Cat’s-eye
Mark on the world
I see plenty of graffiti while hiking around my area — most of it isn’t worth a second glance, but every once in awhile something catches my eye. As a rule, I’m not impressed by the urge to scribble on any available public surface. But if you absolutely must, at least try to be original or artistic! It is very […]
You are here
As much fun as it can be wandering around in an unfamiliar place, sometimes it’s very comforting to find a map or a sign confirming your position and helping you get re-oriented. I sometimes find maps a little confusing, but I really love those that helpfully point out my exact position for me. In looking through my archives for these types of images, I realized I don’t shoot nearly enough photos of this type of sign; from now on I plan to more faithfully hunt them down.
Back to the zoo
I always have a tough time making good photographs at the zoo — there’s either a wire fence in the way or there’s glass or plastic barriers creating troublesome reflections. Yet I keep going back, wanting to see the animals and hoping to do better with my camera.
Fort Point Shadows, Part 3: Interiors
Fort Point is considered one of the finest examples of military architecture in the United States and is San Francisco’s only major building constructed before the Civil War which has remained basically unchanged since it was completed and garrisoned in February 1861. Two months later the firing on Fort Sumter, South Carolina…clearly demonstrated that brick and granite fortresses could not withstand the devastating power of the rifled cannon. Fort Point was the last such fortress to be constructed — Fort Point Museum Association plaque
Cold
The theme for Cee’s Fun Foto Challenge this week is Cold.
Time capsule
Public transportation
My entry for Cee’s Black & White Photo Challenge this week.
Marina Drive to the Roundhouse Cafe
It’s not very far from Fort Point to the Golden Gate Bridge Welcoming Center, but if you’re on foot or riding a bike, you must be prepared for a climb! I took these steps up the side of the hill, and it’s a very good workout. Although I paused about halfway up, it wasn’t to catch my breath — I […]