Urban Bamboo

Urban Bamboo

Taken at 8:30am near Mission street. I saw this woman behind the bamboo hiding and making a call while smoking a cigarette. What a photo opportunity. I apologize for yet another color photo, but I also have a more normal b/w photo from today and one from yesterday I had not yet processed.
d70, 50mm, iso200, f/4, 1/60sec

Long Elevator Ride

Long Elevator Ride

Taken at 6pm in the elevator of 1 California Street, where my day job is at (Vontu). I also have regular street photos (#1 and #2), but they are more bland and I liked the colors on this one.
d70, 50mm, iso200, f/22, 10sec

At Subway's

At Subway's

Shot at 6pm at a Subway's restaurant. I liked how the lonely leg just stuck out from behind the soda fountains. Three more photos for today: #1, #2 and #3.
d70, 50mm, iso200, f/1.8, 1/60sec

Elevator into Nowhere

Elevator into Nowhere

Taken on Market street at 9am. There was just this random elevater sticking out of the street and some order came in, got loaded onto the elevator, then it disappeared into nowhere. While I was taking photos the security guard decided to give me a private dance performance. At lunch I also saw these two roses with drops from the rain sparkeling at me: #1 and #2.
d70, 50mm, iso200, f/1.8, 1/750sec

To Serve and Protect

To Serve and Protect

Taken at noon on Market Street. There was a bomb threat and they cleared a whole section of Market street. This cop was keeping the curious people away.
d70, 50mm, iso200, f/9.5, 1/90sec

Unknown Smoking

Unknown Smoking

Taken at Union Square at 2pm. It reminds me of Nick Knight's "Susie Smoking". And it was about time to get a color photo on this page again. I spent the afternoon in and around Union Square and got a whole series of nice photos: #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, #8, #9 and #10.
d70, 200mm, iso200, f/2.8, 1/1500sec

The Frisky Frolics

The Frisky Frolics

Shot at the Speisekammer Restaurant. The band "The Frisky Frolics" was performing and they were a lot of fun to watch and listen to. They seem to play there regularly and are worth a visit. I also have a nice shot of Laura, who is currently visiting us. Finally there is an over-exposed flash photo of Jen, which I actually find interesting for no apparent reason.
d70, 50mm, iso800, f/1.8, 1/30sec

Dangerous Repair

Dangerous Repair

Taken at noon on Fermont Street. I liked the cowboy hat of the repair guy. And the fact that they work on the high power wires. Two more from today: #1 and #2.
d70, 50mm, iso200, f/1.8, 1/1500sec

Fellow Daily Shooter Jim

Fellow Daily Shooter Jim

Shot at 9pm after Photochrome board meeting. Jim is one a friend who is also going for the daily photo challenge and there should be a photo of me taking a photo of him on his site shortly.
After this I was waiting for Jen to pick me up when a cop came over to the closed Starbucks I was waiting at. Turns out someone forgot to lock the door and I (?) triggered a silent alarm. I have two photos of the cop at and in the starbucks: #1 and #2.
d70, 50mm, iso1600, f/1.8, 1/20sec

Leaving

Leaving

Shot at 6pm on 2nd street. I've been meaning to shoot this photo for a while and today was the day. I am usually a b/w person, but this one just did not work without the colors. There are a few other, more typical photos from today available as well: #1, #2, #3 and #4.
d70, 50mm, iso800, f/1.8, 1/180sec

Underground

Underground

Taken on Beale street at 6:30pm. I was on the way home as usual and saw this woman walk down the drive way to a garage. I couldn't help but take a photo.
d70, 50mm, iso1600, f/1.8, 1/90sec

333 Market Street

333 Market Street

Taken at 6pm at 333 Market Street. The lit wall in the background is actually yellow and has a cool parchment look to it. I underexposed the image to bring out the cool texture. Shortly after I took this photo (and another one) it started to rain. I got very wet.... and a cool photo.
d70, 50mm, iso800, f/1.8, 1/180sec

Doll

Doll

Had some sunday studio fun with Sherman, Jen and stuffed animals. The other awesome photo of the day is the "Two Bears", featuring Sherman. There are some more photos here to see and one street photo as well. Enjoy.
d70, 70mm, iso200, f/11, 1/500sec

Two Brothers

Two Brothers

Shot at Dim Sum this morning. Had a late EP release party last night and today we went with a few friends to Dim Sum. Mike (right) took is brother Marcus (left) to Dim Sum for the first time. I think it is save to say he liked it.
d70, 50mm, iso1600, f/1.8, 1/50sec

The Only Photo

The Only Photo

Taken at Dolores Park Cafe at 9pm. The only photo of the day. It's not great, quite the opposite, but all I could manage today. Jen, aka isul kim had her EP release show today. Better photos coming in tomorrow again.
d70, 50mm, iso1600, f/1.8, 1/10sec

Man, Cigarette and Pidgeon

Man, Cigarette and Pidgeon

Taken at 4pm at the Embarcadero Center. I was in a hurry today, last day for my big project at work. But on my way from coffee I got this decent shot and another unspectacular one.
d70, 50mm, iso800, f/1.8, 1/1000sec

Watching You

Watching You

Taken at noon at Market Street. I liked the diagonal shadow on the wall. It bugged me that the left guy just kept staring at me, I think the photo would have been stronger if he had looked at the other guy. But he just kept staring. Oh, well.... Here's the other shot from today, with a lion!
d70, 50mm, iso200, f/1.8, 1/500sec

The Lines

The Lines

Taken at One California Street at 5pm. I am finally caught up and up to date with the daily photo. And one more photo from today.
d70, 50mm, iso800, f/1.8, 1/30sec

Crossing the Line

Crossing the Line

Taken on Mission Street at around 5pm. From the same day: #1 and #2.
d70, 50mm, iso200, f/1.8, 1/180sec

Cool Christie

Cool Christie

Studio Sunday. When searching for friends to model, Christie was one of the first to volunteer and this sunday we actually got to it. It was a productive afternoon and more photos will be posted here.
d70, 34mm, iso200, f/11, 1/500sec

Berkeley

Berkeley

Berkeley, 2pm. It was my first visit to the Berkeley campus. What a great atmosphere. Everyone seems so happy and all these people were out performing and rehearsing. What a great first impression. Should have gone to college here...
d70, 200mm, iso200, f/2.8, 1/1000sec

City Parking Lot

City Parking Lot

On 2nd street, 9am. I was intigued by the double-decker parking system. It ended up being my only shot of the day.
d70, 50mm, iso200, f/1.8, 1/1000sec

Firemen

Firemen

Market Street, around 9am. There was a fire in the Bart station, thick black smoke everywhere and these firemen came to the rescue. Check out these photos to see the smoke: #1 and #2.
d70, 50mm, iso200, f/2.4, 1/125sec

Still Crossing the Street

Still Crossing the Street

On California street around noon.
d70, 50mm, iso200, f/3.3, 1/1000sec

Sunset on Nob Hill

Sunset on Nob Hill

Taken on Nob Hill at around 6pm. I was running around Grace Cathedral for an assignment (here's the result) and saw the cable car coming up over the hill. It just looked too picture perfect.
d70, 200mm, iso800, f/2.8, 1/8000sec

Inside of You

Inside of You

Taken at 2nd and Howard at 5pm. People were rushing by to get home, all looking so serious, but with iPods and cellphones in their hands. Nobody is that serious while listening to music. I wanted to show this by placing them in front of the iPod advertisement. Was harder than it sounds. This is the best of the batch. Also check out my Boondocks photo (i love The Boondocks) also from the same day. Finally, more street photos from sunday: #1, #2, #3 and #4 (still catching up).
d70, 50mm, iso200, f/4.8, 1/180sec

Fun with Zhenya and Filip

Fun with Zhenya and Filip

Studio shots. Spend a quality afternoon with Zhenya and Filip in the AAU studio. It was a lot of fun! I will post more photos from the shoot here shortly.
d70, 46mm, iso200, f/11, 1/500sec

Playing Cards

Playing Cards

Taken at a little park on Kearny street. That saturday there was a big crowd of people from China Town playing card games and all sorts of other games. They were very into it. It was a productive day and I have three more shots: #1, #2 and #3.
d70, 200mm, iso200, f/2.8, 1/500sec

Come and Play

Come and Play

Taken on 2nd street at around 8pm. This seemed to be a gallery opening, but from the side I came I just saw this cut out and what appeared to be a bar. I was wrong, but I still think it made an interesting photo.
d70, 50mm, iso1600, f/1.8, 1/30sec

Subway Phoenix

Subway Phoenix

Actually shot at the Mission street bus terminal at 7pm. The pidgeon got scarred and took off as I entered the terminal to get my daily shot. The photo looks better in big, where you can really see the grain, even though the iso is not that high. There are also two shots from coffee break today (#1, #2), but they looked bland compared to this one.
d70, 50mm, iso640, f/1.8, 1/90sec

Lunch Alone

Lunch Alone

Taken in a little side street, near California and Sansome at noon. I liked the contrast and the shapes.
d70, 50mm, iso200, f/1.8, 1/6000sec