This week’s challenge is all about descent. I thought I’d already used all of the photos I’ve taken from the tops of mountains and buildings, but then I came across this random shot. It was taken at the top of a staircase at the Embarcadero Center in San Francisco.
Part of my commute involves BART, the main train system for the San Francisco Bay Area. Don’t be fooled by the lack of people; this was taken at the Embarcadero station on a Saturday. If I took this on a weekday evening, there’d be at least 500 more people in this photo.
There are many, many staircases and shortcuts woven into the Embarcadero Center. Most of them are hidden off the beaten path, but this one is in plain sight.
Because you don’t expect to see a saber-toothed tiger skull while you’re on your morning jog along the Embarcadero.
This Weekly Photo Challenge was hard for me. Maybe you haven’t noticed, but I’m not exactly the most joyful person ever. But I’m sure seeing a huge teddy bear (seriously, the thing is almost as big as I am!) ought to do the trick for many children.
There’s an old piano sitting in the Embarcadero Hyatt’s lobby. You’ve got to wonder how much cleaning it takes to make that kind of reflection…
Taken at the Embarcadero Hyatt in San Francisco.
Happy Holidays, folks. Remember that pic I posted of the Embarcadero Hyatt a while back? Here’s the same lobby, but this time it’s covered with even more lights and decorations exclusive to the holiday season. These guys decorate in style.
Cupid’s Span is yet another feature along the Embarcadero. It references the association between San Francisco and Eros, the Greek god of love. And yes, that really is a gigantic bow and arrow sculpture.
On display along the Embarcadero in San Francisco. For reference, the Ferry Building can be seen in the distance.
