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.

Brooklyn Rooftop

On February 7, 2012 By Fred KingIn buildings, dusk, New YorkLeave a comment

Taken from the rooftop of a Park Slope four story building looking west towards Manhattan ( which is totally not visible so I don’t know why I referred to it ).

Brooklyn Architecture from the Past

On January 29, 2012 By Fred KingIn buildings, Houses, New YorkLeave a comment

Water Towers

On December 9, 2011 By Fred KingIn buildings, New York, Urban Decay1 Comment

A view from Gowanus Canal area of Brooklyn looking north towards a dense, urban area.

Brooklyn Botanic Garden

On February 4, 2011 By Fred KingIn garden, treeLeave a comment

Taken from my 2007 visit to Brooklyn ( I am just finishing the editing on the 600+ photos I took ). From a path in the Botanic Garden.

John Jay High School

On January 30, 2011 By Fred KingIn buildingsLeave a comment

John Jay High School, in Park Slope, Brooklyn.

Brooklyn Bridge

On January 25, 2011 By Fred KingIn Bridge, Manhattan, Signage, UncategorizedLeave a comment

From the Manhattan side looking towards Brooklyn.

Corner Meeting

On January 23, 2011 By Fred KingIn buildings, New York, peopleLeave a comment

Corner meeting on 7th Ave. in Park Slope, Brooklyn.

Almost Duochrome

On January 23, 2011 By Fred KingIn buildings, Car, New YorkLeave a comment

In Park Slope, even the three vehicles are similar in color to each other. {Sorry, I have forgotten the actual street this image was taken on }.

The Montauk Club

On January 22, 2011January 22, 2011 By Fred KingIn buildings, design, New York, UncategorizedLeave a comment

The Montauk Club in Park Slope, Brooklyn. I loved the look of the columns. The spindle-effect that you see on the corner column is amazing. I wish I knew the actual architectural names of all of the features found on this building.

John Kennedy and his brother, Robert, were members of the Montauk Club as were a few other presidents in the distant past. I guess this was a gathering place for the movers and shakers of those times in the past. Not sure what role the club plays today. Hopefully nothing sinister is going on here. I’ve walked around both the Skull and Bones building in New Haven, Ct. and this building and the Skull and Bones building is much more creepy feeling, if the ‘creepy’ index of a place can be an indicator.

The Hawk

On January 21, 2011 By Fred KingIn garden, New York, SignageLeave a comment

On the Celebrity Path in the Botanic Garden in Brooklyn, Connie Hawkins, aka The Hawk.

Photo Finish

On January 21, 2011 By Fred KingIn New YorkLeave a comment

Fifth Ave. in Park Slope. What Park Slope is famous for- lots of strollers and other toddler moving devices. Even with expansive sidewalks, there is a battle between pedestrians with strollers and those without for every square foot.

Brooklyn Botanical Gardens

On December 31, 2010 By Fred KingIn garden, Leaf, nature, treeLeave a comment

Looking out from the brush, a bit like spying on Nature.

Contrasting Brick

On December 16, 2010December 16, 2010 By Fred KingIn buildings1 Comment

The bright, brick building is adjacent to the Gowanus Canal, Park Slope, Brooklyn. From what I have read it has been abandoned for many years. There is a fence around it, but it hasn’t stopped some of the graffiti artists from expressing themselves.

The curved, brick building is near Prospect Park. I think around the Grand Army Plaza. (Please excuse the light pole cutting across the image. With the lens I had on the camera at the time I couldn’t position myself to avoid the object. Cropping it out didn’t seem like a viable option).

Bonzai

On December 13, 2010 By Fred KingIn tree1 Comment

Bonzai maple in the Brooklyn Botanical Garden. Quite a few examples of bonzai trees in a large greenhouse setting they have open for viewing.

Hitchcock and a Brooklyn Subway Station

On October 29, 2010 By Fred KingIn New York, people1 Comment

A view of the F Train, I believe, at the 7th Ave. station in Brooklyn. Much like Alfred Hitchcock inserting himself into his movies, if for only a brief moment, I have captured myself ( Mr. Bluestar2012, formally speaking ) in one of these images. In the background is the irresistible palette of the graffiti artist, also known as a ‘building’. Photos were taken on a Sunday morning so that is why there is an obvious lack of commuters.

Brooklyn Botanical Garden

On August 6, 2010 By Fred KingIn Flowers, garden1 Comment

Someone’s Dream

On July 20, 2010July 20, 2010 By Fred KingIn buildings1 Comment

If you look closely you can see the Kentile sign in the background.

Park Slope

On July 19, 2010July 20, 2010 By Fred KingIn buildings2 Comments

Spotted around 3rd Ave and 4th St. in Park Slope. The above building was abandoned 20 years ago. It is a shame as I think it has some architectural elements worth saving. Bottom Image: Looks like we have a new surface on the driveway and the next project will be a new roll up door.