2006 Image Archive
 

2006 Image Archive

View north along the river after sunset.

View north along the river after sunset.

Salzburg, Austria

2006-12-27 17:54

Salzburg
Salzburg, Austria

Salzburg

The cathedral, as seen from the graveyard.

The cathedral, as seen from the graveyard.

Salzburg, Austria

2006-12-27 17:34

Salzburg
Salzburg, Austria

Salzburg

Illuminated grave.

Illuminated grave.

Salzburg, Austria

2006-12-27 17:33

Salzburg
Salzburg, Austria

Salzburg

St.Peters Friedhof (graveyard), at the foot of Fort Hill.

St.Peters Friedhof (graveyard), at the foot of Fort Hill.

Salzburg, Austria

2006-12-27 17:28

Salzburg
Salzburg, Austria

Salzburg

The old market square.

The old market square.

Salzburg, Austria

2006-12-27 17:15

Salzburg
Salzburg, Austria

Salzburg

View north along the Salzach river

View north along the Salzach river

Salzburg, Austria

2006-12-27 16:27

Salzburg
Salzburg, Austria

Salzburg

View south along the Salzach river.

View south along the Salzach river.

Salzburg, Austria

2006-12-27 15:15

Salzburg
Salzburg, Austria

Salzburg

A wishing well near the cathedral. Water comes from the hills and rushes down the hole.

A wishing well near the cathedral. Water comes from the hills and rushes down the hole.

Salzburg, Austria

2006-12-27 16:08

Salzburg
Salzburg, Austria

Salzburg

A very compact house squeezed in.

A very compact house squeezed in.

Salzburg, Austria

2006-12-27 15:03

Salzburg
Salzburg, Austria

Salzburg

View west along the northern wall.

View west along the northern wall.

Salzburg, Austria

2006-12-27 14:32

Salzburg
Salzburg, Austria

Salzburg

Fortress courtyard.

Fortress courtyard.

Salzburg, Austria

2006-12-27 14:29

Salzburg
Salzburg, Austria

Salzburg

Cargo funicular leading up from the road.

Cargo funicular leading up from the road.

Salzburg, Austria

2006-12-27 14:28

Salzburg
Salzburg, Austria

Salzburg

This is an ancient Romanesque (looks Roman, but they didn't build it) chapel. On the floor you can see pieces of fresco and decorations that were found in the archaeological dig.

This is an ancient Romanesque (looks Roman, but they didn't build it) chapel. On the floor you can see pieces of fresco and decorations that were found in the archaeological dig.

Salzburg, Austria

2006-12-27 14:24

Salzburg
Salzburg, Austria

Salzburg

This is the top of Fort Hill, laid bare.

This is the top of Fort Hill, laid bare.

Salzburg, Austria

2006-12-27 14:18

Salzburg
Salzburg, Austria

Salzburg

The top of the hill has been used since way back in time. These are the remnants of an old oven (basically a through used for burning wood in), that was found by archaeologists on the peak of the mountain.

The top of the hill has been used since way back in time. These are the remnants of an old oven (basically a through used for burning wood in), that was found by archaeologists on the peak of the mountain.

Salzburg, Austria

2006-12-27 14:18

Salzburg
Salzburg, Austria

Salzburg

Masonry heater from the officers' quarters.

Masonry heater from the officers' quarters.

Salzburg, Austria

2006-12-27 14:07

Salzburg
Salzburg, Austria

Salzburg

View of Salzburg - with the old town being closest - from the fort. The church at the bottom right is the Salzburg Cathedral.

View of Salzburg - with the old town being closest - from the fort. The church at the bottom right is the Salzburg Cathedral.

Salzburg, Austria

2006-12-27 13:57

Salzburg
Salzburg, Austria

Salzburg

Another small passageway.

Another small passageway.

Salzburg, Austria

2006-12-27 12:45

Salzburg
Salzburg, Austria

Salzburg

Detail from the University Church.

Detail from the University Church.

Salzburg, Austria

2006-12-27 12:42

Salzburg
Salzburg, Austria

Salzburg

The main streets (as main as the go) are connected by passages through the buildings, leading to interior courts such as this one.

The main streets (as main as the go) are connected by passages through the buildings, leading to interior courts such as this one.

Salzburg, Austria

2006-12-27 12:33

Salzburg
Salzburg, Austria

Salzburg

This is what most of the old town of Salzburg looks like.

This is what most of the old town of Salzburg looks like.

Salzburg, Austria

2006-12-27 12:31

Salzburg
Salzburg, Austria

Salzburg

This is the Salzburg Fort. You can walk up to it. You can even follow the signs to the funicular, end up on the now-abandoned midway platform where the funicular doesn't stop, walk up the last bit, realize that you're one euro short of the admission fee and that they don't take any cards and walk down promising yourself that the fortress will be among the first buildings to go once nuclear weapons become ubiquitous, but once you hit ground level again you'll probably just gorge youself silly on pastries. Then you take the funicular up.

This is the Salzburg Fort. You can walk up to it. You can even follow the signs to the funicular, end up on the now-abandoned midway platform where the funicular doesn't stop, walk up the last bit, realize that you're one euro short of the admission fee and that they don't take any cards and walk down promising yourself that the fortress will be among the first buildings to go once nuclear weapons become ubiquitous, but once you hit ground level again you'll probably just gorge youself silly on pastries. Then you take the funicular up.

The only time the fortress was beseiged was in 1525 when a group of miners and townspeople tried to oust Prince Archbishop Cardinal Matthäus Lang. The fort was surrendered without a fight during the Napoleonic Wars, by which time it had ceased to have any military significance.

Salzburg, Austria

2006-12-27 12:24

Salzburg
Salzburg, Austria

Salzburg

Small chapel near the bus station.

Small chapel near the bus station.

Untersberg

2006-12-27 11:18

Untersberg
Salzburg, Austria

Untersberg

While I did my photography a small photo crew was finishing up their fashion shots just outside the top cable car station. Here they are, walking away (the model in high heels and walking sticks) toward the sun-lit, covered-in-ice, side of the peak. The designer's name was Lisa Salvador - and I haven't been able to find any pictures of her clothes, but then again she probably isn't designing them for people who buy clothes on the web.

While I did my photography a small photo crew was finishing up their fashion shots just outside the top cable car station. Here they are, walking away (the model in high heels and walking sticks) toward the sun-lit, covered-in-ice, side of the peak. The designer's name was Lisa Salvador - and I haven't been able to find any pictures of her clothes, but then again she probably isn't designing them for people who buy clothes on the web.

Update 2013-11-22: Re-visiting this entry I decided to take another look at the web, and found that Lisa Salvador has been on the web since 2008 at lisasalvador.de[c].

Untersberg

2006-12-27 10:38

Untersberg
Salzburg, Austria

Untersberg

View north along the east side of the mountain..

View north along the east side of the mountain..

Untersberg

2006-12-27 10:29

Untersberg
Salzburg, Austria

Untersberg

View of Bavaria, Germany.

View of Bavaria, Germany.

Untersberg

2006-12-27 10:22

Untersberg
Salzburg, Austria

Untersberg

View of Salzburg from the mountain.

View of Salzburg from the mountain.

Untersberg

2006-12-27 10:21

Untersberg
Salzburg, Austria

Untersberg

A metal cross at the top. When blizzards hit it turns into a cross of snow and ice with the metal skeleton completely covered.

A metal cross at the top. When blizzards hit it turns into a cross of snow and ice with the metal skeleton completely covered.

Untersberg

2006-12-27 10:19

Untersberg
Salzburg, Austria

Untersberg

Memorial to alpine rescuer Josef Gassner who fell to his death here February 10, 1946 "while on duty".

Memorial to alpine rescuer Josef Gassner who fell to his death here February 10, 1946 "while on duty".

Untersberg

2006-12-27 10:18

Untersberg
Salzburg, Austria

Untersberg

The cable car up.

The cable car up.

Untersberg

2006-12-27 09:59

Untersberg
Salzburg, Austria

Untersberg

Houses at the foot of the mountain.

Houses at the foot of the mountain.

Untersberg

2006-12-27 09:40

Untersberg
Salzburg, Austria

Untersberg

The cafeteria, with its Hundertwasser-like decoration.

The cafeteria, with its Hundertwasser-like decoration.

KunstHausWien

2006-12-02 15:13

KunstHausWien
Vienna, Austria

KunstHausWien

Outside, back of house.

Outside, back of house.

KunstHausWien

2006-12-02 15:01

KunstHausWien
Vienna, Austria

KunstHausWien

An example of the undulating floor that Hundertwasser considered to be "a melody to the feet".

An example of the undulating floor that Hundertwasser considered to be "a melody to the feet".

KunstHausWien

2006-12-02 14:55

KunstHausWien
Vienna, Austria

KunstHausWien

This water-spiral is found in the lobby. The water is pumped upwards along the spiral to fall from it's peak at the center. Similarly, the stairwell is built so that the spiralling stairs are centered above the water-spiral (although the stairs twist in the opposite direction going up).

This water-spiral is found in the lobby. The water is pumped upwards along the spiral to fall from it's peak at the center. Similarly, the stairwell is built so that the spiralling stairs are centered above the water-spiral (although the stairs twist in the opposite direction going up).

KunstHausWien

2006-12-02 14:29

KunstHausWien
Vienna, Austria

KunstHausWien

The entrance to the KunstHausWien. On top of the building flies the Koru Flag, an alternative flag for New Zealand designed by Hundertwasser. It includes the spiral, one of Hundertwasser's trademark shapes (if not the trademark shape):

The entrance to the KunstHausWien. On top of the building flies the Koru Flag[d], an alternative flag for New Zealand designed by Hundertwasser. It includes the spiral, one of Hundertwasser's trademark shapes (if not the trademark shape):

The spiral is where lifeless matter is transformed into life.

KunstHausWien

2006-12-02 14:28

KunstHausWien
Vienna, Austria

KunstHausWien

View of the market from above the subway station entrance.

View of the market from above the subway station entrance.

Ich bin noch'n Wiener - Karlsplatz

2006-11-30 18:00

Karlsplatz
Vienna, Austria

Karlsplatz

Geocode is slightly off - I'm supposed to be at Mahlerstrasse, which is about 100 meters south. GPS:s don't work that well in cities with big, sky-and-satellite-blocking buildings, though, so this is only to be expected.

Geocode is slightly off - I'm supposed to be at Mahlerstrasse, which is about 100 meters south. GPS:s don't work that well in cities with big, sky-and-satellite-blocking buildings, though, so this is only to be expected.

Shiny New Toy

2006-11-23 19:05

Vienna
Vienna, Austria

Vienna

Really bad geocode places me several kilometers off.

Really bad geocode places me several kilometers off.

Shiny New Toy

2006-11-23 18:41

Vienna
Vienna, Austria

Vienna

This one is also spot-on geocoded.

This one is also spot-on geocoded.

Shiny New Toy

2006-11-23 18:12

Vienna
Vienna, Austria

Vienna

Spot on geocoding places me in Leopoldau, at the northernmost end of the U1 subway line.

Spot on geocoding places me in Leopoldau, at the northernmost end of the U1 subway line.

Shiny New Toy

2006-11-23 18:10

Vienna
Vienna, Austria

Vienna

Taken from the Donauinsel. Geocode agrees - sort of - Google maps places me in the water by the shore when using satellite imagery, but right when using the "Map" view.

Taken from the Donauinsel. Geocode agrees - sort of - Google maps places me in the water by the shore when using satellite imagery, but right when using the "Map" view.

Shiny New Toy

2006-11-23 17:41

Vienna
Vienna, Austria

Vienna

Taken from the Donaupromenad across the Danube river. Geocode was ok.

Taken from the Donaupromenad across the Danube river. Geocode was ok.

Shiny New Toy

2006-11-23 17:14

Vienna
Vienna, Austria

Vienna

Railroad car. I don't think you'd even be allowed to let condemned men ride in a car like this anymore.

Railroad car. I don't think you'd even be allowed to let condemned men ride in a car like this anymore.

Spurwechsel

2006-10-18 15:03

Technisches Museum
Vienna, Austria

Technisches Museum

Government poster. "Even without him, show discipline!"

Government poster. "Even without him, show discipline!"

Spurwechsel

2006-10-18 15:19

Technisches Museum
Vienna, Austria

Technisches Museum

Government poster. "The anti-social has no consideration in street traffic." Fun fact: The word "anti-social" is the same word used by the Nazis to denote "enemies of the people".

Government poster. "The anti-social has no consideration in street traffic." Fun fact: The word "anti-social" is the same word used by the Nazis to denote "enemies of the people"[e].

Spurwechsel

2006-10-18 15:19

Technisches Museum
Vienna, Austria

Technisches Museum

A "transformer chain". The chain is charged by turning the crank at the far left, and then proceeds to pump water to the top tank, which drives a generator, which powers the two spotlights on the little car, which illuminates the solar cell, which drives the car up the slope...

A "transformer chain". The chain is charged by turning the crank at the far left, and then proceeds to pump water to the top tank, which drives a generator, which powers the two spotlights on the little car, which illuminates the solar cell, which drives the car up the slope...

Spurwechsel

2006-10-18 14:37

Technisches Museum
Vienna, Austria

Technisches Museum

The advertisement for the exhibition.

The advertisement for the exhibition.

Spurwechsel

2006-10-17 16:31

Technisches Museum
Vienna, Austria

Technisches Museum

This pretty much sums up the first couple of decades with cars. As always, it took quite some time to work out the kinks in the system. For example:

This pretty much sums up the first couple of decades with cars. As always, it took quite some time to work out the kinks in the system. For example:

  • How do you mark pedestrian crossings? (First attempt to do so was in 1926, when cars had been in Vienna for at least twenty years. In 1910 Vienna had about 4000 cars.)

  • How many traffic signs should there be? (Drivers thought sixteen were far too many.)

  • ...and so on...

Spurwechsel

2006-10-18 14:32

Technisches Museum
Vienna, Austria

Technisches Museum

The main square in the old town.

The main square in the old town.

Bratislava, Slovakia

2006-11-12 16:39

Bratislava
Bratislava, Slovakia

Bratislava

Buildings being renovated just outside the old town.

Buildings being renovated just outside the old town.

Bratislava, Slovakia

2006-11-12 15:38

Bratislava
Bratislava, Slovakia

Bratislava

Modern buildings at the foot of the hill where Bratislava Castle stands.

Modern buildings at the foot of the hill where Bratislava Castle stands.

Bratislava, Slovakia

2006-11-12 15:32

Bratislava
Bratislava, Slovakia

Bratislava

Rain clouds approaching from Vienna.

Rain clouds approaching from Vienna.

Bratislava, Slovakia

2006-11-12 15:15

Bratislava
Bratislava, Slovakia

Bratislava

Picture taken down the well of the castle.

Picture taken down the well of the castle.

Bratislava, Slovakia

2006-11-12 15:08

Bratislava
Bratislava, Slovakia

Bratislava

The storm drain of the courtyard, picture taken from below.

The storm drain of the courtyard, picture taken from below.

Bratislava, Slovakia

2006-11-12 15:08

Bratislava
Bratislava, Slovakia

Bratislava

The narrow passage leading to the catle's well.

The narrow passage leading to the catle's well.

Bratislava, Slovakia

2006-11-12 15:10

Bratislava
Bratislava, Slovakia

Bratislava

Inside the renovated Bratislava Castle.

Inside the renovated Bratislava Castle.

Bratislava, Slovakia

2006-11-12 15:05

Bratislava
Bratislava, Slovakia

Bratislava

Residential blocks on the west shore of the Danube.

Residential blocks on the west shore of the Danube.

Bratislava, Slovakia

2006-11-12 15:02

Bratislava
Bratislava, Slovakia

Bratislava

View of the Danube and the western part of Bratislava from Bratislava Castle.

View of the Danube and the western part of Bratislava from Bratislava Castle.

Bratislava, Slovakia

2006-11-12 15:01

Bratislava
Bratislava, Slovakia

Bratislava

Wind turbines on the west side of the Danube.

Wind turbines on the west side of the Danube.

Bratislava, Slovakia

2006-11-12 15:01

Bratislava
Bratislava, Slovakia

Bratislava

View of the old part of Bratislava from Bratislava Castle.

View of the old part of Bratislava from Bratislava Castle.

Bratislava, Slovakia

2006-11-12 14:47

Bratislava
Bratislava, Slovakia

Bratislava

In honor of MTV's Beyonce weekend, we present this statuelicious work of art.

In honor of MTV's Beyonce weekend, we present this statuelicious work of art.

Bratislava, Slovakia

2006-11-12 14:40

Bratislava
Bratislava, Slovakia

Bratislava

Residential building just outside of the old town.

Residential building just outside of the old town.

Bratislava, Slovakia

2006-11-12 14:31

Bratislava
Bratislava, Slovakia

Bratislava

High street in the old town.

High street in the old town.

Bratislava, Slovakia

2006-11-12 14:28

Bratislava
Bratislava, Slovakia

Bratislava

One of the many statues in the old town.

One of the many statues in the old town.

Bratislava, Slovakia

2006-11-12 13:20

Bratislava
Bratislava, Slovakia

Bratislava

The "New Bridge" (Novy Most) across the Danube.

The "New Bridge" (Novy Most) across the Danube.

Bratislava, Slovakia

2006-11-12 13:11

Bratislava
Bratislava, Slovakia

Bratislava

Not the most upbeat cafe, one has to assume.

Not the most upbeat cafe, one has to assume.

Bratislava, Slovakia

2006-11-12 13:03

Bratislava
Bratislava, Slovakia

Bratislava

In Bratislava, just coming out of the central garage.

In Bratislava, just coming out of the central garage.

Bratislava, Slovakia

2006-11-12 12:55

Bratislava
Bratislava, Slovakia

Bratislava

Wind turbines on the way to Bratislava. Apparently, the area between Vienna and Bratislava is one of the windiest places in Europe.

Wind turbines on the way to Bratislava. Apparently, the area between Vienna and Bratislava is one of the windiest places in Europe.

Bratislava, Slovakia

2006-11-12 12:22

Bratislava
Bratislava, Slovakia

Bratislava

Strange quad-furcated tree.

Strange quad-furcated tree.

Ötschergräben

2006-11-11 13:15

Ötschergräben
Niederösterreich, Austria

Ötschergräben

View of the Ötscher from the Gemeindealpe.

View of the Ötscher from the Gemeindealpe.

Ötschergräben

2006-11-11 14:03

Ötschergräben
Niederösterreich, Austria

Ötschergräben

View north from a bit up on the Gemeindealpe (the massive immediately south of the Ötschergräben).

View north from a bit up on the Gemeindealpe (the massive immediately south of the Ötschergräben).

Ötschergräben

2006-11-11 13:59

Ötschergräben
Niederösterreich, Austria

Ötschergräben

Following a small brook upstreams. Shortly after the picture was taken we turned ninety degrees right and went up the side. Harder than expected with slippery trainers.

Following a small brook upstreams. Shortly after the picture was taken we turned ninety degrees right and went up the side. Harder than expected with slippery trainers.

Ötschergräben

2006-11-11 13:33

Ötschergräben
Niederösterreich, Austria

Ötschergräben

Memorial found a bit into the Ötschergräben. It commemorates the 450th anniversary of Martin Luther's posting of his 95 theses and with that, the start of the Protestant Reformation.

Memorial found a bit into the Ötschergräben. It commemorates the 450th anniversary of Martin Luther's posting of his 95 theses[g] and with that, the start of the Protestant Reformation.

Ötschergräben

2006-11-11 13:04

Ötschergräben
Niederösterreich, Austria

Ötschergräben

Cliffs near the starting point. These in particular are on the other side of a dam that bottles up the Eralaufstausee and keeps it from pouring out northward. (The picture was taken from the west end of the dam - on the map this would be where the Ötscherstrasse crosses the northward pointing stream.)

Cliffs near the starting point. These in particular are on the other side of a dam that bottles up the Eralaufstausee and keeps it from pouring out northward. (The picture was taken from the west end of the dam - on the map[h] this would be where the Ötscherstrasse crosses the northward pointing stream.)

Ötschergräben

2006-11-11 12:22

Ötschergräben
Niederösterreich, Austria

Ötschergräben

The west end of the Eralaufstausee, and the start of our hike.

The west end of the Eralaufstausee, and the start of our hike.

Ötschergräben

2006-11-11 12:20

Ötschergräben
Niederösterreich, Austria

Ötschergräben

View south from Annaberg showing the Ötscher (mountain).

View south from Annaberg showing the Ötscher (mountain).

Ötschergräben

2006-11-11 11:54

Ötschergräben
Niederösterreich, Austria

Ötschergräben

View north toward St Pölten from Annaberg.

View north toward St Pölten from Annaberg[i].

Ötschergräben

2006-11-11 11:52

Ötschergräben
Niederösterreich, Austria

Ötschergräben

Main building of Kista Gård, the farm that the current suburb took its name from.

Main building of Kista Gård, the farm that the current suburb took its name from.

Stockholm Light Table

2006-10-22 21:16

Stockholm
Stockholm, Sweden

Stockholm

Northern corner of Husby, a suburb of Stockholm, as seen from a nearby hill.

Northern corner of Husby, a suburb of Stockholm, as seen from a nearby hill.

Stockholm Light Table

2006-10-22 21:37

Stockholm
Stockholm, Sweden

Stockholm

Kista Galleria, a little bit farther away.

Kista Galleria, a little bit farther away.

Stockholm Light Table

2006-10-22 20:30

Stockholm
Stockholm, Sweden

Stockholm

View of Kista Science Tower behind Kista Galleria (a shopping mall).

Stockholm Light Table

2006-10-19 19:14

Kista Science Tower

Stockholm
Stockholm, Sweden

Stockholm

Filmstaden cinema at the Haymarket Square.

Filmstaden cinema at the Haymarket Square.

Stockholm Light Table

2006-10-19 18:02

Stockholm
Stockholm, Sweden

Stockholm

View northeast from Observatoriekullen in central Stockholm.

View northeast from Observatoriekullen in central Stockholm.

Stockholm Light Table

2006-10-19 17:46

Stockholm
Stockholm, Sweden

Stockholm

Some kind of movie production taking place on the 3rd Street Promenade.

Some kind of movie production taking place on the 3rd Street Promenade.

Santa Monica, CA

2006-10-03 14:52

Santa Monica
Santa Monica, California

California 2006, Santa Monica

War Memorial. The pillars commemorate war dead from the Army, Marines, Navy, Air Force and Coast Guard.

War Memorial. The pillars commemorate war dead from the Army, Marines, Navy, Air Force and Coast Guard.

Santa Monica, CA

2006-10-03 14:09

Santa Monica
Santa Monica, California

California 2006, Santa Monica

Washed away sidewalk along Ocean Blvd. / PCH.

Washed away sidewalk along Ocean Blvd. / PCH.

Santa Monica, CA

2006-10-03 14:05

Santa Monica
Santa Monica, California

California 2006, Santa Monica

This is where I had dinner. Good to know that I pick top restaurants.

This is where I had dinner. Good to know that I pick top restaurants.

Santa Barbara, CA

2006-10-02 19:06

Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, California

California 2006, Santa Barbara

The Madonna Inn restaurant.

The Madonna Inn restaurant.

Madonna Inn

2006-10-02 13:42

Madonna Inn
San Luis Obispo, California

California 2006, Madonna Inn

The entrance to the hotel. You can also get to the restaurant from here.

The entrance to the hotel. You can also get to the restaurant from here.

Madonna Inn

2006-10-02 13:36

Madonna Inn
San Luis Obispo, California

California 2006, Madonna Inn

About two hundred miles from Los Angeles is Morro Bay, where this huge granite block marks the entry to the bay.

About two hundred miles from Los Angeles is Morro Bay, where this huge granite block marks the entry to the bay.

Pacific Coast Highway, South (Part II)

2006-10-02 13:07

Pacific Coast Highway
Pacific Coast Highway, California

California 2006, Pacific Coast Highway

Everything is covered in either trees or dense, arid-hardened brush.

Everything is covered in either trees or dense, arid-hardened brush.

Pacific Coast Highway, South (Part II)

2006-10-02 11:11

Pacific Coast Highway
Pacific Coast Highway, California

California 2006, Pacific Coast Highway

This is the end result of that process - steep hills diving into the water, and sharp ridges where the water didn't erode the rock.

This is the end result of that process - steep hills diving into the water, and sharp ridges where the water didn't erode the rock.

Pacific Coast Highway, South (Part II)

2006-10-02 10:39

Pacific Coast Highway
Pacific Coast Highway, California

California 2006, Pacific Coast Highway

Well, you know what to expect. The coastline has been formed by erosion of the hills when rainwater flowing down into the sea carved out a myriad v-shaped canyons.

Well, you know what to expect. The coastline has been formed by erosion of the hills when rainwater flowing down into the sea carved out a myriad v-shaped canyons.

Pacific Coast Highway, South (Part II)

2006-10-02 10:02

Pacific Coast Highway
Pacific Coast Highway, California

California 2006, Pacific Coast Highway

The hillsides are covered in various shrubs.

The hillsides are covered in various shrubs.

17 Mile Drive

2006-10-01 16:59

17 Mile Drive
Pebble Beach, California

17 Mile Drive, California 2006

The Lone Cypress, the symbol of Pebble Beach, has been sitting on its rock for at least the past 250 years.

The Lone Cypress, the symbol of Pebble Beach, has been sitting on its rock for at least the past 250 years.

17 Mile Drive

2006-10-01 15:51

17 Mile Drive
Pebble Beach, California

17 Mile Drive, California 2006

Looking south from the Restless Sea.

Looking south from the Restless Sea.

17 Mile Drive

2006-10-01 15:29

17 Mile Drive
Pebble Beach, California

17 Mile Drive, California 2006

Sea birds are everywhere and this one seems to have staked its claim to a big rock.

Sea birds are everywhere and this one seems to have staked its claim to a big rock.

17 Mile Drive

2006-10-01 15:28

17 Mile Drive
Pebble Beach, California

17 Mile Drive, California 2006

But pretty soon you get to see the sanctuary. The "Restless Sea" as this place is called has rock formations stretching out in the shallow water, making the water foam far from the shore.

But pretty soon you get to see the sanctuary. The "Restless Sea" as this place is called has rock formations stretching out in the shallow water, making the water foam far from the shore.

17 Mile Drive

2006-10-01 15:27

17 Mile Drive
Pebble Beach, California

17 Mile Drive, California 2006

Unfortunately there is a bit of a mismatch between what the guidebook says and what really is there. After reading this sign, if you were to lift your eyes to the horizon, you'd see this.

Unfortunately there is a bit of a mismatch between what the guidebook says and what really is there. After reading this sign, if you were to lift your eyes to the horizon, you'd see this[j].

17 Mile Drive

2006-10-01 15:06

17 Mile Drive
Pebble Beach, California

17 Mile Drive, California 2006

This train goes right outside the boardwalk.

This train goes right outside the boardwalk.

Santa Cruz, CA

2006-10-01 12:42

Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, California

California 2006, Santa Cruz

They sleep on the beams holding up the pier.

They sleep on the beams holding up the pier.

Santa Cruz, CA

2006-10-01 11:54

Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, California

California 2006, Santa Cruz

The other major inhabitant of the pier. Sea lions fill the air with their characteristic noises.

The other major inhabitant of the pier. Sea lions fill the air with their characteristic noises.

Santa Cruz, CA

2006-10-01 11:47

Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, California

California 2006, Santa Cruz

One of the inhabintants of the pier. These birds are completely unafraid of people. Yu can walk up to them and they won't even bother looking at you.

One of the inhabintants of the pier. These birds are completely unafraid of people. Yu can walk up to them and they won't even bother looking at you.

Santa Cruz, CA

2006-10-01 11:46

Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, California

California 2006, Santa Cruz

Seen on the pier. I have no idea who Bonnie is.

Seen on the pier. I have no idea who Bonnie is.

Santa Cruz, CA

2006-10-01 11:45

Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, California

California 2006, Santa Cruz

On the way down I went past Santa Cruz and did the 17 mile drive at Pebble Beach, but then I went down toward Point Sur to enjoy the sunset. This is Andrew Molera State Park just south of Point Sur.

On the way down I went past Santa Cruz and did the 17 mile drive at Pebble Beach, but then I went down toward Point Sur to enjoy the sunset. This is Andrew Molera State Park just south of Point Sur.

Pacific Coast Highway, South

2006-10-01 17:19

Point Sur
Pacific Coast Highway, California

California 2006, Point Sur

The weather was only so-so when I started out at SF. Understandable, since San Francisco had an almost central-northern European weather when I was there. No running around in shorts in late September here.

The weather was only so-so when I started out at SF. Understandable, since San Francisco had an almost central-northern European weather when I was there. No running around in shorts in late September here.

This particular stretch of road is known as Devil's Slide[k] due to the frequent land slides.

Pacific Coast Highway, South

2006-10-01 10:25

Point Sur
Pacific Coast Highway, California

California 2006, Point Sur

My two teas - the left one is "Monkey Picked Tieguanyin" and the right one is "Silver Needles". You start off by soaking the leaves in a splash of water and smelling them. Then you fill the cup with water and use the lid to push the leaves around, squeeze them against the side of the cup and push them into the water. (The people working there will give you a quick rundown on how to do this.)

My two teas - the left one is "Monkey Picked Tieguanyin" and the right one is "Silver Needles". You start off by soaking the leaves in a splash of water and smelling them. Then you fill the cup with water and use the lid to push the leaves around, squeeze them against the side of the cup and push them into the water. (The people working there will give you a quick rundown on how to do this.)

Imperial Tea Court

2006-09-30 17:35

Chinatown
San Francisco, California

California 2006, Chinatown

This is what is served: One cup for each sort of tea that you have ordered, and a kettle of hot water. The tea leaves are already in the cups.

This is what is served: One cup for each sort of tea that you have ordered, and a kettle of hot water. The tea leaves are already in the cups.

Imperial Tea Court

2006-09-30 17:16

Chinatown
San Francisco, California

California 2006, Chinatown

This is the interior. A plethora of tea cups, tea tasting sets and bags of tea fill the shelves.

This is the interior. A plethora of tea cups, tea tasting sets and bags of tea fill the shelves.

Imperial Tea Court

2006-09-30 17:10

Chinatown
San Francisco, California

California 2006, Chinatown

The gate to Chinatown. The area known as Chinatown isn't walled in any way, but there is still a gate.

The gate to Chinatown. The area known as Chinatown isn't walled in any way, but there is still a gate.

Chinatown

2006-09-30 20:29

Chinatown
San Francisco, California

California 2006, Chinatown

Judge Lillian Sing (...) made history when she was appointed as the first Chinese American woman judge in 1981. Serving as a judge for 22 years, Judge Sing held almost every type of assignment in both criminal and civil courts, and also pioneered Drug Court, where drug addicted persons receive treatment and counseling, before retiring from the bench last year. - Asian American Bar Association

Judge Lillian Sing (...) made history when she was appointed as the first Chinese American woman judge in 1981. Serving as a judge for 22 years, Judge Sing held almost every type of assignment in both criminal and civil courts, and also pioneered Drug Court, where drug addicted persons receive treatment and counseling, before retiring from the bench last year.

- Asian American Bar Association

(You can read more about her using the Wayback Machine[l].) Apparently she didn't like retirement and campaigned to get back. How did she do? She won.[m]

Chinatown

2006-09-30 17:01

Chinatown
San Francisco, California

California 2006, Chinatown

The Transamerica Pyramid, one of the easiest recognizable landmarks of San Francisco. While it no longer houses the Transamerica insurance company, the company still has the pyramid in its logo, as you can see on their website.

The Transamerica Pyramid[n], one of the easiest recognizable landmarks of San Francisco. While it no longer houses the Transamerica insurance company, the company still has the pyramid in its logo, as you can see on their website[o].

San Francisco, CA

2006-09-30 21:32

San Francisco
San Francisco, California

California 2006, San Francisco

View toward the west from Telgraph Hill.

View toward the west from Telgraph Hill.

San Francisco, CA

2006-09-30 16:34

San Francisco
San Francisco, California

California 2006, San Francisco

View toward downtown from Telgraph Hill.

View toward downtown from Telgraph Hill.

San Francisco, CA

2006-09-30 16:32

San Francisco
San Francisco, California

California 2006, San Francisco

View of the tower with the statue of Christopher Columbus in front.

View of the tower with the statue of Christopher Columbus in front.

San Francisco, CA

2006-09-30 16:26

San Francisco
San Francisco, California

California 2006, San Francisco

Stairs leading up to the Coit Tower.

Stairs leading up to the Coit Tower.

San Francisco, CA

2006-09-30 16:24

San Francisco
San Francisco, California

California 2006, San Francisco

The Russian Hill. This picture gives you an impression of how hilly SF really is.

The Russian Hill. This picture gives you an impression of how hilly SF really is.

San Francisco, CA

2006-09-30 16:17

San Francisco
San Francisco, California

California 2006, San Francisco

The sealions at Fisherman's Wharf.

The sealions at Fisherman's Wharf.

San Francisco, CA

2006-09-30 15:53

San Francisco
San Francisco, California

California 2006, San Francisco

A tram. The trams are driven by cables being pulled through the "middle rail" that you can see. The cables are continuously running and the car is driven by gripping the cable or by applying brakes. You can try driving a tram at Gripman's.

A tram. The trams are driven by cables being pulled through the "middle rail" that you can see. The cables are continuously running and the car is driven by gripping the cable or by applying brakes. You can try driving a tram at Gripman's[q].

San Francisco, CA

2006-09-30 12:57

San Francisco
San Francisco, California

California 2006, San Francisco

This is the bendiest street in all of the world. It is Lombard Street, on top of the Russian Hill.

This is the bendiest street in all of the world. It is Lombard Street, on top of the Russian Hill.

San Francisco, CA

2006-09-30 12:54

San Francisco
San Francisco, California

California 2006, San Francisco

This pictures shows the hilly nature of San Francisco. If you aren't either ascending or descending a steep hill, you have probably left SF altogether.

This pictures shows the hilly nature of San Francisco. If you aren't either ascending or descending a steep hill, you have probably left SF altogether.

San Francisco, CA

2006-09-30 12:43

San Francisco
San Francisco, California

California 2006, San Francisco

...and a lot of stores. In particular camera stores and camera accessories seemed to be the most common stores.

...and a lot of stores. In particular camera stores and camera accessories seemed to be the most common stores.

San Francisco, CA

2006-09-30 12:06

San Francisco
San Francisco, California

California 2006, San Francisco

On the other side of the Golden Gate bridge and a little bit to the east is Fisherman's Wharf where you can find old ships...

On the other side of the Golden Gate bridge and a little bit to the east is Fisherman's Wharf where you can find old ships...

San Francisco, CA

2006-09-30 12:03

San Francisco
San Francisco, California

California 2006, San Francisco

On the top of the hill is this outpost.

On the top of the hill is this outpost.

San Francisco, CA

2006-09-30 11:22

San Francisco
San Francisco, California

California 2006, San Francisco

At Point Spencer you can see what's left of Battery Spencer, part of Fort Baker. The circular slab is one of three used to mount the battery's 12 inch guns.

At Point Spencer you can see what's left of Battery Spencer[r], part of Fort Baker. The circular slab is one of three used to mount the battery's 12 inch guns.

San Francisco, CA

2006-09-30 10:59

San Francisco
San Francisco, California

California 2006, San Francisco

I drove from Modesto to Oakland and over the bay to San Rafael (in which the term "420" originated), driving over the rollercoaster-shaped Richmond-San Rafael Bridge. From there I went south to Point Spencer.

I drove from Modesto to Oakland and over the bay to San Rafael (in which the term "420[s]"[t] originated), driving over the rollercoaster-shaped Richmond-San Rafael Bridge[u]. From there I went south to Point Spencer.

San Francisco, CA

2006-09-30 10:58

San Francisco
San Francisco, California

California 2006, San Francisco

El Capitan. A favorite among climbers and base jumpers.

El Capitan. A favorite among climbers and base jumpers.

Yosemite

2006-09-29 15:57

Tunnel View
Yosemite National Park, California

California 2006, Tunnel View

Bridal Veil Falls. There is more water flowing through here in spring.

Bridal Veil Falls. There is more water flowing through here in spring.

Yosemite

2006-09-29 15:44

Tunnel View
Yosemite National Park, California

California 2006, Tunnel View

The "tunnel view" of the Yosemite Valley. It is called "tunnel view" since it is right at the mouth of a tunnel that you drive through to enter the valley from the south. From this point you can see El Capitan (the steep bare rock face to the left), Half-Dome (the almost white peak curving up in the background in the middle of the picture) and Bridal Veil Falls (just to the left of the top of the right foreground pine trees - you only see a small vertical white line).

The "tunnel view" of the Yosemite Valley. It is called "tunnel view" since it is right at the mouth of a tunnel that you drive through to enter the valley from the south. From this point you can see El Capitan (the steep bare rock face to the left), Half-Dome (the almost white peak curving up in the background in the middle of the picture) and Bridal Veil Falls (just to the left of the top of the right foreground pine trees - you only see a small vertical white line).

Yosemite

2006-09-29 15:33

Tunnel View
Yosemite National Park, California

California 2006, Tunnel View

All streams in Yosemite are fed by snowmelt from the mountains. Since I'm visiting in September, when the spring floods are over and there hasn't come any more snow, the streams are near empty.

All streams in Yosemite are fed by snowmelt from the mountains. Since I'm visiting in September, when the spring floods are over and there hasn't come any more snow, the streams are near empty.

Yosemite

2006-09-29 14:53

Tunnel View
Yosemite National Park, California

California 2006, Tunnel View

They stand like giants among the other trees in Yosemite.

They stand like giants among the other trees in Yosemite.

Yosemite

2006-09-29 14:31

Tunnel View
Yosemite National Park, California

California 2006, Tunnel View

By trees, I mean giant Sequoias.

By trees, I mean giant Sequoias.

Yosemite

2006-09-29 14:30

Tunnel View
Yosemite National Park, California

California 2006, Tunnel View

The vegetation shifts from desert brush to trees as you near Yosmeite.

The vegetation shifts from desert brush to trees as you near Yosmeite.

Yosemite

2006-09-29 14:15

Tunnel View
Yosemite National Park, California

California 2006, Tunnel View

And then you're back up in the hills again as you leave Fresno on highway 41.

And then you're back up in the hills again as you leave Fresno on highway 41.

Yosemite

2006-09-29 13:45

Tunnel View
Yosemite National Park, California

California 2006, Tunnel View

The mountaneous terrain north of LA give way to the flat valley.

The mountaneous terrain north of LA give way to the flat valley.

Yosemite

2006-09-29 10:07

Tunnel View
Yosemite National Park, California

California 2006, Tunnel View

Bound for Yosemite on the 5 freeway. The picture doesn't show it, but I'm going downhill fast.

Bound for Yosemite on the 5 freeway. The picture doesn't show it, but I'm going downhill fast.

Yosemite

2006-09-29 09:51

Tunnel View
Yosemite National Park, California

California 2006, Tunnel View

Preparing for the party at the Tides Inn.

Preparing for the party at the Tides Inn.

Laguna Beach Party

2006-09-28 17:30

Laguna Beach
Laguna Beach, California

California 2006, Laguna Beach

Mural in Downtown Laguna Beach.

Mural in Downtown Laguna Beach.

Laguna Beach Party

2006-09-28 17:19

Laguna Beach
Laguna Beach, California

California 2006, Laguna Beach

The vents that can be seen on the top of the hood are the intakes for the supercharger. With all the trimmings, the modifications add 450 horsepower to the base engine.

The vents that can be seen on the top of the hood are the intakes for the supercharger. With all the trimmings, the modifications add 450 horsepower to the base engine.

Saleen

2006-09-28 14:13

Irvine Spectrum
Irvine, California

California 2006, Irvine Spectrum

Saleen is an auto parts store for people with deep pockets. (It is also a t-shirt and baseball cap shop for people with shallower pockets.) Their specialty is to modify Mustangs - give them a new gearbox, add a supercharger, racing seats and so on. Their motto - as can be seen here on this Mustang parked right smack in the middle of the Spectrum - is "Power in the hands of a few".

Saleen is an auto parts store for people with deep pockets. (It is also a t-shirt and baseball cap shop for people with shallower pockets.) Their specialty is to modify Mustangs - give them a new gearbox, add a supercharger, racing seats and so on. Their motto - as can be seen here on this Mustang parked right smack in the middle of the Spectrum - is "Power in the hands of a few".

Saleen

2006-09-28 14:12

Irvine Spectrum
Irvine, California

California 2006, Irvine Spectrum

Arrangement in the nearby mall. Look at the white stone between the two light-green plants... Looks strange, right? Well, it is a loudspeaker. Playing soothing shopping music. Am I the only one who gets associations to the comedy scenes about the old Soviet Union where they would find microphones in flower boquets?

Arrangement in the nearby mall. Look at the white stone between the two light-green plants... Looks strange, right? Well, it is a loudspeaker. Playing soothing shopping music. Am I the only one who gets associations to the comedy scenes about the old Soviet Union where they would find microphones in flower boquets?

Dana Point, CA

2006-09-27 16:16

Dana Point
Dana Point, California

California 2006, Dana Point

Richard Henry Dana, the guy they named the place after.

Richard Henry Dana, the guy they named the place after.

Dana Point, CA

2006-09-27 15:53

Dana Point
Dana Point, California

California 2006, Dana Point

Palm trees at the beach.

Palm trees at the beach.

Dana Point, CA

2006-09-27 15:28

Dana Point
Dana Point, California

California 2006, Dana Point

The beach right outside my hotel.

The beach right outside my hotel.

Dana Point, CA

2006-09-27 15:27

Dana Point
Dana Point, California

California 2006, Dana Point

Lake Elsinore, just as the Ortega Highway comes down from the mountains near the coast.

Lake Elsinore, just as the Ortega Highway comes down from the mountains near the coast.

Temecula Valley

2006-09-27 08:58

Wilson Creek Wineyards
Temecula Valley, California

California 2006, Wilson Creek Wineyards

This time I took the Ortega Highway to Temecula. When I lived in Irvine it was alwas easier to take the I-405 to the 55 to the 91 to the I-15 (look that up on a map if you have to...), but living in Dana Point the Ortega Highway was much easier.

This time I took the Ortega Highway to Temecula. When I lived in Irvine it was alwas easier to take the I-405 to the 55 to the 91 to the I-15 (look that up on a map if you have to...), but living in Dana Point the Ortega Highway was much easier.

Temecula Valley

2006-09-27 08:38

Wilson Creek Wineyards
Temecula Valley, California

California 2006, Wilson Creek Wineyards

London from above as we approach Heathrow. The tall buildings seen in front of the engine intake is Canary Wharf.

London from above as we approach Heathrow. The tall buildings seen in front of the engine intake is Canary Wharf.

Outbound Flight

2006-09-26 09:37

Schwechat Airport (VIE)
Vienna, Austria

California 2006, Schwechat Airport (VIE)

More of Austria. The fields give way to the alps.

More of Austria. The fields give way to the alps.

Outbound Flight

2006-09-26 07:53

Schwechat Airport (VIE)
Vienna, Austria

California 2006, Schwechat Airport (VIE)

Austria seen from above. The whole region around Vienna is basically a patchwork of fields.

Austria seen from above. The whole region around Vienna is basically a patchwork of fields.

Outbound Flight

2006-09-26 07:49

Schwechat Airport (VIE)
Vienna, Austria

California 2006, Schwechat Airport (VIE)

Sunrise at Vienna international airport.

Sunrise at Vienna international airport.

Outbound Flight

2006-09-26 06:54

Schwechat Airport (VIE)
Vienna, Austria

California 2006, Schwechat Airport (VIE)

Q: How trippin' was your trip?

Q: How trippin' was your trip?

A: So trippin' that the seats in the departure lounge were on the walls, man!

Outbound Flight

2006-09-26 06:44

Schwechat Airport (VIE)
Vienna, Austria

California 2006, Schwechat Airport (VIE)

Paddington station, Circle line.

Paddington station, Circle line.

London Light Table

2006-09-14 10:20

London
London, United Kingdom

London, London 2006-09

Building detail near Embankment.

Building detail near Embankment.

London Light Table

2006-09-15 20:52

London
London, United Kingdom

London, London 2006-09

I would not name my business that.

I would not name my business that.

London Light Table

2006-09-15 14:08

London
London, United Kingdom

London, London 2006-09

Building near Paddington station.

Building near Paddington station.

London Light Table

2006-09-16 10:05

London
London, United Kingdom

London, London 2006-09

Diesel train at Paddington Station.

Diesel train at Paddington Station.

London Light Table

2006-09-18 14:40

London
London, United Kingdom

London, London 2006-09

The subway corridors. One thing that struck me is how small the corridors in the subway system are. Most places corridors can only barely fit two people abreast.

The subway corridors. One thing that struck me is how small the corridors in the subway system are. Most places corridors can only barely fit two people abreast.

London Light Table

2006-09-18 14:19

London
London, United Kingdom

London, London 2006-09

The last remains of British humor.

The last remains of British humor.

London Light Table

2006-09-18 14:16

London
London, United Kingdom

London, London 2006-09

Gallery near Waterloo station.

Gallery near Waterloo station.

London Light Table

2006-09-18 14:00

London
London, United Kingdom

London, London 2006-09