Tonight I was able to meet up with SeeMoon (Simone) on her last night in town. We went to bakers beach to get some shots of the Golden Gate Bridge & the sunset. I had a great time, and it was a pleasure meeting her. I hope to do it again next time she is in town.

I know, I know...enough talking and on with the pictures! The moment you've all been waiting for.... drum roll please.

Simone getting a nice macro of some marine life on the boulder.



There was a haze over the bridge, not uncommon here.



We also got more than we expected. I've been to Bakers Beach about 20 times, and tonight was the first time I've seen nude people running around. When I got home tonight, I found out that this section of the beach is actually a nude beach..doh!



After the sunset, we drove to the other side of the bridge for some long exposure shots. This one was 30 seconds @ f/8.0.




I know Simone has some great shots from tonight, and I can't wait to see them. I did catch her taking some pictures of me. Hopefully she leaves those out :)

Thanks for looking.
Dave

hey, these are great and so nice to see simone. how cool that you guys could hook up for some shooting! love baker beach, i too had some fun there recently, and also got one or two shots with "more than i bargained for....

nice work, fun post

I love it when folks on these boards meet up. Simone's at the top of my list - maybe we'll meet in Malaysia! That last shot is excellent, I'm a sucker for that dusk blue sky.

I had a great time Dave! Thanks again!
So you didn't know it was that kind of beach huh? Yeah right! Love that one of the guy with the camera!







Almost the same one, but;

So nice to "see" both of you! And you both got some great photos, of each other, the scenery, the bridge (always the bridge, lol) and the other one.

I would like to have seen more of more "other" ones. Have never been to a nude beach. Strange, don't think they have them around here. They haven't told me, if they do.

I love the idea of a 30second exposure, was that for more time looking, or for the great depth of field.

Thanks for the photos, and the sharing.

Are you entering the Challenge, Simone? I am beginning to sound like a broken record. I know that people get their acts together, with great shots, on the last weekend. But since this is a holiday, I worry a bit.

Come see me, Simone. We have bridges, smile.

ginger (no nudes that I know of............except in art galleries)

Originally Posted by wxwax I love it when folks on these boards meet up. Simone's at the top of my list - maybe we'll meet in Malaysia! That last shot is excellent, I'm a sucker for that dusk blue sky.

Simone is a lot of fun. I would meet up with her anytime for an outing. She has a great energy and some really good stories. I hope to meet other members of this forum in the future.

Dave

Originally Posted by SeeMoon I had a great time Dave! Thanks again! So you didn't know it was that kind of beach huh? Yeah right! Love that one of the guy with the camera!

Looking at this picture, I'm trying to decide if thats my gut bulging out, or the shirt just sitting funny. I say its the shirt, but I will get out and exercise more.




I know everyone is wondering who belongs to what foot. Well...the one on the right is mine and the one on the left belongs to Simone


I had a blast this week. Friday was the last day at my current company, so I was ready to have some fun. I'll have a new cell phone number tuesday and will pass it along to anyone who wants to visit.

Dave

Originally Posted by ginger_55 So nice to "see" both of you! And you both got some great photos, of each other, the scenery, the bridge (always the bridge, lol) and the other one. I love the idea of a 30second exposure, was that for more time looking, or for the great depth of field. ginger (no nudes that I know of............except in art galleries)

Thanks for kind words. The bridge & beach is one of my favorite spots. The 30 second exposure was to get enough light to get the shot. It was very dark, and the sun had been down for well over an hour.

Dave

Thanks for the kind words Dave! I'll definitely let you know next time i'm in town! I said my pic of the bridge was almost the same, but now i look at it I find yours so much better! The reflection is beautiful

Here's the one taken with your lens; A bit dark, but making it lighter in PS makes the lighter parts blow out. Time to shoot RAW i suppose.. (or reading the manual, haha!)



And Waxy; just let me know where you live.