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Thursday, February 26, 2009

Wish You Were Here

I find myself taking photos often, not so much for myself, but for other people. Sometimes I forget to share them (and if you saw what my Lightroom2 library looked like, you'd understand why--it's a total jungle in there) and in this case, I think rediscovering these photos while I was still trying to wake up this morning ended up being perfect timing... a few months late.

These are for Tara. I wish you were here. xoxo

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Tara, note any particular building in the reflection? ;-)

These photos were taken the day I first saw the beautiful wild parrots on Telegraph Hill. I just forgot to share them.


I could have taken a hundred photos of this old wet fence. I love how the rain soaked wood changed the colors and made it so interesting.

And how this rain-speckled ivy looks like a perfect real Valentine heart.

Just some quiet and color and soft San Francisco rain sent to Paris with hugs.

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ps.: thanks, Brittney, for mentioning this post today. I still don't know how to do that linky thing. *sigh*

13 comments:

Mari February 26, 2009 11:25 AM  

That was an awfully short break... thanks for the pretty pics!

paris parfait February 26, 2009 11:32 AM  

Beautiful, all - and yes, I recognise that building! Thank you, dearest TB! You've made me smile and as you know, I needed to smile. xoxox

Starlene February 26, 2009 11:56 AM  

This morning I finally watched that documentary...The Wild Parrots of Telegraph Hill. Before discovering your blog, I knew nothing about San Francisco whatsoever, but all the adventures you've shared and your infectious love of your city rubbed off on me I think. All throughout the film I kept spotting buildings and other landmarks from your photos and though I've never been there, it was kind of a nostalgic experience. Like watching a film made in a place you're very fond of that you'd like to return to some day. : ) Only I haven't been yet.

I would LOVE to see those parrots. After seeing the film (which made me sob like a baby by the way...you know, the Conner part), your encounter seems all the more magical to me.

ps - That tea is soooo yummy. I'm enjoying some right this second.

Cynthia February 26, 2009 12:46 PM  

I love the soft rain drops on the green leaf, tangobaby. And the reflection shot came out great. I appreciate the girl walking into the street...it draws your eye into the photo! Exceptional! <3

Bee February 26, 2009 1:06 PM  

That green dewy "heart" was really refreshing. And even though I didn't know which building you were referring to, I was charmed by the composition of the picture in reflection.

Yoli February 26, 2009 1:30 PM  

Oh you are twisting my arm, I NEED to go to SF! Stunning. You say more with photographs than most people say with a ton of words.

Carol February 26, 2009 1:42 PM  

Beautiful photos Ms Tango. I especially like the one of the round street mirror thingy :-)

Char February 26, 2009 1:49 PM  

I adore the fence and I want to live in the green condo building. and..I wanna photowalk with you.

Christina February 26, 2009 2:43 PM  

Is that your sweet reflection in that mirror. : ) Hi cutie!

I feel as though I can touch the water, on the leaves.

flawsnall February 26, 2009 2:45 PM  

Is that first one the Coit Tower? Just posted pics of my little sis's wedding there. Beautiful place. This photo makes me sleepy, happily so...

Beautiful archives....

Gabby February 26, 2009 2:58 PM  

I love the self-portrait through the fishlens mirror! And you have to take me to see the parrots! You do. You have to. You absolutely have to.

~K February 26, 2009 3:32 PM  

You know some time you need to get down to New Orleans and photograph the French Quarter. Besides the unbelievable food. Based on your motifs I am thinking you would so diggit. I will post my pictures from the FQ and the Vampire TOur this weekend

Octavine Illustration February 26, 2009 4:05 PM  

excuse my absence. i have missed you. thanks for the foggy sf pics. most comforting. especially love the mirror shot. very film noir.

you rock.