2010....

It's been an interesting year.  I hope everyone has enjoyed the photo's posted on this site and look forward to trying to provide more interesting images for 2011.  Everyone, please be safe out there and remember to try to live each day to the fullest.  Peace and Love to all.

Kabuto...

There are days out there where you feel the need to put on a helmet.....

Leica Glass...

I've been a good boy in terms of keeping away from doing too much technical stuff on this site.  However, there is something really special about Leica lenses.  This image is just a small fraction of the original (cropped).  If you look really closely in the big bubble next to the yellow flower, you can see me taking the picture.  By the way..... ISO 1000, f/8 at 1/180s, 35mm Summilux ASPH II.

Finally, this shopping thing is over...

It's finally over.... for now anyway.  Hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas and that you didn't go overboard on things.

More with the funny hat....

Funny hats do work.... a couple of friends trying out the new look.

There's Hope, part 2...

Early on in this blog site back in May 2010,  I had a piece titled "There's Hope..." (please take a look by going to the bottom and click on May).  Kids on a field trip being fascinated with nature.

Typically or unfortunately, I find kids of all ages acting out and raising hell.  What happened to kids being viewed as a reflection of their parents??  That's for another day.

I was so surprised to see these two kids, while waiting for their dad who was having a photography issue being taken care of, actually picked up the current issue of LFI magazine, found a place to sit and actually shared reading and looking at the wonderful photographs.

On their present course... these two may actually make it and become good citizens.

My Friends and Comrades....

It was silly hat day.... as you can tell, there's someone next to me (but I need to get permission before posting.... as Paul Harvey would say "the rest of the story".  This kinda stern look is also to announce my other web site located at:  " http://www.stevefoonimages.smugmug.com ".

The Smugmug site has some of the same images plus some others.  All the Galleries on my site are open and you can order prints from the site (every little bit helps !!).  Feel free to look around.  The "Client" galleries are, unfortunately password protected.

Enjoy and your feedback is always welcomed.

WEB SITES ARE:
http://stevefoonphotography.blogspot.com
http://www.stevefoonimages.smugmug.com

MY GALLERY in Germany along with a lot of other great works:
http://us.leica-camera.com/photography/lfigallery (click on "To the LFI Gallery" and search on "Steve Foon Images")

Getting closer....

Tic-Tock.... Christmas is fast approaching. With the madness that usually happens as we get closer to Xmas day, please take time to remember the deeper meaning behind this time of year - no matter what faith you follow.  Peace and Love to all !!

How do you know you're in the home of a bowler?

Tell tale sign..... by the way, it's not my tree.

These were the voyages...

Knobs, dials, indicators, lights, bells, etc... you can't help but be mesmerized with it all.  Imagine what it was like when this Aircraft Carrier was fully functional.  I think Mr.Scott would have been happy here.

Boat Parking....

Just something about a quiet morning, still weather and boats in the water.

So do you come here often??

Just something I saw while walking around...  Didn't bother to look at the price tag.  Can only imagine how much they would cost.  Just cute though.

Hey... feed me too !!

This seagull had enough and was being vocal...

This is how it starts...

This boy taking a picture of his mom and sister could very well catch the disease called "Cameraholism".
You never can tell.... he too may fall in love with this art form.

Graffiti....

There's graffiti and there's Graffiti art.
Someone took time and effort to create this on a construction site.
I ran into a photographer who has come up with really amazing images of ultra wide close ups of graffiti that is just fantastic.... hope to provide you his link soon.

Next Time You See A Little Old Lady....

Walking around North Beach early in the morning, the sound of people and music.  Over in Washington Square these ladies and a whole bunch more were practicing Tai Chi.  Don't let those fans fool you.  The moves they were making is just like watching some martial arts film.

Smarter than you think...

This bird actually walked into my frame lines, stopped, struck this pose, and walked off as soon as the shutter and mirror made it's noise.  Bird brains.... I think not.

Want some head???

If you were thinking something else when reading the title.... shame on you!
During the Giants parade, a local Jamba Juice had this table outside.  A few ladies jumped on top of that table to get above the crowd.  This Giants fan offered his head to this lady to put her hand on so she can maintain her balance.

Above all the rest...

How this guy ever got to the top of the Walk/Don't Walk lights, I'll never know.

You can always tell...

No matter what it is.  Whenever you see someone who knows what they are doing, they stand out.  This couple had an audience and everyone was in awe of how well they were skating.

Serving the City...

"I'm on duty.... gotta check out those crazy SF drivers"

"C'mon human.... that camera guy has an apple for me"

I want that....I want that....

I was wondering who wanted the balloon more... the little kid or the big kid.

When will this ever end...

 One thing about Street Photography is that you shoot whatever comes to view that may hold some interest.  I didn't realize what I had here until tonight... this lady is homeless.  Her cat and some blankets in a laundry cart.  I zoomed into the lower milk container to see the sign asking people for help for her and her cat.  We're the richest, most compassionate country on the planet??  BULLSHIT !

You decide...

Of all the cars that Fiat makes, this is the one they say Americans want....

Lines inside...

A piece of trivia... for the longest time, Germans expected their steering wheels to be white or shades of white.  Look at the old Beetles, BMWs, etc...  Anyone who knows why, please let me know.

All about lines...

Lines, shapes, textures.... at least I can say I sat in this one.

Design time 3....

When cars had STYLE.  Unique, individualistic, beautiful.  Not rolling two boxes (design term) with flat surfaces of sheet metal and plastic.

Design time 2...

From a period of time where vehicles were moving pieces of art.

Design time...

A good design is timeless.  Still too many chunky, fat and just outright ugly vehicles.... but there were some small surprises.

Some Color...

Just to add some color to the blog.... how I miss summer already !

Love Never Dies...

For those of you who have been following this blog... the October 15 posting had two young people.  Now it's time to move the clock forward... I only have a few more years before you can put me in this picture.

Where's the beef....jerky?

Say whatever you want about San Francisco.  One thing about old cities is the fact that there are neighborhoods with character and places only the locals know.  Jackson Market on the corner of Jackson and Jones Streets is one of those places.  If you are looking for some wonderful marinated beef jerky.... this is your store.  It's a dump on the outside and not much better on the inside but the beef jerky is a slice of heaven....

Birds are smart...

I know some people call Pigeons flying rats.  All I know is that birds are smarter than a lot of people now a days.  This pigeon stopped.  Looked inside the store.  Realized that there's food in there too and decided to walk right in.

What Century is this?

Talk about dressing up for the neighborhood.

The 70's...

Lime green, super long hoods, chrome mag wheels, high back vinyl seats.... cars from the 70's.

I want an E-Trade account...

This kid just reminds me of that E-Trade commercial.

I'm Walkin'...

I'm Boss...what are you doing?

This cat owns the house..... I'm just allowed to live here.

National League Rookie of the Year

Sports figures now a days are perhaps better known for being punks and thugs.  This is one sports figure, Buster Posey - Catcher, who really brings back what being professional athlete means.  He took the time during the parade to make sure he waved to the fans on both sides.  Also, I saw more young ladies with his name written all over themselves..... sorry girls, the knock out blonde he was with is his wife.

Bird Bath....

Working Solo...

Tourist season officially over.  The street vendors are smaller in numbers.  I've always wonder how much these folks make on average?  Why is it that I feel I may have a little stand like this in my future?

As the days dwindle down....

More images of the changing of the season around here.  For those of you who are into photography, JPEG really stinks.

Mobile Professional - even on parade day...

While taking pictures at the Giants World Series parade, this businessman caught a glimpse of me taking his picture.

Following the code of ethics of the NPAA and Street Photographers, I struck a quick conversation with him.... letting him know that I fully understand why he was working "mobile" and that I do the same when not shooting images.

He showed me his screensaver (Giants game), we both had a laugh and asked if I could take a picture of him and the laptop.

There really is something about using a Rangefinder camera.  People are more friendly around this versus using my DSLR.

And now this message...

My friends....
As you know by now this Street Photography thing is a giant passion.  I try to shoot something everyday.  I hope that all of you are enjoying the images I have been capturing.  If there is an image that you would like to have or see it in it's regular version... let me know.  Please pass this site on to those you know.... exposure is a good thing.

The images you have seen on this site or have received in a email (by the way, click on the photo to get it larger) is a very low resolution image.  The images are shot on an 18megapixel camera and the pictures you've seen are less than 1megapixel.

Feedback, comments, things you would like to see or have me capture, etc... please let me know.
Enjoy !!

A Simple Time...

A time where life was perhaps more simple... yours truly would have probably been shot or been forced to live in a slum.