Monthly Archives: January 2011

Reflections of SF

January 31, 2011
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ISO 200, 32 mm, f/5.0, 1/1250 sec

My last day in San Francisco and I had the opportunity to visit the Golden Gate Bridge.  Thanks to my cousin Bonnie and her family for giving me my last tour of the City.



I traveled mostly on foot and with cable cars.  With a small pocket size street map, I had no trouble finding my way around.  The infrastructure of the City is organized and welcomes walking or taking public transportation.
ISO 400,  20 mm, f/10, 1/100 sec
I hope to visit this City again for photo opportunities, culture, good weather, and the diversity of lifestyles.
I’m now on route to head to the East Coast to face the harsh winter and start up the plow truck for more snow removal…  Transition time.

SF Chinatown

January 31, 2011
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Walked SF Chinatown during the Pre-New Year Celebration.  The New Year starts on Tuesday, February 1st, the Year of the Rabbit (Xin Mao).
Photo was taken at SF Chinatown and enhanced with the new software purchased at Macworld 2011

 

ISO 200, 16 mm f/6.3, 1/500 sec
ISO 200, 44 mm, f/4.5, 1/400 sec

Several blocks were blocked and businesses  overflowed onto the sidewalks and streets to display their products and try to draw people in.  Live fish, fresh meats, toys, trinkets, scarfs, produce, and flowers were intermingling within each block.  I was shutter happy with all the people, colors, and culture.

 

Just by chance I was at the right place at the right time to see a Chinese New Year Parade.

Yes, I did jump in the middle of the parade to make this shot.

Thank goodness for hills in SF.  I was able to capture this performance since it was on a decline from where I was standing.

ISO 200, 75mm, f/11, 1/160 sec,  with SB-600

Nights in SF

January 30, 2011
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The last couple of night in SF and I finally got to use my tripod.  I now feel better after having packed and traveled with the tripod all the way from NH.  One night up at Twin Peaks we were able to get Market Street and the Bay Bridge area.  It was a clear night and with just a little patience, the night was captured.

This photo is taken looking at Lori’s Diner on the corner of Powell Street and Sutter Street.

 

With my poncho and tripod I was able to set up between the rain showers, traffic, and crowds of people on a Saturday night.
My main focus and attraction was
the reflections the rain had left behind.

 

 

Inside Lori’s Diner (ISO 400, 15 mm, f/5.6, 1/25 sec)
ISO 400, 15 mm, f/2.8, 1/6 sec

After lots of practice and encouragement from Jill, my next goal before the night’s end was to try some panning.  The trolly car was my target.

Macworld 2011

January 29, 2011
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Our agenda for being in San Francisco was to attend the Macworld Expo.  Today was the day. Software, accessories, food, music, demos, samples, give-a-ways, and creative ideas filled the Moscone Center for three days.

A remake of the Macworld Expo sign using Topaz Suite.

I was surprised on how organized the program was and how inviting the vendors were in letting over 20,000 people test their product/s.

Tourists

January 29, 2011
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