Post #2,000

On November 13, 2012 By Fred KingIn Blue Sky, nature, Nikon D7000, reflection, Seattle, Thoughts1 Comment

Since this is my 2,000th posting on this blog I was thinking I should dig through the archives for something befitting the milestone. Fortunately, that was just a passing thought.

Large Gears

On November 3, 2012 By Fred KingIn Nikon D7000, Park, Seattle4 Comments

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

A Few more looks at the Heron

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

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.

Razor Wire and Graffiti

On September 25, 2012 By Fred KingIn Art, buildings, graffiti, Nikon D7000, Seattle, Urban DecayLeave a comment

Adjacent to the 8th Ave. Park is a scrapyard that is protected by fencing, razor wire, guard dogs, cameras, etc. My bank should have this much security!

8th Ave. Park: #3

On September 23, 2012 By Fred KingIn boat, Nikon D7000, river, SeattleLeave a comment

8th Ave. Park: South Park, Seattle

On September 19, 2012September 19, 2012 By Fred KingIn Art, buildings, Nikon D7000, Park, Seattle, Urban DecayLeave a comment

A postal-stamp sized park in South Park that few know about as it is mostly a light industrial area. Kayakers use it to launch themselves into the Duwamish River and then either travel the river itself or head out into Elliott Bay. This is the spot where I stalked a blue heron. I posted some of those photos last week.

Wingspan

On September 12, 2012September 12, 2012 By Fred KingIn nature, Nikon D7000, river, Seattle2 Comments

The wingspan of a heron, to me, seems really large. In relation to its body it is very long, large– whatever adjective fits. I have some more images of this same heron taken moments before lift off. I was stalking this heron, as they are very shy, along a spot on the Duwamish River a few days ago. Finally, I guess he/she thought I was being a nuisance hiding behind tall grass making a clicking noise ( camera ). I will post some those images in the coming days.

Note: I pressed the limits of my 70-200mm lens on these images so some of the detail is less than stellar.

14th Street Bridge

On May 26, 2012May 26, 2012 By Fred KingIn Bridge, river, SeattleLeave a comment

I have been following the progress of the new 14th St. Bridge from the start of the demo. Thought I would post something fairly recent to mark the progress. I have a few images from this past week, but they are still on the chip in the camera.

Dredging out the East Cofferdam

On February 22, 2012 By Fred KingIn Bridge, SeattleLeave a comment

They are still digging out the river bottom on the East cofferdam on the 14th St. Bridge Project in South Park. I wonder if I am the only one photographing the project, from beginning to end?

South Park Past

On January 17, 2012January 17, 2012 By Fred KingIn buildings, Houses, Seattle, Urban DecayLeave a comment

Part of the history of South Park. It might be time to demo what is left of this house and move forward. There is a view of the Duwamish River from this lot, but most of the land on this side of the street are commercial. Very odd neighborhood. I lived here with my family prior to starting school. I must have been @ 4 years old when we lived in South Park. I remember, in the mid-1950’s, walking to the banks of the river with a stick with a piece of string attached on the end thinking I would go fishing. Somewhere there is even a photo of myself and my long deceased cousin Bob standing on a log on the bank of the river with our homemade fishing poles. It seems unmanageable today to imagine a parent allowing a 4 year old to walk a couple of blocks to play in/near a very polluted river. Those were very different times.

South Park Bridge- A Look Back

On January 16, 2012January 16, 2012 By Fred KingIn Bridge, river, SeattleLeave a comment

Two similar views of the South Park Bridge that is now under reconstruction. The mid-span or the part that raises for boat traffic has been dismantled for some time. Currently there are two cofferdams in place where new bridge columns will be built.

Big Teeth

On December 14, 2011 By Fred KingIn Bridge, Seattle1 Comment

I believe this is the boring bit used to drill a hole in the ground for the large, support columns for the new 14th St. bridge.

Large

On December 8, 2011 By Fred KingIn Bridge, Seattle1 Comment

Large, cement form to be used for a column ( I think ) on the new 14th St. Bridge. I couldn’t get closer as it was fenced off.

Yacht through the Duwamish Channel

On December 7, 2011 By Fred KingIn boat, river, SeattleLeave a comment

Yacht passing through the Duwamish Channel. With the construction of the new bridge the channel is narrowed and the speed limit has been lowered. This yacht moved stealthily by in front of me with little or no noise from the motor.

14th St. Bridge

On December 4, 2011 By Fred KingIn Bridge, river, SeattleLeave a comment

Recent photos of the construction of the new 14th St. ( Duwamish River ) Bridge. Top Photo: view of East Span with new cofferdam behind the barge. Middle Photo: view of the new cofferdam on West side of span. Bottom Photo: view of original East Span. The interesting thing in this view is the eight vertical I-beams that had to be installed on the old section in order to hold the weight of the crane parked on top. The bridge could not hold the load of a crane that was needed to build the new bridge. Driving the 8 beams into the river bottom to add strength was a cool, engineering idea.