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Tilt-Shifting San Francisco

Posted on June 9, 2008 By Tom No Comments on Tilt-Shifting San Francisco
Photography, Travel

San Francisco is a tilt-shifter’s dream come true. There are so many hills and vantage points that look down on various scenes that the opportunities are nearly endless. This is especially true if you’ve got a zoom lens and can get even closer to the subjects below. I’ve been trying to work my way through … Read More “Tilt-Shifting San Francisco” »

Mystery House, Wine, and Family

Posted on June 7, 2008February 1, 2020 By Tom No Comments on Mystery House, Wine, and Family
Travel

Originally, we had planned to spend this day in the Napa Valley area, However, Laura and I were both tired of long days of exploring and we had already driven through similar countryside. So we decided to stay in the San Jose Area. Since our flight left so early Saturday morning we wanted to spend … Read More “Mystery House, Wine, and Family” »

San Francisco in a Day

Posted on June 6, 2008 By Tom 1 Comment on San Francisco in a Day
Travel, Uncategorized

How does one see a city as diverse as San Francisco in only one day? You can’t. We did try our best, though. Today we were headed into the city proper, so Laura pulled out the guide books and picked the top three things she wanted to see/do in the city today. We managed to … Read More “San Francisco in a Day” »

On Location

Posted on June 5, 2008 By Tom No Comments on On Location
Entertainment, Travel

It always surprises me how our perception of place is colored by movies. San Francisco is such an iconic city that it’s easily recognizable when on the big screen. However, sometimes the reality is altered a bit. The Monterrey Bay Aquarium figured prominently as “The Cetacean Institute” in Star Trek IV. However, their outdoor tide … Read More “On Location” »

Fish, Fish, Fish

Posted on June 5, 2008 By Tom No Comments on Fish, Fish, Fish
Photography, Travel

No trip to this area would be complete without a trip to the Monterrey Peninsula and a visit to the Monterrey Bay Aquarium. We got an early start this morning and drove straight on down. Traffic was not too bad. The route took us over hills, through ancient eucalyptus groves, past farms, and finally past … Read More “Fish, Fish, Fish” »

Bridges, Woods, Fog, and Wind

Posted on June 5, 2008 By Tom 1 Comment on Bridges, Woods, Fog, and Wind
Travel, Uncategorized

We decided that today’s travels would take us north. Our plans were to explore the Golden Gate area, Muir Woods, and Point Reyes. After a breakfast at the hotel, we dropped the top on the convertible and headed north. As we approached San Francisco the fog increased, and soon it was so thick it was … Read More “Bridges, Woods, Fog, and Wind” »

Do You Know the Way to San Jose?

Posted on June 3, 2008 By Tom No Comments on Do You Know the Way to San Jose?
Travel

Apparently we do. Our flight left at a leisurely mid-morning, with a brief stop in Dallas. We said goodbye to the cats, loaded up my camera gear, and headed to GSP. The flight to Dallas was uneventful, just as we like. Hanging out in the Dallas airport we sat and watched the crowds, mostly consisting … Read More “Do You Know the Way to San Jose?” »

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