Painted Ladies at Postcard Row

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    "Painted ladies" is a term used for Victorian and Edwardian houses and buildings painted in three or more colors that embellish or enhance their architectural details. The term was first used for San Francisco Victorian houses by writers Elizabeth Pomada and Michael Larsen in their 1978 book Painted Ladies - San Francisco's Resplendent Victorians.

    The above shot is the row of Victorian houses at 710–720 Steiner Street, across from Alamo Square park, in San Francisco. It is sometimes known as "Postcard Row." The houses were built between 1892 and 1896 by developer Matthew Kavanaugh, who lived next door in the 1892 mansion at 722 Steiner Street. This block appears very frequently in media and mass-market photographs of the city and its tourist attractions and have appeared in an estimated 70 movies, TV programs, and ads, including in the opening credits of the television series Full House.

    - Wikipedia

    I took this shot near sunset, as evident by the golden sun rays illuminating the first and the fifth houses. Hope you guys would like it and thanks for checking it out.

    Comments and faves

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      xochii added this photo to her favorites. (5 months ago)

    2. Rober1000x (5 months ago | reply)

      very nice..a postcard..

    3. S Ty Photography (5 months ago | reply)

      thank you appareil, xochii, ISBIU, and Robert for the comments/faves!

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      garageismi added this photo to his favorites. (5 months ago)

    5. russ david (5 months ago | reply)

      wonderful photo!!

    6. skippys1229 (5 months ago | reply)

      I'm just waiting for the Tanned family to start running up that hill. Very nice time of day to get this shot, and looks like a nice view of the city in the background too.

    7. S Ty Photography (5 months ago | reply)

      Thanks Russ and Skippy for your comments!

      and lol @ the tanner family - Im sure those billionaire Tanner girls would have owned the whole neighborhood already

    8. CrazyMoon@ (5 months ago | reply)

      Very classic!

    9. Chrisar (5 months ago | reply)

      A very sweet light !

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      Luc@Santoro added this photo to his favorites. (5 months ago)

    11. Luc@Santoro (5 months ago | reply)

      Very beautiful architecture and composition my friend !!! Amazing work Stew !!

    12. S Ty Photography (5 months ago | reply)

      Thankyou Vivi Chris and Luca for your very kind and generous comments!

    13. BerColly (5 months ago | reply)

      Excellent!

      Merci pour votre visite et commentaires!

      Bonne et heureuse année 2012 !
      Happy new Year!

      --
      Seen in the group"CityScape"

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      BerColly added this photo to his favorites. (5 months ago)

    15. Martin Marchev (5 months ago | reply)

      Good work, Stew!

    16. martinturner (5 months ago | reply)

      I love this row of houses; very nicely captured!
      My commenting will be a bit sporadic over the next few weeks, but I wanted to stop by and wish you a very Happy New Year! I hope 2012 is a great one! All the best, Martin

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      Michad90 added this photo to his favorites. (5 months ago)

    18. Captain Nikon (5 months ago | reply)

      Love this image Stew, a wonderful contrast between the classic looks of those properties with all the sky scrapping buildings beyond

    19. S Ty Photography (5 months ago | reply)

      Thank you BerColly Martin M Martin Turner , Michad and Steve for your comments/faves!

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      icarofirmino and KnØvle added this photo to their favorites.

    21. KnØvle (5 months ago | reply)

      Lovely HDR:) Absolutely Beautiful!

    22. Marrkoss (5 months ago | reply)

      Well shot Stew!

    23. M Fotografie (Busy) (5 months ago | reply)

      wow this is a HDR?? Brilliant subtle effect, love the light in the distance city!! Excellent Stew

    24. TIA International Photography (5 months ago | reply)

      You have some great lighting here, Stew. I have never been to this part of SF, but it is definitely a classic landscape meant to be photographed. I agree with . It does not look HDR at all. Well done.

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      khora added this photo to their favorites. (5 months ago)

    26. S Ty Photography (5 months ago | reply)

      Thanks Markoss , KnØvle , Marius Tosin and Khora for your kind comments/faves.

      and - yeah I called it HDR cause I ran this shot thru the HDR toning process within Photoshop :-)

    27. PhotographyByUrbanEyes.com (5 months ago | reply)

      Was this street in Mrs Doubtfire? Stunning location!

    28. S Ty Photography (5 months ago | reply)

      HI Allan - yes the Mrs Doubtfire house is on the same street but about 7 or more blocks away from this exact location.

      Thank you for visiting and viewing this shot :)

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      ozracing99 added this photo to his favorites. (5 months ago)

    30. 4PIZON (5 months ago | reply)

      Fantastic ! Believe it or not, I've never shot this.
      very good. it was 2640 Steiner Street

    31. S Ty Photography (5 months ago | reply)

      Thanks Bob!! I couldn't believe you haven't taken a picture there.

    32. Fill my eyes (5 months ago | reply)

      Excellent!!

    33. S Ty Photography (5 months ago | reply)

      Thank you, !

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      Helisianne added this photo to her favorites. (5 months ago)

    35. Helisianne (5 months ago | reply)

      Great composition. Wonderful mix of classical and modern architecture.

    36. S Ty Photography (5 months ago | reply)

      Thank you so much, Helisianne !

    37. Shahzad Ali Photography 100000 Views (5 months ago | reply)

      Congratulations Mate Very Nice Work...
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    38. yusuf_alioglu (5 months ago | reply)

      great shot

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      hpioski added this photo to his favorites. (5 months ago)

    40. S Ty Photography (5 months ago | reply)

      Thank you, , , and hploski for the comments and fave!

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      AlexTurton added this photo to his favorites. (5 months ago)

    42. Malhas© (5 months ago | reply)

      Beautiful Capture!

    43. S Ty Photography (5 months ago | reply)

      Thank you Alex and Malhas!

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      RiccardoGhiglione.com added this photo to his favorites. (5 months ago)

    45. S Ty Photography (5 months ago | reply)

      Thank you Riccardo!

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      Erik Jara added this photo to his favorites. (5 months ago)

    47. S Ty Photography (5 months ago | reply)

      Thank you Erik!

    48. E.........'s Diary (5 months ago | reply)

      a fine row!

    49. Landscape Images by David Shield (5 months ago | reply)

      Not the usual later capture I am used to seeing; however the lighting is great. Interesting spotlight effect on the house second from the end. It adds another dimension to the view.

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      Landscape Images by David Shield added this photo to his favorites. (5 months ago)

    51. S Ty Photography (5 months ago | reply)

      Thank you David for the kind comment/fave!

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      Mandy Sousa, Jaime Moreno DG, and Pickin Images added this photo to their favorites.

    53. X4Wien (4 months ago | reply)

      Fantastic! Again, love the lighting ;-)

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      X4Wien added this photo to his favorites. (4 months ago)

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