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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?

Sculptures For Sale

On January 22, 2013 By Fred KingIn Art, Manhattan, New York, Nikon D7000Leave a comment

Protected by a fence, a safe haven for these sculptures in the LES. DSC_8143-001 DSC_8144-001 DSC_8145-001

LES Street Art

On January 21, 2013 By Fred KingIn Art, buildings, Manhattan, New York, Nikon D7000, ThoughtsLeave a comment

DSC_8154-001 As opposed to the previously posted street vandalism on the Lower East Side here was a couple of examples of something akin to Street Art.

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

Vandalism in LES

On January 20, 2013 By Fred KingIn Architecture, buildings, graffiti, Manhattan, New York, Nikon D7000, Signage, Thoughts, Urban DecayLeave a comment

I guess this is some type of public scribbling? I don’t understand the need to vandalize occupied businesses, buildings and public surfaces in general? I might be missing something. DSC_8149-001 DSC_8150-001

Things that Fade Away: The Lower East Side

On January 18, 2013 By Fred KingIn Architecture, buildings, fading ad, Manhattan, New York, Nikon D7000, Signage, Thoughts, Urban DecayLeave a comment

DSC_8134-001 DSC_8140-001 A wall that fades into the distance and a fading ad slowly retreating into history.

Fridays Odds and Ends

On January 18, 2013January 18, 2013 By Fred KingIn Architecture, Blue Sky, buildings, Fall, Manhattan, New York, Nikon D7000Leave a comment

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DSC_8133-001 DSC_8129-001 From the Lower East side: variety of window treatments (or perhaps, mis-treatments?) on an older building, water tank and busy intersection on Delancey Street.

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.

How Jay-Z Got His Name

On January 16, 2013 By Fred KingIn Manhattan, New York, Nikon D7000, Signage, ThoughtsLeave a comment

DSC_8131-001 DSC_8130-001 Disclaimer: I know nothing about rap or hip hop music, therefore, I am ably qualified to propose the following theory: the popular ( and very rich) rapper/hip-hopster Jay-Z ( formerly known as Shawn Carter) chose his nom de rapper from the NYC subway station of the same-well, similar-name. I submit, in evidence, the two photos in this posting as well as this link.

Women and Men

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

Public restroom from a bygone era in the Lower East Side.

Early Designs

On January 5, 2013 By Fred KingIn design, Manhattan, New York, Nikon D7000Leave a comment

Early ideas for light bulbs. Seen at MOMA.

East River Morning

On January 4, 2013 By Fred KingIn Architecture, Blue Sky, Manhattan, New York, Nikon D7000, riverLeave a comment

The East River is busy with commerce, even early in the morning. Large housing projects, probably a legacy of Robert Moses. DSC_8032-001 DSC_8038-001

Tall Ship at the South Street Seaport

On January 4, 2013 By Fred KingIn Architecture, Blue Sky, boat, buildings, Manhattan, New York, Nikon D7000, riverLeave a comment

DSC_8071-001 One of the tall ships moored at the South Street Seaport Pier. Prior to this area becoming a tourist destination it was called the Fulton Fish Market.

Freedom Tower

On January 3, 2013January 3, 2013 By Fred KingIn Architecture, Blue Sky, buildings, Manhattan, New York, Nikon D7000, river, ThoughtsLeave a comment

Another view of the Freedom Tower, under construction. The Brooklyn Bridge was also getting some attention. One of those clear Fall mornings in October that New York seems to b e known for. DSC_8037-001

B&W

On January 2, 2013 By Fred KingIn Architecture, B&W, Brooklyn, buildings, New York, Nikon D7000Leave a comment

Some B&W images from DUMBO.

Early Morning in DUMBO

On January 2, 2013January 2, 2013 By Fred KingIn Blue Sky, Brooklyn, New York, Nikon D7000, people, ThoughtsLeave a comment

DSC_8015-001 Reinventing itself, DUMBO has now become a destination as well as a trendy place to live. With the new Brooklyn Bridge Park along the East River it really makes this area very attractive. The views of Manhattan are wonderful from this vantage point.
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East Side, Northward

On December 30, 2012December 30, 2012 By Fred KingIn Architecture, buildings, Manhattan, New York, Nikon D7000, people, ThoughtsLeave a comment

This is from the Roosevelt Island Tram as it nears the Manhattan Island station. I don’t recall the exact ave. (E. 60th St.), but this view is looking northward on the East Side. I carry a small digital voice recorder with me, but I tend to use it to remind myself of general geographical areas that I have shot in during the course of a day. I probably should consider using it for the details as well.