UpNorthTrips

Just came back from a short daytrip to Seattle. Photodump below of some of my shots, not comprehensive of my whole itinerary on the trip.

This is Cinema | Belltown | Seattle, WA

Wet Market | Pike Place | Seattle, WA

Boardwalk | Puget Sound | Seattle, WA

Stone Fruit SZN | Pike Place | Seattle, WA

Hey Kitty Cat | Pike Place | Seattle, WA

Go to Market | Pike Place | Seattle, WA

Big League Chew | Gum Wall | Seattle, WA

Bazooka | Gum Wall| Seattle, WA

Slow Health Regen | Gum Wall | Seattle, WA

Hoodwink | Chinatown | Seattle, WA

Hi Melissa | Beacon Hill | Seattle, WA

Skyline at Night | Kerry Park | Seattle, WA

Brighter | Kerry Park | Seattle, WA

Space Needle in Motion | Kerry Park | Seattle, WA

Top Pot Doughnuts | Capitol Hill | Seattle, WA

Freshly Baked | Capitol Hill | Seattle, WA

Half Dozen | Capitol Hill | Seattle, WA

More Filling | Capitol Hill | Seattle, WA

Paper Knowledge | Top Pot Doughnuts | Seattle, WA

Morning Ritual | Herkimer Coffee | Seattle, WA

Under the Bridge | Fremont | Seattle, WA

Stroll | Fremont | Seattle, WA

Pacing | Fremont | Seattle, WA

I Like Turtles | Fremont | Seattle, WA

KEXP | Uptown | Seattle, WA

Space Needle Again | Key Arena | Seattle, WA

Trees | Key Arena | Seattle, WA

Christmas in February? | Key Arena | Seattle, WA

Splash | Int'l. Fountain | Seattle, WA

Extra Butter | Int'l. Fountain | Seattle, WA

Peeking | Key Arena | Seattle, WA

To Pimp a Butterfly | "Artists at Play" Playground | Seattle, WA

Hang | "Artists at Play" Playground | Seattle, WA

Chrome Industrial | "Artists at Play" Playground | Seattle, WA

Juxtapose | Museum of Pop Culture | Seattle, WA

Reflex | Museum of Pop Culture | Seattle, WA

Squad Order | Museum of Pop Culture | Seattle, WA

Bronze | Museum of Pop Culture | Seattle, WA

Orange Print | Museum of Pop Culture | Seattle, WA

Soundgarden | Chris Cornell Memorial Statue | Seattle, WA

Hit for 3 | Black Lightning - Public Art | Seattle, WA

and Again | Space Needle | Seattle, WA

Pink Elephant | 7th & Blanchard | Seattle, WA

Valencia Strut

Swung by HUF today for their release of the 20th Anniversary book. The last photo at Fort Point has to be my favorite photo I've taken in recent memory. 

Brown Rabbit | Liberty & Valencia | San Francisco, CA

Brisk Flannel Weather | Liberty & Valencia | San Francisco, CA

Planters | Liberty & Valencia | San Francisco, CA

Between the Ferns | Liberty & Valencia | San Francisco, CA

Carbon Copy | Valencia | San Francisco, CA

Rare Beers are called "Whales" | City Beer Store | San Francisco, CA

Blue Hues | Valencia | San Francisco, CA

Bang Bang | Fort Point | San Francisco, CA

Date Night | Fort Point | San Francisco, CA

New Perspectives

Recently purchased a new prime lens for my Fujifilm X-T30II camera. Don't get me wrong, the versatility of the kit lens 15-45mm is super fun and pragmatic for it's versatility, low profile and overall daily usability. But for the style of photography I wanted to go after, this new prime lens was something I've been looking and researching into for some time. 

Behold

Fujifilm XF 35mm F2 R W/R (Made in Japan) 

Big thanks to the folks at Fireside Camera on Chestnut in the Marina for hooking it up on a great deal on this "used" lens. I was debating between the regular ($199) vs. the weather proofed version ($399) a $200 difference. This one was essentially brand new with a hood and new UV filter for $320 (box value close to $550). That was a no brainer. 

Note: This purchase happened during an expensive week of repairs to G'Challa. Ran into a pothole that required replacing the tire and a repairing a dented wheel. sheesh. I tend to compensate and make myself feel better, through more purchases. Can't wait for that end of year bonus to hit. 

Jokes aside, below are some of my early shots testing out this new prime lens.

(Shot on Sunday, 1.22.23)

Big Steppin' | Ocean Beach | San Francisco, CA 

Apex Predators | Ocean Beach | San Francisco, CA

Beachside Bricks | Ocean Beach | San Francisco, CA

Muscle | Ocean Beach | San Francisco, CA

In Bloom | Ocean Beach | San Francisco, CA

Garage Door Art | Ocean Beach | San Francisco, CA

Mystery Machine | Ocean Beach | San Francisco, CA

(Shot on Monday, 1.23.23)

Welcome Signs | Presidio Tunnel Tops | San Francisco, CA

Sneak Peak | Presidio Tunnel Tops | San Francisco, CA

Color Match | Presidio Tunnel Tops | San Francisco, CA

Golden Hour | Presidio Tunnel Tops | San Francisco, CA

Last One I Swear | Presidio Tunnel Tops | San Francisco, CA

Opposite Field | Presidio Tunnel Tops | San Francisco, CA

Elevation | Presidio Tunnel Tops | San Francisco, CA

Significant Other | Presidio Tunnel Tops | San Francisco, CA

Dormant Top | Presidio Tunnel Tops | San Francisco, CA

Walt | Presidio Tunnel Tops | San Francisco, CA

Rust Orange | Presidio Tunnel Tops | San Francisco, CA

Big Lume | Palace of Fine Arts | San Francisco, CA

Shot w/ 15-45 mm | Presidio Tunnel Tops | San Francisco, CA

Motion Pictures | Presidio Tunnel Tops | San Francisco, CA

The Bay Area at Night

Got to ride in a tiny plane today piloted by JR, Alphonso's brother. 

Here were two of my favorite shots. Slightly disappointed I didn't get more great shots but I was so juiced to be flying that I was trying to enjoy the moment. 

The City | Just below the clouds | San Francisco, CA| 

By the Bay | In the Sky | San Francisco, CA