California Dreaming

[Mark Metcalfe]

I am out here on business in San Jose, and I decided to take a road trip after work to San Franscisco in hopes of getting a few sunset photos. I actually raced the sun to the "Palace" but I was twarted by the Streets of San Fransisco and wish I had arrive 10 or 15 minutes earlier. I snapped what I could and headed to the beach.

I staved off dinner until I had my fill of snapping pictures. I have been experimenting more in low light conditions (with no flash). I bought the most excellent Gorilla tripod to steady some of my shots. Some of these pictures are noteworthy.

I have two more pics to share after this.

Mark

[Mark Metcalfe]

Sunset at the Golden Gate

[Judy Hamilton]

Mark these are just lovely..worth a late dinner for sure!!
this icon Bridge is always clothed in fog when
i have visited..you caught her at a perfect time.

questions

did you get wet taking the shots with the swirling water?
and if you did not (get wet) HOW did you do this without standing in the water or slipping on a rock??

also please email me??
I want to talk more in depth than others
care to read...about your Godzilla

Thanks

Judy

judycrosby@hotmail.com

[Mark Metcalfe]

Mark these are just lovely..worth a late dinner for sure!!
this icon Bridge is always clothed in fog when
i have visited..you caught her at a perfect time.

questions

did you get wet taking the shots with the swirling water?
and if you did not (get wet) HOW did you do this without standing in the water or slipping on a rock??



Hi Judy, I was above at an observation point and used the built-in 3x optical zoom lens to get up close. The wind was coming strongly off the Pacific Ocean, so my glasses got some very fine salt spray. I am glad you liked the photos. I, too, thought the late dinner was worth it.

I'll send email tomorrow.

Mark

P.S. I have a simple Nikon Coolpix pocket digital camera.

[Jim Franklin]

Those pictures are great and should be salable to the SF Chamber of Commerce.

[Mark Metcalfe]

Those pictures are great and should be salable to the SF Chamber of Commerce.

Thank you. I am certain that SFCoC has plenty of tourist pictures.
I like to share my pictures. If they give you enjoyment, that makes me
happy! :)

Mark