Sky Watch #47
From last week's skywatch entry (misty Alcatraz and boat) I told you I had my back on the SF waterfront. Now I show you what was the view on the opposite side. Here's the beautiful waterfront view. Coit Tower is partly hidden, Transamerica Pyramid stands tall and proud, and Ghirardelli Square takes its sweet position on the right side of this image, while the nary a cloud in the blue sky. Although you can probably see a hint of the fog that was going to blanket all this beauty in a short hour or so. Shot on Memorial Day 2009 between 4 to 5 pm, I think :)
I'm testing if a larger image is better suited to my taste for this blog. What do you think?
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For this one, I liked the larger image.
ReplyDeletegreat shot, sis !
ReplyDeletepicture size this wide is perfect.
oh wow! lovely panoramic view!!!! the larger it is, the better! happy weekend!
ReplyDeleteI had to scroll to see it... my screen is obviously not big enough...
ReplyDeleteGreat shot though!
You did a good job with the panoramic view. The last time I visited Alcatraz was in 2005.
ReplyDeleteOh, thanks for your kind words. We had so much fun and we clocked 1000 miles for that 5 day trip. We covered most of the lakes, and I still have some adventures that have not been posted, photos to last me for another month of SWF of WW of MWT. It was a month long planning.
ReplyDeleteGreat panoramic view! The large image is great!
ReplyDeleteWow...what a fantastic panorama view and such nice weather!Great shot!Thank you for sharing!
ReplyDeleteThanks for showing the opposite view - makes you want to sail right in there! Last week's was my favorite though.
ReplyDeleteI like larger images but not if you have to scroll to see it all as I had to. I like the picture to just pop out at me at one glance. Just my thoughts. (I have a 17in screen.)
This is a wonderful shot. I love the large sailing vessel.
ReplyDeleteWow! this is so beautiful place. I can look at this all day long.
ReplyDeleteI love this shot, what a great view.
ReplyDeleteHave a fantastic weekend
Guy
Regina In Pictures
I like big pictures and this is a very nice one.
ReplyDeleteSuper shot, well done, nice setting and great colors!!!
ReplyDeleteGreetings from the Netherlands...
I think it's wonderful! I love the larger photo and I wish I could figure out how to do this on my mac...and your shot is beautiful...
ReplyDeletefellow skywatchers, if you have to scroll to see the entire image, please click on the image to see the whole image without scrolling. thanks.
ReplyDeleteI love the larger image. Wish I knew how to do that.
ReplyDeleteLove San Francisco, and this is a really great shot!
I LOVE San Francisco! I would love to get there more often. I only live 1-1/2 hours and a BART ride away but I don't get there near as much as I want to. This is a lovely photo (and very sweet narative as well) of 'the city.' I recently re-conneted with an old friend who also loves the city and we promised each other we would go soon. I can't wait!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing our wonderful photo. BTW- how did you get it so large?
Caprice
The SF sky line is noteworthy, but the ship wins hands down with me.
ReplyDeleteRegarding the width of the pictures: I'm all for as large pictures as possible. I feel that it is up to the author to present the photos in way that brings the message across immediately. I (and most people with me) never press for a larger version.
I use a width of 800px as standard, with an occasional 900px (today). It will depend on your template.
Wow grea shot of the city. Its big! LOL nothing like that around here.
ReplyDeleteGreat skyline, with a lovely view of the boat and wharf.
ReplyDeleteLovley skyline! And view :)
ReplyDeleteHave a great friday!
Anna
The bonus for skywatch is the ship. Lovely backdrop too.
ReplyDeleteHoly cow--that's gorgeous. I love the ship's rigging contrasting with all the various buildings in the background; a beautiful view all around. And, a beautiful day!
ReplyDeleteWow, what a panorama. beautiful :)
ReplyDeleteLovely shot. I always loved my trips to San Francisco.
ReplyDeleteVery scenic - what a gorgeous blue sky! I like the tall ship.
ReplyDeleteI know this scene well and you've captured it perfectly - everything is there in one image!
ReplyDeleteIt's in the ordinary things we see everyday and we live everyday that deem AWE INSPIRING Madam. The hearts that freely give, the beautiful mind that think pleasant thoughts to people they care and love, a kind smile that you cause people's life to light and a comforting, assuring words you say to those who are sad and lonely and forlorn.
ReplyDeleteAll these simple ordinary qualities that your pictures convey. Now these come from my heart and with sincerity.
Thanks for the visit. As always, you cheer my spirit.
Australia:Quadrat in Focus
Here's something for you...
Misty Alcatraz in my blog comments
I remember that beautiful view when we visited SF. It is a wonderful city.
ReplyDeleteHave a happy weekend...
I like the large image here. I get the sense that I'm seeing the whole scene. Lovely blue sky!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful panoramic view. Large image suits well here. :)
ReplyDeleteThis is a great format. That's quite a rich view.
ReplyDeleteWow very beautiful photo for SWF. Love the lovely scenery and the ship in the background. Have a nice weekend.
ReplyDeleteVery nice shot. I like the larger image size, too.
ReplyDeleteI'm a big fan of large formats for blog photos so I love this. It's been a lifetime since I was in San Francisco and really appreciate this panorama. It's a beautiful sight.
ReplyDeleteThis is a gorgeous cityscape. I like the panoramic view, very nice!
ReplyDeleteWow! A beautiful panoramic view. Very nice.
ReplyDeleteGreat view of the landscape, it really is very pretty. Thank you for sharing with us all in Sky Watch Friday.
ReplyDeleteIn response to your question about the quotes, yes of course please do use them. I figure that there are so many lovely peices of writing out there it is great to share them so more of us can apprecaite them.
Very well done.
ReplyDeleteI had to scroll to see it all but the panoramic format works well with this particular shot. Really like it.
ReplyDeletePC: What a wonderful capture across the bay, nicely shown.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful seascape.
ReplyDeleteNice stitching! Love the city!
ReplyDeleteWhat a tremendous panoramic view of the skyline. I love it!
ReplyDeletewonderful panorama!
ReplyDeleteinteresting view..
ReplyDeleteI do like your larger shot. I love San Francisco and that is a great view especially with the three master.
ReplyDeleteThe larger size works well with this long thin image (and I do like long thin images when that's what's called for). I would so love to see San Francisco. With last week's Alcatraz and this week's waterfront I'm starting to build up a picture. Now I need the Golden gate bridge and some cable cars, please!
ReplyDeleteJanice.
It is a wondeful blue sky in this photo! Enjoy your weekend!
ReplyDeleteSize of photograph is perfect! Amazing shot because it includes the sea, the shoreline and buildings. Great job!
ReplyDeleteJoyce
We went to SF a few years ago and loved it.
ReplyDeleteI love your photos of the posts below where you changed them to black and white and just add a splash of color. Wonderful!
Love this photo and the larger image..
ReplyDeleteI really like the contrast between the old sailing ship and the modern skyline... very cool !
Beautiful skywatch shot. Love the wide shot.
ReplyDeleteThe real wide world!
ReplyDeleteGreat picture!
Gr.
P-TER
This is gorgeous,nothing more to say!
ReplyDeleteGreat shot of this skyline on the waterfront.
ReplyDeleteI like the bigger images, because you can see much more detail.
Enjoy your weekend!
A fantastic panorama of this beautiful waterfront - one of the most famous in the world. Nice shooting.
ReplyDeleteFantastic shot. What a terrific skyline! I like the panorama of this. I think really large shots can sometimes be overwhelming. It really works with this one. I think the size of the one below is perfect for that one. Maybe it just depends on the shots.
ReplyDeleteI vote for large! This is so fun to see. I lived in SF for many years, and then across the bay in Berkeley for many more. I remember my daughter's elementary school class working for the day on the Balcutha. And my husband's firm remodeled the penthouse in that tallest building on Russian Hill (for the Swig/Mallard's), and I could see my house in Berkeley from their floor to ceiling windows at the party the family threw when the job was finished. You've captured the skyline from a very wonderful perspective, with that bit of mist in the air.
ReplyDelete-Kim
Missed SF. Excellent shot.
ReplyDeleteThis is an amazing shot. Love the larger image
ReplyDeleteSmiles Barbar
The panorama conveys the feel of being at the waterfront. Now you've made me want to visit SF again, and soon.
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ReplyDeleteWow! Nice panoramic view. And it's so clear...you can see forever. LOL I love it.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great panoramic capture. I had to look left-to-right!
ReplyDeleteI had to scroll to see the whole picture but love the shot especially the sailling ship on the left.
ReplyDeleteGreat idea for photo. Has been a long time since I was in California. Maybe time for a trip
ReplyDeleteI definitely like the panoramic view in this large format on this page, Maria. It's perfect!
ReplyDeletei like the bigger photo. i just dont know how to display my photos that way too.
ReplyDeletenice picture perfect shot of the harbor :)
ReplyDeleteThis skywatch is a great picture. I like the format as well. But vary them - I think it would work best.
ReplyDeleteVery nice. Makes long for SF. What a lovely city.
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