Author: Gregory Varnum

  • Photo log: Conservatory of Flowers


    When: Saturday, 31 March 2018Where: Conservatory of FlowersEquipment used: Fujifilm X-T20 and iPhone XAreas visited: Valley out front and all inside areas of conservatoryTotal photos taken: 923Total photos posted: 96Notes: Special exhibits space did not appear to have a current exhibit.Also uploaded to:* Wikimedia Commons (also includes photos from others)* Flickr* Facebook Last two taken…

  • Photo log: Sausalito


    When: Monday, 26 March 2018Where: SausalitoEquipment used: Fujifilm X-T20 and iPhone XAreas visited: Pier 1 in San Francisco on way to Sausalito and area around pier in SausalitoTotal photos taken: 254Total photos posted: 45Notes: Visit to Sausalito with coworkers.Also uploaded to:* Wikimedia Commons (also includes photos from others)* Flickr* Facebook Last two photos taken with…

  • Future photo logs: Places in the San Francisco Bay Area I would like to photograph


    The great Golden Gate Bridge from Lands End. Photo credit: Gregory Varnum Keeping track of places in the area I would like to photograph. Admission: $38–90Notes: Plan to do Behind the Scenes Tour and possibly Day Tour if more daylight time needed Admission: $15–25 (Go City Card)Notes: Free every first Sunday of the month Admission: $8…

  • Photo log: Ocean Beach (2nd edition)


    When: Sunday, 25 March 2018Where: Ocean BeachEquipment used: Fujifilm X-T20Areas visited: Parking lot near Lands End LookoutTotal photos taken: 90Total photos posted: 13Notes: Kites and kiteboarders as seen from an Ocean Beach parking lot area. Short trip after visiting Lands End Lookout.Also uploaded to:* Wikimedia Commons (also includes photos from others)* Flickr

  • Photo log: Lands End


    When: Sunday, 25 March 2018Where: Lands EndEquipment used: Fujifilm X-T20Areas visited: Lands End Lookout Visitors Center, trail along ocean that leads to the USS San Francisco Memorial, and the USS San Francisco Memorial.Total photos taken: 274Total photos posted: 52Notes: Very windy day — would like to return when less windy.Also uploaded to:* Wikimedia Commons (also includes photos…

  • Photo log: Milagra Ridge


    When: Sunday, 25 March 2018Where: Milagra RidgeEquipment used: Fujifilm X-T20 and iPhone XAreas visited: Top of hill on dirt trail from car road.Total photos taken: 93Total photos posted: 17Notes: Very windy day — would like to return when less windy.Also uploaded to:* Wikimedia Commons (also includes photos from others)* Flickr* Facebook Last photo taken with iPhone X.

  • Television shows that I enjoy


    Streaming television shows after work is often how I unwind. Photo credit: German Federal Archive These are some of the shows that I have enjoyed over the years. I hope you enjoy them as well!

  • Photo log: March For Our Lives 2018 — San Francisco


    What: March For Our Lives — San FranciscoWhen: Saturday, 24 March 2018Where: Civic Center Plaza, San FranciscoEquipment used: Fujifilm X-T20, iPhone X, and DJI Osmo MobileAreas visited: Mostly the march, but a few from the rally as wellTotal photos taken: 1410Total photos posted: 205Notes: There are not too many places to get elevated views in the actual…

  • Photo log: Lake Merced Park


    When: Sunday, 19 March 2018Where: Lake Merced ParkEquipment used: Fujifilm X-T20 and iPhone XAreas visited: Concrete bridge trail around southern area of Lake MercedNotes: Cloudy day Last four taken with iPhone X

  • Podcasts that I enjoy


    I love a good podcast session. Photo credit: WillSpirit SBLN These are the podcasts that I most often listen to. I hope you enjoy these podcasts as well!