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This window has a nice view capturing the heart of San Francisco’s Chinatown. I like all the colorful signs and architecture. I photographed the street scene outside, but taking the picture from the inside was much more interesting. The lantern and beads make everything very festive!  For an artistic rendition of a photo, try using…

This view of the Bay Bridge in San Francisco was taken well before sunrise. I ended up liking this “vintage” version better than the sunrise image. It has a different mood with the sepia tones, as if it was photographed late at night. It feels quiet to me, without distractions, and the architecture somehow becomes…

San Francisco’s Chinatown is like being in another country. There is much to explore! I like the oriental lanterns rather than city’s contemporary streetlights, they have a lot of character. The smaller red lanterns make everything very festive! When the markets are open, you can barely walk through on the sidewalk. People are looking for…

Walking the streets of San Francisco’s Chinatown is wonderful! There is so much to explore in the various shops, markets, and bakeries. The windows are works of art, colorful lanterns, golden Buddha’s, all kinds of treasures. I liked the glow of the lights through the paper lanterns, and wanted to create an image that a…

I’ll try a movie for this panorama, otherwise you can click on the picture for a larger version. This is the most beautiful San Francisco at dawn. It looks tranquil, but it was quite cold and windy where I was standing. It was worth every moment for the view. For this panorama, I used a…