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This is a montage of a Fort Mason shot from Photo SF and the north woods of Canada.
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Hobart Building
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The smaller, older building is the Hobart building where I work. It is located in downtown San Francisco. After the devastating 1906 earthquake, the Hobart building was one of the first building rebuilt. Our lobby has a gold gilt ceiling with hanging chandelier. The paneling is marble with a large inset marble clock. We do not have air conditioning but do have 10 foot ceilings and windows that open.
I commute to work on the BART train which arrives underground directly underneath our building. We ride an escalator up to street level and this is the view. Yesterday, I noticed a couple looking slightly bewildered standing at the start of the escalator. I got on the escalator and they were right behind me. As we rode up, I always look up at the view. Behind me, I heard the wife say "Holy Toledo! …. Wow!" and the husband say "Crap!". I assumed they were awed by the sight and sound of Market street coming into view. Or…something totally unrelated.
Crocker Galleria
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This is the entrance to the Crocker Galleria. This is close to my office and I come here for lunch all the time.
This morning, I had a mother moment. She looked at this image. Asked where it came from, etc. Then she says "Wow, you are getting weird on this Modern kick." Actually, I agree because I have no idea where this current kick will end. Then, Mother says "Very interesting… Yes, very interesting, but I do not like it. Did you hear me, I do not like it." Thanks, Mom. I kind of agree by the way. This is an iffy one that I posted because I am running out of material again.
Branched Walkway
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This one is more in line with my grungy flowers series but does fit my Urban Woods series except for color.
Ok, I was a little bored today and was referred to this video. I think these guys must have to much free time.
Yerba Buena Arts Center
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Another grab shot on the way to the museum. The Yerba Buena Arts Center is between SF MOMA and the Metreon. This is the street side of the same building.
I have been very remiss. Please let me recommend reading of Chronic Pain Lifestyle by Colin and his co-author, Anne. I met Colin last spring via the magic of the ’blogosphere’ . Colin had found my photo blog and requested using my images to illustrate his postings. Well, meeting Colin and reading his inspirational postings has given me the better end of the bargain. I look forward each new posting by Colin and Anne. Given their courage in living a full life despite chronic pain has given me a better perspective on my own health problems. Colin may not realize but he has also provided me with valuable image editing input just by seeing which images he chooses. I believe that Colin has more insight into my work than I do. I also think that Colin’s success has pushed a lot more traffic to my own site. Thank you, Colin!
As for Colin’s co-author, Anne, I feel an unspoken connection to her. Anne attended the University of Wisconsin – Madison, the same as me, and started just a year before. Anne and I were both born and raised in Wisconsin. So reading her stories, makes me feel nostalgia for Wisconsin and my own childhood. I have had many similar experiences. Please go visit Chronic Pain Lifestyle and see if reading it gives you new perspective on your own problems.
On another note, I have been procrastinating in putting up an About page including a picture of myself. I will get it done. Also, I want to revamp my layout to include the blogs that I regularly read.
SF MOMA Abstract
Park Benches
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This is a montage of images from Hakone Gardens and a shot from San Francisco of benches along a concrete wall. I am iffy about this one but decided to post anyway.
Exit
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Just a quick grab shot before lunch at the Metreon.
Looking Toward Union Square
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This is an HDR image taken while Chip and I were walking to SF MOMA. If you look to the end of the alleyway, you can see the monument (a spire) in Union Square. Union Square is a very high-end shopping area and popular tourist destination here in San Francisco.
Check out this image. Instinct Numerique is full of beautiful insect photography.
The Subject is Color
This show is color work from Monte Hartman’s students. I have seen many of the participant’s work and it is beautiful and varied. You can click the image for a sneak preview of my images in the exhibit. Now, I just need to frame all of these. Chip look out because framing makes me cranky.
The show opens on Friday, September 29th at Photo Central at 6 pm – 8:30 pm. Anyone in the San Francisco bay area, please drop and say hello.
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