Palace of Fine Arts at Night
July 26, 2017
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One of the most iconic structures in San Francisco, the Palace of Fine Arts was built for the 1915 Panama-Pacific Exposition in order to exhibit works of art presented there. It is reminiscent of Roman ruins and is favorite home and layover for a variety of birds, including swans and Great Blue Herons. It is especially striking and luminous at nigh...
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Hawaiian Sunset
July 26, 2017
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Spent a week in Hawaii on the Big Island north of Kona. The Mauna Lani Resort is gorgeous! It has a private beach with cabana chairs and hammocks. Hawaii is the one place in the world where I feel maximum relaxation. I got this shot as Gabby and I were enjoying a sunset stroll. I love the golden tones and the detail in the palm leaves.
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Yosemite Tunnel View
July 19, 2016
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I took a quick family trip to Yosemite a few weeks ago. We visited many of the Yosemite Valley icons, including Bridlevail and Yosemite Falls in the morning, spent some time at the museum in Yosemite Village, and picnicked near the Merced River for a late lunch. Afterwards, we drove an hour up to Glacier Point for the fantastic view (future post),...
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San Francisco View from Grand Hyatt hotel
July 18, 2016
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Last week I spent a beautiful summer day doing a photowalk through San Francisco. I did some online research on great photo spots in the city, and learned from another photoblog about the fantastic view from atop the Grand Hyatt hotel. The post was from a few years ago, and stated the view was from a restaurant on the top floor, for which the photo...
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San Miguel Mission Church, Santa Fe, New Mexico
March 04, 2016
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Santa Fe is a wonderful city for photographers. The quality of the light and thin air at elevation produce deep, saturated colors of landscapes and architecture. The city is know for its distinctive photogenic pueblo and Spanish architecture; some of the other highlights include the Cathedral Basilica of Saint Francis of Assisi, the Palace of the G...
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