13 Feb
Where Is Your Secret Photo Spot?
Posted in California, Locations, Photography, San Francisco, Stock Photo by JimMost of us are familiar with Batman and his secret lair the bat cave. It’s where he hangs out to collect himself and experiment with new gear. Photographers are no Batman, but most have their very own “bat cave” to experiment with new equipment and techniques. For some photographers its a studio and for others its a specific part of town they’re most familiar with.
This past weekend I was experimenting with a 24mm Tilt Shift lens and was hanging out at one of my two favorite places to experiment… the Golden Gate Bridge. I know… if only we were all so lucky, but my number one place to experiment is a much less pretentious location on the southern edge of San Francisco… Fort Funston.
Cable View Panoramic, Golden Gate Bridge - San Francisco
This is a 3 image horizontal panoramic.
Between the cables is Alcatraz and in the distance is San Francisco
Suicide Prevention, Golden Gate Bridge - San Francisco
Note: I intentionally tweaked the tilt shift lens to
highlight my subject with a very thin plane of focus
Fort Funston has long been my favorite spot to experiment with new gear and techniques. The mix of military ruins, classic California coastline and beaches, hang gliders and dogs with their owners (its an off leash dog area) has provided me an amazing selection of subjects to work with. Looking back into my library of slides (yes I used to shoot film) there are numerous images from experimentation sessions. And since my transition to digital photography there are even more.
The Wall, Fort Funston - San Francisco
(Not taken with the 24mm Tilt Shift lens)
So where is your “secret photo spot”? Got a link? I want to see.
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Raoul
on February 13 2008
Jim, I look forward to hearing more about the TS 24mm. I’ve been thinking about getting it since I like do a lot of architectural/city photography. What’s it like on a FF flagship like yours? How’s the photo quality at 22 megapixels? Does it really do the job?
Raoul
on February 13 2008
My mind must have been sleeping… It’s supposed to say “… since I do a lot of architectural…” above.
Sean Galbraith
on February 13 2008
For me it is the Don Valley Brick Works
http://www.smlg.ca/Portfolio/simpleviewer/dvbw/
Batman
on February 13 2008
Speak for yourself Jim. I am Batman. lol. Great post though. I really dig that Fort Funston shot. It’s probably a good place to meet (people) too, you know the whole guy with a cute dog thing…
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Michael
on April 30 2008
Jim, great pictures you show here!
I dont know, if it is a _secret_ photo spot, but it is at least _my favorite_ photo spot: The Lower Eagle Falls at Lake Tahoe.
See the link for a more detailed description:
http://www.michaels-pictures.net/html/lake_tahoe_eagle_falls.html
Jim
on May 5 2008
@Michael That looks like a great spot to photograph. Thanks for pointing that out. I had seen photos from this location before. Your photo on your website of Lower Eagle Falls is beautiful. Thanks for the comment.