City Impressions

It rained here last Saturday. It really, really rained. Here's what it looked like down on Mission Street as I was sitting in my car hoping it would let up long enough for me to carry some photos from the car to the Mission Cultural Center.

Hill

More playing around with the borrowed camera (& lenses); this one is from Hawk Hill in the Marin Headlands.

Edit: And as it turns out, this is the 1,000th post at Pixels at an Exhibition.

Muirotidua

Alexander the Great observes crazy costumes in the lobby of the Louvre.

We posted something similar a couple of years ago, here.

Vista Point

Borrowed a DSLR and some lenses from my brother, and I'm trying them out...

Lobbyists

The lobby to the SF MOMA is cast in deep shadow and bright sunlight on a recent Saturday afternoon. Just in time for Shadow Shot Sunday, as I'm sure all these fine folk would agree.

Embarcadero Sunset

Sometimes I really love working where I do.

In My Neighborhood: De Soto

You know how when you see a spectacularly beautiful vintage automobile, you always say "that's MY car!"?

Or is it just me who does that?

Anyway, this baby is rightfully MINE. Another shot below the fold; both of them were a lotta nuthin in color, but I like how they turned out in black and white.
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Ravens

This shot is much better large. I probably could have cropped it a bit tighter, but I wanted to portray a sense of space.

Two from MOMA

I spent part of Saturday afternoon checking out the Henri Cartier-Bresson exhibit at MOMA, and was lucky enough to get these shots in the stairwell. I like them both quite a bit.

Will There Be Rainbows After Rainbows Day After Day?

Looking out the front window early Saturday morning.

Shadow Shot Sunday

Caught this trophy shadow late one afternoon in an office at my firm. Check out some of the other Shadow Shot Sunday participants here.

And while you're here, check out our 2nd anniversary retrospective, a roundup of favorite shots from the past year.

Blogiversary Retrospective II: The Sequel

And the Rockets' Red Glare by Generik, posted on April 14.

Today (yesterday actually, but who's counting) is the two-year anniversary of Pixels at an Exhibition, and we're continuing the annual tradition of posting a set of favorite images (from each of us, selected by the other two co-bloggers) from the past year. I'll let the images speak for themselves, and add only that it is a great pleasure and privilege to be able to share this space with Michael and Erik--really talented photographers, and all-around good people.


Three Geese by Ahab, posted on September 20.


Three Kings by Tom Hilton, posted May 17.


Tidestones by Ahab, posted on July 14.


Colors by Tom Hilton, posted on May 25.


Smoke Break Santa by Generik, posted December 27 2009.


Red Wave by Tom Hilton, posted August 31.


On Balance by Generik, posted on December 9 2009.


Cedar Waxwing by Ahab, posted on November 10.


A Big Drink of Water by Generik, posted on May 5.


Laundry Day in Poggibonsi by Ahab, posted on February 4.


Emile Henri and the Adventure of the Roasted Beets by Tom Hilton, posted February 19.


Freeform by Ahab, posted on March 23.


Palm Stars by Generik, posted on December 16 2009.


I Knew the Bride When She Used to Rock & Roll by Tom Hilton, posted on October 21.


Circles and Stripes by Ahab, posted on October 20.


Michele Michele (from the
Brides of March) by Generik, posted on March 18.


Rainy Season by Tom Hilton, posted on November 7.


Let Us Now Praise Tom Hilton by Generik, posted on July 12.


Lakehouse by Ahab, posted on November 6.


Martini Monday by Tom Hilton, posted on February 15.

Band's End

Went to Land's End for the sunset last Sunday, and these guys were practicing (or performing--who knows?). Elsewhere, someone was giving tango lessons.

Life in the Fast Lane

Another one from the Friday Night Drinking & Shooting Club photowalk, this time featuring photographers risking their lives to get a shot. Woohoo!

The Umbrellas of Cherbourg, Act I

From our Friday Night Drinking & Shooting Club photowalk last Friday night, taken at the Tonga Room.

Still Life

Alternate take:

Shadow Shot Sunday

Back after a week off. (And by 'off', I mean lazy.)

Shadow Shot Sunday: here's the map, and here's the territory.

Hitting on the Moonshine, Rockin' in the Grain

Another one with the camera on loan, shot at ISO 6400 (!!), which is why it's so grainy and noisy. Still, kind of cool, I think. Tonight will be a real test of this camera; it's the Friday Night Drinking and Shooting Club's November get-together, starting out at the world-famous Tonga Room! Drinks with umbrellas! A fake rainstorm over the indoor pool every hour! Sweet and sour meatballs! Tikis!!

California Canyon

Early morning on California Street in the financial district.

Bokeh of Stems

My department went to Napa last week to do a little wine-tasting (ostensibly for "team-building," though I think it was really just an excuse for us all to get out of work for a day and catch a little buzz). Naturally, I took a few pictures on the trip. I think this one is probably my favorite.

Hide and Seek

In My Neighborhood: Girl, You Look Good

Test driving a camera on loan to me from a co-worker.

Cedar Waxwing

Hijacking hawthorn berries on a glorious autumn afternoon.

Orange You Glad the Giants Won?

The Ferry Building, lit up for the World Series winners. (As noted, not nearly as good as Generik's shot of City Hall...but then Generik didn't have a terrible pun for a title.)

Spotlight on an Ancient Relic

Seen on Clement and 6th last Saturday night.

Coquette

Rainy Season

Through the windshield at Ocean Beach last weekend. Raining again today...