There are many areas in San Francisco that are always good for photography—the Mission, the Castro, Union Square, etc.—but for a combination of scenery and a range of activities, the Embarcadero is the best. I go there often and proceed to simply walk up and down, starting at the Ferry Building, and always find good subjects and compositions.
When I went about a week ago, it was just after a rainstorm. The huge cumulus clouds that trailed the storm were over the Bay Bridge, making for a dramatic black-and-white subject.
I stayed in the same spot for a while, watching as time and the breeze changed the cloud formations.
Walking north from the Ferry Building, I came across this new art installation at the foot of Pier 7. Called “Got Framed,” by NiNo Alicea, it’s irresistible to selfie-takers. So I took a few shots with the frame as a framing device ;-).
This latest excursion showed me once again that any time of day, and any time of year, there’s something worth photographing along the Embarcadero.
