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.

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.

Roosevelt Island Tram

On December 11, 2012December 11, 2012 By Fred KingIn Bridge, Manhattan, New York, Nikon D7000, riverLeave a comment

Roosevelt Island Tram traveling over the East River. Looking west towards Manhattan and the Ed Koch Queensborough Bridge. In the top photo you can barely see the red tram station at 59th st. Station. Bottom: tram pulling into the station on Roosevelt Island. Normally I am phobic regarding heights, but I rode the tram from Roosevelt Island back to Manhattan and had not issues. Will be posting some of the fun tram photos in the near future.

Three Wheels

On December 11, 2012 By Fred KingIn Art, Brooklyn, Car, New York, Nikon D7000, Signage, Thoughts, VehicleLeave a comment

This is the delivery vehicle for the Chip Shop. I think they might have overstated the British theme. Three wheels is interesting.

On 5th Ave. in Park Slope

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

Chip Shop.

Misty Morning

On December 9, 2012December 9, 2012 By Fred KingIn Brooklyn, Fall, New York, Nikon D7000, tree1 Comment

Misty morning in Park Slope, Brooklyn. along 3rd street near Prospect Park.

Wrought Iron

On December 9, 2012 By Fred KingIn Architecture, B&W, Brooklyn, design, New York, Nikon D7000Leave a comment

Greetings from the Union St. Bridge

On December 8, 2012 By Fred KingIn Bridge, Brooklyn, buildings, graffiti, New York, Nikon D7000, Rust, Thoughts, Urban DecayLeave a comment

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.

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.

Only….

On December 2, 2012December 2, 2012 By Fred KingIn New York, Nikon D7000, Signage, ThoughtsLeave a comment

Complicated, signs of the times, in Manhattan.

We Live in Confusing Times

On December 1, 2012December 1, 2012 By Fred KingIn Brooklyn, New York, Nikon D7000, Signage, ThoughtsLeave a comment

Taken on the grounds of Green-Wood Cemetery in Brooklyn. DSC_9436-001

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.