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Day #26 – A Photo A Day 2013

Another search for my CF card reader was fruitful so I was finally able to offload all of the pics from last night onto my MacBook! Wouldn’t you know… it was exactly where I KNEW that I had decided to store it, but another item in the drawer was covering it up and I must not have shuffled things around well enough.

Here is a close-up shot that I took with my SLR – I haven’t processed this one, so what you see is the raw photo:

San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge - Leo Villareal Light Art Testing

San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge – Leo Villareal Light Art Testing

The beautiful Bay Bridge – lights being tested for Leo Villreal’s Art display that will officially start on March 3rd.

I read that later that night after Chris and I left that the testing was even more exciting with crazy patterns flashing in the lights. What we saw was pretty cool, but by the sound of it, it’s going to be pretty spectacular!

Day #24 – A Photo A Day 2013

A busy busy day was had today, and nary a moment to snap a picture! (what a sad tale!)

However, I do have another pic from another section of the mural at 6th and Howard that I visited two days ago!

Street Art at 6th and Howard

Street Art at 6th and Howard

iPhone – I used the Pro HDR app once again! It was nice to have an overcast day because the lighting was perfect – no glare!

Day #23 – A Photo A Day 2013

Wandering around the city was the theme again today, but unfortunately I did not encounter any street art as spectacular as yesterday’s offering.

I did, however, find another appealing storefront display inside of Westfield San Francisco Centre that was begging to have it’s pic taken.

iPhone – HDR Pro app used again. I am growing quite fond of this app.

Storefront Display in Westfield San Francisco Centre

Storefront Display in Westfield San Francisco Centre

Day #22 – A Photo A Day 2013

What a good day it was today! I’m finally feeling more like myself than I’ve felt in a week and it was good to actually get outside and stretch my legs for a bit!

My wanderings took me over to the Mission neighborhood here in San Francisco, which was not my original destination, but regardless of where I was going to begin with, I was glad that my wanderings ended up taking me to a couple of places that I totally did not expect to be going to.

At one point when I was way off course, I spotted some street art that looked intriguing, so I went even further out of my way to go take a look. Again, I was without my SLR unfortunately, since I had planned to go shopping and I didn’t want to haul heavy camera equipment around in a clothing store… but of course I had my iPhone at hand!

This mural was so awesome – several notable figures from mythology, some of which I did not recognize, but some I most definitely did like the ones in the picture below:

Wadjet, Horus, Anubis & Nekhbet

Wadjet, Horus, Anubis & Nekhbet

I thought that the portion of the mural with the Egyptian gods Wadjet, Horus, Anubis & Nekhbet was particularly awesome, especially since the style very much reminded me of Stargate: SG1 and I am a HUGE fan of that series. Also notable was the boom box that they have with them. 😉

I have a couple more pictures of that wall to share – perhaps in the next couple of days I will post those as well, but that may be trumped depending on what the next few days bring in photographic opportunity.

Day #21 – A Photo A Day 2013

Martin Luther King Jr. Day is today, and while I was not able to go out to take pics, I do have a nice pic of a place that I pass by and visit often here in San Francisco.

Today’s pic is of the Martin Luther King Jr. Fountain in Yerba Buena Gardens. I love the fountain itself, but one of the nice things is that you can walk behind the fountain! There you will find quotes from the man himself; in this picture, the lovely green glow behind the water is of the illuminated glass panels that bear the etchings of those words.

Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Fountain

Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Fountain

Day #20 – A Photo A Day 2013

Oooof! Today I am feeling worse than yesterday – no fair! I had photography plans for today!!!!

Ah well. So, today I give you… another window view from breakfast yesterday. (this time, panning to my left)

I like varying colors and the worn look of the window decal.

Worn Out Coca-Cola Window Decal

Worn Out Coca-Cola Window DecalWorn Out Coca-Cola Window Decal

Day #19 – A Photo A Day 2013

Despite not really feeling well, I made a bad decision to go to breakfast with Chris. Breakfast tasted wonderful, but my stomach is quite angry at me for selfishly trying to give my body sustenance!

It is my intent to go back to this restaurant when I am well and do a proper review of the offerings there, since I really did enjoy my meal other than the pain that my body is in, which is obviously no fault of that fine establishment.

This is the view I had at the counter that Chris and I supped at:

Lunch In The Window

Lunch In The Window

It’s not a fancy place, but I think that adds to the charm. It’s lack-luster decor certainly doesn’t deter customers, as that place is always really busy.

Day #18 – A Photo A Day 2013

Sunsets – I just cannot get enough of them, and I fear that at times my photography library contains a few too many examples of sunsets.

I am certain that some of them look a bit redundant, but then again, I always find a different beauty in each one.

I have been feeling very under the weather today, and when I saw this beautiful view out of my window, I had to drag myself over with my iPhone, sick or not to take this pic. I snapped a few with my SLR, but I haven’t even checked them out to see if the turned out alright. (I am DEFINITELY not feeling well if I can’t even be bothered to see how I like my photos!)

Sunset over San Francisco on Jan. 18

Sunset over San Francisco on Jan. 18

Day #17 – A Photo A Day 2013

Okay okay, just ONE MORE from Mission Creek Park, and then that’s all for that place for the week! (maybe…)

I snapped this one as I was crossing the 4th St. bridge:

Mission Creek Park from the 4th Street Bridge

Mission Creek Park from the 4th Street Bridge