Tropical Portland

On March 16, 2011 By Fred KingIn Uncategorized1 Comment

Bamboo and Palm trees in the NW. With all of the rain and cold weather we have 9 months a year it surprises me plants like this survive and thrive. A couple of years ago during an ice storm these bamboo plants were literally laying in the street covered with snow and ice. After the ice melted they sprung back to their original shape.

Rose City

On March 15, 2011 By Fred KingIn Art, buildings, Portland, roseLeave a comment

Mural

On February 13, 2011 By Fred KingIn Alberta Street, Art, buildings, PortlandLeave a comment

Mural on the side of a business on Alberta St.

Rose City

On February 13, 2011February 13, 2011 By Fred KingIn Portland, roseLeave a comment

A rusty rose in the Rose City. The idea of self-focussed giving-Give Portland? Or just support for local artisans?

Dusk

On February 12, 2011 By Fred KingIn buildings, dusk, Portland, SignageLeave a comment

Taken just off of Killingsworth and 29th.

Hail Mary

On February 11, 2011February 11, 2011 By Fred KingIn Art, PortlandLeave a comment

Small gallery on Killingsworth St. in NE Portland.

Rexall Drugstore

On February 7, 2011 By Fred KingIn Alberta Street, Art, buildings, coffee, PortlandLeave a comment

Painting of the old Rexall Drugstore on the corner of Alberta St and 24th NE in Portland. The space is now occupied by the Star E Rose Cafe on the first floor and I think apartments on the 2nd floor.

Mike’s Old House

On February 6, 2011 By Fred KingIn buildings, Portland, Urban DecayLeave a comment

I have posted photos of this house in NE Portland, not knowing the owner and much about the history. This past week I met Mike, the owner by inheritance, of this old home. Mike has been doing home renovations in Portland for the past 3 decades. Rather than tear this house down, for somewhat sentimental reasons, Mike decided he was going to refurbish. This refurb will be a major project that will take some time. The ‘bones’ of the home are relatively good, but the roof, porches, electrical and plumbing are shot. I hope to be able to document as much of this renovation as possible. Mike knows I have a photoblog and that I have posted a couple of images of the home, pre-renovation.

Stay tuned for updates in 2011 and perhaps beyond.

Rhody

On February 5, 2011 By Fred KingIn Buds, natureLeave a comment

Rhody’s seem to stay in this state for some time before they open up in June.

Early Blossoms

On February 5, 2011 By Fred KingIn blossoms, Flowers, garden, LeafLeave a comment

Mini rainbow. I must have just missed the fairies dancing about.

Hydrant

On February 4, 2011 By Fred KingIn PortlandLeave a comment

I really like the colorful fire hydrants in Portland, Or. I wonder if they are painted with these colors to make it easier for a dog to see at a distance?

Vintage

On February 4, 2011 By Fred KingIn coffee, PortlandLeave a comment

I believe this is a fairly old coffee press. Next time I am in this coffee shop I will ask about the history of this device.

Solar Panels and Cisterns

On January 17, 2011 By Fred KingIn buildings, Houses, PortlandLeave a comment

Cisterns & solar panels on a house in the Sabin Area of Portland. Most of the yard is devoted to either garden or chickens. Amazing what can be done in an urban environment.

Yesterday’s Hero

On December 23, 2010 By Fred KingIn ThoughtsLeave a comment

Maybe this pumpkin was late for

Halloween? Waiting for a bus?

Spotted on Alameda St.

On December 22, 2010December 22, 2010 By Fred KingIn Alameda street, tree1 Comment


Tree

On

Alameda St.
 Portland, Or.

Trees in a Toaster

On December 20, 2010 By Fred KingIn Alberta Street, Art, Neon, reflectionLeave a comment

Unlit, neon bread with trees reflected.

Old House

On December 17, 2010 By Fred KingIn buildings, Portland, Urban Decay1 Comment

This house was hardly visible from the sidewalk a couple of years ago. I used to walk by it and wonder if it was occupied. Turns out there was a very old man living inside. I saw him on one of my walks with our granddaughter. Shortly afterwards ( a few months later ) I saw a younger man cleaning the yard and cutting back the brush, revealing a very run-down house that looked like it was in the verge of falling down. My guess is the elderly owner passed away and now the house is in the hands of his heirs. I’m very curious about the inside of the house.