Tuesday, 28th December 2010
Holiday Bay
by Stephen Oachs
The San Francisco skyline at night shines a little brighter during the month of December. Traditionally, the TransAmerica Pyramid, and a few other buildings, are only lit up for the holidays, making the normally breathtaking horizon glow brighter than usual.
On this rare, fogless night, the city is truly magnificent. The Embarcadero Center is festively outlined in lights, and the famous Pier 39 and Fisherman's Wharf are hugging the ink-colored shoreline, lending a drama that does the Bay Area justice.
Equipment: Canon 1Ds Mark III
Stephen Oachs
Stephen W. Oachs is an award-winning photographer, successful entrepreneur and technology veteran who began his journey in photography the moment he picked up his first camera.
Completely self-taught, Stephen's unique and distinctive style has earned him recognition as one of today's finest nature photographers. He was recognized in 2007 as wildlife photographer of the year by the National Wildlife Federation and was awarded best nature photographer in 2008 by National Geographic.
Stephen has received many other awards and achievements. His work has graced the pages of such notable publications such as National Geographic, Popular Photography, Outdoor Photographer, National Wildlife Magazine and many others.
In 2009 Stephen founded The Aperture Academy, a unique combination of fine art photography gallery in conjunction with classroom and workshop instruction. Students of the Aperture Academy recieve hands on instruction designed for their individual skill level which includes everything from learning to shoot in the field to digital post processing techniques.
Whether trekking through the wilds of Alaska, enduring the raw challenges of nature or experiencing the thrill of life on the edge, Stephen captures rare and breathtaking moments of light and time. His exceptional eye is filtered only by his passion for life, deep affinity with nature and love of adventure.
Website: www.ApertureAcademy.com
Holiday Bay by Stephen Oachs was photo of the day on Tuesday, 28th December 2010. It is tagged Bridges, Night, San Francisco. You can leave a comment below.
20 Comments
Dave Yuhas
Nice shot. But fogless nights in December are not “rare.” SF is foggy in the summer months.
Carole Anne Hochstetler
San Francisco’s Embarcadero is a lovely venue. The image and caption were brilliant
Steven Davis
Congrats Stephen! Very nice shot
Drummond Wilson
Beautifully capture Stephen.
Michele
I would certainly buy this postcard if I saw it in the stand.
Something very magical about the lights glistening on of the bay,
Beautiful evening and capture.
Pauline Jones
Very nice shot; good lighting and reflections.
aditi gulati
whoa! this is some brilliant photography!!
PlanetLover
Brilliant!
Randy Brogen
Beautiful capture!
Ellen Empson
Ellie… That makes us a little homesick seeing our old stomping grounds like that. LOL… You really captured the essence of the romance of SF. Too bad the new Bay Bridge they’re building isn’t quite as nice looking as this one.
Dan Baumbach
Beautiful image, but isn’t it flipped? If you’re looking south from Marin County, then the Transamerica Pyramid should be on the left.
Megan Lorenz
Love this one Stephen. I have to get back to that area soon……really miss it.
Jim Atkin
I left my …. in Bagdad by the Bay. Thanks
gouldkb
Beautiful shot! I never knew SF light up like that for the holidays. Thanks for sharing
Marie Dunphy Harding
The reflections are great, adding to this wonderful shot!
Laura Milholland
Superb shot, Stephen. And Dan – this isn’t “flipped” – it is taken from just east (and beneath) the Bay Bridge looking southwest to SF skyline. The Golden Gate would be out of view to the right with Marin even farther right. . .
Lisa
This is gorgeous on so many levels. Bravo!
Deborah Flowers
Brilliant being the key word here… the jewel tones and rich colours are astounding! The exposure is so right on exquisite in this shot, I could cry!
This would look stellar in a LARGE Metallic print! Wish I could afford it. The best I’ve seen!
Thank you!
Rashid Mukoon
wonderful, wow.
Khalid Almasoud
Super shot.
Amazing scene.