Nikon D7100, 18-200 mm f/3.5-5.6 lens @ 48mm, 1/320sec @ f/6.3, ISO 400
The morning after my sunset photo shoot in San Francisco, I was up bright and early to spend the day exploring the city on foot. I began at Pier 1 on the Embarcadero, meandered through the area around Fisherman’s Wharf to Ghirardelli Square (where I enjoyed a salted caramel sundae thankyouverymuch), and ended up an hour before sunset on the Municipal Pier at Aquatic Park with its sweeping views of Alcatraz and the Golden Gate Bridge. I don’t know how far I walked, but the stars were shining when I finally made my way back on my last legs to the Wharf in search of a taxi. To the driver who rescued me, I am forever grateful. To this fisherman at Pier 7, thanks for the great photo op!
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I’d say this pic is a story of sort. The old man fishing is fishing on the other side of the most glorious bridge, wich represents the most righteous in the world, but he wants more.. he wants more than the best this world can offer us
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Yours is a really interesting take on this image – I quite like where your mind has taken you!
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I believe every picture tells a story, short or long, you (the one looking at it) just has to look into it and bring it a little to realize its there
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I can almost smell the sea and feel all that fresh air! Such a relaxing shot in this beautiful city!
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A Beautiful photo Stacy! I’m sure there is so much to see in San Francisco, and how exciting to shoot with a new camera! 🙂
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Thanks, Elina! I’m still getting used to it, but I’m loving it 🙂
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A wonderful, exhausting day. Are the piers numbered? So you went from 1 to 7?
Great shot!
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Thanks, Laurie! Nope, there are 45 (though the even numbered are to the right of the Ferry Building at Pier 1), and the Muni Pier is way beyond the that. Probably only a couple of miles walking on a straight line, but with camera in hand, my path was up, down, and all around, and apart from my well-deserved sundae (my late lunch), I never sat down. Too much to see 🙂 Here’s a link to the map, if you’re at all interested: http://www.inside-guide-to-san-francisco-tourism.com/san-francisco-piers.html.
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Sounds like a very rewarding day Stacy 🙂 love your photo!
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Thanks, Karen. It was, but I literally could barely walk by the time I got back to the hotel (bad knees). And then less then 8 hours later, I was up and out for my sunrise shoot that began with a mile hike down to a cove at the base of the Golden Gate! Hike down wasn’t too bad – hike back up was another story 😉
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A nice meaty shot! Lots of great things of interest going on here without being too busy. The fisherman anchors the shot beautifly. Enjoy your new camera!
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Thanks so much, Gale! There is an awful lot in the background, but the shallower depth of field helps, I think. I was hoping to catch him “catching a fish” but I’m a bit glad now that I didnt. I like the quietness of his stance 🙂
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Awesome image Stacy and good luck with your new camera 🙂
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Ha, you caught that, Joe 🙂 I spent the five hour plane ride to San Francisco with it and the manual in my lap, along with a few articles about sunrise/sunset shooting. While I haven’t had the time to work through all of them, I’m so darn pleased with the results of the ones I have! Thanks for your comment!
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Great photo. 😀
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Thanks, Raewyn!
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My camera finally gave up the ghost, today I received a new Nikon…I am thrilled. Thank you for the fabulous shot.
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Thanks for your comment – you are so very welcome! I’m excited for you and your new camera. What Nikon are you now the proud owner of? 🙂
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Coolpix S9700…I hope it’s a good one. I don’t know a lot about cameras , but love to take photographs, mostly of scenes I might like to paint later on. Have a wonderful day!!
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Good luck and have fun! I’m intrigued about your painting. Will definitely be paying your blog a visit 🙂
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