Embarcadero Fireworks

A mad fireworks show taken from Treasure Island. Yes, we know its July, but really, who doesn't love a fireworks show? This was New Year's and that's the San Francisco Skyline and the famous lit up Embarcadero Buildings.

Bay Bridge at Night

Here's part two of our evening stroll the other night. This was taken from Telegraph Hill looking down to the bay and Oakland. The evening was not only clear, but very mild for San Francisco. We really never tire of this stunning view. Hope you all enjoy this as we appreciate all of your kind, thoughtful and complimentary comments.

View from Telegraph Hill

We took our dog out on an evening stroll last night. It was one of those rare San Francisco summer nights where it was clear and mild.

This is taken from our secret spot at the end of Union Street on Telegraph Hill.

That's the Ferry Building and Bay Bridge to the left and the Tranamerica Pyramid to the right.

City Night Traffic

This is Kearny Street in San Francisco's North Beach. The Coppola Building is the copper building on the left. We probably have taken at least a thousand photos of that building. This photo was taken about 10:30pm and as you can see, there's still a lot of action on the road.

Grapevines on Hwy 101

I took this while in the passenger seat of the car going about 60 mph. This vineyard is located right next to Hwy 101 in Cotati just south of Santa Rosa. We spend our weekends up north and this is a welcomed sight every Sunday when we head back to the city.

Happy 4th of July America!

This was the fireworks show that we saw off of our deck last summer. It was put on by the Konocti Harbor Resort in Clearlake, California. The show was amazing....Enjoy!

I Can't Get Enough Tomoatos

Went to the Farmer's Market yesterday and couldn't resist purchasing some of these heirloom tomatos! I had once seen a show featuring one of our favorite chefs, Alice Waters (of famed Chez Panisse in Berkeley) and she sliced up some heirloom tomatoes and placed a poached egg on top with a drizzle of olive oil and it has become a favorite breakfast staple in the summertime.

Living Room View at Dusk

This is the view out of our living room in San Francisco. We are blessed to look at Coit Tower everyday as well as St. Peter and Paul Church. This was taken at dusk on a sunny day and the purple hues were fantastic. Imagine, there are many evenings that we can't even see Coit because of dense fog.

Sleeping Cranes

This photo was taken over in Oakland one morning. These cranes are a common sight and an integral part of the shipping industry because they move all the containers to and from the cargo ships. It was nice seeing them all lined up ready for duty.

Dog School at the Beach

It was a beautiful day in San Francisco so I decided to take our dog, Olivia to the beach. This shot is of the San Francisco Bay at Crissy Field. Its a popular beach especially for the dog walkers. Today, I counted 8 dog walkers each responsible for at least 8 dogs. The walkers always take them off leash so they can run and swim. Its funny to see all these different dogs (from labs to pugs and everything in between) and how much fun they are having. Most remarkable though is the control that the walker has over their canines. Its quite a sight to see!

Downtown City View

This was taken during our evening walk with our dog in San Francisco's Russian Hill District. There's a hillside garden along Vallejo street between Mason and Taylor and it even has cozy, little benches that provide the most breathtaking views of the city.

Regatta versus the Shipping Container

During the summertime, the San Francisco Bay is dotted with sailboats. At the same time, we are a pretty big shipping port and these large container ships need to navigate between all the other mariners...or is it the other way around?

Lake Moonrise

This is our Saturday evening view from our lakehouse in Kelseyville, CA in Lake County which is about 2 1/2 hours north of San Francisco. We spent the evening BBQing and photographing the moon rising as well as trying to spot the International Space Station. Really, there's nothing like sipping ice cold Reisling on a warm summer night in California!

The Painted Ladies at Alamo Park

We indulged in an afternoon picnic the other weekend. It was a "sunny", Sunday afternoon at about noon and within an hour the fog started rolling in. This is taken at Alamo Park and is commonly known as the Painted Ladies. I've also heard peeps call it the Seven Sisters, too.
Whatever you want to call it -- it is a sight to see :-)

Hyatt Embarcadero Lobby

Here's a photo of the lobby in the Hyatt Embarcadero in Downtown San Francisco. We took this from the third floor while working on a Time Lapse video project. It's completely open and there's a fun lounge in the lobby. I thought it has a space-age look to it.

The World's at Crissy Field

This is Crissy Field near the Presidio in San Francisco. We go here often on warm sunny days because its a fun place to run, bike and the dogs love it too. A little while ago, there was an Earth Day exhibit and this one really caught my eye. It was alive and growing.

We did a little exploring/wine tasting/photography this past weekend. This is a photo of the entrance to Ceago Winery in Lake County, California. Its located about 120 miles north of San Francisco and has become noted as a prime territory for grape growing (lots of rich, volcanic soil.) It was a lot of fun and you can even drive your boat up to their dock. The architecture is quite stunning; rustic and country and Southern European; lots of ironwork too. They grow lavender and also make wonderful olive oil, in addition to their yummy wine! Good Times!

Dinosaurs in Clarion Alley

A few weeks ago we took an afternoon stroll through Clarion Alley in San Francisco's Mission District. What a treat. It was like walking through an art gallery. This was painted on a fence of about 6ft high by 10 feet wide. There were probably about 50 of these individual murals with any and all themes you can think of.

North Beach from the Air

Here's a shot from the Carnelian Room (when it was open) in the Bank of America Building on California Street in Downtown San Francisco. Although kinda pricey, we would love to go there every once in a while to enjoy a glass of vino. The view from the lounge was fabulous and on this night we attempted a time lapse video. This is of Columbus Avenue and Brodway.

Blooming Bay Windows

If you are visiting San Francisco for the first time, one of the most amazing aspects is all the different types of Architecture. We found this building on Divisidero Blvd while we were driving over to Dolores Park. We had to pull over so I could take some pictures. The blooms were not only exploding, but striking as well. Hope the picture does it justice.