I took advantage of a relatively clear, winter night to take a long-distance photo of the Bay Bridge curving in front of Coit Tower. From this perspective, the path to the Eastern Span appears to take a sharp turn. However, on a map, the angle is closer to 135°. This effect occurs because the bridge is quite far away from the camera, resulting in some depth compression. The curve in the photo appears similarly when viewed with the naked eye — at this distance from this location.

Potrero Hill is a vibrant neighborhood nestled on the eastern side of San Francisco, known for its panoramic views of the city and the Bay. Characterized by its steep hills and colorful homes, Potrero Hill offers a mix of residential charm and industrial history.

This view of Potrero Hill features Berkeley in the background. Sather Tower (a/k/a The Campanile) was illuminated in blue and gold that night.

At night, the iconic Sutro Tower in San Francisco transforms into a mesmerizing beacon. Its towering structure, adorned with pulsing lights, casts an ethereal glow that can be seen from various vantage points across the city. To celebrate its 50th anniversary, Sutro Tower will be lit with laser beams, courtesy of Illuminate. This runs from July 4-8, 2023.

On July 4th, the official fireworks were launched from barges near Pier 39 and Aquatic Park. Because that part of town gets crowded early, I decided to watch the “illegal” fireworks that erupted from the Mission and Hunters Point neighborhoods. People started lighting fireworks at twilight and continued at a furious pace for a couple of hours. Impressive to view from afar.

During the holiday season, San Francisco City Hall and Fox Plaza are illuminated in red and green colors at night in celebration of Christmas. City Hall was also in blue and while in recognition of the first night of Hanukkah as well as red, green and black in recognition of the first night of Kwanzaa.

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View of Crocker-Amazon in San Francisco. At night, the contours of the neighborhood are highlighted by the street lights and converge at Mission Street and Oliver Street.

At night, Mission Dolores Park offers an impressive view of the San Francisco skyline. On special occasions, San Francisco City Hall will be illuminated in a custom color pattern. On this night, City Hall displayed rainbow lights while displaying sections of the AIDS Memorial Quilt from the Mayor’s balcony. Prints Available from fineartamerica.

After the Golden State Warriors defeated the Dallas Mavericks, I decided to pay a visit to Chase Center. This magnificent building is quite large. Without much room to back-up, I needed a wide-angle lens. I took a vertical panorama at 24mm and still clipped the top of the building. Next time, bring an even wider lens or shooting a multiple row panorama.

This corner of the Portola District sits at the junction of 101 and 280, the two major highways connecting cities up-and-down the peninsula. From this vantage point, we can see the busy flow of traffic as well as the houses of those who live in the community.