San Francisco Bay Area Photography

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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A part of ongoing my night cityscape project. Took this shot of Bay Bridge from The Embarcadero Street in San Francisco one night. Another chilly night with some strong wind provided an opportunity for a clear shot.

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The Ferry Plaza Building, San Francisco, is another landmark along The Embarcadero Street. A place of many events on weekends also hosts a number of ferries that serve commuters during weekdays. The Farmers Market on Saturdays is well worth a visit. Here is the link to the marketplace - Ferry Building Marketplace:

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