Rooftop Decorating

On December 16, 2012December 17, 2012 By Fred KingIn Architecture, buildings, garden, Houses, Manhattan, New York, Nikon D7000Leave a comment

DSC_7902-001 Different uses of NYC rooftops. Seemed like a mild version of privacy invasion, taking these photos. DSC_7895-001 DSC_7901-001

Above the Crane

On December 16, 2012 By Fred KingIn buildings, New York, Nikon D7000Leave a comment

On the tram, from Roosevelt Island, as it makes its descent into the Manhattan station.

United Nations

On December 15, 2012 By Fred KingIn Architecture, buildings, Manhattan, New York, Nikon D7000, riverLeave a comment

The United Nations building as seen from Roosevelt Island. Currently, there is a large construction project going on that is creating a traffic nightmare on the front side of the building.

Manhattan from Roosevelt Island

On December 14, 2012 By Fred KingIn Architecture, boat, buildings, Manhattan, New York, Nikon D7000, riverLeave a comment

Just a couple of glimpses of Midtown Manhattan from the west side of Roosevelt Island.

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?

Smallpox Hospital

On December 13, 2012 By Fred KingIn Architecture, buildings, New York, Nikon D7000, Urban Decay1 Comment

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DSC_7848-001 DSC_7853-001 What remains of the Renwick Smallpox Hospital on Roosevelt Island. The building is on the National Register and is undergoing a stabilization project which should allow the public to walk through when completed. Has been abandoned since 1971.

Views from the Tram

On December 12, 2012 By Fred KingIn buildings, Manhattan, New York, Nikon D7000, riverLeave a comment

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Some images taken on the Roosevelt Island Tram, looking northward through the glass of the tram. Above the East River you see Roosevelt Island on the right side and Midtown Manhattan on the left. It was a fun ride and if you have a valid Metro Card that is all you need. DSC_7888-001 DSC_7887-001

On 5th Ave. in Park Slope

On December 10, 2012 By Fred KingIn Brooklyn, buildings, New York, Nikon D7000, SignageLeave a comment

Chip Shop.

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.