On a recent project in
San Francisco I took
time to visit some neat
areas. One only needs
to visit SF once and
they are sure to return.
A sure visit is Haight
& Asbury streets.
Here you can
experience the1960's
viewing wonderful wall
murals and colorful
building surroundings.
If you want to take
some serious photos
I suggest you arrive
around 8 - 9 AM.
The serious street
photographer will
surely enjoy this visit.
You will come upon
some homeless
people but in fact I
had some interesting
conversation with
some. Many of the
shops are still closed
and the visitor traffic
is very light. Most
shops open
around 10 or 11 AM
and you're sure
to find some
interesting items
to remember the trip.
Bring several quarter
dollar pieces for
parking and never
allow the
meter to expire for
fines are heavy.
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Lombard Street
I felt very energetic one
day and decided I
would visit the "winding"
Lombard Street by foot.
Lombard's winding road
is probably one of the
most visited sites
of SF and is located by
Hyde Street. Since I was at
The Moscone Recreation
Center and as I mentioned
very energetic that day,
I decided to walk to the
winding Lombard Street.
Now one may say looking
at this map that it is not
that long of a walk and
you are correct. However,
as one walks towards
Hyde street from The Moscone
Center there are several
very almost vertical walks
up Lombard before you
reach the famous winding
Lombard. An interesting
walk it was, passing neat
areas of interest such
as the school Joe DiMaggio
attended. Either way you
plan on getting there,
Lombard's winding
road is a must visit.
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Golden Gate Bridge
A visit to San Francisco
would not be complete
without getting some
sunset shots of the
Golden Gate and
its scenic bay.
A neat start to your
day is in Sausalito
and its splendid
marina and town.
If your starting
from the south
just drive along
the highlighted
markings on map
or better yet take
the ferry from
the Fisherman's
Wharf area. Spend
a good day in
Sausalito and if
possible bring a
bike with you.
See the Fort Mason
Center and shop
until you almost
drop but be sure
to stroll around
the town and walk
along the pier.
Here you can take
great photos of
the bridge up
close along with
Pelicans flying by.
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(A) Haight / Asbury
Photography by Sal Valenti
