The farmers markets in San Francisco are a fabulous part of living in the city. I love going every week to shop the fresh, local produce.
It is truly a feast- for both my lens and my table.
Napa Cabbage
Squash Blossoms
Purple Artichoke
“Let things taste of what they are.”
~ Alice Waters
Cherries
Scallions
“Farming is a profession of hope”
~ Brian Brett
Apricots
The Three Peppers
“A good farmer is nothing more nor less than a handy man with a sense of humus.”
~ EB White
Squash Up Close
Orange and Purple
Cherry Tomatoes
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Absolutely glorious indeed!
Thanks so much, Patti. Aah, California produce…
the picture of cabbage is simply great!
Thanks very much. Great light that day in the market stands.
I hope we’ll find some of these great seasonal items on the menu tonight!
No doubt, Deb! Thanks for checking out these tasty photos.
I’m glad I just had dinner otherwise these wonderful shots would have made me so hungry. The 1st one is just gorgeous, the lighting and soft texture is wonderful.
Hi Mark- I know an image works when it makes your stomach growl! All natural sunlight in the booth at the market. Very happy you like these– thanks so much.
Beautiful pictures!! I am munching on some fresh cherries now and have some nappa cabbage in the fridge! 😀
Hi PWI- I gorged on cherries this season! Love the textures of Napa cabbage… Thanks for appreciating my take on these tasty beauties. Happy cooking!
Is there a site where you can find the location and times of the markets? I’d like to visit one when in SF in mid-September.
Hi Bunty, There probably is–haven’t used it, however, two great markets to look up are Saturday at the Ferry Building and Sunday at Fort Mason. The Ferry Building is the famous one- a gorgeous historic renovation on the Embarcadero by the Bay Bridge. If you’d like, give me a shout when you’re in town.
Thank you for the offer to photograph together. I will be there from Sept 9-16 staying at a step daughter’s and would love to take you up on it. I think a weekday would be best. It will be our fifth trip, the third since the triplets (!) were born. Can I email you?
Sure. Just use my contact form here. Hopefully I will be in town. Triplets…wow.
These photos are a celebration of the beauty and allure of each subject- powerful simplicity with texture and color exploding off the pages! Produce has never looked better, anywhere !
Hi Amy– Nature’s colors and patterns are incredible, aren’t they? So glad you liked these and that it was a feast for your eyes. Thanks so much! Hope all is well with you.
Jane, what a marvelous set of fresh flowers and vegetables. I especially like your composition on the first three. Oh, and that Alice Waters’ quote.
Hi Sally- Thank you! Such fun to shop and shoot and a place that I know is close to Alice’s heart. Appreciate your kind words.
When’s lunch!? Yum.
Hi Diane– Made me hungry, too. Glad it inspired your tastebuds. Thank you!
Lovely images Jane 😊
Hi Mark- Thank you! I had fun shooting these…and then eating them. 😊Glad you enjoyed.
You certainly captured the brilliance of these foods….good enough to eat right off my screen….YUM!!
April, Each one unique and delicious. A virtual tasting! Thanks so much, my friend.
Beautiful photos of beautiful produce! Great Job!
Thank you very much, Grange Farm School. I’m so glad you enjoyed these. We were just in your area enjoying the redwoods. 🌲
Hope to see some shots from that! The property on which our school resides has an old growth redwood grove. We encourage our students to walk down and observe the life within the trees.
My header is from last year but had some good walks through the groves in Humboldt.
yum it is the best!!!!
Hi Fran, Summertime eating! Thanks so much.
Who knew cabbage could be so … intriguing. So happy you’re enjoying your surroundings – and sharing.
Hi Leslee- So true– when I start to really examine the produce there are so many possibilities. Thanks very much and I hope you and Ed are doing great.
Luscious post Jane – you are the master of foodology😉
Thanks very much, Tina. It is true you eat with your eyes, isn’t it? 😊 Glad you enjoyed these.
Simply beautiful.
Thanks, Sharon. First I shoot, then I eat. 😊
I love how the camera enables the photographer to see the “ordinary” as strikingly “extraordinary!” Suzie
Thank you, Suzie! And what better subject than these natural beauties, right? Perfect.
Delicious pictures 🙂
Thanks so much, Lena. The wonders of nature…
Mouth watering shots!
Thanks, Wendy. Shall we go back when you come to SF?
Gorgeous, delicious close-ups. Thank you.
Thank you, Jane. It was fun when we shared a meal with the goodies from the market when you were here.
These pics just make me spend more time in the kitchen:)
Thanks for sharing!
Thank you, Julia. I’m glad you’re inspired! I certainly am when I have good ingredients at hand. Happy cooking. 😊