Hanging out on Christmas Afternoon

On December 28, 2013December 28, 2013 By Fred KingIn Alberta Street, buildings, childhood, Children, Houses, Nikon D7000, people, PortlandLeave a comment

Spotted these two girls on a rooftop ( near Alberta Street, Portland, OR.) playing with a blond-haired doll. The dialogue went something like this:

Me: “May I take your photo”?

Younger girl: “Do you have flash on that camera”?

Me: ” Yes, I do, but it is too sunny out to need it”.

Younger girl: “Don’t tell my mom we’re up here”.

Me: “I won’t tell. Be careful”!

Amtrak: Seattle to Portland-#2

On August 26, 2013 By Fred KingIn beach, Blue Sky, boat, buildings, Houses, Neon, Nikon D7000, Portland, Puget Sound, reflectionLeave a comment

The shoreline photos were taken between Tacoma and Olympia. Very picturesque. Last image is of the tower at Union Station in Portland.

Peninsula Park, NE Portland

On August 2, 2013 By Fred KingIn Architecture, blossoms, Flowers, garden, Nikon D7000, Portland, roseLeave a comment

Peninsula Park was the original ‘Rose Garden’ in Portland, OR. Located in NE Portland I would guess city officials decided that a park like this should be located closer to downtown.

‘Good-bye’ to the Humans of Alberta St.

On July 23, 2013 By Fred KingIn Alberta Street, Animal, Art, Dog, Nikon D7000, people, PortlandLeave a comment

Possibly the last of the images from June’s version of Last Thursday, the monthly street fair on Alberta St. in NE Portland, OR.

Humans of Alberta St.

On July 10, 2013 By Fred KingIn Alberta Street, Art, balloons, Nikon D7000, Portland, portraitLeave a comment

The Last Thursday of June on Alberta St., NE Portland.

Photo Within a Photo

On June 10, 2013 By Fred KingIn Nikon D7000, Portland, Thoughts, UncategorizedLeave a comment

Wherever I walk I tend to find odd objects, things out of place. I found this framed photo walking around NE Portland a few weeks ago. The photo seems to be a partial view of a house.

Between Prescott and Alberta

On February 11, 2012 By Fred KingIn buildings, Houses, PortlandLeave a comment

One of my favorite houses in Portland. Located between Prescott and Alberta St. at 19th ( I think ). The detail on the house from the dental molding to all of the cornice and trim work is just wonderful. Even the chimney has some interesting detail to catch your attention. Last week I walked by the house and noticed that the owner had repainted with a different color scheme, which I am not sure I like as well as this one. I have been looking at this house for over 5 years and still have not mustered the courage to knock on the door and ask if I could look inside.