This fun event starts at 1:00pm on Saturday, November 10, 2012. Flugtag means “flying day” in German to celebrate the many brave men, who down through the ages built and flew, or not, their human-powered flying machines.
36 teams with their homemade vehicles will compete by launching themselves off a 30-foot high pier to soar as far as possible before crashing into the bay.
Contestants will be judged by their flight’s distance, creativity and showmanship. You can probably get some good shots depending on where you are standing. A large crowd is expected, so try to get their early.
It all takes place at Mc Covey Cove, 3rd Street / Terry A. Francois Blvd., in San Francisco next to the AT & T Park.
Gary Larsen
The zoo is located in Knowland Park at 9777 Golf Links Rd., Oakland 94605 just off highway 580.
Let’s arrive at 10:00 AM when it opens.
Admission: 10.50 (Adults 15-54), 7.00 (Seniors 55+)
Parking: 6.00
The Oakland zoo spreads out on 525 acres making it a much larger animal showcase than the San Francisco zoo. Larger animals are kept in natural environments resembling the African Savannah and a Tropical Rainforest besides the usual caged areas. There is also a children’s zoo making close-ups of kids interacting with animals a bonus feature.
We can meet some time between 11:30 and 12:00 at the Green Cafe before leaving.
Trip cancels with rain.
Gary Larsen
Lets visit the fort sometime between 10am and 5pm to photograph the 20th Maine Volunteer Infantry performing military drills every hour on the hour as well as on-going demonstrations of everyday activities that occurred in an army garrison during the 1800’s. Here is a chance for club members to shoot photos of Fort Point including individuals wearing appropriate epic union and civilian attire
Directions: The area is under construction due to the replacement of Doyle Drive so follow the Crissy Field detour signs to Old Mason Street upon entering the Presidio. If you are coming from Marina Blvd., just continue straight onto Old Mason Street. Park in the lot just past the Warming Hut or in the parking lot in front of Stillwell Hall. Additional parking is behind the Hall under the overpass. (Presidio detour signs say “Mason Street”, but should say “Old Mason Street”).
Gary Larsen
The area is under construction due to the replacement of Doyle Drive so follow the Crissy Field detour signs to Mason Street upon entering the Presidio. If you are coming from Marina Blvd., just continue straight onto Mason Street. Lets park and meet in the free parking lot at 9:00 am in front of Stillwell Hall. Additional parking is behind the Hall under the overpass.
Points of interest: Presidio Pet Cemetery, old brick buildings under overpass, Golden Gate Bridge, The Bay, Wildlife Protection Area, Shoreline, Pier, Fort Point, Warming Hut, Bikers, Joggers, Crissy Field Marsh, etc.
The Warming Hut sales coffee and sandwiches. Outside you can buy a $6.00 Hot Dog at the “Lets be Frank” Hot Dog stand. There are picnic tables outside the Hut as well as a few small tables inside. If there is fog, it usually burns off by 10-11:00 am.
Gary Larsen
Located in the Golden Gate Park near 9th Avenue and Lincoln Way, holding a variety of plants and flowers to photograph. Lets meet inside the front gate at 9:00 AM when it opens so we have plenty of time to stroll through the garden to capture natural or abstract images to present at our Exploring Photography Night on 05/17/2012. Best place for 11:00 AM coffee is in the de Young Museum Cafe.
Once again the California Academy of Science is offering free admission to it’s facility for San Francisco residents from each ZIP code area. The Academy is full of great photo opportunities in the aquarium area, birds and butterflies in the 4-story tropical rainforest, and details from exhibits located throughout the building.
Mission, Bernal Heights, Noe Valley, Castro, Cole Valley, Haight, Glen Park, St. Francis Wood, Lake Merced: (94110, 94114, 94117, 94127, 94131, 94132) April 27, 28, 29. September 28, 29, 30.
Parkside, Sunset: (94116, 94122) May 4, 5, 6. October 5, 6, 7.
Richmond, Seacliff, Presidio, Western Addition, Chinatown, Russian Hill, Nob Hill, Telegraph Hill, North Beach, Marina: (94108, 94109, 94115, 94118, 94121, 94123, 94129, 94133) May 11, 12, 13. October 12, 13, 14.
Hayes Valley, Tenderloin, Downtown, SoMa, Treasure Island, Mission Bay, Potrero Hill, Bayview-Hunters Point, Ingleside-Excelsor, Visitation Valley: (94102, 94103, 94104, 94105, 94107, 94111, 94112, 94124, 94130, 94134, 94158) May 18, 19, 20. October 19, 20, 21.
Each visiting adult must show a valid photo ID with proof of residency. The following items or combination are acceptable:
– A driver license or state ID card.
– Photo ID plus postmarked envelope, postcard, or magazine label with name and date.
– Photo ID plus utility bill (gas/electric/cable), bank statement, or letter from a government agency with name and home address (not a P.O. Box).
Gary Larsen
Open to the public February 24-26 with exhibits of orchids from around the world. You can get close-up photos of hundreds of exotic species displaying their intense colors, shapes and textures. Be creative applying special techniques to images in this indoor environment free from wind and harsh sunlight.
Location: Fort Masson.
Admission: General $15 / $13 on line, Senior $12 / $10 online. For tickets go online.
Gary Larsen
The Palace of Fine Arts is located at 3601 Lyon Street in the Marina district off highway 101 near the Golden Gate Bridge. Outdoor photos are possible at every angle. Its beauty stands out against the sky and is reflected in the nearby pond. Inside the Exploratorium are plenty of gadgets to photograph within the 600 exhibits. You may also want to capture groups of visitors interacting with museum docents leading demonstrations involving life sciences. If you haven’t been to the museum lately, this is an excellent opportunity to check it out again before it moves to Pier 15 next year.
Admission: Adult (18-64) $15.00, Seniors (65+) $12.00.
Afterwards, lets meet at the museum cafe around 11:15AM.
Gary Larsen