Tuesday, May 22, 2012

San Francisco@Night

Fifteen members of the photography club drove 70 miles north to experience the magic of The City after dark. We started at Aquatic Park for the sunset...
and then walked up to Ghirrardelli Square
Of course I had my iPhone with me.
This was double processed, first in AutoPainter 2 and then Blender
Our next location was the corner of Hyde and Lombard (the crookedest street in the world).  The classic shot is looking up from the bottom of Lombard, but the view from the top includes Coit Tower and the Bay Bridge.  We had quite a time finding a spot to set up a tripod with out getting run over.  To get this shot, I jammed two tripod legs up against a short wall, with the third leg hanging over in the bushes.
Next stop: The Embarcadero and the Bay Bridge.  I was here several months ago during the day and liked an image that included the outdoor eating area of a small restaurant.  I hoped it would look even better at night.  At least it was a shot no one else got.
When I walked out to the restraining wall along the water, I was stunned by the golden glitter.   I did not enhance the color at all.  This is exactly what I saw.
When I looked more closely, I saw squiggly strings of light. 
(Click on the image to see a larger view.)
This is the shot we all came to get.  The golden light was stunning
What a long, tiring, and incredible night with exceptional people.
More SF@Night photos are on my Flickr photostream: 

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