Christmas Eve in San Francisco

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"There is no way to give up San Francisco, once you have fallen under its spell. You keep looking for the magic, and now and then, when the wind and the light are right, and the air smells ocean-clean, and a white ship is emerging from the Golden Gate mist into the Bay, and the towers are reflecting the sun's last rays - at moments like that you turn to the ghosts and ask, "Was this the way it was?" and there is never an answer..." Herb Caen

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Photos

Golden Gate Bridge
Photo taken December 24, 2009 from Crissy Field

Looking out over the harbor
This ship is always docked here...someday I'll figure out why it never seems to go anywhere.

View of the city of San Francisco
Taken from the Golden Gate Bridge December 24, 2009

Alcatraz and along the water front
Shot taken on descent into SFO

Great Egret in Crissy Field Marsh
I have a 10x zoom on my camera and was able to get this great shot. Though it looks like I'm fairly close to this bird, I'm quite a distance.

Hopper's Hands
The story of who Hopper is and why his hands are here can be found on the internet...it was a hard story for me to read because I did not know there were so many people who choose to end their lives by jumping from this bridge.

Sunset over San Francisco
I love the way the sunset was reflected in the buildings...

Sunset on Christmas Eve
Hard to believe this was taken on Christmas Eve!

Comments

[Ernie]

Sublime San Fran
I've never been a "big city" kind of guy, but when the US Govt saw fit to put me there on temporary duty for three months in the mid-90's I decided that if I ever had to spend time in one it would absolutely be San Francisco; more beauty, friendlier people, great food, ocean/bay views, and, unlike Salt Lake, openmindedness! I haven't been there for several years, but I'm ready to visit any time.

[Perry Paris]

Beautiful pictures
Hi Debbie great pictures I hope you had a happy holidays I am glad they are over. Good to hear from you Thanks Perry

[wojo]

xmas pics
hey young lady lookin good with that SEMPER FI HAT on ,Hope all is well being retired is GREAT seems like i have less time and more projects Keeps me busy. Everything is great on this end Send a email next time you land at metro Amigo and i could meet up with ya Tom is a lost cause buy i will mention it to him TAKE CARE WOJO