Seeing 2012 (#99)

For your consideration:  not exactly fine art, if for no other reason beyond the reality of this scene's already having been photographed (and undoubtedly painted) a myriad of times before my offering here . . .

Yet, nonetheless, this tableau is arguably one of the most beautiful man-made sites on our tiny planet, and seen on a gorgeous day at that. It so happens that I recorded my interpretation during my first ever visit to this particular vantage point, after nearly thirty years of living within an hour's drive!

Posted as a counter to an abundance of overcast, cold and rainy days of late — and as a reminder of the majestic beauty which surrounds all of us, if only we pause to look outward long enough so as to experience the universe beyond our preoccupation with Self.

Golden Gate Sunset from Baker Beach, #0482-7D

© 2012 James W. Murray, all rights reserved.

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Details:  October 13, 2012; Canon 7D; f/11 @ 1/200 sec; —1/3 EV; ISO 320;
Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6L IS USM @ 116mm

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