Not that I’m an expert by any means, but I’ve been trying to push myself a little bit with my compositions. It’s easy for me to get stuck doing the same thing over and over. For instance, on my way from the Presidio parking lot to take the Golden Gate Bridge, I decided to look at other possible views of the bridge. It was literally steps to the magnificent vista of the bridge where I noticed this old battery and could see the Golden Gate through the structure, so I thought it might be fun to try and get a shot. I like seeing new and different compositions with this bridge and I don’t think I’ve ever seen this one before.
The building is one of several gun batteries that were built in the 1890’s for coastal defense and were abandoned after World War II. There are lots of them scattered around the shoreline of San Francisco.
I hope you enjoy the image!
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Laura Macky Photography 
April 25, 2016 at 2:49 am
This is wonderful 🙂
April 25, 2016 at 6:45 am
Thank you!
April 25, 2016 at 3:21 am
Great shot, great color tone.
April 25, 2016 at 6:45 am
Thank you Victor. 🙂
April 25, 2016 at 3:25 am
Entirely thank you Laura! Follow me on blog: https://fatewallowers.wordpress.com/
April 25, 2016 at 4:16 am
this is really special.Love it.
April 25, 2016 at 6:46 am
Why thank you so much Stefano! I appreciate it. 🙂
April 25, 2016 at 4:41 am
If you want to get an interesting perspective on the history of defending San Francisco, go to (and photograph) the restored SF-88 Nike missile site. While this gun battery used canons to defend the city, SF-88 used nuclear missiles during the cold war.
April 25, 2016 at 6:47 am
Thanks much Rich. Perhaps I’ll do that. I’ve read about the history here. it’s quite interesting.
April 25, 2016 at 6:19 am
Lovely shot, interesting aspect!
April 25, 2016 at 6:48 am
Thank you! I’m determined to get some unusual perspectives. I mean how many photos of the same angle can us photographers take? 😉 (Such a hard life lol.)
April 25, 2016 at 7:14 am
LM….very nice, for sure out of ur cozy box. A very good thing….jasL
April 25, 2016 at 7:16 am
Thank you so much. 🙂 Wait till you see the post on May 6th! Totally different. I hope you’re doing well!
April 25, 2016 at 7:26 am
Wow. This is awesome, Laura. I should know the location, but can’t quite picture it…?
April 25, 2016 at 7:55 am
It’s on the south side of the bridge up above that visitor parking lot. Thank you! I scheduled another meetup there for Friday. If you want to come, just join the meetup and rsvp. It’s free! http://www.meetup.com/Crow-Canyon-Clickers-Meetup/events/230528390/
April 25, 2016 at 8:03 am
Thanks, Laura. I’ll know something by mid-week if I can make it. Here’s to hoping I can.
April 25, 2016 at 9:07 am
No worries! I just thought in case you were interested. 🙂 I doubt I’ll be going down those stairs though. My knees aren’t that good. Others may but….I’ll have to decide when I’m there.
April 25, 2016 at 7:09 pm
Definitely interested, timing is an issue for me is all. I’ll keep an eye open to future adventures I can possibly check out. I did notice that number of stairs… I don’t have the best knees either!
April 26, 2016 at 8:42 am
Sounds good! Yeah I probably won’t be going down the stairs to be honest. My right knee is bugging me lately. If you sign up for the meetup you’ll get automatic notifications. 🙂 I’d love to meet you!
April 26, 2016 at 12:51 pm
Take it from me, listen to what your knee is telling you. I’m surprised we haven’t met already and with cameras in hand! I look forward to that day, Laura.
April 26, 2016 at 12:58 pm
Oh I do. I’m expert at being in touch with these crazy knees. Sometimes the very next day it’s ok and I’m fine and then the next….well I’m sure you know how it goes. Looking forward to a photoshoot sometime soon!
April 26, 2016 at 1:14 pm
For me it’s back ‘messages‘. Definitely learning to listen more. Yes, a photo shoot here in our Bay Area sounds great!
April 26, 2016 at 2:01 pm
Maybe we can do one in Oakland and meet halfway. Like for the lake or architecture. Email me at info@lauramacky.com when you feel like it.
April 26, 2016 at 5:41 pm
Will do. That sounds like a fantastic idea. We could even do a few posts on it afterwards.
April 26, 2016 at 5:58 pm
That’s a great idea!
April 25, 2016 at 10:02 am
Love this!! Your images are amazing
April 25, 2016 at 12:56 pm
Thank you so much for the kind comment!
April 25, 2016 at 10:55 am
Well done! Yes, going for something out of the ordinary is not an easy task, but ends up being so worth it.
April 25, 2016 at 1:01 pm
Thank you Robert! I appreciate the encouragement. I’m going to try and do more of this.
April 25, 2016 at 2:00 pm
I have every confidence in your abilities!
April 25, 2016 at 5:04 pm
Thank you! 🙂
April 25, 2016 at 2:04 pm
Very pleasant.
April 25, 2016 at 5:04 pm
Thank you for the pleasant comment. 🙂
April 25, 2016 at 2:15 pm
Nicely framed, Laura!
April 25, 2016 at 5:04 pm
Thanks so much Sue!
April 25, 2016 at 5:12 pm
Excellent, always good to try things outside your comfort zone and seeing places with a fresh eye.
April 26, 2016 at 8:40 am
Thanks so much Terry. It was fun. 🙂
April 25, 2016 at 5:36 pm
love it
April 26, 2016 at 8:40 am
Thank you! Kinda fun. 🙂
April 25, 2016 at 9:34 pm
Excellent, Laura. Could be the cover of “The day after”. You really isolated the bridge with your composition and transformed it into a different time.
April 26, 2016 at 8:42 am
Thank you! I did have that other worldly, mad max, sci-fi feeling when I took the shot. I appreciate your comment Reinhold. 🙂
April 26, 2016 at 11:42 am
Here I am better late than never! I love the HDR of this image. You’ve given it such a mysterious quality!
April 26, 2016 at 12:55 pm
haha! Why thanks for the pitstop! 🙂 I’ve gotten away from the HDR look but sometimes it calls for it. Thanks so much!