Thursday, April 19, 2012

San Francisco for Business & Pleasure

So I needed to attend a conference in San Francisco this week (Th. and Fri), and I talked my wife into joining me and staying a little longer. After the business is over late Friday afternoon, the pleasure begins... we will rent a car Saturday AM and drive up the coast for the weekend. I have limited access to my computer, but will post when I can. I'm sharing a couple photos I took right around the Marriott. I also made a big bonus discovery tonight... we tried to go to the top floor, only to find the elevator would not allow us access. However, I tried the stairwell, and amazingly it took me up to a little rooftop perch perfect for photography. I kept my fingers crossed that security wouldn't think I was some nutcase and come and arrest me! All worked out well. Unfortunately, my photography rooftop perch did not provide the classic San Francisco views of the Golden Gate Bridge, but great city views none-the-less!
San Francisco Museum of Contemporary Art


Old and new:  St. Patrick's Catholic Church...
with the shiny Marriott Marquis next to it (on left).


Linking to Skywatch Friday. Have a wonderful week! Check back for future posts of photography in the San Francisco area.
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17 comments:

  1. AnonymousApril 19, 2012 at 10:52 PM

    What amazing shots! Have a lovely time.

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  2. JimApril 19, 2012 at 11:23 PM

    Beautiful collection of photos.
    Sydney - City and Suburbs

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  3. LizApril 20, 2012 at 12:47 AM

    fantastic shots. Happy sky watching.

    My Sky.

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  4. LisaApril 20, 2012 at 1:16 AM

    Oh very cool, those last three shots! I love the doorway photo.

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  5. Yogi♪♪♪April 20, 2012 at 4:21 AM

    Very dramatic shots, especially the last.

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  6. Lap Dog KnitsApril 20, 2012 at 6:06 AM

    Have a wonderful time...great pictures - looking forward to seeing more!!!

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  7. NelliesApril 20, 2012 at 6:09 AM

    I'm not used to seeing these city shots on your blog, but they are great!
    SF is one of my favorite cities. Beautiful colors. The bottom two photos are so cool, I am glad you took those stairs. (I would never have dared to do that, but maybe I should try it myself sometime :-))
    I hope you and your wife have a lovely drive up the coast this weekend, enjoy!!

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  8. Chubskulit RoseApril 20, 2012 at 6:17 AM

    Captured perfectly, so beautiful!

    My Sky shot, have a great weekend!

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  9. TexWisGirlApril 20, 2012 at 6:19 AM

    some beautiful architecture in these. :) can't wait to see what your coast exploration brings.

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  10. TeresaApril 20, 2012 at 8:06 AM

    Wow! awesome...lovely night shots. The church doorway is full of interesting lines and textures, too.

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  11. GaelynApril 20, 2012 at 11:08 AM

    A rooftop perch sounds like a special treat. SF is my favorite American city. Have a great weekend on the coast.

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  12. AnonymousApril 20, 2012 at 12:07 PM

    What great views the stair perch provided! Wonderful views of a fine city!

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  13. AnonymousApril 20, 2012 at 12:48 PM

    Awesome shots, so glad you didn't get caught by security during your rooftop exploration!

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    1. Laurie Brandriet KellerApril 21, 2012 at 3:40 AM

      I know your style fairly well so it's cool to see how your desert photography carries over into your city shots ... love love love the similarities as well as the differences and the amazing love of color you bring to everything. I know you will have a fantastic weekend : )

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  14. LizApril 21, 2012 at 8:31 AM

    Awesome shots!! I love the perspective of the old buildings. Wonderful.

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  15. Oakland Daily PhotoApril 24, 2012 at 9:46 PM

    Fine shots that capture the grace and romance of SF. Next time in town, give a holla' and we'll do a meet up.

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  16. LinneaApril 30, 2012 at 10:06 AM

    Love all your shots from your visit up here!

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