We stayed at the Oakland (California) Marriott over the weekend. This wrought iron sculpture in their restaurant has always fascinated me.
*Travel tip: the Oakland Marriott is much less expensive than those in San Francisco, and a BART station is right across the street for a quick ten minute ride into the City. Hotel parking is also less expensive. (I have not been reimbursed for this little advertisement for Marriott Oakland).
Photo taken with my Samsung Galaxy.
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This fascinates me too. I really like this one. : )
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Thanks, Benjamin! As I said in my post, this sculpture has fascinated me for a few years now, and I finally captured it in a way that I’m satisfied with.
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A fabulous shot! Great plug for the Galaxy as well, seems miles ahead of the Iphone 🙂
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I’m starting to like it more and more
Thanks!
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Thanks for the pingback, and your visit!
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how complex… interesting juxtaposition of the foreground and background ^ ^
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Looking into and through the circle makes it interesting. Thanks for stopping to comment.
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What a beautiful shot, Angeline!
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Thanks, Paula.
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Very nice capture! You should email them. They’ll like it. And then demand for another stay. 🙂
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I directed them to the post on twitter. I need to check if they responded. Free stay??? I don’t think so.
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Excellent color and such sharp focus. I can see the guy in the background down on the street corner so clearly.
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Grazie! I am really beginning to like my Samsung (used to have an iPhone that died).
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Striking sculpture, beautifully captured. 🙂
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Thank you, Jo. And thanks for stopping in to let me know.
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Love the sculpture … you captured the background lighting beautifully.
Great entry ….
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Glad you like it, Isadora. Thank you!
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Thanks for the pingback Zb. Much appreciated.
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Wish I had those muscles to help my day go round! Great shot Angeline, that golden light is spectacular!
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Thanks, Patti. I truly wonder what the artist’s thinking is on this.
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I love the sculpture! This is my first visit and I invite you to visit my blog. Peace, Barbara
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Thanks so much for your visit, and I will be over to spend a little time with you at IdealisticRebel.
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Easy to understand how that sculpture caught your attention. It’s fascinating, Angeline, and your photo captured it — and the light — very well.
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Right place, at the right time with the sun. Thanks, John.
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And a good eye. Most, like myself, would have missed it.
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Thanks! My eyes are always on the lookout 🙂
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I love the color and the silhouette of the sculpture.
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Thanks, Allan. The morning sun was pouring in through the window, I just toned the brightness back a little and added a sepia tint.
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Wow I live in the Bay Area and have never seen that! I’m glad the Bart strike was over for you. Happy Monday!
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Happy Monday Carol. That hotel is so very comfortable, we love it there. And with Bart just across the street, it’s perfect. I’m glad the strike was over too! We took our grandson in to the City to see the Exploratorium and our plan B was taking the ferry over if Bart was still on strike.
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This is a fascinating sculpture! Thanks for the hotel information, we are thinking to visit S.F next summer 🙂
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Thanks, Amy. Wow! Next summer? You’d better let me know when!
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Absolutely beautiful!
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Thank you, Cee! I’m glad you stopped in to leave me a comment.
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Angeline, the sculpture itself is interesting and attractive but the light you caught, with the golden colors, goes so well with it and makes the picture even more attractive.
janet
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Thanks, Janet. The morning sun was blasting in there, and I’m glad I toned it down a bit.
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Beautiful!
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Thanks! I’m glad to see you stop in for a visit!
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It’s a pleasure! 🙂
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Thanks for the pingback, Sally.
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Nicely captured with the golden hues echoing through the sculpture. Happy Phoneography Monday,
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Thanks Sally. We’ve eaten in that restaurant several times now over the years, and I’ve taken other photos of this sculpture that I was never happy with. This one just worked for me. Glad you like it. Hope you’ve had a great day.
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