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Tag Archives: San Francisco
Weekly Photo Challenge: Urban
The WordPress Weekly Photo challenge is Urban. I usually don’t snap city shots, except to capture landmarks, but I found a few images that show a sense of urban life… just click on a photo to see it larger. A favorite … Continue reading
Posted in Photo Challenges
Tagged Beijing, Chinatown San Francisco, Cities, Paris, Photo Challenges, photography, photos, postaday, postaweek, San Francisco, Urban
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Travel Theme: Sunsets
Sunsets are such a universally intriguing phenomena. Historically, sailors used the characteristics of sunsets to anticipate the coming weather. Scientists explain the way the light is broken up at the horizon, spilling brilliant colors across the landscape or water. Artists … Continue reading
Posted in Photo Challenges, Ruminations
Tagged Honolulu, photography, photos, postaweek, San Francisco, Sunsets, Weekly Travel Theme
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Travel Theme: Food
Ailsa at wheresmyback posted her Travel theme for this week: Food. This one makes me wish I were at home where I have some other great photos – but since I’m not, I will make do with files I have with me! … Continue reading
Posted in Photo Challenges, Travelogues
Tagged Beijing, China, Fisherman's Wharf San Francisco, food, lifestyle, Peking Duck, Photo Challenges, photography, photos, postaday, postaweek, recreation, San Francisco, Travel
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Travel Theme: Night
Ailsa at wheresmyback posted her Travel theme for this week: Night. I love night shots – and I’m not sure why I don’t take more of them. This photo was taken from one of the piers west of Fisherman’s Wharf in … Continue reading
Posted in Photo Challenges, Travelogues
Tagged lifestyle, moon, nature, Photo Challenges, photography, photos, postaday, postaweek, San Francisco, Travel
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