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The Tiled Steps Project

Alan Morris — Tue, 15 Mar 2011 03:49:36 +0000

I am constantly amazed at what inspired artists do in their communities. The Tiled Steps Project was started in 2003 by the Golden Gate Heights Neighborhood Association. These steps are located between 15th and 16th Avenue and Moraga Street overlooking the Pacific Ocean in San Francisco.

Afternoon at the Academy of Sciences

Alan Morris — Thu, 02 Dec 2010 06:18:57 +0000

Golden Gate Park.

2010 Nike Women’s Marathon – San Francisco

Alan Morris — Sat, 16 Oct 2010 16:34:31 +0000

Sunday, October 17, 2010 is the date of the Nike Women’s Marathon in San Francisco.

Starting on Thursday, at Union Square, there are exhibits and activities presented by various sponsors.

Here are some scenes of what is going on.

Fleet Week 2010 San Francisco

Alan Morris — Sat, 09 Oct 2010 14:35:06 +0000

It is always a thrill to see the Blue Angels during Fleet Week Friday after noon, they practiced over the bay. This video was taken from the Embarcadero near the Ferry Building.

San Francisco Tea Party 4-15-2010

Alan Morris — Fri, 16 Apr 2010 13:51:03 +0000

Tax Day is an appropriate to protest the direction the country is going economically. I watched closely and listened carefully. To me this was a clear example of the meaning of free speech the way the Constitution intended it.

The first video is the singing of the Star Spangled Banner.

KSFO Radio 560 was one of sponsors of the event and hosted a table which sold Tee Shirts. In this video, “Officer Vic” delivers some welcoming remarks.

Perhaps the most inspiring speech was from a 18 year old first generation whose parents are Russian immigrants. She worries that the US is becoming more like the Socialist country her family escaped from:

Finally, here are a few of the highlights of average Americans who told of their concerns for the country:

Altogether a very good day for free speech in San Francisco.

Golden Gate Bridge from Fort Point

Alan Morris — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 06:12:23 +0000

This is still my favorite angle to photograph this bridge. Today was a particularly crisp and clear with light winds.

Lands End & Sutro Baths

Alan Morris — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 14:13:42 +0000

I took time out on Thursday to explore Lands End and the ruins of Sutro Baths in San Francisco. You can walk along the foundation and watch the ocean from ground level. The walk around the Coastal Trail leads North East towards the Golden Gate Bridge. The parking lot has recently been expanded making it very easy to acces this beautiful San Francisco landmark.

Music: “Sovereign”, by Kevin MacLeod

Golden Gate Express Garden Railway

Alan Morris — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 04:11:35 +0000

It was a beautiful Saturday afternoon at the Conservatory of Flowers. This model is on view in the West wing of the Conservatory.

If you like San Francisco and you love trains, you have to go.

Golden Gate Garden Railway from Alan Morris on Vimeo.

Music: “Saturday”, by Josh Woodward

Prints can be ordered at SmugMug

The video below shows the making of the models used in the exhibit by figureplant. For more information visit www.figureplant.com

Enjoy.

Thanksgiving in San Francisco

Alan Morris — Sat, 28 Nov 2009 00:17:00 +0000

A truly marvelous feast prepared by our nephew who is a French Chef. Alain and Eileen recently moved here from Paris with thier three children – Lea, Tristan and Julien.

This is a short video of Alain preparing the dinner meal for the family

Here is the rest of the evening:

The New California Academy of Sciences

Alan Morris — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 04:57:20 +0000

The California Academy of Sciences officially reopens in Golden Gate Park on September 27, 2008.
This afternoon we had the opportunity to see a preview of this wonderful new project.
The Academy is the home of the Steinhart Aquarium, the Morrison Planetarium and the Kimball Natural History Museum.

Special thanks to Gregory Farrington, Executive Director and Christopher Andrews, Chief of Public Programs and Director of Steinhart Aquarium as well as the Trustees for making this new resource possible.