Creek area, adjacent to the F train that is elevated from just after Carroll St. Station to 4th St. in Park Slope.

Four Views of Lower Manhattan

On October 28, 2012October 28, 2012 By Fred KingIn buildings, Manhattan, New York, Nikon D7000, riverLeave a comment

The yellow-checkerboard building is interesting. These views are from Brooklyn Heights.

Brooklyn Heights: Look#5

On October 27, 2012 By Fred KingIn buildings, New York, Nikon D7000Leave a comment

Brooklyn Heights: Look#4

On October 27, 2012October 27, 2012 By Fred KingIn buildings, Manhattan, New York, Nikon D7000Leave a comment

Looking down a side street in BH you can see Manhattan in the distance. Brick homes and buildings mixed with early wooden homes on tree-lined streets.

Brooklyn Heights: Look#3

On October 26, 2012 By Fred KingIn buildings, Houses, New York, Nikon D7000Leave a comment

Interesting wrought iron work and a small section of a quiet street in the Brooklyn Heights neighborhood.

BH Walking Tour: Pt.#2

On October 26, 2012October 26, 2012 By Fred KingIn buildings, New York, Nikon D7000Leave a comment

Details surrounding the entrance and balcony of a home in Brooklyn Heights. Tour guide ‘Homer’ reading from his script.

Brooklyn Historical Society

On October 26, 2012 By Fred KingIn buildings, New York, Nikon D7000Leave a comment

Some of the details above the entrance to the BHS, which is located in Brooklyn Heights. One of the first ‘suburbs’ of Manhattan, Brooklyn Heights is just across the East River from mid-town Manhattan. Was also the first settled area (in modern times) of Brooklyn, for same reason. Might be an early example of money fleeing the grit and grime of the city.

St. Ann and Holy Trinity Church

On October 25, 2012 By Fred KingIn buildings, Church, New York, Nikon D70006 Comments

The church is located in Brooklyn Heights. Went on a walking tour of Brooklyn Heights that was fun and informative. Homer Fink ( the tour-name of our guide ). Brooklyn Heights has been the home for such writers as Arthur Miller and Truman Capote as well as many other historical figures over the years. Very picturesque neighborhood in Brooklyn. This church has no steeple. Apparently, in the past, it was in need of repairing or replacing and it was decided to just take it down and not replace.

A Few more looks at the Heron

On October 25, 2012 By Fred KingIn nature, Nikon D7000, river, SeattleLeave a comment

Gowanus Canal: Look#1

On October 24, 2012 By Fred KingIn buildings, New York, Urban DecayLeave a comment

A section of the canal that runs between Park Slope and Carroll Gardens. The abandoned mill in the first image looks like it is listing to the left. I was able to find a couple more locations along the canal this trip that allowed me to get a fuller perspective on the whole canal. I still have one area to gain access to that is close to where the canal meets the East River. Maybe next trip. A few of the companies have their areas fenced off so it is difficult to access all parts of the canal.The canal looks fairly harmless in these images, but when you see some of the closeups it will be clear why this area is now a Super Fund Site. The stench coming off of the canal, this time, was almost unbearable. Had I known the smell was going to be this bad I would have brought a respirator with me. It’s a smell that is unique to the chemical mix of the water that you just don’t find anywhere else. This day was very overcast so the images are not as stark as the ones I will post in the future, which were taken on a clear, blue-sky day.

In Flight

On October 24, 2012 By Fred KingIn nature, Nikon D7000, river, SeattleLeave a comment

Watching Each Other

On October 23, 2012 By Fred KingIn Animal, nature, Nikon D7000, river, SeattleLeave a comment

A few weeks ago I had this encounter with a heron on the Duwamish River. They seem to be very wary of people so I was hiding behind some tall grasses up from the river bank.