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It was fleet week here last week and I spent some time out by the bay gathering shots of all the festivities.  Here are a few.  The first shot FYI is a photo of Alcatraz Island.  Thank you and enjoy. I am participating in Wednesday Waters

Coit Tower view from Russian Hill A beautiful Waterfall/Seashell/Flower front yard near the Chestnut Street steps. Golden Gate Bridge view from Russian Hill shrouded in fog Of course I can never pass up taking shots of beautiful flowers. View of the Bay Bridge from Russian Hill I am participating in Our World Tuesday

The weather in San Francisco this past week has been gorgeous.  I ventured out to the lands end hiking trail to soak in the beauty and to take these scenic shots for my friends Sony and Jerry Holland . I am participating in Our World Tuesday And Outdoor Wednesday

Taken at the Golden Gate Bridge. Taken at the San Francisco Botanical Gardens. Taken at the San Francisco Botanical Gardens. Click the above widget for more critter photography

The Golden Gate Bridge at 75 years old.  I hope I look this great at that age :) I snapped this shot a couple of months ago. The bridge 75 years ago.  I borrowed this photo from the 415 Facebook page. As an added treat I've included a short video clip that I created as a tribute to my friends Sony and Jerry Holland when they were here in San Francisco.  This short clip hosts "On A San Francisco High" which is  my favorite song about my hometown.  This song was written and composed by Jerry Holland and sung by Sony Holland. Make sure to visit Sony's website at  www.sonyholland.com Click below for the video

Taken At The Golden Gate Bridge Lookout Point Click Photos To Enlarge Click the above widget for more great critter photography.

Photos Taken At The Golden Gate Bridge Lookout Point And The San Francisco Botanical Gardens. Click Photos To Enlarge Visit Macro Monday For More Great Macro Photography

For those of you who know me and follow this blog you know I love the botanical gardens. However, even before I discovered the gardens decades ago, my favorite spot in my hometown was Fisherman's Wharf. The wharf is touted as a tourist destination though many of us locals frequent this vibrant and alive area. From the wharf area you can not only see the Golden Gate, Alcatraz Island, Coit Tower and the high rises in downtown SF but you have a bustling neighborhood full of world renowned restaurants, unique shops and a host of artists and musicians that fill the streets with a party atmosphere. One of my favorite times to visit is during the morning hours when the streets are still quiet and the smell of the ocean permeates the air. You can feel the morning mist bathe your skin while seeing the Golden Gate hiding behind a veil of fog. It's then that I so appreciate living in San Francisco. My two questions this week are: 1. Where do you live? 2. What is your fav...

This is the Harbor Princess ferry which is one of many in the Red And White Fleet which takes tourists on a cruise around San Francisco Bay, Alcatraz and the Golden Gate Bridge. Click Photos To Enlarge. For more great shots, visit Watery Wednesday

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The Blue Angels are the annual highlight of fleet week here in San Francisco. I have been to so many fleet week festivities over the years that this week I decided to forgo the air show and rather get out to the Golden Gate Bridge area during their practice show. I spent a couple of hours chasing them around the skies and after a couple of dozen shots had a few good enough to post. It is so difficult getting shots of the Blue Angels. They fly so fast and so low in the sky that half the time you don't even know where they are coming from until they are literally right on top of you. They are truly amazing to watch. The above photo is a maneuver where they fly upside down during a downward spiral. They also fly so close to each other that it is a bit scary at times. I am also going to try and get on at least one of the ships this week. Notice I said try. There are literally hundreds of people doing the same so we'll see. Until next week, enjoy the show. ALL PHOTOS BY ...