Missiondistrict photos on Flickr

This flat-fronted Edwardian survivor reads like someone handed a restoration crew a Fauvism primer and told them to go for it. The building's curved cornice — a gesture toward Italianate or Classical Revival detailing — is ringed with gilded medallions against a field of periwinkle, a chromatic decision that tips the whole composition from "painted lady" into full-on neighborhood landmark. Two stacked cant bay windows anchor the upper floors, their casings trimmed in magenta so saturated they hold their own against a bruised sunset sky. The arched entry surround at ground level is a nice piece of period woodwork — corbels intact, keystone legible — surviving beneath layers of paint that have only deepened its presence over the decades. The red brick base, probably a later reinforcement after one of the district's many seismic upgrades, grounds the structure while creating a deliberate material rupture between utilitarian podium and theatrical upper facade. The wrought iron gate at center reads as post-original, added sometime in the last forty years as street-level security became non-negotiable on this corridor. A street tree in early canopy obscures the transition zone — which is exactly where the magic happens on South Van Ness: Victorian wood above, 20th-century pragmatism below.

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andrew bartram by laura alice watt

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because of the mis-alignment of Flickr's 24-hour day with the start and end of Polaroid Week, i get to squeak one more image in! and have to round up with yet another portrait from our fantastic pola-walk from July -- so wonderful to meet Andrew & his family visiting from the UK!

have a great weekend, everyone! i'll spend a good chunk of mine catching up on the last two days of Polaroid Week, as work got unexpectedly hectic yesterday and today -- so much pola-goodness to look forward to!

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Just pretty by Jim Johnson

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This is a store in the Mission District in San Francisco that sells handmade clothing and art. Holga K-280. Lomo 400 print film.

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Reflections on blue by Peter Thoeny - Quality HDR Photography

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Yesterday we joined a photowalk in the Mission District in San Francisco. This part of the city has a lot of character, there are small alleys with many murals. It was fun walking with 100ish photographers. So much creativity in the murals!

I processed a balanced and a photographic HDR photo from a RAW exposure, merged them selectively, and carefully adjusted the color balance and curves. I welcome and appreciate your critical feedback.

-- ƒ/5.6, 28 mm, 1/750 sec, ISO 500, Sony A7 II, FE 28-70mm F3.5-5.6 OSS, HDR, 1 RAW exposure, _DSC9347_hdr1bal1pho1c.jpg

dolores park view w/feet by Allan Hough

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Nails, waxing and more by Peter Thoeny - Quality HDR Photography

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Thank you for visiting - ❤ with gratitude! Fave if you like it, add comments below, like the Facebook page, order beautiful HDR prints at qualityHDR.com.

Last weekend we joined a photowalk in the Mission District in San Francisco. This part of the city has a lot of character, there are small shops, and small alleys with many murals. It was fun walking with 100ish photographers.

I processed a balanced HDR photo from a RAW exposure, and carefully adjusted the color balance and curves, then desaturated the image. I welcome and appreciate your critical feedback.

-- ƒ/5.6, 28 mm, 1/750 sec, ISO 500, Sony A7 II, FE 28-70mm F3.5-5.6 OSS, HDR, 1 RAW exposure, _DSC9315_hdr1bal1i.jpg

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