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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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

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.

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

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.

Views from The High Line:#11

On November 30, 2012November 30, 2012 By Fred KingIn Art, buildings, Manhattan, New York, Nikon D7000Leave a comment

Cardboard greetings, art and water tanks as seen from The High Line. DSC_7646-001 DSC_7633-001 DSC_7657-001

Advice from The High Line

On November 24, 2012 By Fred KingIn buildings, Manhattan, New York, Nikon D7000, Signage1 Comment

Mural from The High Line

On November 23, 2012 By Fred KingIn Art, buildings, Manhattan, New York, Nikon D7000, UncategorizedLeave a comment

View from The High Line: #10

On November 22, 2012November 22, 2012 By Fred KingIn buildings, graffiti, Manhattan, New York, Nikon D7000Leave a comment

Fire escapes as seen from The High Line.

The Old Stone House

On November 20, 2012 By Fred KingIn Architecture, Brooklyn, buildings, Houses, New York, Nikon D7000Leave a comment

Back to Brooklyn, for a moment. This is The Old Stone House located in J.J. Byrne Park on 5th Ave. The park was recently renovated and attracts many Park Slope Parents and their children.

View from The High Line: #9

On November 20, 2012November 20, 2012 By Fred KingIn alley, Architecture, buildings, Manhattan, New York, Nikon D7000, Signage, ThoughtsLeave a comment

Not all concrete, brick and glass: Manhattan does have some greenery. A glimpse of the ‘New Yorker‘ sign as well as a peek at the space between the buildings, which I find fascinating. I think I ran across a photography book this past year that was actually entitled: The Spaces Between, or something to that effect. All of the images were something like this one below, only taking the idea to a much wider subject focus.

Murals from The High Line

On November 19, 2012November 19, 2012 By Fred KingIn Art, buildings, Car, New York, Nikon D7000, people, portraitLeave a comment

The iconic VE Day image rendered in mural format. Pretty amazing! Also, a street scene from what looks like 1945 Manhattan.

Views from The High Line:#7

On November 19, 2012 By Fred KingIn alley, buildings, Dog, New York, Nikon D7000Leave a comment

Views from The High Line:#6

On November 18, 2012 By Fred KingIn buildings, graffiti, Manhattan, New York, Nikon D7000, Urban DecayLeave a comment

Ubiquitous graffiti and fading ads can be seen from The High Line.

Views from The High Line:#4

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

Views from The High Line:#2

On November 15, 2012November 15, 2012 By Fred KingIn Art, buildings, Glass, graffiti, Manhattan, New York, Nikon D7000Leave a comment

An odd shaped building, a splash of color and a little graffiti.

Views from The High Line: #1

On November 15, 2012 By Fred KingIn buildings, Manhattan, New York, Nikon D7000, ParkLeave a comment

The High Line is an old elevated train line that was unused for some time. The range of views and buildings along the walkway is dramatic. Hopefully by the time I have finished posting this series you will have a sense of what it is like to walk this truly unique path.