This is a scene looking behind 49 Geary Street, one of the main sites for the First Thursday art gallery openings that I recently discussed. I felt that the image as framed here compared well with what I saw on the walls of some of the galleries.
Note the seismic bracing on the side of the building.
The external beams are quite common here, part of seismic retrofitting for older buildings. I suppose the concept is a bit unnerving, but one gets used to it.
Seismic bracing, we don’t get that over here in the UK. It looks a lot more like facade retention used on historic buildings. Great shot thought, good play of light and dark, particularity the pale tones.
April 7th, 2009 at 8:21 pm
This is a scene looking behind 49 Geary Street, one of the main sites for the First Thursday art gallery openings that I recently discussed. I felt that the image as framed here compared well with what I saw on the walls of some of the galleries.
Note the seismic bracing on the side of the building.
April 7th, 2009 at 9:22 pm
Great shot – the variety of lines is engaging (if not a little unnerving, though I guess it means you’re relatively safe in this alley…!).
April 7th, 2009 at 9:41 pm
Wow. I am affraid of heights. This is pretty scary looking to me. haha
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April 7th, 2009 at 9:53 pm
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Waaaaaaaaaaw great shot, its a very coooooool building
April 7th, 2009 at 10:01 pm
Interesting to see external beams like that (if that’s what they are!). Makes me think of the Pompidou Museum in Paris.
April 7th, 2009 at 10:04 pm
The external beams are quite common here, part of seismic retrofitting for older buildings. I suppose the concept is a bit unnerving, but one gets used to it.
April 7th, 2009 at 10:16 pm
I like the lines in this shot, especially that it’s taken from mid building
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April 7th, 2009 at 10:19 pm
I love the angle…it creates certain illusion!
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April 7th, 2009 at 10:21 pm
The supporting lines of the structure. Interesting perspective.
April 7th, 2009 at 11:04 pm
I should have guessed. I wonder if the bracing every comes off? I though every thing had to be retrofitted long ago. Happy WW
April 7th, 2009 at 11:53 pm
Cats love alleays.
April 8th, 2009 at 12:51 am
Great shot. I love the varying lines within the image. Happy WW
April 8th, 2009 at 3:30 am
Awesome shot! Lighting, composition, contrast… just excellent!
April 8th, 2009 at 4:13 am
That is wonderful! I do miss the city!
April 8th, 2009 at 4:16 am
Awesome shot! Happy WW!
April 8th, 2009 at 5:27 am
Ah, seismic bracing. They recently retrofitted my wife’s school out with that, but on the inside.
April 8th, 2009 at 6:06 am
Nice shot — I like the angles and the light. Good job!
April 8th, 2009 at 6:28 am
If I was an alley-cat, I would enjoy taking a stroll down there!
April 8th, 2009 at 7:10 am
Not living or working around tall buildings, we just don’t think about the views -
April 8th, 2009 at 7:32 am
great picture I love to look at the large building while in the city
April 8th, 2009 at 11:35 am
Great photo! It looks interesting there!
April 8th, 2009 at 12:11 pm
Great geometry in that picture!
April 8th, 2009 at 12:14 pm
Awesome looks….love the angle………
April 8th, 2009 at 12:21 pm
I like this view very much. Is that an elevator in the bottom of the frame?
April 8th, 2009 at 6:40 pm
Well, it looks like it could withstand an earthquake……lol. Thats what I call support! Happy WW and thanks for stopping by:)
April 8th, 2009 at 8:31 pm
Ahh thanks for explaining. I had to go over to the other blog to understand better.
This is quite a good shot and the lines do blend very well.
April 8th, 2009 at 8:33 pm
Those look like some good climbing places for cats!
April 8th, 2009 at 10:53 pm
Beautiful artistic shot, def. gallery worthy!
I love the lighting!
April 8th, 2009 at 11:46 pm
nice shot. thanks for visiting my WW!
April 9th, 2009 at 4:55 am
Love the industrial look. Those cross bars look great in the composition.
April 9th, 2009 at 7:56 am
All those beams, the way they’re placed and the colour – make it look like they’re part of the building’s architectural design.
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April 9th, 2009 at 10:05 am
Such an interesting photo with varying shapes and colors. Thanks for sharing!
April 9th, 2009 at 2:27 pm
Nice picture. Neat angle. Clean alley.
So nice of them to have it all lit up for you.
April 10th, 2009 at 8:43 am
Love your photos!
April 11th, 2009 at 6:11 am
I like the architecture of the building; simply symetrical trianglar form.
April 11th, 2009 at 8:22 am
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May 10th, 2009 at 2:44 am
Seismic bracing, we don’t get that over here in the UK. It looks a lot more like facade retention used on historic buildings. Great shot thought, good play of light and dark, particularity the pale tones.