Wednesday, February 28, 2007

Maiden Lane


Maiden Lane
By 24thcentury on 28th February, 2007.
Walking through downtown San Francisco a few weeks back, I was struck by this view of one of the upscale alleys off Union Square. I like the sense that stacks and stacks of buildings are compressing the space. Just when it starts to feel claustrophobic, though, my eye is drawn to the people at the very bottom of the frame, which puts the whole view into perspective.

Tuesday, February 20, 2007

Golden Gate


Golden Gate
By 24thcentury on 20th February, 2007.


Bridge and City
Bridge and City
By 24thcentury on 20th February, 2007.


Took a detour returning to San Francisco on Monday and caught these long exposure shots of the Golden Gate bridge from the Marin Headlands park.

I really like the touch of blue in the first sky (it was just the tail end of dusk) and the reflection in the bay. And I like the framing in the second - how your eye is drawn through the bridge cables to the lights of the city.

Wednesday, February 14, 2007

Happy Valentine's Day

Heart of the City
Heart of the City
By 24thcentury on 14th February, 2007.



Happy Valentine's Day
By 24thcentury on 14th February, 2007.
The roses and balloons were out in force all over the city. From red hearts on a Market Street corner to these many cubic meters of roses (mostly, but not entirely, red) at a florist stand in the Crocker Galleria.

Monday, February 12, 2007

White Bench and Fountain


White Bench and Fountain
By 24thcentury on 12th February, 2007.
The morning light gives this old bench and fountain a dramatic tone. This shot has inspired a continuing set of bench photos.

Thursday, February 01, 2007

26 Things - January


Photography
By 24thcentury on 1st February, 2007.


Small Spaces
Small Spaces
By 24thcentury on 1st February, 2007.



Light
Light
By 24thcentury on 1st February, 2007.



Blur
Blur
By 24thcentury on 1st February, 2007.



Fruit
Fruit
By 24thcentury on 1st February, 2007.



Travel
Travel
By 24thcentury on 1st February, 2007.



2
2
By 24thcentury on 1st February, 2007.



In the Sky
In the Sky
By 24thcentury on 1st February, 2007.



Mirror
Mirror
By 24thcentury on 1st February, 2007.



Keys
Keys
By 24thcentury on 1st February, 2007.



Season
Season
By 24thcentury on 1st February, 2007.



Sports
Sports
By 24thcentury on 1st February, 2007.



Round
Round
By 24thcentury on 1st February, 2007.


Everyday
Everyday
By 24thcentury on 1st February, 2007.


Bridge
Bridge
By 24thcentury on 1st February, 2007.


Red
Red
By 24thcentury on 1st February, 2007.



26 Things is a "photographic scavenger hunt" initiated by blogger Tracey at sh1ft.org. She posts a list of 26 words or phrases and folks take photos and post them to the Flickr group.

I managed to find 16 this month. Most were on the spot, some were envisioned and hunted for, and a few were posed. It's a fun way to get out of a photo-taking rut and look at the world seeking good photos.