Photos of California

Cables Come Down

Speak Out

One of the long-disused loudspeaker towers at San Francisco's Aquatic Park rises into the blue Northern California sky.

One of the long-disused loudspeaker towers at San Francisco’s Aquatic Park rises into the blue Northern California sky.

San Pablo Pier

A rickety pier reaches out into Northern California’s San Pablo Bay at China Camp State Park near San Rafael.

Pacific Coast High

The Pacific Ocean surf crashes onto the rocky shore of California's Muir Beach.

The Pacific Ocean surf crashes onto the rocky shore of California’s Muir Beach.

And You’re Golden…

Sunset at Point Bonita

In the Ancient Forest

Atop the Beach Rocks

San Francisco's Cliff House' modern wing sits perched atop rocks overlooking the Pacific Ocean at Lands End.

San Francisco’s Cliff House‘ modern wing sits perched atop rocks overlooking the Pacific Ocean at Lands End.

1915 Above

Lost Sight

A lost pair of eyeglasses, found on a sidewalk along San Francisco's Embarcadero near Pier 35.

A lost pair of eyeglasses, found on a sidewalk along San Francisco‘s Embarcadero near Pier 35.

One Fine Morning

Snaggletooth

San Francisco Scrapers

On the Norcal Beach

Aspire

The 172-foot (52 m) spire of the Frank Lloyd Wright-designed Marin County Civic Center pierces the morning sky over San Rafael, California.

The 172-foot (52 m) spire of the Frank Lloyd Wright-designed Marin County Civic Center pierces the morning sky over San Rafael, California.

Grey 383

The conning tower of the World War II-era Balao-class submarine USS Pampanito, now a museum ship in San Francisco.

The conning tower of the World War II-era Balao-class submarine USS Pampanito, now a museum ship in San Francisco.

Palatial Columns

Carving Redwoods

Petaluma

An abandoned boat decays on the beach at China Camp Village, China Camp State Park, California.

An abandoned boat decays on the beach at China Camp Village, China Camp State Park, California.

Skyscrapers on the Hill

The skyline of San Francisco's Russian Hill, peppered with skyscrapers, as viewed from the waters of San Francisco Bay near Fisherman's Wharf.

The skyline of San Francisco’s Russian Hill, peppered with skyscrapers, as viewed from the waters of San Francisco Bay near Fisherman’s Wharf.

Arid, Extra Dry

Fort Point Light

San Francisco's iconic Golden Gate Bridge arcs over Fort Point and its lighthouse, which was permanently shut down in 1934 when construction on the bridge began.

San Francisco’s iconic Golden Gate Bridge arcs over Fort Point and its lighthouse, which was permanently shut down in 1934 when construction on the bridge began.

Hyatt Tree-gency

A tree's branches adjacent to the facade of the Hyatt Regency San Francisco.

The Hyatt Regency San Francisco features a striking facade, alongside which the branches of a tree stretch out, creating a juxtaposition of natural and architectural beauty.

Redwood Path

A path among the Coast Redwoods at Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park, California.

Winding through the towering Coast Redwoods, a serene path awaits in Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park, nestled in Northern California.

Reaching Into San Pablo Bay