- Maritime Dream
San Francisco Lands End is my short photo essay on one of the city by the bay’s greatest natural assets. The image above is my favorite shot of 2013 thus far and it reminds me of the stark beauty surrounding this city on all sides. Land’s End is part of the Golden Gate National Park Conservancy and after years of work is now one of the most pristine parks I have seen in the US. I say that because I actually preferred the place when it was bit more ramshackle and difficult to maneuver. Now, there are buses, tourists, and a gift shop?
- Sutro Baths Couple
I took the previous shot and this one from the ruins of the 19th Century Sutro Baths. In this image the pool of the baths overlooking the Pacific gives the impression of an exotic resort on the ocean rather than a graffiti mired wasteland which is now the home of a cute little river otter. I love the clouds in this image and when I am here I feel so far from the inner grit of San Francisco.
- Maverick Waves near The Cliffhouse
The Cliffhouse is a famous SF restaurant on the Pacific. Mavericks are waves that come in sometimes that bring surfers on emergency flights from around the world to surf 25-40 foot swells. I loved seeing these bad boys break and the shimmering light on the sea behind them.
- View from Sutro Pool
Just on the edge of Sutro Baths are these craggy rocks and the cappuccino-like foam of the Pacific this day at San Francisco’s Lands End. There are amazing views of the Golden Gate Bridge on this walk around the park but I was a little late for the good light on the bridge and my images were not up to standard. Next time 
- Surf’s Up
With the challenging light I was able to capture a final image worth sharing. I had hoped to present a few more images but this day at San Francisco Lands End proved to be more for hiking than photography. I recently read some Ansel Adams quote about if one gets one good image a month they are doing well. I feel like I am doing pretty well.
Ciao Tutti!
M
Ahhhh I love seeing photos like this of this beloved city of mine. You do a great capturing the essence and vitality of this area with this post Michael, through both your photos and your writing. I only hope this is adding to the case to keep you here in the bay!
Arash,
Thank you so much for this comment and I take it as high praise coming from you.
We are 100% here till at least June now sir. I would not be surprised if we stayed a little longer
I’m having a hard time deciding if the first or second photo is my favorite. These images actually remind me of the Monterey and Carmel area. San Francisco is such a beautiful city/bay. Thanks for sharing!
Jessica,
Thank you very much. I love Monterey, Carmel, and Big Sur as well! Happy Friday!
Loving your beautiful captures:) Have a Great One!
You too! Thank you very much for this
Very nice! And I thought “Land’s End” was only the name of a catalogue clothing company! What type of camera are you using?
Yeah, they are Sears now
I used a Nikon D7000 for these shots. Cooking anything cool today?
Nice work. That first one is a good choice for a favorite thus far.
I’ve been kicking around the idea of getting a D7000. You know… it’s the old “not owning one that’s the only thing holding back from greatness” complex.
Yeah, that’s me and the D800
Love these photos, especially the first one. The opening in the rock looks like a heart.
BE ENCOURAGED! BE BLESSED!
It does indeed have a heart shape. Perhaps it stole mine