Cable Central

Ben Pacificar

Cable Central

Location: San Francisco California
Technique: HDR

Right after shooting at this location, Subatie (RB Member) and I returned to our vehicle just to find out that it had been towed! We walked 3/4 of Downtown San Francisco with all our equipment just to get to the car impound.

Car Impound fee: $238
Ticket fee: $60
Dinner: $23 + Tip
Toll Fees: $8
Amazing day of shooting and the rights to tell an awesome story: PRICELESS!

Cable Central belongs to the following groups:

Trains, United States and Western United States Artists and Photographers
Cable Central by Ben Pacificar
Cable Central by Ben Pacificar
  • Nvision Ink

    Nvision Ink

    Awesome photo you got though! The adventures of being a photographer are what makes it so much fun! I’m always one for adventure!

  • Ben Pacificar replied

    Thanks Much Neil!

  • Kevin  Kroeker

    Kevin Kroeker

    Awsome shot and what an excellent description of the days events lol.

  • Ben Pacificar replied

    Thanks Much Kevin!

  • Andy Mueller

    Andy Mueller

    Wow, this is stunning as all of your work. Sorry about the car being impounded and all, but love your PRICELESS spin on things …..

  • Mar Silva

    Mar Silva

    Image = Priceless.

  • JeremiahB

    JeremiahB

    WOW Bro when was this?

  • Ben Pacificar replied

    We went to the city on Monday, We gave You a call but no answer Bra!

  • M L Rondez

    M L Rondez

    Nice shot Ben. Getting my car towed was worth it alright.

  • Ben Pacificar replied

    So Sorry again Bra, we sure did get a lot of excercise that day didnt we. I’ll be sure to get my share of the fees to You at work!

  • Kenny Gulley Jr.

    Kenny Gulley Jr.

    man! soo much to see

  • Marion  Cullen

    Marion Cullen

    Incredible work, love the motion in the wheels, and the detail is simply mindblowing. Great story too.

  • George Lenz

    George Lenz

    nice piece.

  • Ben Pacificar replied

    Thanks Much Gem!

  • trevorb

    trevorb

    Great pic . Great story.

  • Stevie Mancini

    Stevie Mancini

    Really nice work. And the storey, lol Priceless indeed.

  • Ben Pacificar replied

    Priceless indeed except for all the fines. Thanks much for the comment!

  • Peter Marin

    Peter Marin

    Definitely a shoot to remember, LMAO reading your intro.
    The photo here is looks awesome.

  • Jason Connolly

    Jason Connolly

    Brilliant work mate, unfortunate about the car but a day to remember hey?, maybe laugh about it too.

  • Ben Pacificar replied

    Got that right Bra! Thanks for the Comment!

    ...Ben…

  • blackoutangel

    blackoutangel

    wow! i’m jealous. what a neat looking spot. you really caught the scale of it well.

  • Ben Pacificar replied

    Wow, one of Fav Hdr artist Jealous? Never thought that would happen. Thanks Much for the wonderful comment Bra!

    ... Ben…

  • mwfoster

    mwfoster

    nice hdr image it really works in this setting

  • Ben Pacificar replied

    Thanks Much Foster!

    ..Ben…

  • Noelene Davies

    Noelene Davies

    Wow amazing Capture and story and so pricey but well worth it. What an interesting day it must have been.

  • David Parkin

    David Parkin

    Brilliant photograph my friend.

  • Julie Thomas

    Julie Thomas

    haha… great story! great image too

  • Ben Pacificar replied

    Thanks Much again Julie!

    ...Ben…

  • Bekster

    Bekster

    Fantastic work. I love the colours in this HDR treatment and in “In Your Face”. They put a whole different spin on a traditional shot. I’m itching to give this HDR a go.

  • Ben Pacificar replied

    You should Bek! Let me know when Your ready!

    ...Ben…

  • Andy Harris

    Andy Harris

    Wow -love this shot – such depth, detail and quality!

  • Glenn-Patrick Ferguson

    Glenn-Patrick ...

    Bummer-great shot to show for it though!

  • Michael Gray

    Michael Gray

    the inticacies are exquisite.

  • Ben Pacificar replied

    Thanks Much there Michael!

    ...Ben…

  • AQUALINA

    AQUALINA

    Oh my I am in machine heaven, just love industrial. Well done.

  • Ben Pacificar replied

    Glad You like it! Thanks Much Aualina!

    ...Ben…

  • Graham Lea

    Graham Lea

    Great photo, Ben. Love the colours and the spinning shine on those wheels.

  • Ben Pacificar replied

    Glad You like it Graham!

    ...Ben…

  • mimi yoon

    mimi yoon

    wow~ i also have several shots from the cable car station, but they don’t look quite like this… i love what you do with your captures… gorgeous !!!

  • Ben Pacificar replied

    Thanks Much Mimi! You must be from the bay then?

    ...Ben…

  • mimi yoon

    mimi yoon

    no… i live in LA area… in OC actually… i hear fireworks from disneyland right around 9:35pm-ish every night… : )

  • Ben Pacificar replied

    Kewl! I use to live in Anaheim also near Valley View & Katella! Disney was just around the corner but i never visited it, Will take my kids someday though.

    ...Ben…

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