Golden Gate Fog, a photo from California, West

Photographer's Note

I guess this is a complimentary photo to my last uploaded one, where i showed you the Bay Bridge. Here we have the Iconic Golden Gate Bridge. It was extremely windy up here, walking in a straight line was very difficult. Using my tele lens to get this photo was not an easy task!

On our vacation to San Francisco, we were there for 7 days. Every day was warm and sunny, except for one, and that was the day we planned to walk across this bridge! Of course right!!

I'm not complaining, it was still fun, and a moment i will never forget. Even though the weather wasn't spectacular this day, the fog does add its own personal element.

We spent the day in Sausalito, the city 'on the other side' of the Golden Gate. We got there by Ferry, but we walked ALL the way back! wow!! what a long walk!!!

As we hit the Golden Gate, there is a rest stop area, and a look out point. This is one of the views you can get. It was a weekday, around 4 pm, so we caught the rush hour traffic.

I hope this shows you a different angle, one you havn't seen before.

Cheers
Craig

PaulVDV, osmansah, zanzi, Kofman, Budapestman, jjcordier, bukitgolfb301, timecapturer, Cricri, delpeoples, josepmarin, InasiaJones, ptiza has marked this note useful

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JFS (32459) 2011-07-13 6:38

Craig, I'm wondering from where did you take this sensational shot, It is absolutely great. You do not stop suprising me.

Hasta luego,
Juan

nszeretlek (1199) 2011-07-13 6:39

Amazing POV and incredible geommetry in the cars , bridge ...A very nice picture !

Best regards

PaulVDV (63530) 2011-07-13 6:43

Hello Craig,
That look out point certainly offers a great view!
It's a curious sight to see all these cars appearing out of the fog or driving into it.
I'm a little surprised to see so many pedestrians. I understand that tourists like to walk over the bridge but are all these people tourists?
BTW, how long was the walk from Sausalito to SF?
And no, so far I had never seen a pic taken from this angle.
Best regards, Paul

smarcell (19965) 2011-07-13 7:55

Very nice and original pov for this famous place ! Also the fog is there, to remind that this is San Francisco ! Nice work
Cheers Stefano

osmansah (316) 2011-07-13 9:33

Merhaba Craig,

Harika bir fotograf.Sis ayrı bir hava katmış fotografa.Tebrikler

vrabieionut (2189) 2011-07-13 11:25

Hello Craig,

Superb composition,I like the angle from which you made the picture.

Cheers,
Ionut

TopGeo (38220) 2011-07-13 11:49

Hello Craig! They is a picture as in from dream! The amazing compaction of levels because tele-lens and the choice of place gave! indeed! a diversity that impresses Astonishing!
regards
Georgios

zanzi (13690) 2011-07-13 13:22

Bonsoir Craig
A busy bridge indeed.
Your picture would not be the same without this typical fog, no ?
I especially like the tight point of view.
Bravo
Chris

Budapestman (82620) 2011-07-13 14:28

Hi Craig,
a very impressive urban view, the POV is fantastic, I like the atmosphere of the photo and the misty background, the realization is excellent as usual, superb shot, Tfs! Have a nice evening! Kellemes estйt kнvбnok!
Gyцrgy

npecanhuk (79329) 2011-07-13 18:11

Hello Craig!
Wow! That's so nice!
A classical idea and certainly an excellent photo job!
How I miss being there, making my dream of visiting that bridge come true!
TFS - congrats,
Cheers,
Neyvan

jjcordier (79299) 2011-07-13 23:02

Craig
Un POV intйressant sur ce pont trиs frйquentй. La forte circulation automobile et la brume t'ont permis de rйaliser un clichй trиs original.
Amicalement
JJ

Graal (103040) 2011-07-13 23:50

Hi Craig,
superb POV You had. Good shot and finaly effect. Fine glance on the misty bridge. Amazing traffic. I like it a lot.
Have a nice day.
Aleksander

chawax (20764) 2011-07-14 0:31

Hi Craig,
Excellent and original POV on this worldwide known bridge ! I love the symetry of the composition, the graphism of cars on the bridge and the great atmosphere thanks to the fog. Very well done !
Have a nice day,
Olivier

dkmurphys (79209) 2011-07-14 1:17

Hi Craig,
A very spectacular capture. A true splendid show. Incredible structure in your original way to illustrate it.
Have a good day.

mkamionka (75197) 2011-07-14 2:26

Hi Craig,
this is wonderful!
I like it very much and I am so jealous. One day I have experienced similar fog over there and I tried to make a good use of it but I did not have idea how to do that.
This one is exactly something I should have done. The almost central POV showing few elements yet enough to identify the place.
Excellent work, congratulations!!!
M

mauro61 (53429) 2011-07-14 2:55

ciao Craig,
grandioso l'effetto geometrico che si ricava dall'immagine con la struttura del ponte e al suo interno il grande incolonnamento di auto.
La nebbia conferisce particolaritа alla scena,
saluti
maurizio

timecapturer (49288) 2011-07-14 7:24

Hi Craig
the GGB always looks magic in the fog and the long lens does it full justice here. See the traffic is still as bad as it always seems to be. An impressively executed shot, sharp and very effective. Well done!

Regards - Brian

Cricri (176) 2011-07-14 8:24

Hi Craig
Un POV fantastique qui donne une sacrй vue sur le pont trиs frйquenter, un cadrage au top, la brume ajoute une touche original de cette composition trиs rйussie
Belle journйe
cricri

abmdsudi (95869) 2011-07-14 9:13

Hi Craig
You still get the feel for the fog and how thick it can be. Good tele job and sturdy hand in getting so close for the details, so sharp and really effective being the 'working' image of the bridge and those traffic are icing on the cake. A very atmospheric capture indeed and the contrrast is superb. Splendid piece of work. Congrats
Best regards

wolf38 (30) 2011-07-14 23:53

Hi Craig. This bridge is an ideal subject for photographers. Plays a central role in the mist. Everything now works full of atmosphere. Well observed and presented. Rgds, Wolfgang.

Longroute (19600) 2011-07-15 2:20

This is a classical pov and composition which I like a lot: it gives the full idea of the real dimensions of this bridge.
Very graphical and very powerful.
Well done,
Donato

delpeoples (60342) 2011-07-15 3:44

Hi Craig

Fantastic POV, the fog really creates a particular atmosphere. There's a definite "street" photography coming here and I this would come out even more in B&W. The landscape format is well chosen and I love the colours despite the fog.

TFS Fridays here yippee
Lisa

i9l2y1m8a8t3 (4814) 2011-07-15 4:21

Hi Craig!

Fantastic POV, I must say that this is quite original. The sharpness and depth of field is fantastic. San Francisco during summer is quite unpredictable, the weather is very erratic, sometimes it's clear in the morning and foggy in the afternoon especially near the bay. Are you serious? you walked from Sausalito back to the downtown? THAT is incredible! I could never imagine! Hope you had a blast!

Have a great day!
Matt

P.S. From which point did you took this shot?

CLODO (45118) 2011-07-15 4:50

Hi Craig

very good POV to show us the traffic jam on the bridge, which dimensions are very huge. the mist adds a lot to the power of your picture.
Congratulations
CLODO

Silvio1953 (223027) 2011-07-15 9:55

Ciao Craig, how many cars, great POV on fantastic bridge, wonderful perpsective and splendid misty atmosphere, very well done, my friend, ciao Silvio

peppe59 (14555) 2011-07-15 11:24

Ciao Craig,
I remember the Golden Gate Bridge, beautiful, fantastic your image with the fog that never fails.
congratulations well done.
peppe

Bluejeans (64251) 2011-07-18 9:54

Ola Craig ,
Belo вngulo de visгo da Ponte Golden Gate neste dia de nevoeiro , interessante o movimento de carros e pessoas , parabйns!!
Um abraзo Gonзalo

anupam06 (773) 2011-07-18 11:39

Dear Craig,

I initially thought this to be a scene from some recent Hollywood flick. Looks very cinematic though. I guess I haven’t really seen this POV before. Simply superb.

TFS & warm regards,
Anupam

josepmarin (59385) 2011-07-20 4:35

Hi Craig,
this composition remembers me a bit the photo that elegantly you gave me when I asked for it you.
The flat perspective created by the long lens creates a very special image of this magnificent bridge, and six rails crammed with cars give a strong dynamism to the scene.
The fog adds a mysterious touch that works very well.
It is a magnificent photo, my friend.
Best regards,
Josep

InasiaJones (31566) 2011-07-21 7:39

Hi Craig,

I did exactly like you and walked to Sausalito and it's certainly a nice walk, the bridge itself being the highlight.

We don't perceive how curvy is the bridge when we look at it from the ground or while on it, but the compressed view of your telephoto lens amplifies the effect. The fog brings some depth, as the bridge slowly vanish with distance; a great mood is achieved consequently.

A very nice presentation!

Andrй

cornejo (61504) 2011-07-21 13:37

Craig greetings. A picture very good and interesting, a good perspective very well taken with a good technical. A great shot and excellent work, congratulation. Have a good night and a happy weekend, thanks for sharing.

Best regards, Angel.

ptiza (727) 2011-07-26 12:05

Hello Craig,
This picture immerses me in emotional turmoil. I understand that I would never be able to live in megalopolis. In them I feel like a grain of sand, absorbed a huge ocean wave. This is an amazing picture. You found the perfect POV to show the monumentality of this bridge. TFS!
best regards,
Irena

korbee (6619) 2011-07-27 11:53

How did you do that my friend,you POV is stunning and very professional,th fg and the smog are making it complete.

jan

ecmel (1782) 2011-07-29 3:49

Hello Craig,
Just unusual view! I like the unique perspective you took with this shot. The geometric curves of the shot works well.
Congratulations,
Ecmel

ikeharel (114691) 2011-08-06 1:55

A fantastic urban scenery, on daily trafficload, Craig, and the everlasting fog that always prevails the bridge.
I was just astonished to see how many people just croos it by foot, not remembering such a sight...
Have a nice weekend,
Ike

jmdias (116579) 2011-08-14 11:41

craig

a fabulous view of the famous bridge, you find a marvelous pov and scaped from the traditional view. the giant bridge is very shown here, looks like they should to build another one. haha. excellent job. TFS.

hugs

jorge

claudio74 (7263) 2011-09-17 21:05

Hello Craig
What an impressive view, it seems to be be unreal for me, the depth is perfect..
Nice and terrific view
Well done

regards
Claude

serp2000 (47063) 2016-09-10 10:28

Hi, buddy!
Wow! Great shot, I'm jealous... Just outstanding choice of the point of view! This is one of the best photos of Golden Gate Bridge. TFS! As you know I also was here and I got a boat tour around the gulf, including the Bridge and Alcatraz.
Best!
Serghei