2009 New Year's Firework in San Francisco

Shooting from Treasure Island wasn't the most attractive choice -- it's been done so often. And I did it several times myself and it can be really spectacular

Given the low fog, many other locations were not attractive, so I decided for that "secret spot" above I-80 but had to leave after CHP arrived and demanded all cars to be removed from the street. Fortunately with still over 30min till midnight, I went to my second fav. location for SF firework, giving me a nice foreground + Embarcadero towers with holiday lights in the back. And Transamerica Pyramid (if it weren't for the fog)

While this time, the gamble paid off -- only few shots were completely swallowed by the clouds. On other occasions, the fog has completely ruin the view.

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fototakerSF ~ it's warm now! [deleted] says:

your choice of location was much better than mine, and you were obviously not pushed by the maddening crowd around you!! great shots and happy neu year!!
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

stargazer95050 says:

As you read, it wasn't completely voluntarily

But you are right, there I literally had the whole place to myself.
So I had all the comfort of
- a roof over my head (nice in case of drizzle),
- no one bumping into my tripod
- light (so I can see settings without a flashlight)
- a bench for my stuff
- free parking and lots of it
- hazzle free arrival & departure too
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

rim light says:

Good choice, good spot, good shot!
Happy New Year - may 2009 be yours :)
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

{pie} says:

nice... happy new year!
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

exxonvaldez says:

Good choice! Hadn't seen fireworks shot from here before.
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

SeverianPT says:

that's a beautiful shot...
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

aktse says:

really nice job!
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

~MAMA Z~ says:

Great stuff!

Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

AGrinberg says:

You did great with this!
Oakland Harbor?

Happy New Year, Andy!
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

stillpudd says:

gorgeous shot! i disagree... the fog didn't ruin the shot, it's merely the whip cream on top, what is san francisco w/out fog? happy new year! from las vegas to my home town!
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

stargazer95050 says:

Sorry if I wasn't clear -- I meant the fog CAN ruin a firework -- not THIS firework

On other occasions, the fog has completely ruined the view. Like 2008 KABOOM and 4th of July
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

Light Stalker says:

wow, congrats. your photo was part of blog.flickr.net/en/2009/01/01/2009-celebratio ns/

nice work!
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

wenzday01 says:

happy new year!

--
Seen on blog.flickr.net (?)
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

chrias. says:

all that in one second! nice! HNY!
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

Josh Thompson says:

Very nice fireworks shots.
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

superchargedgt [deleted] says:

Awesome! Happy New Year!
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

Samuel Barr Photography says:

That is an awesome shot! Happy New Year!

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Pictures with Frames (post a max of 5 per day), and we'd love to have this added to the group!
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

D3 Photography says:

foto_taker,....; your choice of location was much better than mine, and you were obviously not pushed by the maddening crowd around you!! great shots and happy neu year!!

same in australia unfortunately, but HAPPY NEW YR to ALL !!
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

tshane says:

Great job.
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

Eustaquio Santimano says:

Lovely Shot!

Wishing you a year of joy and peace!
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

Max Hendel says:

Great Shot !!!
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

At_The_Beach says:

Excellent Capture

Happy New Year!!

Sydney 2009
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

jennifer buehrer says:

awesome. congrats on the success of this photo
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

ArtsySF © says:

Faved! Fantastic!
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

ArtsySF © says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called ARTISTIC ORIGINALS ©, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

valerie jean. says:

Invitation

We'd love to have this added to the group
New Years 2009
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

NJ Jess says:

Congrats on your first Explore of 2009!!! Awesome capture and Happy New Year!! =)
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

munhow says:

nice shot ! Happy new 2009! i was there too :)
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

joehall45 says:

fantastic imagery
amazing capture!!
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

RUKnight says:

Wow, what an incredible shot. Beautiful.

Seen in:
ARTISTIC ORIGINALS ©
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

Bert Boerma says:

Great shot!
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

aussie_born2000 says:

post card shot...very nice
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

dtah.photography says:

Very nice capture!
Happy New Year!
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

Fatema [The Democracy] says:

stunning
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

uncle_rich0101 says:

I saw this beautiful photo on Explore! 01-01-09

You are invited to add this wonderful photo
to "Architectural Beauty !"

Architectural Beauty !
Please Invite other Architectural Favorites to this Group too !
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

Pete@G.C (More Off Than On !!) says:

Hi, Your photo has been spotted
and is worthy of an Invitation to

Please add your photo to www.flickr.com/groups/flickrclassique/
We would love to have you join and share this photo with the group.
Please tag "Flickr Classique"
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

lemonhead4444 says:

Beautiful...you found a great location.
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

nekiy says:

Great shot

Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

rapis60 says:

superb!!!
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

LA Lassie says:

So beautiful.....I would love for you to post this in our group.

Excellent Shot !!
We would be delighted to have
your photo as part of our group
Just Hit Me With Your Best Shot

AND - also post in medium size to the following thread:

Bringing in the New Year 2009
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

blueintheburgh says:

Fantastic Capture!
"Seen In Explore"

~I SNIFFED out this wonderful image!
You deserve this nose worthy award!
Please ADD your
Impressively beautiful
photo to~

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Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

nikel-21 says:

Wonderful! Happy new year!
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

MKImagery (Toronto) says:

A+. Amazing shot!
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

lhalliday828 says:

thanks for sharing this awesome photo. A New yorker!
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

Lawestie4us says:

magnificent capture!!! Love the colors of the fireworks over the bay!!!
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

Jeff Sullivan (driving to Utah) says:

Congrats on your photo making the Flickr blog!
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

Sametatak | Photography says:

Excellent work .. Well done & have a nice weekened.. :)
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

Ekz . says:

Excelente Foto! esta foto esta nominada favor de adherirla
(What an amazing picture! It has been nominated, please add it)
Solo fotos invitadas (Invite only images)
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

eyeva says:

great night shot with the fire works
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

Kalliste.Véro says:

Superbe !
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

It was the light, it was the angle says:

cool capture
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

suleyman_baci says:

çok hoş bir resim çekenin ellerine sağlık harika filan yani...
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

ladybugbkt says:

Nice shot. I love SF. Seen on Flickr blog
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

Firework Crew says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called The World of Fireworks, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

Martin Hunter says:

Gorgeous shot! I need to get to San Francisco some day.
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

martabeceiro says:

beatifull...
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

simashin says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called tele zoom lenses photo, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

The_Scotman says:

There is another sweet spot atop Yerba Buena Island, a small road leading up to where the residents and motorcycle gangs hang out.
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

stargazer95050 says:

That's where I started -- but as I described above, on New Year's Eve, the police was clearing that road as dozens of people (like me) were parking there illegally.
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

The_Scotman says:

Yeah, I getcha. Thanks.
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

yeoaaron says:

Beautiful... except that dithering is really distracting. Better compression next time?
Posted 3 months ago. ( permalink )

stargazer95050 says:

There you have to complain to flickr or your browser -- not me.
They do the downsizing from my larger upload
Posted 3 months ago. ( permalink )

loyal. says:

impresionante!
Posted 2 months ago. ( permalink )

seyed mostafa zamani says:

gerat shot very nice :)
Posted 2 months ago. ( permalink )

مخرووش~ // يكفيے غرامڪ says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called hand by hand , and we'd love to have this added to the group!
Posted 4 weeks ago. ( permalink )

Susanne, Photographer. says:

very nice!
Posted 3 weeks ago. ( permalink )

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