This is a shot of flowing water in the creek. The hillside was reflected into the creek and the shade provided the blue hue. I expanded the tonal range and the colors popped.

Today, went down to Henry Coe State park at the Hunting Hollow engrance. This trail is fairly level for Henry Coe which has EXTRAORDINARILY steep trails. I was going to shoot color but ended up with infrared. While taking this picture, a couple came by on horseback. The one chestnut mare was clearly very concerned about me standing in upstream from the crossing. The man managed to soothe her and cross the stream. The wife says “Sorry, you look like a big, black evil thing.” Thanks for the reassurance, 😉

This is the side entrance to the de Young Museum. Although it looks manipulated, it is a straight shot. About 3/4rds of the image is a reflection with wavy glass.

After visiting the Conservatory of Flowers, Aphra and I strolled over to the De Young Museum for lunch. The De Young is newly renovated and recently re-opened. It is clad in cover which is dimpled and cutout to resemble a tree canopy. The copper is going to patina to a green but from this shot it is not there yet. Right now, I admire the concept but it does look a little like a battle ship. If you are a photographer bringing your camera to the museum, do not bring your photo backpack. You are allowed to enter the museum but must carry down at your side (making it difficult to hold the bag and shoot the camera).

After shooting for a while at the Conservatory of Flowers, I suddenly started to feel hungry and tired. Turns out that we had been shooting for about 4 hours. So I sat down in a chair to regroup and decide on what else I wanted to take a picture. I decided to switch to my telephoto 70-200mm lens with an extension tube. I practiced taking a picture of the vase on the table containing some cut orchids.

Yes, another from the Conservatory of Flowers. The green haze is because there was a hanging basket and a piece of foliage was pressed against my lens.

Here is another from the orchid show at the Conservatory of Flowers. This one I put on an extension tube onto my 70-200 lens.

Today, Aphra and I went to the Conservatory of Flowers for the last weekend of the orchid show. This shot was a mistake because my lens fogged entering the aquatic area but I like the effect.

Yes, another from visit last weekend to the Conservatory of Flowers. Since I am returning tomorrow, there will be more next week.

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Tonite, Chip and I went out to Don Edwards Wildlife Refuge. The sunset was glorious but all the golden light was gone before we arrived. Instead, we found a beautiful, calm bay with the reflections. This is the Dumbarton Bridge (Hwy 84) which I have crawled over many a time commuting home.