Light Matters at the Golden Gate (California, USA)

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The changing light at San Francisco

is none of your East Coast light

none of your

pearly light of Paris

The light of San Francisco

is a sea light

an island light

Lawrence Ferlinghetti

The FEATURED PHOTOGRAPH, repeated below for convenience, was taken on 2024-07-28, with a Nikon 24-70 mm at 70 mm, f/11, 1/500s, ISO 320, handheld. I have added it to my project and series “Light Matters”, which is dedicated to the light and how it can transform mundane subjects and landscapes into something special. In the early in the morning, the light over the Golden Gate bridge was spotty, and the pelicans flying around gave the whole scene an interesting touch.

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13 responses to “Light Matters at the Golden Gate (California, USA)”

  1. Steve Schwartzman Avatar

    You did a good job catching the pelicans in a pleasing configuration. That lighter band across the middle of the frame is an effective element as well.

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    1. Alessandra Chaves Avatar

      Thank you!

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  2. Anne Sandler Avatar

    Beautiful!

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    1. Alessandra Chaves Avatar

      Thanks Anne

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  3. WritingfromtheheartwithBrian Avatar

    You’re right. I think the pelicans flying really do give your shot an extra bit of flare. So much to look at. A beautiful shot!

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    1. Alessandra Chaves Avatar

      Thank you.

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      1. Anne Sandler Avatar

        😊

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  4. shoreacres Avatar

    The band of light and silhouettes of the buildings just under the fog/clouds are perfect. It’s interesting how the rocks at the left side of the image balance the buildings on the right, and I like your choice to avoid perfectly centering the bridge pylon.

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    1. Alessandra Chaves Avatar

      Thank you. That and of light is common there.

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  5. howg2211 Avatar
    howg2211

    The birds really add a special touch to the image. Beautiful.

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    1. Alessandra Chaves Avatar

      Thanks. It’s a beautiful place.

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  6. tierneycreates: a fusion of textiles and smiles Avatar

    Spectacular photo!

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    1. Alessandra Chaves Avatar

      Thank you.

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