You can get one of the best views in San Francisco by venturing up to the catwalk at the top floor of the Mandarin Hotel. Here a glass catwalk separates the two hotel towers. You may want to try dressing nicer and looking like a guest as you quickly make your way to the elevator to take this shot, otherwise they might end up bouncing you out. Say hello and nod knowingly to the service staff as you enter the hotel and head straight back to the hotel past the bar and into the elevator before hitting the top floor button.
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edudanilo 47 months ago | reply
god job, fantastic production!
Darvin Atkeson 41 months ago | reply
Hi, I'm an admin for a group called California Photographers - Great California Photography , and we'd love to have this added to the group!
If you have more great California Photography, please join the group and submit as many images as you like.
Regards,
Darv
Shoeven 40 months ago | reply
amazing shot!
oyunb.at 39 months ago | reply
Nice Nice :D
mandarinhotel 37 months ago | reply
Hi Thomas,
My name is Jenny and I'm the sales coordinator for Mandarin Oriental, San Francisco. This photo is fantastic! We would love to add it to our Facebook Gallery. Do we have your permission?
USMC For Life 34 months ago | reply
Would it be possible to find out the settings you used for this photo? I'm traveling to San Francisco soon and would love to take some shots similar to this. And your twilight settings are spot on!
Thomas Hawk 34 months ago | reply
tom, settings here: www.flickr.com/photos/thomashawk/399142084/meta/
:)
Jeremy Brooks 34 months ago | reply
I do believe that was my first photowalk. Good times.
USMC For Life 34 months ago | reply
Thomas, thanks so much for sharing not only the photo but for helping a beginner to learn. You photos are absolutely amazing!
MikeBehnken 34 months ago | reply
Great shooting location!
Jared Ropelato 27 months ago | reply
Great shot here. Really killer perspective. What building were you on?
Sean Batten 21 months ago | reply
Great shot!
AT - Photography 18 months ago | reply
haha I love the description. This is by far one of my favorite views overlooking SF! I need to try and get my way in the hotel aswell. I'm going this week down there and totally trying this. Thanks for the idea and I will give you credit in my description :)
Luke Lasley 15 months ago | reply
Went up here the other day, and got kicked out within 90 seconds...
fasaxc 15 months ago | reply
Awesome
jonas_av 10 months ago | reply
But in reality, LA is more beautiful than SFO
highrise78 10 months ago | reply
WarzauWynn 9 months ago | reply
Wow, thanks for the location tip! I'm disappointed that SF doesn't have more lookouts like this that are publicly accessible.
KidsLoveAnimals 7 months ago | reply
Fantastic shot and view, Thomas!
murrayeli 3 months ago | reply
Great shot....like the description of how to get it.....