Kings of Leon Playing at Oracle Appreciation Event

Here are some photos that I took during the Oracle Appreciation Event at Treasure Island using my iPhone 4. Kings of Leon performed and was followed by Pearl Jam. X then followed as the late night performance.

As was last year, this annual event was a great success. I can't wait until next year.

The Newly Renovated UC Berkeley Cal Memorial Stadium

The Home of the California Golden Bears after a 21-month long renovation that cost $321 Million



Panoramic View from the South Side



360 View from the East Side of the 50 Yard Line

Cal Golden Bear

Panoramic View of San Francisco from the Penthouse Deck



Stadium Facade



 Panoramic View from the Penthouse Level

* Photos were taken using my iPhone 4 and 360Panorama App by Occipital

California Scenes: A View of San Francisco from Treasure Island

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Another day at Treasure Island

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California Scenes: San Francisco Treasure Island

I created this panorama with the Photosynth app on my iOS device, http://www.photosynth.net/.

California Scenes: Palace of Fine Arts

If you're visiting San Francisco, perhaps after seeing the Golden Gate Bridge, you should stop by the Palace of Fine Arts at 3601 Lyon St., San Francisco, California.



The Rotunda

It is a historic landmark in the Marina District said to have been originally built for the 1915 Panama-Pacific Exposition. It was one of the ten palaces created for the exposition and was only intended to last for that duration.

While most of the other palaces were demolished after the exposition, because it has captured the hearts of people, they  decided to keep the Palace of Fine Arts. And in 1965, a complete reconstruction was done including a seismic retrofit which was completed in 2009. 

Today it remains a favorite among tourists and locals. It has been used countless times as venue and backdrop for weddings and special events, even movies and TV shows.

The serene nature of this park makes it an ideal place to relax and stroll around the garden and  man-made lagoon where many different birds, including migratory birds and a pair of swan, are seen swimming.  



 

Panoramic Photo Inside the Rotunda Using my iPhone 4 and Photosynth iPhone App

California Scenes: The Golden Gate Bridge

I just realized that I haven't posted anything about this most famous bridge in San Francisco, The Golden Gate Bridge. I tried to find a photo that I have on my iPhone but somehow all the ones that I have does not do justice to the beauty of this bridge.

It's a magnificent sight from every angle, though I have yet to view it from all possible angles.

This year, this magnificent landmark will be celebrating its 75th Anniversary. Who would have thought that this magnificent structure is that old. And yet it never fails to leave anyone seeing it the first time in awe and amazement.

The Golden Gate Bridge 75th Anniversary Celebration will be held in many different parts of the city even before the day itself. But primarily, the culmination and the major events will be held on the 27th of May, 2012. From the Marina Green to Crissy Field, to the Bridge and across the bay in Sausalito, celebrations will be held during the entire Memorial Day Weekend. Musical Concerts and shows, all sorts of food and lots of fun are promised by the organizers.

It makes me feel to blessed to be here in Northern California to witness this event. Check out their Schedule of Events and other information at http://www.goldengatebridge75.org/

California Scenes: Coit Tower on Telegraph Hill



Christopher Columbus Statue
with Coit Tower on the background

Coit Tower is a 210-foot (64 m) structure that was built in 1933 in the Telegraph Hill neighborhood of San Francisco, California. It was built at the request of Lilly Hitchcock Coit using the money that was part of her estate which she donated to help beautify the city.

This art-deco tower that was built and named after Coit has the best views of San Francisco. On a clear day, you can see the entire city and the two bridges: The Bay Bridge and The Golden Gate Bridge.

California Scenes: Japantown in San Francisco

Peace Pagoda and Cherry Blossoms

Japantown is the place to go to experience Japan's culture, food and customs while you're in San Francisco, California.

It boasts of the best Japanese restaurants, shops, grocery stores and a variety of other businesses right in the heart of the city.

Peace Pagoda and Cherry Blossoms

It is also the home of the annual Cherry Blossom Festival in Northern California.

This year, the festival will be held on the weekends of April 14, 15, 21 & 22, 2012 with the grand parade on the 22nd. It will showcase Japan's traditional customs and culture that are part of the rich heritage of Japanese Americans.

There will be a variety of exhibits and demontrations of many different forms of Japanese art, music, dance and shows. Check out their website at http://www.sfjapantown.org/Events/cherry.cfm

A View of San Ramon, CA

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California Scenes: San Francisco Chinatown




Chinatown Gate; Corner of Bush and Grant








Guardians of the Gate: Left Side



Guardians of the Gate: Right Side



 

 



Corner of California and Grant



Peking Bazaar

 

 



TransAmerica Building View from Chinatown

 



Canton Bazaar

 

California Scenes: Ferry Building, Bay Bridge and Nearby Scenes



Panoramic View of the Bay Bridge (San Francisco, CA)

 I was in San Francisco yesterday and took these snapshots of the Ferry Building, the Bay Bridge and a few other landmarks there. I used my iPhone 4 to take these photos as part of my effort to create a collection of different scenes and views found only here in California.

Front Side of the Ferry Building (San Francisco, CA)



Inside the Ferry Building (San Francisco, CA)





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Rocketship Sculpture, near the Ferry Building

   

Pier 14




Cupid's Span



Cupid's Span with the Bay Bridge on the Background (San Francisco, CA)

San Francisco Ferry Building

I created this panorama on my iOS device with the Photosynth app, http://www.photosynth.net/.

A Shot of the Pier at Pebble Beach

I took this photo using my iPhone 4 during my last visit at the Pebble Beach Golf Links during the recently concluded AT&T Pro-Am Tournament.

San Francisco City Hall

I created this panorama on my iOS device with the Photosynth app, http://www.photosynth.net/.

View from my First Walk in 2012

 



A View of San Ramon, CA from the Canyon Lakes Golf Course 



As the year 2012 starts, so is my wish to walk and eventually run on a regular basis. I'm not getting any younger and now that we now have a newborn son, I intend to live longer and healthier.

Welcome 2012! May you be kinder to us than 2011!! (though 2011 was still a great year, considering)

Another Day at Treasure Island

I got here by mistake. I was in downtown San Francisco, I made a wrong turn and had to make a u-turn at Yerba Buena Island (Treasure Island). I stopped by to take a quick panoramic picture (Captured with 360 Panorama in 55.5 seconds).

California Sunset

On my way home from work..

San Francisco Treasure Island

I created this panorama on my iOS device with the Photosynth app, http://www.photosynth.net/.

San Francisco Treasure Island

I created this panorama on my iOS device with the Photosynth app, http://www.photosynth.net/.