In San Francisco I attempted to capture some of the unique features of San Francisco living. Featured are high density residence areas in the Marina district, upscale residences near the bay across from Palace of The Arts, and the larger and elegant homes in the beautiful view area of Pacific Heights.
There are a few images of typical tourist spots (cable cars, Fisherman's Wharf, Alcatraz, Golden Gate Bridge), and finally the famous old Army base, The Presidio.
The remainder of our trip to Portland for reunion of Charlie Co., 1st Marines provided the opportunity to take random shots in the areas visited plus several scenes in and around Shasta, California.
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1 IMG 8155 Fisherman's Wharf as seen through window of Alioto's Restaurant in last of daylight.
2 IMG 8156 Unusual building in mint perfect condition stands out in middle of the densely populated Marina area.
3 IMG 8159 Homes and apartments in Marina district two blocks from the bay.
4 IMG 8160 The Marina area suffered heavy earthquake damage but almost all property looks fully restored as shown here.
5 IMG 8161 Pacific Heights in distance up the hill as seen from Marina area.
6 IMG 8162 Hyde Street property overlooks popular cable car route one block from famous Lombard St.
7 IMG 8164 Typical cable car scene at intersection of Hyde & Lombard. The famous hill of many curves starts down on the right.
8 IMG 8165 I don't know of any other city in the USA where one may hang onto the outside of moving public transportation.
9 IMG 8166 Looking down Lombard St. from Hyde St. The most crooked street in the world.
10 IMG 8171 Cable car route from Fisherman's Wharf. San Francisco Bay and Alcatraz below.
11 IMG 8172 Great bay view residences within block of Hyde and Lombard.
12 IMG 8175 Looking up the famous crooked street from the bottom.
13 IMG 8178 Upscale residences overlook Palace of The Arts on right.
14 IMG 8179 Palace of The Arts in Marina District. The dome is undergoing rennovation presently.
15 IMG 8184 We picked this home as our choice for a second home in San Francisco. I don't even want to know the cost.
16 IMG 8185 Street of expensive quarters across from Palace of The Arts.
17 IMG 8186 Another view of Palace of The Arts.
18 IMG 8187 We found this turtle standing guard at the moat between us and the Palace of The Arts.
19 IMG 8193 In this view workmen are visible on the dome.
20 IMG 8194 These beautiful residences have the same view of the palace as seen in previous photo.
21 IMG 8195 More colorful residences with view of the Palace just across the street.
22 IMG 8196 Although heavily populated, streets are quiet and super clean.
23 IMG 8197 First image in Pacific Heights. Most homes are in Multi-million $ range and have breath taking views.
24 IMG 8199 Pacific Heights is several square blocks of mostly old, but some new homes, all spectacular.
25 IMG 8200 Wonderful mixture of styles and colors. Note the extra wide sidewalk.
26 IMG 8201 Just a "ho hum" view of SF Bay, Palace of The Arts, Golden Gate, and The Presidio.
27 IMG 8202 Even on a cool, gray day, there is an abundance of colors and textures.
28 IMG 8207 All the homes appear to be perfectly kept, with walls and trim freshly painted.
29 IMG 8208 Telephoto shot of the bay, workmen can be seen on the Palace dome.
30 IMG 8210 One of my favorite blocks. The fourth house from the corner appears to be near new, a closer look coming up.
31 IMG 8211 This house appears to be quite new, and awesome. The one on the left isn't exactly an ugly duckling either.
32 IMG 8213 The chain across the bottom of the stairs probably means "no soliciting."
33 IMG 8214 Now that's a retaining wall! Seems to have survived an earthquake or two based on its age.
34 IMG 8215 Main base buildings and old parade ground of The Presidio. An emotional tour of these old grounds.
35 IMG 8216 A closer view of the parade ground. Reminds me of The Marine Corps Base in San Diego, although entirely different architecture, but a similar feeling.
36 IMG 8217 Golden Gate Bridge from a distance on slightly foggy morning. Shot from The Presidio.
37 IMG 8218 San Francisco view across the bay from The Presidio.
38 IMG 8221 Alcatraz Island as seen from The Presidio.
39 IMG 8222 Closer view of the Golden Gate. I sailed under that bridge for the first time in 1944 on my way to the South Pacific in World War II.
40 IMG 8223 Close up of a small part of the bridge; maintenance work never stops on The Golden Gate.
41 IMG 8233 Dinner at "The Big Four" restaurant at the Huntington where we stayed for our delayed honeymoon on my return from Korea in 1952.
42 IMG 8224 Visiting the Presidio Cemetary gives one the sense of treading on hallowed ground.
43 IMG 8225 Reading the grave markers is like visiting prior centuries of history.
44 IMG 8226 Presidio Cemetary image 3.
45 IMG 8227 Presidio Cemetary image 4.
46 IMG 8228 Presidio Cemetary image 5.
47 IMG 8229 Old living quarters of The Presidio still in excellent condition.
48 IMG 8230 The old quarters have been converted to other community uses.
49 IMG 8231 Main intersection in the old quarters section.
50 IMG 8234 First stop entering Portland for Marine Corps reunion was the Korean War Memorial in suburb of Wilsonville.
51 IMG 8237 Those who refer to Korea as "The Forgotten War" would not be correct, at least in Oregon.
52 IMG 8266 View from Oregon side of the Columbia River, looking at the Washington shore.
53 IMG 8267 View from deck of reunion hotel, looking down river to the railroad bridge.
54 IMG 8280 Marine Color Guard presents the colors for welcome breakfast on first morning of Charlie Co. reunion.
55 IMG 8316 Housing tract on Columbia River. We saw hundreds of these homes on the river.
56 IMG 8319 View of the Columbia Gorge from the Vista House.
57 IMG 8320 Another Vista House view from above the Columbia.
58 IMG 8322 Our huge tour bus plied some very narrow and winding roads. What a driver!
59 IMG 8326 Multnomah Falls, one of many falls in the Columbia Gorge area.
60 IMG 8328 Lea during brief stop at the falls.
61 IMG 8335 These falls were shot through the bus window since we couldn't stop at each one.
62 IMG 8343 Sternwheeler awaits our boarding for lunch and cruise on the Columbia.
63 IMG 8345 View from the deck of the sternwheeler.
64 IMG 8346 View of the bridge of the "Columbia Gorge." The skipper was a young woman who also described the area highlights.
65 IMG 8348 Stopped in action through the magic of the camera lens.
66 IMG 8350 Beautiful scenery all along the gorge area of the Columbia.
67 IMG 8352 Barges are a routine sight along the Columbia.
68 IMG 8359 Approaching the "Bridge of The Gods."
69 IMG 8362 About to pass beneath the bridge, looks like an erector set.
70 IMG 8366 About to turn around just as we approach the Bonneville Dam.
71 IMG 8374 Window view of the fish ladder as salmon swim upstream. A tripod and time exposure needed to capture good image.
72 IMG 8383 Flowers at the entrance to the Bonneville Dam Visitor Center.
73 IMG 8385 The Bonneville Dam.
74 IMG 8419 C2 Charlie Co., 1st Marines reunion attendees. Most were in the Inchon landing September 1950.
75 IMG 8427 River scene in Oregon north of Medford.
76 IMG 8428 River scene image 2.
77 IMG 8446 First view of Mt. Shasta in California as we travel south.
78 IMG 8448 Mt. Shasta image taken through car window @ 70 mph.
79 IMG 8450 Mt. Shasta image taken through windshield as we drive south.
80 IMG 8457 Closer view taken from Mt. Shasta village.
81 IMG 8458 From Mt. Shasta village image 2.
82 IMG 8460 Heavy fir and cedar forests surround I-5 in Oregon & California.
83 IMG 8463 One of many logging trucks heading for the mill.
84 IMG 8467 Beautiful Shasta Lake shot through window indicates severe water shortage.
85 IMG 8205 It was a great trip and reunion. Thanks for visiting our gallery.
