Photo Hunt Saturday--High
This week's theme is: HIGH. As I searched through my photos and giggled like a schoolgirl at the possibilities of representations of the theme, I decided against a single photo. Our trip to San Francisco in October 2003 presented so many opportunities to express the word "high." I only wish we'd had our digital SLR at that time. All our digital photos were taken with a little Nikon Coolpix. I want to go back with a "real" camera and shoot it all again; I really did leave my heart in San Francisco.
While we were there, we bicycled with Middle and Youngest across the Golden Gate Bridge, high above San Francisco Bay.
At the Palace of Fine Arts, there are angels high atop the columns.
The columns themselves are impressively high. (Note the people in the photo for size reference.)
We visited Muir Woods, named for John Muir, the preservationist who founded the Sierra Club. The Coastal Redwoods there are so ancient and grow so high, it is awe-inspiring. A quick bit of trivia about Coastal Redwoods: Under ideal conditions, they can grow 2-3 feet annually in height, though under extreme stress may grow a single inch annually.
No trip to San Francisco would be complete without a trip to the infamous Haight-Ashbury district. Although gentrification has taken a big toll (Ben & Jerry's now occupies THE corner), this was once the bohemian heart of San Francisco. I'm sure many a high of an herbal nature has been successfully achieved here.
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Great shots! But I like the one taken on the Golden Gate bridge the best. The view must have been awesome out there!
Posted by: monaco | March 29, 2008 at 07:55 AM
The redwoods are awesome...I'd love to see them one day myself :)
I think your Nikon Coolpix did quite well!
Great pics for today's theme. Have a wonderful weekend!
Posted by: deb | March 29, 2008 at 08:06 AM
Yes, monaco, the view was incredible. And it was ever-so-windy and COLD up there, too! Hubby and I tried a tandem bike, but we very quickly decided that the wind and our inexperience would conspire to kill us! LOL!
Posted by: Lori V. | March 29, 2008 at 08:49 AM
Thank you, deb... the Coolpix did do a pretty good job... I'm thinking of all the different shots I'd want with different lenses and such. :-)
Posted by: Lori V. | March 29, 2008 at 09:06 AM
excellent entry for the theme, those are some nice photos
Posted by: sarge charlie | March 29, 2008 at 09:31 AM
Thanks, sarge! Come back to visit! :-)
Posted by: Lori V. | March 29, 2008 at 09:39 AM
Love the Palace of Fine Arts. It's also my PhotoHunt entry for this week's theme: HIGH.
Posted by: Ms K | March 29, 2008 at 10:56 AM
Lovely collection of shots, and that little camera did very well indeed.
Posted by: Dragonstar | March 29, 2008 at 12:12 PM
Great collection with pictures.
Posted by: John | March 29, 2008 at 02:00 PM
Ms. K, thanks for visiting. Isn't the Palace of Fine Arts a divine place? Very magical.
Posted by: Lori V. | March 29, 2008 at 02:17 PM
Thanks for the compliments, Dragonstar & John. Have a great weekend & come back to visit soon!
Posted by: Lori V. | March 29, 2008 at 04:14 PM
I found your blog through a friend's. Love it.
1. I have friends with Autistic children (next post actually) and those children a lovable and kind. I've "adopted" three of them as an Uncle and I very much enjoy the time I spend with them.
2. As a resident of San Francisco, I've very glad you had a good time. As I travel, The City is always in my heart and it looks like you guys found some great places to visit.
3. Your observation about The Haight is quite accurate. I live on Lower Haight (other side of Divisidaro) for point of reference...and I must admit that a Ben & Jerry's is somewhat annoying to see up on Ashbury, -However- it *ahem* serves a purpose.
Cheers.
Posted by: Elf | April 04, 2008 at 03:36 AM