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Framed by the cool blue of the Bay and a sky streaked with summer fog, the iconic Ferry Building stands proudly at the edge of San Francisco’s Embarcadero. Its recognizable clocktower rises above a bustling terminal that has served the city since 1898, a Beaux-Arts gem that once greeted arriving ferry passengers before the bridges came. Today, it anchors a modern culinary marketplace while remaining a symbol of civic resilience and waterfront revival. Behind it, the layered skyline of the Financial District looms with architectural diversity—from the sleek Salesforce Tower and angular 181 Fremont to the pointed spire of the Transamerica Pyramid, peeking through like a familiar friend. The juxtaposition of historic and modern speaks to San Francisco’s ever-shifting identity—rooted in history, yet driven by innovation. A seagull glides through the frame overhead, adding motion and life to a scene that is quintessentially San Francisco. Whether seen from a ferry or from across the water, this view evokes a feeling of arrival, of being at the gateway to a city that’s both beautiful and unpredictable.
San Francisco skyline
seen from John McLaren Park, San Francisco
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20230708_IMG_4486 telephoto, Canon Powershot HS260 HS
Shot in Oct. 2021 still during Covid. This transit center would normally be filled with commuters but it had the sound of crickets.
THE NEW TALLEST BUILDING IN SAN FRANCISCO!
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LEGO 21043 San Francisco, California, USA
Architecture 2019
From left to right;
Painted Ladies, 555 California Street, Transamerica Pyramid, Salesforce Tower, Coit Tower, Fort Point, Golden Gate Bridge and Alcatraz Island.
One of the primary tourist areas of San Francisco, Pier 39 has all the usual tourist traps... plus sea lions.
Salesforce Tower, a defining element of San Francisco’s skyline, takes on a whole new personality at night. Standing at 1,070 feet, it’s not just the tallest building in the city, but an architectural beacon that has reshaped the urban landscape since its completion in 2018. Designed by César Pelli, the tower is a sleek blend of glass and steel, tapering as it rises, evoking a minimalist yet commanding presence. What sets Salesforce Tower apart at night is the 11,000 LED light installation at its crown—created by artist Jim Campbell. Dubbed “Day for Night,” this dynamic artwork transforms the top of the building into a mesmerizing canvas, shifting images and patterns that are visible from miles away.
The tower’s design is as forward-thinking as its functionality. With environmental sustainability at its core, it’s LEED Platinum certified, reflecting Salesforce’s commitment to innovation and responsibility. The building is designed to maximize natural light, while its advanced water recycling system conserves resources—a true marriage of cutting-edge tech and eco-conscious design.
At night, the surrounding urban environment also comes alive. The area pulses with energy, from the shimmering reflections of nearby towers like 181 Fremont to the illuminated streets below, where a blend of historic and modern buildings create an architectural contrast. Whether you’re gazing up from the Embarcadero or catching a glimpse from the Bay Bridge, Salesforce Tower is a must-see at night, offering an unforgettable perspective of San Francisco’s tech-driven skyline.
San Francisco Women's Center
Painted by seven women artists including, Juana Alicia, Miranda Bergman, Edythe Boone, Susan Kelk Cervantes (cofounder of Precita Eyes Muralists Association), Meera Desai, Yvonne Littleton and Irene Perez along with their helpers and volunteers in 1994.
The mural titled MaestraPeace covers both the outside of The Women's Building as well as the interior entrance hall and stairway.
It features images of feminine icons from history and fiction, and the names of more than 600 women written in calligraphy. According to the San Francisco Women's Center, "This spectacular mural is a culmination of a multi-cultural, multi-generation collaboration of seven women artists, and a colorful work of art that sings to our community."
Clean sunset from Grizzly Peak overlooking San Francisco, the Bay Bridge, Sales Force Tower and Berkeley.
Aerial photograph of San Francisco's new Salesforce Tower. Photos taken on the morning of May 2, 2019 by Droneshot. Check out www.droneshot.com for more information.
San Francisco, CA. October 15, 2017. Shot on a Hasselblad Xpan II and Kodak Portra 400. Developed and scanned by The Darkroom.