Random Look

On March 24, 2013 By Fred KingIn Architecture, buildings, Glass, Nikon D7000, Seattle4 Comments

A Sunny Morning in the Lower East Side

On January 23, 2013 By Fred KingIn Architecture, Blue Sky, design, Manhattan, New York, Nikon D7000, people, Thoughts1 Comment

DSC_8167-001 DSC_8173-001 Modernity, with people. I don’t recall the purpose of this building, but I’m not sure I care for the look. Maybe it does serve a function, other than looking like it is going to tip over?

Fire Escapes

On January 21, 2013 By Fred KingIn Architecture, Blue Sky, buildings, Fall, Manhattan, New York, Nikon D7000Leave a comment

Fire escapes and a water tower spotted while walking around the LES. DSC_8155-001 DSC_8158-001

Old and New

On January 17, 2013 By Fred KingIn Architecture, buildings, Manhattan, New York, Nikon D7000Leave a comment

The old and new architecture together in the Lower East Side.

Lower East Side

On January 14, 2013 By Fred KingIn Architecture, buildings, Manhattan, New York, Nikon D7000, SignageLeave a comment

DSC_8122-001 Spent some time walking around the LES gazing at the architectural elements that stand out. I thought the admission price for the Tenement Museum was outside of my budget so this is as close as I got.

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Leaving Dumbo

On January 13, 2013January 13, 2013 By Fred KingIn Architecture, Art, Brooklyn, fading ad, New York, Nikon D7000Leave a comment

My exit from Dumbo, as witnessed by these two inanimate images.L&H Stern Company in the background. A fading ad through the prism of an archway.

Missing Window

On January 12, 2013 By Fred KingIn Architecture, Blue Sky, Brooklyn, buildings, design, Fall, Gentrification, New York, Nikon D7000Leave a comment

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Gentrification underway in Dumbo.
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This Being Sunday

On December 23, 2012December 23, 2012 By Fred KingIn Architecture, Brooklyn, buildings, Church, Fall, New York, Nikon D7000Leave a comment

I thought I would post a view of a steeple* and another rooftop that looks much like a steeple. I don’t think I would want to be the person who re-roofs the secular steeple.

*Note: Composition 101: Avoid light poles, in the frame, while shooting steeples :-).

Vespa Spotted

On December 14, 2012 By Fred KingIn Architecture, Brooklyn, buildings, design, New York, Nikon D7000, Thoughts, VehicleLeave a comment

In my walks around the five boroughs of NYC I always stop when I see a Vespa. I shoot them in all colors, ages and degrees of wear/damage. Brownstones and Vespa’s seem to go together. Something about the timelessness of the design, perhaps?

Spiral Staircase

On November 24, 2012 By Fred KingIn Architecture, buildings, design, Houses, Nikon D7000, Seattle1 Comment

Views from The High Line: #5

On November 17, 2012November 17, 2012 By Fred KingIn Architecture, buildings, Manhattan, New York, Nikon D7000Leave a comment

Contrasting the classical brick architecture with the Empire State Building in the background. I even snuck in a cross and an old, dirty water tank.

Below, fellow walkers on The High Line the morning I was up there.

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.

Rays of the Sun

On June 30, 2012 By Fred KingIn buildings, design, Houses, Nikon D7000, PortlandLeave a comment

About the only time we see the rays of the sun in the Pacific NW is as an architectual detail.

The Shock of the New

On June 14, 2012 By Fred KingIn buildings, Houses, Nikon D7000, Signage, ThoughtsLeave a comment

Modernity vs Classical: A new design with mixed materials, seemingly in conflict with each other and an older design face-lifted with new materials, but in my opinion. in harmony.

Peaks, Cornices and Columns

On June 6, 2012 By Fred KingIn buildings, design, Houses, Nikon D7000, PortlandLeave a comment

Another example of the turn of the century ( 20th ) design found in homes in NW Portland.

Twin Peaks

On June 5, 2012 By Fred KingIn buildings, design, Houses, Nikon D7000, PortlandLeave a comment

Peaks

On June 4, 2012 By Fred KingIn buildings, design, Houses, Nikon D7000, PortlandLeave a comment

A sampling of roof lines in the NW section of Portland. The details that went into the older, turn of the century homes are fascinating and fun.

Modernity

On May 20, 2012 By Fred KingIn buildings, SeattleLeave a comment

An example of modern design. From the outside it seems to lack something for me. Where to start?

SAAM- Art Deco

On April 26, 2012 By Fred KingIn Art, buildings, Capitol Hill, SeattleLeave a comment

The entryway of the SAAM- Seattle Asian Art Museum-has a strong art deco flavor. This facility is part of SAM- Seattle Art Museum-, but located in Volunteer Park. I think it’s collection is permanent with few changes over the years. I just loved the art deco touch.