The Municipal Pier, at the end of Van Ness Avenue, is the perfect place to watch the sunset. Behind the camera is a great view of the Golden Gate Bridge, but sometimes it is good to turn the camera away to see this view. A 30-second exposure softened the water to reflect the mood on this evening. I had to wait for the sea lions to leave because they were making too many chaotic patterns in the water!
Alamo Square and the Victorian style 'Painted Ladies' are well known photo locations. So in order to make an image that would stand out, I had to wait for a stormy day where the clouds would open up right at sunset to produce warm light against the clouds and cityscape. A 1-minute exposure softened the sky and ensures that none of the people and dogs playing on the grass were visible.
San Francisco and Silicon Valley to the south are the home to most of the world's leading technology companies. From Computer hardware, to networking and internet social networking they are all here. And the city has a high-tech look too which feels 'cutting edge' when you are in the middle of it. It is an exciting place to be! There are also many traditional areas of town that feel more like a European or Asian city than anywhere in the United States. And there are a few nice views to be had too!
The 10,305 ft long west span of the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge carries 102 million cars per year on its two decks with 5 lanes on each. Only the George Washington Bridge in New York is busier with 108 million cars per year.