Fountain

On March 5, 2010March 5, 2010 By Fred KingIn WaterfallLeave a comment

The other Painted Ladies

On February 22, 2010 By Fred KingIn buildings, Houses, PortlandLeave a comment

Portland version of “The Painted Ladies” of Alamo Square, San Francisco.

Just walking around

On February 21, 2010 By Fred KingIn garden, Houses, redLeave a comment

Berry’s arriving early. Typical ‘Four Square’ home found in NE Portland.

Details

On February 20, 2010 By Fred KingIn buildings, HousesLeave a comment

A short while back I posted some views of a home in NE Portland that I really liked. I revisited the home this past week to capture some of the details of the house that draws me in. From leaded windows to dental molding I think it is an interesting structure that someone put some extra thought and time into.

Something we see in the NW.

On February 19, 2010 By Fred KingIn Art, buildings, PortlandLeave a comment

Seeing Stars

On February 9, 2010 By Fred KingIn buildings, PortlandLeave a comment

The traditional mixed with the new.

One of my Favorite

On February 8, 2010 By Fred KingIn Houses, PortlandLeave a comment

Located on a corner lot this house is one of my favorites. Next time I will get closer to show some of the details.

Urban Bamboo

On February 8, 2010 By Fred KingIn Leaf, Portland, treeLeave a comment

Planted on a parking strip in NE Portland. Two winters ago, during a snowstorm, this group of bamboo, loaded with ice and snow, were laying horizontal on the street. After the snow and ice melted they bounced back up as though nothing had happened.

Winter Contemplation

On January 13, 2010 By Fred KingIn Alameda street, Portland1 Comment

Winter Street

On January 10, 2010 By Fred KingIn treeLeave a comment

A few weeks ago I posted photos of this street when the trees were full of foliage. Looks a bit barren now that Winter has come.

Thomas J. Autzen House

On December 13, 2009December 13, 2009 By Fred KingIn Alameda street, Houses, UncategorizedLeave a comment

The Thomas J. Autzen house is 10,000 sq. ft and takes up a triangular shaped block all by itself. It is arguably the most prestigious home in Portland and is currently for sale for $2.35M. The current owners have invested $.5M into renovations.

The home is hidden behind a hedge.The day I went by these two fellas were replacing window panes.

Historic Home

On December 9, 2009 By Fred KingIn Alameda street, Houses2 Comments

There are about a half a dozen historic homes on Alameda St. in NE Portland. This is the Edward and Bertha Keller Home, an English Cottage Revival built in 1924.

Yellow

On November 7, 2009 By Fred KingIn Portland, tree1 Comment

Fall

Fall Street

On November 7, 2009 By Fred KingIn Portland, tree2 Comments

Fall

Church

On November 6, 2009 By Fred KingIn PortlandLeave a comment

NE Portland has many, small neighborhood churches. The names of some of them are too long to remember. This neighborhood still has a few, what I would call, Mom & Pop stores. This sort of thing has long since vanished from most Seattle residential neighborhoods. It is like being transported back to the 1950’s, to see small churches in this setting.

Church

Friday Whimsy

On November 6, 2009 By Fred KingIn Portland, treeLeave a comment

In the Pacific Northwest we rely on artificial devices to remind us of what the sun may look like. This tree has such a lumpy trunk from pruning it looks like it has gone through a series of plastic surgeries.

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