It felt like summer today...
You could smell incense in the warm air as the city's large Chinese community welcomed the new year with shrines to Buddha and prayers
for good luck..
As usual, I was distracted by all the architectural details...
The buildings are so European.
But the weather and vibe is pure California...
At the moment, the huge bay windows in my hotel room are propped open and I'm listening to the city life outside: that ringing trolley bell and all those squeaky breaks, worn from climbing all those hills.
And I understand why many hearts are left here.
(Photos taken with a 1970s Polaroid OneStep Flash camera.)
28 comments:
so beautiful! gosh, i'd love to visit sf someday!
I love San Francisco. Your Polaroids are beautiful.
Beautiful polaroids! Couldn't you just spend hours walking up and down the hills taking in the architecture? If only it weren't for all the hills! =)
these are gorgeous, Tina! i especially LOVE the first one -- so retro!
how pretty! i love sf. so great. the bottom photo is my favorite
xxoo
-bree
thank you!!! i really appreciate your kind comments!
oh i wish i could be there!
the buildings do loo very european, i love the first and second polaroid. the colours are stunning!
Pearl xo
oh these are so beautiful!
i want to teleport to san fran right now! ;)
I would love to travel to America one day, and visit San Francisco among many other gorgeous cities...here's hoping!
I love these photos!! I was just there on Sunday... hop on over to my blog and check out pictures of my favorite city. XO
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Love your blog!!
I love looking at SF's Victorian homes. Thanks for posting.
Tina darling, i can picture you living in the bay area...perhaps near the Marina district/ south of Market lofts?!
xo*
Just look at that Gorgeous Sky!!
I can see/hear/smell it, Tina. Polaroids are terrific.
Some years ago I was walking in SF & just like you I am distracted by architectural detail. It's a wonder I haven't met my end in Rome (or elsewhere). Anyway, chatting to a friend & looking up (ignoring or not hearing her warning), I walk-tripped headlong into a large crate of Chinese greens. They are a lovely addition to a food plate: adornment, taste, & vitamins; to one's head & shoulders? Not so much.
One of my more embarrassing moments in life. And that's saying something. Ahem.
I hope Lola is enjoying her first trip to SF, along with the rest of the family.
ciao bella
such beautiful cerulean!!!!!!!
thank you for these little pieces of california. i miss it so...
It really is a very special place with beautiful light. Thanks for the little tour!
Le sigh.. I've always admired your polaroids! I wish I could take pictures with even a hint of your point of view. Beautiful!
I LOVE your Polaroids. They are wonderful and transport me to another place and time. Bravo!
I love how Polaroids make everything look so soft with a bit of a vintage flair. Love San Francisco -- one of my favorite cities.
Pretty polaroids! I loved San Fran when I went in 2000. Would love to visit again soon!
LAY SIGHHHH! I love SF...I would love to go back and stay for a long long time!
I adore your Polaroid photos. They are absolutely beautiful!
That first photo is unreal. You are such a great photographer, Tina! Seriously...this is your (second) calling:)
PS loving the idea of a ringing trolley bell outside my window right now...
they are so magical. i love them.
Hi Tina! I love your blog! Where do you most enjoy staying in San Francisco? I'm planning a last minute trip there for the weekend and would love a recommendation (or two)! You mentioned the huge bay windows in your hotel room-- which hotel? Sounds so lovely...
I've lived in the Los Angeles area for 9 years, and never ventured to San Fran, a place I always longed to go. I believe that these photos have captured the essence of how San Francisco lives in my imagination. Thanks so much for sharing.
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