Wednesday, July 2, 2025

June Highlights: Arms Alone (26 June 2025)

Two mannequin arms on a metal box

There was no reason for these to be here, on a utility box, and yet there they were... 

June Highlights: Nightclub

Collage of nightclub lighting enhanced by a smoke machine

I have just one friend who enjoys dancing, and I don't know how this is possible, but she joined me, and we had a great time! 

June Highlights: Near Pier 70 (20 June 2025)

Entrance labeled Building 12 with glass and rusty steel supports and corrugated metal all around

I have a rust fetish that exceeds normal ranges, and had a great time with wonderful light at and around Pier 70. 

June Highlights: Sunset (18 June 2025)

Collage with near-sunset views of Baker Beach, Golden Gate Bridge, and mouth of the Bay with container ship

I rushed across town after work in hopes of seeing the cliffs lit by the setting sun, and made it just in time. 

June Highlights: Asian Art Museum (15 June 2025)

Three interior museum displays: bamboo sculpture, weathered Buddha legs, white and gray moon jars

I dropped by the Asian on a hot afternoon, and refreshed myself with gorgeous art.

Three Views: exterior steel ribbon lantern shapes; chandelier from below; Japanese teahouse interior

 

June Highlights: Yerba Buena (15 June 2025)

 

Three colorful sculptures based on mythical creatures
These are festive - and VERY large!

June Highlights: Mission Festivals

Collage of four dancers in Brazilian Carnaval costumes

Carnaval returned during a local street festival, when the dancers who had worked so hard for the parade were able to share the spirit with locals by dancing again and posing for photos. 

June Highlights: Presidio Flora

Collage of flowers of various colors and textures

I went for a walk on an overcast day with friends in the Presidio: the lighting was just fine for flower portraits.

Collage of flowers of various colors and textures

 

May Highlights: Expired Polaroid Originals SX-70 Photos (31 May 2025)

Collage of Polaroid prints (faded atop more faded images of buildings); the SX-70 Camera; and the camera with film packaging

As part of my 'refrigerator project,' I am consuming all of the expired film I've been hoarding in my refrigerator.  This Polaroid Originals film was manufactured and expired in the same year, just over 7 years ago.  While shooting it, it remained completely blank...  So I fired off wildly, figuring that nothing would come out, only adjusting the exposure toward the very end.  I put the photos in a bag, and later that day realized that some of them actually developed out fully!  Faintly, but fully.

So: use your film while it's fresh, people. 

May Highlights: Carnaval (25 May 2025)

Dancer in indigenous costume adorned with feathers

Carnaval is one of our best local festivals, and I took SO MANY PHOTOS this year...  I have two galleries up on my photography website.

2025 Carnaval SF - People and 2025 Carnaval SF - Cars.  These are favorites among many favorite scenes...

 

May Highlights: Instax Mini Walk (24 May 2025)

Grid of Instax Mini photos of houses, streetcars, and plants in the Castro District

My Lomo Instant Square is my best Lomo camera so far: Instax film delivers!  (Even when expired!)


 

May Highlights: Matilija (24 May 2025)

Five close-up images of Matilija poppies, resembling fried eggs made of crepe paper

Such a large and cheerful flower! 

May Highlights: Dolores (24 May 2025)

View of throngs of people on blankets enjoying sunshine in Dolores Park

Good weather is appreciated! 

May Highlights: Glen Park Stone (24 May 2025)


I love this wall every time I see it.

May Highlights: Chase Center (21 May 2025)

View of an atrium-like stairwell space within Chase Center, bathed in sunlight

My Cousin referred to this as the Starfleet view, and I giggle every time I remember it. 

May Highlights: Alhambra (18 May 2025)

Alhambra Theater Marquee with Minaret

I'm glad the sign has survived, even though it hasn't been painted recently. 

May Highlights: Classic (18 May 2025)

Oldsmobile chrome logo on a deep blue car

It's July, and I still haven't posted photos from the second half of May...  If I were keeping up, I would post a large collection, but since I'm playing catch-up, I'll only post a few of the hits.