San Francisco Bay Area Photography

This is from our recent visit to Napa Valley. So many times, we have driven by this place and commented how pretty the winery looked but never bothered to make a stop at the winery. Though, we have never tried their sparkling wine, I do have a fond memory of Taittinger Champagne. We did not try their sparkling wines as we ran out of time but managed to take a few snapshots.

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One rainy Saturday, while Isabel was in her ballet class, I was following Jae around at St. Vincent’s. I have some sort fascination with arch. . . And, Jae happened to stand in the middle of the hallway facing the arch - a perfect photo opportunity! It took me a while to figure out what to do with this photo. In the end, all it took was a little crop.

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Another night shot from Tiburon, CA.   On the right side is Angel Island.  There was a sailboat out on the water at that hour.

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Baker Beach is a popular spot for locals and tourists alike. The view of Pacific Ocean, Marin Headlands and Golden Gate Bridge is simply amazing. This picture was taken in December when the sky was actually blue and the clouds were widely available.

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Just as the sun was setting over San Francisco and the fog was about to swallow the city, I was at Berkeley Marina with a big telephoto lens looking at this sight through the viewfinder.  Let’s not forget how cold it can get here in the bay area when the fog rides that constant wind from the might Pacific.  By the time I took half dozen shots, my fingers got so numb, I had to pack and leave the marina.

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A beautiful town in Marin, across the bay from San Francisco, is a town of Tiburon. Here is an excerpt from wikipedia:

The city’s name comes from the Spanish word tiburón, which means “shark.” Tiburon was formerly the southern terminus of the Northwestern Pacific Railroad. This railroad carried freight, mostly lumber, to the town for transfer to barges for shipping to cities around San Francisco Bay. It is now a commuter and tourist town, linked by fast ferry services to San Francisco and with a concentration of restaurants and clothes shops. It is the nearest mainland point to Angel Island and a regular ferry service connects to the island.

The former railroad right of way now forms part of the San Francisco Bay Trail, used by hikers and cyclists. Within the Tiburon town limits, the rail trail passes through the Richardson Bay Park and next to the Audubon Society’s Richardson Bay Sanctuary. These provide excellent opportunities for observing wildlife.

Also, here is a link to the town website: Tiburon

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