AVCR8TEUR'S PHOTO BLOG: March 2011

Wednesday, March 30, 2011

Wordless Wednesday

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- Karen

Sunday, March 27, 2011

A San Francisco building code requires commercial developers in dense downtown areas to include "privately-owned public accessible open spaces" or (POPOS) in their constructions. Atriums and gardens such as this one were built for the public.

Unfortunately, not too many people know about their existence either because they were not well publicized or they were well-hidden. I certainly didn't know about them until I took a guided architectural tour of the city.

Only within the last few years that a map of all the POPOS in the city was published. If you want to go on a treasure hunt, click on the map and visit all of them.

- Karen

Friday, March 25, 2011

Window Dressing

This looks more like walking through a neighborhood in Miami Beach than on a residential street in San Francisco with art deco colors and flamingos.

This corner apartment shouts out "Look at me!"

So many choices of beer and they all appear to be on sale.

- Karen

Wednesday, March 23, 2011

Wordless Wednesday

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- Karen

Monday, March 21, 2011

Counting Game

Am I here alone or do I have a twin?

Hello?
Where did you go?
You were here a minute ago!

Now there are three of me or is it just two?
I am confused for a Monday!

- Karen

Friday, March 18, 2011

No Parking

I am not sure should one find humor or fear in this sign.
Humor because it is not your regular bland "No Parking" sign.
Fear because if you do park here, you could get eaten by a big teeth whale.
But then again, is there parking underwater?

- Karen

Wednesday, March 16, 2011

Wordless Wednesday

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- Karen

Monday, March 14, 2011

Wild Goose

I was at the local nature preserve on Saturday and spotted this goose strolling around. So many people visit this wildlife habitat that he was not afraid when I approached from the distance.
Is the goose a he or she?
I do not know, but he was quite bold.

He kept his eyes on me, nevertheless.

He then realizes that I am a guest in his house so I will not harm him.
He relaxes and does his morning stretching routine.

- Karen

Friday, March 11, 2011

Little Nibbler

This little nibbler has been eating the flowers from my cherry blossom tree. He stood still long enough for me to catch him in the act.

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My heart goes out to all the people of Japan during this difficult time. It is truly one of my favorite countries to visit and difficult to watch the devastation on the news. Take care!

- Karen