Surf fisher
It may have been a while since I’ve mentioned how much I like to go to San Francisco, so maybe it’s time to bring that topic up again!
On my most recent trip, two years ago, we stayed near Union Square. One morning, we caught the bus over to the coast, and hiked the Lands End trail. The day was cool and misty, and the low clouds completely obscured the (I assume) fantastic views of the Golden Gate Bridge. But it really didn’t matter, as the views down to the ocean were pretty good on their own. We went as far as the ruins of the Sutro Baths, which was crowded with people climbing all over the (somewhat smelly)(and slippery) ruins.
And, that’s where I saw the surf fisher. I don’t know if he caught anything: I was more than a little mesmerized watching the lacy patterns in the waves.
San Francisco, California
photographed 8.27.2013
Posted on September 2, 2013, in Photography and tagged 365 photo project, black and white photography, lands end trail, melinda green harvey, one day one image, photo a day, photography, san francisco, san francisco california, surf fishing, sutro baths. Bookmark the permalink. 10 Comments.
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That’s a cool picture!
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Thank you, Rob. This one’s been in the archive for two years, and decided that it was time to makes its debut!
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WELL SEEN! In my opinion, this is one of your absolute finest images. Exceptional.
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Wow – thanks, Brett! This one’s taken a few tries to get it to look like I wanted it to.; ever few months I’d poke at it and see what happened. This time, it worked. And I’m glad I kept trying.
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First glance – snow? then I saw the edge and thought, no it can’t be snow. You most definitely have an eye for an image, Melinda. Super shot!
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Andy – thanks for such generous remarks! I never get tired of watching the edges of the ocean; it must be some primeval longing as a result of having lived most of my life a long way from large bodies of water.
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I think we are all drawn to the ocean. There’s something so very special about standing on the edge of the visible world
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And, for those of us who grew up on the Texas plains, where there are always horizons around us, the ocean replicates the comfortable feeling we have looking at a long horizon.
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I really like this one too. Love the crop! And the tones.
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Remember just the other day, how I struggled with cropping? I am starting to appreciate its value.
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