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.

  • TFFDavid

    TFFDavid

    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…

  • heeb

    heeb 2 days ago

    Love this photo! Beautiful! Instant favorite! Love the treatment, composition, and detail! So sorry about your car!!!

  • Ben Pacificar replied 1 day ago

    It was actually my friends car that got towed but I split the cost with him on the fine. Thanks so much for the comment!

    ...Ben…

  • Vikram Franklin

    Vikram Franklin 1 day ago

    Sorry about what this pic cost you, but I’d say it was totally worth it!!
    Fantastic depth here!
    And it goes without saying that this is without doubt, stellar HDR work!!

  • Ben Pacificar replied 1 day ago

    I Thank You for all the super nice comments but Im really not known to accept them very well! But maybe we can help each other out? Im perty impressed with Your shots so maybe we can exchange ideas and techniques?

    ...Ben…

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