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.
Vendor stocking his shopSo many food choices. Go healthy or not?Careful those knives are sharp!Up, up and away. Having Fun!Cute shop on Pier 39Love the vestThrowing a kiss. Spray paint sidewalk artist has music, movement, and spirit!Balloon artist not happy to have a photo taken. Oh well.So many cell phones. What is so interesting?Watch out for Gulls!Old Port Gate frame the shipExplanation of height restrictions on the SegwaySerious driving skills being testedAnd the winner is…
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.
Gulls Rule at the Fishermen’s Grotto
He earned his tip
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.
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.
We pass under the Oakland Bay BridgeSatisfied with the image
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 Buildingwas getting busy when we arrived just before 10 a.m.
Artisan Cheese discussionAn interested by-standerSampling some chocolate
Lighting was tricky, and we decided to head out to walk the Embarcadero. Plan to meet @ Pier 41 for our ferry ride home at 4 pm.
He shows me what he was eating. Looks yummy.
Families, tourists, and locals crowd the street.
The little red haired girl caught my friend’s eye. I was interested in how the rest of the family reacted to her getting the attention.
There are lots of ways people travel down the Embarcadero.
Many tour buses allow for on/off possibilitiesA modern version of a rickshawGo-cart tours stopped in trafficSkooter powerAttention Grabbers from AlcatrazSegway tourists take off
My friend and I click away as we walk down the street.
Spotted this lone man waiting to cross the streetHaving trouble taking everything with him into the restroom
It is about lunch time, and we arrive at Pier 39.
I leave you with the promise to post more from this adventure soon.
Street photography is fun! Where do you go when you want to capture your images?
I wanted a new perspective when out taking picture. I no longer say, “Out shooting.” I wanted to add human interest into my images. With that in mind, I purchased a new single focus small camera. The Fuji X100F provides a lot of features in a compact camera. With a 23mm lens (35mm perspective) I now need to zoom with my feet. It is easy to change my settings, and easy to walk around without being too conspicuous. I wouldn’t say this replaces all of my camera equipment, but I have been using it exclusively this past month. I carry this camera everywhere. That’s the way to get to know your gear.
I have already posted some images in a previous blog I took during the March for our Lives event.
Looks like they came to stay!
I have less to worry about when I take my Fuji out for the day. Do I bring other lenses? Should I change lenses now? Which bag do I take? Should I bring my tripod? And then to use or not use that tripod.
With my Fuji camera all I may need is my sunglasses. Usually for a day’s outing I won’t even need an extra battery or memory card. I need to consider the weather though since this camera is not weather sealed. But I am more of a fair weather photo friend anyway.
This past month I took it with me for a family outing to San Francisco. When I am with family I don’t want to make it all about photography. But I do want to capture memories. Kids grow up so fast.
My husband, and two of my grandchildren headed to Richmond making our first stop at the Hunter Hill Safety Rest Area. Over the years I have taken many photographs here on our way to the Bay Area.
My 16 year old granddaughter always makes a great model.
Picking up my son in Richmond we headed to the Oakland Ferry Building to take a ride to Fisherman’s Wharf in San Francisco.
Import/Export – See tankers being loaded and unloaded with cargo.Oakland Bay Bridge in the distanceWhat a view going under the Bay BridgeNo crowds this morning. Selfie time.Oakland Bay Bridge goes through Treasure IslandFirst stop Golden Gate Ferry Building
Heading to Fisherman’s WharfRide is over and tickets are collected.
With the pleasant, quiet ferry ride over we headed to Fisherman’s Wharf in search of food.
This street musician captured my eye. I should have gotten a bit closer, but the group was leaving me behind.Faced with many choices. Warned to watch out for Sea Gulls. This guy had no problem finding food!Now the Sea Gull travels in style!
It’s been a while since my husband and I got away. So when my grandson was off on a Tuesday we headed out. First we voted. David got to the voting place and was first on line. All seemed in order, except there were no ballots. Straightened out quickly, and off we went.
Heading west, we made our usual stop at the Vallejo Rest Stop.
Then the GPS guided us to the Lands End Lookout. This is the site of the Sutro Baths. The Visitor Center is worth seeing. As a photographer, the old images were amazing. The building is designed for good viewing. I found out that the climate is usually very different from other parts of the city. It is windy, cloudy and misty. Sacramento hit the 100 degree mark a couple of times this past week. What a change, and to think we just traveled two hours.
Land’s End Visitor CenterRuins of the Sutro BathsI love how the colors cling to the cliff
Next time I will follow the path down to the Baths and explore the caves.
This image was taken with my new Panasonic LUMIX zs50
More flowers leading to the Sutro Baths
This trip I used some lighter gear. I brought my 4/3 mirrorless Olympus OMD-E5. I mainly used my 12-50mm lens, and my 75mm 1.8 lens. I also brought along my newest toy, the Panasonic Lumix ZS50. I purchased this super zoom point & shoot from Costco. Light and easy to use, and I wanted to see what kind of images I could get on mainly auto/ aperture and program modes.
SOme depth of field seen here Not bad at all.
The box says it is a compact travel camera. I want to be able to hand the camera to someone so that I can get in the picture, sometimes. Also, this was a getaway, and not a photoshoot with my photo buddies.
Parking was super easy, and free. Much to my surprise. We headed to the Cliff House for a different view of the Sutro Baths. There are a couple of eateries that take advantage of the great views, but we didn’t partake.
Historic Cliff HouseHome of Camera ObscuraInteresting, but it was closed this Tuesday. Next time!Ocean Beach with no sun bathers
Just a lonely fisherman.
Captured this image with my super zoom
We were getting hungry so we headed to our next destination, Pier 23 Cafe off the Embarcadero. Diners, Drive Ins and Dives visited this place and David wanted to try it, though he could not remember what Guy ate. The clam chowder was tasty. We ordered the SF Crab and Shrimp sandwich to share. Did I say we were hungry? Sandwich was good, but the crab and shrimp could have been more flavorful.
Just H2O. Dined outside, in the shade.
This place is Dog Friendly.
VIsiting pooch
Rested, we walked up to Pier 39 to hang out at Fisherman’s Wharf. Lots to see. Lots to photograph.
Good name for this eateryPier 39 Fisherman’s WharfImagine a whole shop for Left-Handed people
I found a shop called Bow Wow and had to check it out. LOoked hard, and even found Schnoodle Wear!
Cartoonist trying to capture this familyScene from Forest GumpAhh! Huddling together.
I’m impressed with this new camera.
Now that is one hungry person!I prefer Ben & Jerry’s. We indulged.
Walking along the Embarcadero we were entertained.
Spray paint artist creates scene of San FranciscoMusician plays a melodic tune
Walked a lot. Now tired, our day away was over. Unfortunately, we should have paid more attention to the time, and avoid getting stuck in traffic. CAught some images while stuck in rush hour traffic.
1968 PlymouthAmusing License Plate and no tail fins!
David came prepared with 3 discs full of surf music. So we surfed on home to Sacramento. Fun day!
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