Tuesday, November 30, 2010

City Impressions

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

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.

Monday, November 29, 2010

Muirotidua

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

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

Sunday, November 28, 2010

Vista Point

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

Saturday, November 27, 2010

Lobbyists

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.

Thursday, November 25, 2010

Wednesday, November 24, 2010

In My Neighborhood: De Soto

De Soto 01
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.
More...
De Soto 02

Tuesday, November 23, 2010

Ravens

Common 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.

Monday, November 22, 2010

Two from MOMA

When Up is Down

In and Out the Window

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?

16th Ave Rainbow
Looking out the front window early Saturday morning.

Saturday, November 20, 2010

Shadow Shot Sunday

Trophy Shadow
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.

Friday, November 19, 2010

Blogiversary Retrospective II: The Sequel

Opening Night #5
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
Three Geese by Ahab, posted on September 20.

Three Kings
Three Kings by Tom Hilton, posted May 17.

Tidestones
Tidestones by Ahab, posted on July 14.

Colors
Colors by Tom Hilton, posted on May 25.

Smoke Break Santa
Smoke Break Santa by Generik, posted December 27 2009.

Red Wave 02
Red Wave by Tom Hilton, posted August 31.

On Balance
On Balance by Generik, posted on December 9 2009.

Cedar Waxwing
Cedar Waxwing by Ahab, posted on November 10.

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

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

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

Freeform
Freeform by Ahab, posted on March 23.

Palm Stars
Palm Stars by Generik, posted on December 16 2009.

China Beach 03
I Knew the Bride When She Used to Rock & Roll by Tom Hilton, posted on October 21.

Gull
Circles and Stripes by Ahab, posted on October 20.

Michele Michele #3
Michele Michele (from the
Brides of March) by Generik, posted on March 18.

Rainy Day 03
Rainy Season by Tom Hilton, posted on November 7.

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

Lakehouse
Lakehouse by Ahab, posted on November 6.

Martini Shape Shadow
Martini Monday by Tom Hilton, posted on February 15.

Thursday, November 18, 2010

Band's End

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.

Tuesday, November 16, 2010

Life in the Fast Lane

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!

Monday, November 15, 2010

Saturday, November 13, 2010

Shadow Shot Sunday

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

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

Friday, November 12, 2010

Hitting on the Moonshine, Rockin' in the Grain

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

Downtown Sunrise 05
Early morning on California Street in the financial district.

Thursday, November 11, 2010

Bokeh of Stems

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

China Beach 01

Wednesday, November 10, 2010

Tuesday, November 9, 2010

Orange You Glad the Giants Won?

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.)

Sunday, November 7, 2010

Rainy Season

Rainy Day 03
Through the windshield at Ocean Beach last weekend. Raining again today...