Monthly Archives: October 2010

Fog Bows on Twin Peaks, San Francisco

Posted on October 20, 2010 by Derek

I made it to the top of Twin Peaks on a foggy morning and had terrific views of the city. North towards the Golden Gate Bridge: South towards the San Bruno Mountains: And luckily I encountered another fog bow, as … Continue reading →

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Presidio Pet Cemetery, part 2

Posted on October 15, 2010 by Derek

The Presidio Pet Cemetery has been covered with a section of bridgework, leaving most of the graves in deep shade. This new roof will kill all the vegetation, leaving this a baren little plot. Seems a shame, but it is … Continue reading →

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Fleet Week Air Show, Sunday from the Golden Gate Bridge

Posted on October 10, 2010 by Derek

I went to the Golden Gate Bridge on Sunday to shoot the last day of the Fleet Week Air Show. This was certainly a different perspective on the aerobatics: the stunts take space in a three-dimensional space, and this new … Continue reading →

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Fleet Week Air Show practice, Inspiration Point

Posted on October 9, 2010 by Derek

Today I watched the Fleet Week Air Show practice from Inspiration Point, a lookout in the Presidio just inside the Arguello Gate. This vantage point let me photograph the aerobatics over Alcatraz and Angel Island on one side, and over … Continue reading →

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Fleet Week Air Show practice, Hyde Street Pier

Posted on October 7, 2010 by Derek

I caught some of the air show acts practicing for the Fleet Week Air Show; it was a happy coincidence that my wife and I were down there to speak with the Balclutha’s staff about an event. The next two … Continue reading →

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Paddle Boarding at Fort Point

Posted on October 1, 2010 by Derek

Fort Point lies directly under the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco. The Park Service opens up the fort several days a week, and it’s well worth a visit. The architecture is wonderful, and the views of the bridge, the … Continue reading →

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