“Naked Indian” of Times Square

On March 8, 2013March 9, 2013 By Fred KingIn Manhattan, New York, Nikon D7000, portrait1 Comment

Looks like Elmo going to work in the background.

Two Views: Kentile Floors Sign

On January 25, 2013 By Fred KingIn Blue Sky, Brooklyn, buildings, Manhattan, Neon, New York, Nikon D7000, Signage, Urban DecayLeave a comment

Two views of the Kentile Floors sign in Gowanus. The land the sign and factory sits on is part of the Superfund Site. Apparently the soil is contaminated with asbestos.

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.

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.

Lower East Side

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

DSC_8122-001 Spent some time walking around the LES gazing at the architectural elements that stand out. I thought the admission price for the Tenement Museum was outside of my budget so this is as close as I got.

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Autumn, Prospect Park

On January 5, 2013 By Fred KingIn Brooklyn, Fall, Leaf, New York, Nikon D7000, treeLeave a comment

Taken this Fall in Prospect Park, Brooklyn. The leaves were just beginning to turn colors. I had to walk for some time to discover this tree.

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

Old Glory

On January 3, 2013January 3, 2013 By Fred KingIn Architecture, Blue Sky, Bridge, Brooklyn, Fall, New York, Nikon D7000Leave a comment

Brooklyn Bridge with carousel in the foreground.

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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Faces of Red Hook

On January 1, 2013 By Fred KingIn Art, Brooklyn, New York, Nikon D7000Leave a comment

Van Brunt St., Red Hook, Brooklyn.

Flowers from Red Hook

On December 31, 2012December 31, 2012 By Fred KingIn blossoms, Brooklyn, Flowers, New York, Nikon D7000Leave a comment

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Thought I would end the year with a couple of images from Van Brunt St. in Red Hook ( Brooklyn). This area was hard hit by Sandy. These images were taken a few blocks from the waterfront so maybe they survived. Taken 10 days prior to super storm Sandy. DSC_8405-001

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.

Let’s Dance

On December 19, 2012 By Fred KingIn Art, Manhattan, New York, Nikon D7000Leave a comment

Spotted on the Avenue of the Americas.

Artwork on Roosevelt Island

On December 19, 2012 By Fred KingIn Art, Manhattan, New York, Nikon D7000Leave a comment

DSC_7864-001 DSC_7867-001 DSC_7871-001 I think the artwork relates to the FDR Four Freedoms Memorial Park that is currently under construction on the southend of Roosevelt Island.

Steps

On December 17, 2012 By Fred KingIn Architecture, buildings, New York, Nikon D7000, people, portrait, ThoughtsLeave a comment

Shot at the MOMA. I think I remember a glass partition or wall between me and the subject, which would explain the vertical line. Was too good of a moment to let slip by.

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.