Tag Archives: San Francisco

Weekly Photo Challenge: Urban

Posted on August 25, 2012 by The Retiring Sort

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 | 54 Comments

Travel Theme: Sunsets

Posted on August 17, 2012 by The Retiring Sort

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 | 65 Comments

Travel Theme: Food

Posted on July 14, 2012 by The Retiring Sort

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 | 24 Comments

Travel Theme: Night

Posted on July 7, 2012 by The Retiring Sort

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 →