As part of Becky’s April Bright Square Photo Challenge over at The Life of B, I’ve opened the archives to January 2020 to share our 19 day trip to USA. Join me on a pictorial travelogue of the best and brightest of our pre-pandemic adventures in California and Nevada! The rules of the challenge are simple: most photos must be square and fit the theme word bright. Look for #brightsquare.
Postcards from America
Evening was already closing in by the time we arrived at San Francisco’s Pier 39.
At the end of the pier, the sculpture Open Heart mirrored the luminous colours of the sunset.
Even though it was almost night, we could still see the California sea lions who live around the West Marina. They had already gathered on the docks, their glossy pelts shining in the fading light.
The sky darkened and the sea lions began to settle but we were reluctant to leave and stood watching until they were no longer visible.
By the time we were ready to move on the sky was dark. The pier wasn’t dark though, with 1,800 glowing LED lights illuminating the San Francisco Carousel.
After starting with beautiful artwork, our evening ended the same way. Across the water more LEDs, an installation of 25,000 called The Bay Lights, lit up the Bay Bridge, all the way from San Francisco to Oakland.
Wonderful photos Carol. Love those sea lions.
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They are so interesting to watch. We stayed until we couldn’t see them any more.
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Such a lovely set. That whole area is a delight for the ages, isn’t it. The kids loved Ripleys, we all enjoyed Ghiradellis chocolate and the pier itself is grand.
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We enjoyed it very much, even browsing in the shops. We also had clam chowder for dinner which was delicious.
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Oh yes! Those wonderful sourdough bowls
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Mmmm! So delicious.
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It’s brill
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These photos are wonderful – the evening light makes everything look magical (even Alcatraz!)
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It was such a pretty sunset over the water.
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Great examples that a good photographer can grab nice shots no matter what time of day it is. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
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Thank you, Judy for the lovely compliment.
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oh I have never been down there after dark – isn’t it wonderful
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There was street theatre and music was playing, we had clam chowder for dinner – it was a great night.
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Fabulous 😀
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Love the fading light! Not good at social distancing, those sea lions 🙂 🙂
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This was last January, so they wouldn’t have known about social distancing. It wasn’t a thing way back then. 🙂
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I know! But it’s part of life now. I’m queuing for 1st vaccination at the moment. 😁💕
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Love the heart sculpture. The seals are surely singing? 🙂
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It really looks that way!
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You got to see California’s brightest places as well as some of the highest ones. You pack a lot into 19 days. 🙂 I bet you still have tons of pictures you haven’t shared. 🙂
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Oh, there are so many photos. 🙂 But I have to be selective.
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I know. If we shared all our travel photos, we’d be posting for the next hundred years. 🙂 Yay digital! 🙂
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I love my digital camera.
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Me too. I got a new one, sort of a point and shoot, Sony with a wide angle lens that can be changed out. It’s mirrorless and much lighter.
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