Under Construction

Under Construction

Taken on Stockton at 2pm. There was some construction going on and the sidewalk was protected by this red walk way. The bright red color and odd shaped windows attracted me. Another b/w photo from today: #1.
d70, 50mm, iso200, f/8, 1/350sec

Stillman at Night

Stillman at Night

Taken from 2nd street at 1am. I was out traveling for the last week or so and only now start having time to catch up. This is a late night, last minute shot across the street.
d70, 50mm, iso200, f/1.8, 1/6sec

Green Cab

Green Cab

Taken at Clay at 6:30pm. Was waiting for my ride and decided to practice panning on the bright green cab driving by. No photoshop manipulation necessary on this one. Pretty!
d70, 50mm, iso200, f/11, 1/15sec

Reds Giants

Reds Giants

Went to see the Cincinnati Reds vs. the San Francisco Giants at AT&T park. As always, it was more about the company than the game, and I thoroughly enjoyed it.
d70, 70mm, iso200, f/9.5, 1/180sec

Chillin'

Chillin'

Taken in North Beach at 3:30pm. Was walking around a little in the neighborhood of North Beach and saw this guy and this one just hanging out.
d70, 70mm, iso200, f/8, 1/500sec

Vanishing Road

Vanishing Road

Taken near Fisherman's Wharf at 5pm. I was walking past as I noticed that the reflection on the road and the fog in the distance looked like the road just disappears. Adding my usual flavor of contrast and the illusion was perfect. Also shot a photo of the Bay Bridge at night later that day.
d70, 50mm, iso200, f/8, 1/3000sec

Eye

Eye

Decided on shooting Jen's eyes today with a 300mm macro. This is my favourite shot, the other top two are here: #1 and #2. Thanks also to Jen for modeling once again.
d70, 300mm, iso200, f/8, 1/500sec, ext. flash

Street Shadows

Street Shadows

Taken at 6pm. I know I have shot quite a few like this one, but I can't help it. I just get way too fascinated by the way the shadow looks on the street just around sunset. This won't be the last one, that's for sure.
d70, 50mm, iso200, f/8, 1/2000sec

Sitting and Waiting

Sitting and Waiting

Taken on Folsom (I think) at 7pm. Was taking a little detour on my way home and saw this guy sitting against a wall. There is also another photo from today.
d70, 50mm, iso200, f/8, 1/500sec

Between Highways

Between Highways

Shot on 2nd street at 7pm. I have been meaning to take this shot for a while. It shows Highway 80 Eastbound and Westbound, just before it turns into the bay bridge. Other photos from today: #1 and #2.
d70, 50mm, iso200, f/3.3, 1/350sec

Steam

Steam

Taken at home at 11:30pm. Since my steam mug experiement a few days ago failed, I re-tried again, this time with the tea kettle on the stove. I also have another version.
d70, 50mm, iso200, f/8, 1/250sec, ext. flash

Point Reyes Lighthouse

Point Reyes Lighthouse

Taken at 4:30pm. Took a day trip out to Point Reyes and climbed all 300 steps to the lighthouse and back. Another photo from today show the inside of the tower.
d70, 70mm, iso200, f/6.7, 1/180sec

At the Wall

At the Wall

Taken at 11pm in Davis, Ca. Was playing with low shutter speed.
d70, 40mm, iso200, f/8, 1/3sec

California Sky

California Sky

Taken on Sansome and Clay at 12:30pm. I love the clear San Francisco sky. Not only is the sky a beautiful deep blue without any clouds, but the air also looks free of pollution. And I am convinced you can see that in the shadows and the light everyday, even if you are not looking right at the sky.
Other photos from today: #1 and #2.
d70, 50mm, iso200, f/8, /500sec

City Tree

City Tree

Taken at Sansome and Clay at 5pm. Wasn't feeling too well today. While waiting for my ride I noticed this gigantig tree though, with the evening light from behind making it glow.
d70, 50mm, iso200, f/8, 1/180sec

Red Man

Red Man

Inspired by the mug shot the night before, I tried a different motive, added some innocent coffee beans and a mirror.
d70, 50mm, iso200, f/8, /250sec, ext. flash

Black Mug

Black Mug

More fun with the macro studio. The mug was actually filled with steaming water, but the none of the steam could be seen in the photo. Did some research on how to photograph smoke, so there'll be a re-take coming some time soon.
d70, 50mm, iso400, f/19, 1/250sec, ext. flash

White Garlic

White Garlic

My day job is keeping me more busy these days, so I spent a little bit of time and build the strobist's macro studio for after-dark photos at home. It works really well, so there'll be more macro photos coming in the next few days.
d70, 300mm, iso400, f/11, 1/500sec, ext. flash

Bridesmaid

Bridesmaid

Went to another wedding. I was a little further in the back, it was dark and seemed a little inappropriate to shoot around. So I just snaped a couple of photos of the bridesmaids walking in. It was a very beautiful, very New Yorkish wedding.
d70, 50mm, iso800, f/1.8, 1/30sec

Poster

Poster

Went on a short trip to New York and spent an afternoon walking around the Village and Soho. Taken at 6pm. Other photos from today: #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, and #8.
d70, 50mm, iso400, f/11, 1/350sec

Dishes

Dishes

Taken at 5pm on my way home, looking into the back of a restaurant. I liked the abstract metal shapes. Two other photos from today: #1 and #2.
d70, 50mm, iso200, f/8, 1/750sec

Two People

Two People

Taken at Sansome and Clay at 5:30pm. I was waiting for my ride and was shooting photos at this corner. I liked the juxtaposition between these two strangers. Another photo from the day: same corner.
d70, 50mm, iso200, f/4, 1/750sec

Waiting for the Bus

Waiting for the Bus

Taken at 6pm on Sansome street. I noticed the sun shining on the single column and positioned myself to get the siluette of a man waiting for the bus in front of it.
Other photos from the day: #1 and #2.
d70, 50mm, iso200, f/1.8, 1/3000sec

Sunset Reflections

Sunset Reflections

Taken at 7pm on 2nd street. On my way home I played the 250 step game: At a random point I started counting my steps and when I reached 250 I forced myself to stop and find something to photograph something interesting without moving. After quite a few photos I noticed this reflection that turned out to be the most interesting shot.
d70, 50mm, iso200, f/6.7, 1/2000sec

At the Moscone Center

At the Moscone Center

Shot at 6:30pm at the Moscone Center.
d70, 52mm, iso200, f/6.7, 1/250sec

At the Wedding

At the Wedding

Went to a wedding of a few friends. I didn't want to bother people and shoot during the actual ceremony, so I snaped this photo of the priest before hand. It was a beautiful wedding.
d70, 24mm, iso800, f/3.5, 1/45sec

Dinner

Dinner

I turned dinner into a photo assignment. It was tasty, too!
d70, 50mm, iso800, f/1.8, 1/60sec

Parallel Lines

Parallel Lines

Taken somewhere downtown San Francisco at 1pm. I liked the parallel running white and black lines. But it doesn't seem to come out quite the way I had hoped. Oh well, gotta try again. Another photo from today: the Transamerica Building.
d70, 50mm, iso200, f/4, 1/1500sec

Tet at Mel's

Tet at Mel's

We went for a movie and a late night snack at Mel's diner.
d70, 50mm, iso500, f/1.8, 1/45sec

At the Wall

At the Wall

Taken at 6pm near the Civic Center. Was going to turn this into a b/w photo, but it just seemed more interesting in color.
d70, 50mm, iso200, f/1.8, 1/8000sec