Street Life in San Francisco, USA

San Francisco is my favorite American city. Street life is diverse, entertaining, and poignant. You can play and relax, as well as, grow and expand. And you can see just about anything; including a carriage full of pug dogs, a man with a smile bright enough to light an entire stadium, and a baby bundled in a colorful scarf. For me it is a photographer's delight. I hope it also delights you.

Smiling Man
A homeless man in San Francisco graciously allowed me to shoot his photo after explaining to me that he had no teeth and couldn't smile. I disagree.




Pugnacious
I was watching the street life from a curb side cafe when this carriage full of pug dogs came into my view. I was so surprised I almost missed the shot!




Street Musician
A man in Chinatown plays music on his traditional bowed instrument.




Baby Bundle
I was watching a group of women push a cart of food down an alley in Chinatown. Once they were past me I was surprised to see the baby bundled in a colorful scarf that I hadn't noticed before.

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Happy Fourth of July America!

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July 2011 Fireworks Flower Free Desktop Wallpaper Calendar

July is a month of fireworks, barbecues, and hot sunny days. It is the peak of summer in the northern hemisphere and most of us look forward to it. Flowers are at their peak too and this beauty is no exception. The stamens are bursting forth with their pollen and made me think of the fireworks many of us will see this month. I hope you enjoy it as your July 2011 desktop calendar!

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Guardians of the Ribbon

When I visited California we saw the "Guardians of the Ribbon" in St. Helena. What a great bunch of guys doing such wonderful work. I wanted to share the "moment" with you in photos and remind my friends; male and female, to be checked regularly by your doctor. You can visit Pink Fire Trucks here or become a friend on Facebook here.

Guardian Kiss
A dalmatian dog kisses a guardian fireman dressed in pink gear.

Pink Fire Truck
A vintage pink fire truck in St. Helena, California.

Macho Man
A fireman dressed in pink gear honors all cancer survivors.

Julie Signing
I sign the side of a pink fire truck in remembrance of a friend.

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California Oak Tree

The road between Santa Rosa and St. Helena in California is as twisted as the branches of this majestic oak. Being from the land of pine and fir the lovely leaves and moss covered branches were a treat to my eyes as we curved, dipped, and swerved through the bends in the road on our way to lunch. We stopped under this beautiful tree on one of those curves as the sunlight filtered down through its expansive canopy. I can just imagine climbing up and watching the world go by. How about you?

California Oak
A majestic moss draped California oak with the sunlight filtering through its canopy.
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Shifting Gears in San Francisco

The bustling international city of San Francisco is a big contrast to my daily life of quiet living off-grid in the northern Colorado Rockies and I love it! It has always been our favorite city destination and still is. It is fun to look at the haute couture on Union Square, shop for souvenirs in Chinatown, and have a martini in the famous Redwood Room at the Clift.

San Francisco is full of contrasts too. Seeing the red Ferrari in Chinatown was not that unusual but still a major contrast to the primarily walking crowd. Our room at the Monaco was very cosmopolitan but kitschy as well. And if you want to see street vendors next to shops of famous designer couture then Union Square is where you will be.

Next visit will definitely have to be longer!

Chinatown Ferrari
A red hot Ferrari tours through Chinatown in San Francisco.

Monaco Suite
A room at the Monaco Hotel in San Francisco has the rich kitschy colors of Moulin Rouge.

Chartreuse Diva
Near Union Square in San Francisco a store front mannequin displays the latest haute couture in chartreuse for a night in the Theatre District.

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