Frisco Bunkers
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Location: San Francisco Bay California
Technique: HDR (High Dynamic Range)
Featured in Group:
“Live Long & Dream” – January 27, 2009
“Unwanted , Abandoned & And Saved Through Preservation” – February 6, 2009
“Posted: NO TRESPASSING” – February 14, 2009
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“The Begginers Corner” – January 30, 2009
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This image is dedicated to the Men & Women of the United States of America like “Leona” (R&B Buddy E.R. Bazors Mum) who actually stood guard at locations similar to this with binoculars contributing to the Country’s coastal defense.
My Buddy Bazors description:
“I am sure that my Mom would have appreciated that….she stood watch on a platform up in the ity bity coastal town of Fort Bragg, California. She told me about the bunkers around the bay at San Francisco…I didn’t mean to imply that she stood watch at that location. But, I am sure that many dedicated citizens like her stood watch with binoculars and coastal defence canons of some sort at this location to keep the entrance to the bay safe during the years of the war.
Everyone had a need to feel part of the defense of the country…and there were real dangers from the Japanese on the West Coast. So, since Mom (Leona) is gone now I am sure she would be happy to have you dedicate that photo to all of the citizens like her who stood watch on U.S. shores during the war to help keep everyone safe”.
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Bazor
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Frisco Bunkers belongs to the following groups:
*A Beautiful Blur, Abandoned Dark Creepy, AMERICAN PATRIOT, American Southwest , Core [C.O.R.E], Dilapidated Buildings, Landscape Photography, Live, Love, Dream: , Nature's Reclamation, Pinoy Arthaus, POSTED: No Trespassing, Rustic, San Francisco, United States, Unwanted , Abandoned & Saved Through Preservation., Vibrant and Vivid Color, War and Western United States Artists and Photographers
gabryshak
hey ben are you a sf boy?
i’ll be heading out there for feb13-16
hopefully we’ll make it over to the winery out there for ansel & matthews exhibit
but, it would be nice to meet up
my girlfriend bought me a visit so i could inspire her boyfriend to shoot more
♥t
Ben Pacificar replied
Nope sorry not a Frisco Boy! I just go there cuz I perty much shot most of Sacramento (Elk Grove).
Hooking up with You and showing You the sights sounds hella kewl girl except I work that whole weekend! Dammit! One of those every other weekend deals Ya know.
It would be better if You guys had someone that knows the area perty well which I do and they are also here on R&B. If You want that list let me know, not to pass the buck of course!
...Ben…
gabryshak
i see you are elk grove~ but still would be nice
if you happen to be around that weekend…
♥t
RoddyM
cool , love the hint of the bridge in the background !
Ben Pacificar replied
Was trying to make it subtle as possible! Partly the reason for darkening that section of the image. Thanks for the comment and Gud Eye bra!
...Ben…
Tyler Thomas
Perfect
Ben Pacificar replied
Maraming Salamat Pare!
...Ben…
AndyGii
Another great piece, very ominous
Ben Pacificar replied
Thanks again Andy!
...Ben…
Rambler25
Such a cool shot!
I didn’t realize the old coastal defense bunkers were still out there…WOW!!!
My Mom used to tell me stories of standing watch with binoculars during the war…she said she never spotted anything…but it was all very exciting and scary to her since she was a young teenager…and it made them feel good for doing their part to help defend the country.
Kimberly Palmer
very cool shot, of this famous area…. my husband and I went up there for the first time last year. Not sure why we’d never gone before… anyway, my parents took me up there when I was a kid, but I don’t remember that. I really like this point of view, and the clouds really set this one off!
Ben Pacificar replied
We actually had the lighthouse in mind before driving all the way to frisco but as You can tell we didnt quite make it! Are You from the Bay area Kimberly?
...Ben…
Kimberly Palmer
Grew up in Fremont…. now live in the Contra Costa County area… near Walnut Creek.
Rambler25
WOW Ben! That dedication is extremely nice of you!!!
I am sure that Mom is looking down very happy and pleased to have such a cool photo dedicated to her and all those who stood guard during the big WAR to help defend the coasts of the U.S.
Ben Pacificar replied
Your are very welcome Bra! Im sure shes hanging out with my pops smiling at the both of us.
...Ben…
loramae
Excellent shot and dedication…I simply can’t imagine…
linda858100
STUNNING
Ben Pacificar replied
Thanks Much Linda!
...Ben…
Ghelly
Great effect!!!
Ben Pacificar replied
Thanks Much Ghelly! Greatly appreciated!
...Ben…
toby snelgrove...
oooh … this is nice .. haunting, great framing … perfect application for HDR
Ben Pacificar replied
Thanks again Bra!
...Ben…
toby snelgrove...
PS, nice honoring as well
kimbeaux1969
beautiful image and story.
great job.
kimbeaux
Ben Pacificar replied
Thanks Much for the comment Kim!
...Ben…
Robert Armstrong
Totally awesome! Way cooooooooool!
Tama Blough
Nice shot! I need to get out there – I explored Fort Miley not too long ago and Fort Funston but haven’t got out this spot.
Ben Pacificar replied
You should Tama, Lots to shoot!
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Kenny Gulley Jr.
true fact- one point in the war. these bunkers were guarded by soldiers w/no bullets. the US military was that stretched