“Photography takes an instant out of time, altering life by holding it still.”
~Dorothea Lange
Full Moonset and Golden Gate
Moonset and Fog
Eclipsed Moon Setting
“If you want to be a better photographer, stand in front of more interesting stuff.”
~Jim Richardson
Lunar Eclipse Over Golden Gate
Moonset at Sunrise
Full Moon on the Bay
“Indulge your curiosity. It’s the basis of creativity.”
~Fred Lyon
Moonset and Fog at Dawn
Such an exciting and thrilling experience to capture the following moments. No words for such marvelous photography, the picture itself speaks a lot. Amazing job. My favorite is Lunar Eclipse Over Golden Gate. It is so filled with a refreshing and tranquil vibe.
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Hi Monica, I’m so glad you enjoyed these. Thank you so much. It was a thrill to photograph these amazing moments.
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nice hotography and really good photos
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Thank you, Sambhav. 😊
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muchas gracias jane
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where are you living currently? ? and what is other than photography you do
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have a nice day
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Thank you.
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Great moon series Jane! I can never get enough of a full moon myself!
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Thank you, Wayne. I was lucky to have a great vantage point in SF for early morning celestial wonders. 🙂
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I find the moonset after a full moon softer in contrast. I go several days before to watch where the moons orbit is so I can find something to put in the foreground.
Using the bridge is a great mid-ground subject!
I’m always zipping around in my boat looking for one of my eagle friends to be perched perfectly! Meaning they are not perched lower down in the tree where I cannot see the moon in behind them.
I’ve found the best times are the three days before the full moon!
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🔵HAPPY FULL MOON DAY. 🔵
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Thanks, Dhvyas! 🌕
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Photos of lunar eclipse look so good!
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Thank you so much, Gordon. I was lucky to have a good vantage point and backdrop. Glad you enjoyed them. 🙂
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absolutely beautiful pics! thank you for sharing 🙏🏽 if you get a chance, I ask if you can please check out my photography gallery it would mean a lot! https://shopcoa.blog/photo-gallery/
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Thank you very much, Lorraine. Glad you enjoyed and I will check out your site.
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Wonderful how you have brought all the elements together in these classy shots! I have reviewed looking at them several times.
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I’m so glad you enjoyed these, Carol. I was fortunate to have this view when I lived in SF. I spent many hours photographing the bridge. I’m happy to read you were compelled to look further. Thank you so much.
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Stunning shots, Jane. 😍
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This is pure magic Jane! I love it! I often look at your photos for inspiration. You are a great artist.
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Thank you so much, Maria! That means a lot to me. Wishing you a happy and safe new year with better days ahead. 🌟
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Thank you ❤
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These are so beautiful! I love this.
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Thank you so much, Jaleneby. 🙂
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wow this is something really cool. different angels of moon is really amazing
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Thank you, Kapi. Happy you enjoyed these.
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Ohhhh thanks
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Thank you!
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These are beautifully captured!❤️
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Thanks so much, LP. These moments were a thrill to photograph.
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I can only imagine! The beauty in natural surroundings have always been the most captivating to me. 🙂
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Beautiful series Jane.
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Thanks very much, Diego. Appreciate your visit. 😊
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This is utterly beautiful
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Thanks very much, Gus.
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Uplifted beyond words after spending time with looking through your “lens” this morning Jane. Warmest wishes as always…Andrew
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That means a lot, Andrew, thank you so much. Especially coming from your artistic eye. Appreciate you spending some time here. Sending warm wishes your way, too. 😊
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Simply beautiful. I love the different views of the bridge and the moon. Like the quote about standing in front of something more interesting if you want a better picture.
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Thanks so much, Peggy. It was a thrill to photograph these different lunar events. That quote always makes me smile.Jim is a wonderful Nat Geo photographer.
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Wow! Gorgeous!
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So glad you enjoyed these, Ladyfi. Thank you. 😊
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Wow, really like it!
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Thank you, Watchman.
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So beautiful
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Thank you very much.
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Beautiful!
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Thanks so much, Lia! 😊
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Totally beautiful images!! The composition, the angles , the colours, so so evocative. Awesome!
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I’m so glad you enjoyed these, Therese. A thrill to photograph these lunar nights. Thank you!
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All wonderful full moon shots, Jane. The Golden Gate offers so many vistas and you’ve done a fine job capturing so many. I especially like the shot with just the top of the bridge poking up out of the fog…Moonset and Fog.
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Hi Steve, Pleased you enjoyed these. The classic bridge poking through the fog is always a thrill to photograph especially with the light that morning. Thanks so much for your response. 😊
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Thanks for sharing. 🙂
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Miss those views
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Hi Sue, Oh, yes. You and me both. Glad you enjoyed these, neighbor. Thank you!
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Wonderful images as always. Specially the moon.Love it.Thanks for sharing.
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Thanks, Rosida. These were a thrill to capture. 🙂
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My most pleasure💖 It’s true…exciting moments you had.
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I never tire of your GGB shots in all of her various and luscious moods!
“If you want to be a better photographer, stand in front of more interesting stuff.” ~Jim Richardson
There certainly is THAT to be said but it might also need a definition of “interesting”… it is what it is! (as much as I detest that overused phrase!) 😋
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Thanks so much, Gunta. Glad you enjoyed all these lunar moods. I love that simple and wry quote by Jim, a wonderful Nat Geo photographer. And yes, we all have our own vision of what is “interesting”. 🙂
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Completely bowled over by these Jane. Just gorgeous. I’ve never successfully captured a moon shot.
Alison
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Thanks so much, Alison! These were made with a full frame camera which helps. Otherwise, the moon looks very small. 🙂 So glad you enjoyed these.
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wow! I really love the ones with the cloud over the bridge!
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Thanks, Andy! San Franciscans even have a name for it- Karl the Fog. 🙂
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Love the versatility of our one moon 🌝
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Well said, Eco. She has many moods! Thanks so much.
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Indeed she does 🌝 🌚
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You lived with this view long enough to enjoy some really spectacular sights, Jane. I’m glad you could photograph them so well. The setting eclipsed moon is otherworldly and so beautiful. I love the moonset at sunrise – all those delicious colors – and the moonlight on the water, wow. Magic moments! Then the last image, well, it’s too much! There must have been a mile-wide smile on your face. What a privilege it was to live with that view!
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Hi Lynn, Thank you! It was a real thrill to see a number of lunar events over my years in SF and to have an exciting vantage point certainly made them more doable to capture. Venturing out in the city in the middle of the night was not in my photographer cards. Happy you enjoyed seeing them (some again). And you’re so right, there was true happiness when the fog rolled in. 🙂
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And new subjects and memories are in the works now. 🙂
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Yes… someday they will come. 🙂 💙
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Such a breathtaking view. Very well captured
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Much appreciated, Creative Arts. Thank you so much.
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Full Moon on the Bay is just magical!
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Thank you, Beyond. I was so taken with how much light the full moon was emitting. Glad you enjoyed!
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Terrific photos, Jane. I particularly like the Lunar Eclipse over Golden Gate shot.
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Thanks, Belinda. Shooting these really had me thinking technically. The eclipse was an exciting one. Glad you enjoyed them. 🙂
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Reblogged this on The Reluctant Poet.
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Thank you, Chuck!
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Always a pleasure to share your photos/posts, Jane
xoxo 😘💕🌹😊
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Beautiful photography…👍
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Thank you, Debasis. Glad you enjoyed this series. 😊
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👍…🙏
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Jane, you could make a calendar with these images. They’re mesmerizing to me.
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Thank you, Janie. They do hang together nicely as a theme. Do people still use calendars? 😄
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some people do, most run away, including me unless it’s a pain 😶
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Wow! Every picture a delight!!
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Thank you, Simone! These were a thrill to make. 🙂
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Great shots, I love them.
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Appreciate your visit, Picpholio. Thanks very much.
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You’re welcome
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Wonderful pictures, Jane – Moonset and fog gets my vote! 🙂
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Thank you, Adrian. I was always thrilled when the fog rolled in. Glad you enjoyed these!
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lovely!
✨☀️🙏🕉️♾️☮️🙏☀️✨
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Thanks, Graham! 😊
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What a delight it is to view your superb images, Jane, you certainly live it up to Dorothea Lange’s quote.
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How nice to read, Cornelia. Thank you so much. 🙂
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Excellent photos!!! … and I love San Francisco! Also, thanks for the serendipitous moment because my current beach walk is about the moon. 🙂
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That’s good karma, Frank! Glad you enjoyed these– many wonderful memories of moon events and the bridge. Thanks very much! 🙂
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Plus, SF is one of my favorite places for food! 🙂 … I love North Beach. 🙂
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Yes! A great eating city! And great for Asian cuisine.
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I read that my favorite closed several years ago … loved Capp’s Corner
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Not familiar with that one. Sadly, so many more have closed now in the crisis.
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Very sad. Capp’s was in North Beach … a short block off the main street. (Columbus?) It was on a corner. Italian … old decor .. loved the food … and reasonable! Meanwhile, I can’t imagine what the restaurant scene will look like one year from today.
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Decimated. Hopefully it will come back.
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Beautiful shots! 📷
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Thank you, Sophia. Appreciate your visit. 🙂
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Wow… breathtaking photos, Jane, especially the last image.
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I’m so glad you enjoyed these, Amy. Thanks very much. 🙂
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Beautiful photos!
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Thanks so much, Digital Wonders! 🙂
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Too bad you couldn’t take the GGB when you moved south. It would have been quite imposing in your new neighborhood. 🙂 🙂 🙂
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Haha, David. When we are free again, I will find new inspirations. Not much can compete with her. Thank you! 🙂 🙂 🙂
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wow, as always, great and interesting photos that you present to us, i especially like the pictures 1, 3 and 6.
many greetings robert
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Thanks, Robert. Glad you enjoyed them and those in particular. Much appreciated!
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Thank you for this compilation Jane. I’m off to share….
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Thank so much, Bob! 🙂
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You and “she” are one….. so many interesting photos your girl.
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Amazing moons
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Thanks, MM. There were quite a few wonderful moon events over the years. Exciting to photograph.
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You certainly stood in front of super interesting stuff! and GOT it.
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Thanks, Paula. 🙂 Forever grateful for my time in SF with my muse. Great photography memories.
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Stunningly fantastic pictures. Thank you for sharing.
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Hi Ian, I’m pleased you enjoyed these. Thanks very much. 🙂
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Wow! These are really amazing. They make me miss San Fran I’m a new follower and am loving your photos!
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Thanks so much, Kristine. SF is easy to love. I appreciate you following my work. 🙂
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Beautiful shots and one of my favorite cities!
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Thanks very much, Christopher. I’m glad you’ve been. SF is an easy city to love. 🙂 Appreciate your visit here.
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awesome collection!
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Thanks, Herbert! Your cinematic ratio would be perfect for this setting. 🙂
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Another nourishing set of images.
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I’m happy you enjoyed them, Bruce. Thanks very much. 🙂
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Just love your ‘picture book’ story of the Golden Gate Bridge! Each ‘chapter’ stunning! Makes a person think: I should live there! Serenity, beauty, quietude…ahhh, what we all need now…so thanks for all of that in just a few photos…just genius…as is all your photography…xoxo Barbie
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Thanks so much, Barbie. San Francisco is a magical place. I’m happy to read your reaction- means a lot to me. 🙂 xox
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Very interesting pictures of the SF bridge under different condition and with the full moon behind. Just fantastic!
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Thanks, YC. It was exciting to photograph these various lunar events, especially with the backdrop I had. 🙂
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Beautiful images Jane 👍🏻
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Thanks, Joe. Fun to revisit and dream of those beautiful early mornings. 🙂 Glad you like them.
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Beautiful photos.
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Thanks very much, Tim. The GG was a gift that kept on giving.
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Another beautiful photo set, Jane! ❤️
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Thanks, John. Fun to look back on these amazing full moon moments. Glad you like them. 🌝
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Wow, all of ’em! That bridge has been around a lot of years, but in these great photos, the scenes look like something from a very cool futuristic sci-fi movie.
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Thank you, Robert. They could be a backdrop for some futuristic action. 🙂 Glad you enjoyed!
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Jane, I am speechless, these are jaw dropping images 🙂
It’s simply impossible to select one image over others …
Thank you so much for sharing and have a great weekend 🙂
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This makes my day, Sreejith! Thank you so much. Hope you are having a great weekend, too. 🙂
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I love the combination of moonlight and water – a wonderful series, Jane! ❤
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Thanks, Eliza! They were exciting moments to capture. So glad you enjoyed these. ❤️
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I love your photography
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Thank you so much, Manahil. Appreciate your visit. 🙂
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So many chances for a beautiful shot!
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Thanks, Sharon. I miss that vantage point! It was worth every early morning wake up call. Glad you enjoyed these.
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Awesome👍👍👍
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Thanks so much, Detlef. These are wonderful photography memories.
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A good three years ago I rode my motorcycle over the Golden Gate Bridge. Unfortunately in the fog. No view of San Francisco or the Bay☹️
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What a great memory, Detlef! It’s feels even more mysterious crossing when the bridge is cloaked in fog. One of my first crossings was in a convertible which was a thrill.
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Fantastic! VG.Alois
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Thanks, Alois 😊
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