Lens-Artists Challenge #255: Telling a Story

This week, Patti of P.A. Moed asks me to focus on telling a story with my photos. “Sometimes, if we’re lucky, we can convey a story in one image; other times we need several. For this challenge, we’ll set a limit of 5 photos per story.” People-watching is a favorite pastime for me. I do not eavesdrop; instead, I try to imagine what is happening and capture the emotions.

Festivals and Events

Father and son act at the Renaissance Fayre

Amgen Tour of California. How would you caption this?

Summer is heating up here in Sacramento. We are alerted that a heat wave is approaching. Years ago, my grandchildren joined a swim team. That meant all-day swim meets on Saturday. I had my camera ready for action.

Helping hand

Getting directions at the
American Museum of Natural History

Teaching

Many docents can be found at the zoo or museums. They provide valuable teachings to the community. Thank you.

Explaining tools at a *Big Truck* event in Roseville

Creative Energy

Spray paint art on the Embarcadero. This artist was less than friendly.

*Chalk it Up* is held once a year in John C Fremont Park

Caught in the Act

Fisherman’s Wharf in San Fransisco provides plenty of photo opportunities for people-watching. I captured this local character as he counted his earnings.

Nothing like a hot dog on the New York City streets

Capturing a fun moment at
The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Serious moment with Daisy Duck in Disneyland

Animal Stories

Can you think of a story for these images? Something was going on.

And that’s all folks. For now! Check back soon for more of my photographs.

More People Watching on Pier 39

Embarcadero means a “place to embark”. Looking up this information led me to this 1906 documentary, A Trip Down Market Street. Click on the link and travel down the road. Taken from a cable car weeks before the 1906 earthquake. It is amazing to see what traffic was like then.

My friend and I walked down the Embarcadero to Pier 39. Stop for lunch and do more people watching.

_DSF1225 — So many food choices. Go healthy or not?

_DSF1228 — Careful those knives are sharp!

_DSF1290 — Throwing a kiss. Spray paint sidewalk artist has music, movement, and spirit!

_DSF1296 — Balloon artist not happy to have a photo taken. Oh well.

_DSF1284 — So many cell phones. What is so interesting?

_DSF1299 — Explanation of height restrictions on the Segway

_DSF1305 — Serious driving skills being tested

When you grab some fast food you are warned to watch out for birds. They are known for helping themselves to your delicious seafood and sour dough bread.

_DSF1315 — Gulls Rule at the Fishermen’s Grotto

Arriving at Pier 41 to take the ferry back to Vallejo.

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Fun day and lots of fun images to add to my memories.

San Francisco People Watching

It is summer, and in Fair Oaks that means it is hot. A photography meet-up group planned to meet in Vallejo and travel by ferry into San Francisco. Great escape from the heat, and great way to capture some images with my new Fuji x100f.

The Vallejo Ferry goes to the San Francisco Ferry Building or Pier 41 near Fisherman’s Wharf. The drive is easy, and parking early on this Saturday morning was simple. The parking fee and round-trip ferry ride cost $22.00 (for Seniors). Cheaper than finding parking around the Embarcadero. I like hassle free travel.

_DSF1149 — We pass under the Oakland Bay Bridge

Arrived at the Ferry Building and right away the group scattered. I like to spend the day photographing with a friend, and so Anne and I forged ahead. Preparing for this day I decided that I would focus on little stories or interactions between people. There was no shortage of people out enjoying the day. The San Francisco Ferry Building was getting busy when we arrived just before 10 a.m.