Sutro Bath House

Ben Pacificar

Sutro Bath House

Location: San Francisco California
Technique: HDR
Workflow: 6+ Raws – Matix – finalized in CS4
Equip: Canon 5D OG

Featured in Group:
“American Southwest” – May 6, 2009

The famous “Sutro Bath” ruins originally opened to the public in 1896. Featured 7 different swimming pools, One fresh water and Six salt water baths. The baths struggled with overwhelming operating and maintenance costs and eventually closed. A fire destroyed the building in 1966 shortly after closing.

Special Thanks to fellow Bubbler Gary R. for sharing this location with me.

Sutro Bath House belongs to the following groups:

Abandoned Dark Creepy, After Dark, American Southwest , Core [C.O.R.E], Dilapidated Buildings, HDR Photography (3 Photos per 24hr-day), Landscape Photography, Live, Love, Dream: May you have a Blessed Christmas Season , National Parks of the World & Great Parks Of The World, Nature's Reclamation, Pinoy Arthaus, Ruins, Ancient and Derelict Buildings, Rustic, San Francisco, United States, Unwanted , Abandoned & Saved Through Preservation., Vibrant and Vivid Color and Western United States Artists and Photographers
Sutro Bath House by Ben Pacificar
Sutro Bath House by Ben Pacificar
  • Gary Rondez

    Gary Rondez

    Hey man I was going to post my pic of this place. But very nice photo Ben, we got to come back here again.

  • Ben Pacificar replied

    For sure Bra! Gotta go back.

    ...Ben…

  • pclark

    pclark

    Great shot Ben, brings back memories of when my grand mother took us there as kids! Love the HDR effect!

  • Ben Pacificar replied

    Thanks Much sir! Was going to post the version I did with the long exposure but this scene was screaming to be HDR’d.

    ...Ben…

  • Rambler25

    Rambler25

    Excellent photo of a cool historic place!
    I recommend that you add this to the new San Francisco group also.

  • Ben Pacificar replied

    Glad You like it Mr Host, already added it to the SF group.

    ...Ben…

  • Joel Hall

    Joel Hall

    Stunning shot Ben! Great job!

  • Ben Pacificar replied

    Thanks Much Joel! It wasnt a bad way to end the day after shooting the “Pigeon Lighthouse” earlier in the day.

    ...Ben…

  • Tyler Thomas

    Tyler Thomas

    Totally stunning shot Ben.

  • Ben Pacificar replied

    Thanks Much Bra, appreciate the comment.

    ...Ben…

  • Heather  Rivet  IPA

    Heather Rivet...

    stunning outstanding shot

  • Ben Pacificar replied

    Thanks Much for the comment Heather!

    ...Ben…

  • Wendi Donaldson

    Wendi Donaldson

    Beautiful HDR treatment, Ben…..well shot too.

  • Ben Pacificar replied

    Thanks Much Girl!

    ...Ben…

  • cammiecakes

    cammiecakes

    WOOOOOOOAH this is outstanding

  • Ben Pacificar replied

    WAAAAYYYYYYY too kind there Girl! Thanks Much for the comment.

    ...Ben…

  • Simon Duckworth

    Simon Duckworth

    Lovely capture, moody and great perspective

  • Ben Pacificar replied

    Was gonna try to work on my long exposures but I figured what the heck and did HDR instead. Thanks Much for the comment Bra!

    ...Ben…

  • Wzard

    Wzard

    Very nice Ben

  • Ben Pacificar replied

    Thanks Much Wzard!

    ...Ben…

  • Tibby Steedly

    Tibby Steedly

    Beautiful shot!! I love the contrasts!

  • Ben Pacificar replied

    Thanks Much Tibby!

    ...Ben…

  • toby snelgrove  IPA

    toby snelgrove...

    Fab choice for a HDR … love the subject … long exposure works, dramatic dark ambience … 10/10 FIne work

  • Ben Pacificar replied

    Thanks Much for the comments and the rating for that matter!

    ...Ben…

  • Andy Mueller

    Andy Mueller

    Loving this one Ben! Always love your HDR work.

  • Ben Pacificar replied

    Always a pleasure hearing from another fellow HDR artist.

    ...Ben…

  • fauselr

    fauselr

    great shot, terrific sky

  • Ben Pacificar replied

    Thanks Much Fauselr!

    ...Ben…

  • Robert Armstrong

    Robert Armstrong

    Wow! Awesome shot!

  • Ben Pacificar

    Ben Pacificar

    Thanks Much Robert!

    ...Ben…

  • "Chris" Cristian Todoran

    "Chris" Cristi...

    Superb shot!

  • Ben Pacificar replied

    Thanks Much Shady! By the way just wanted to tell You that You live in an amazing country with soo many subjects to shoot!

    ...Ben…

  • Barbara  Brown

    Barbara Brown

    A great perspective and lovely image Ben!

  • Ben Pacificar replied

    Thanks Much fellow Sacramentan!

    ...Ben…

  • kathy s gillentine

    kathy s gillen...

    outstanding work

  • Ben Pacificar replied

    Thanks Much Ms Host!

    ...Ben…

  • Cheryl  Lunde

    Cheryl Lunde

    Stunning work! Instant fave!

  • Ben Pacificar replied

    Thanks Much Cheryl!

    ...Ben…

  • Adrian Kent

    Adrian Kent

    Outstanding! Works really well in HDR, A great photo!

  • Ben Pacificar replied

    Thanks Much Adrian glad You like it!

    ...Ben…

  • Shaina Lunde

    Shaina Lunde

    amazingly dynamic shot! Love it!

  • Ben Pacificar replied

    Thanks Much Shaina!

    ...Ben…

  • Patricia Montgomery

    Patricia Montg...

    A superb image! Love those dramatic skies! Excellent composition and DOF! And congrats on placing 2nd in the California challenge in the American Southwest group!

  • Ben Pacificar replied

    Thanks Much Patricia!

    ...Ben…

  • navybrat

    navybrat

    outstanding!

  • Kasey Cline
  • Ben Pacificar replied

    Thanks Much Ms Host!

    ...Ben…

  • Robert  Berry

    Robert Berry

    Congrats on the feature Ben! Very nice work!

  • Ben Pacificar replied

    Thanks Much Bra!

    ...Ben…

  • Roddy Atkinson

    Roddy Atkinson

    Fabulous hdr work!

  • Ben Pacificar replied

    Thanks Much Roddy, Love Your HDiR work.

    ...Ben…

  • David Shayani

    David Shayani

    That’s amazing

  • Ben Pacificar replied

    Thanks Much David!

    ...Ben…

  • Scott  d'Almeida

    Scott d'Almeida

    fabulous,

  • Ben Pacificar replied

    Thanks Much Scott!

    ...Ben…

  • Jimmy Tannahill

    Jimmy Tannahill

    Awsome pic Ben. Now that’s a place I want to be.

  • Ben Pacificar replied

    Right on the money there Bra! When Im at work i usually day dream about the images i took and wish I was somewhere else.

    ...Ben…

  • Cheri Bouvier

    Cheri Bouvier

    Stunning!!!!

  • Ben Pacificar replied

    Thanks Much Girl!

    ...Ben…

  • Micci Shannon

    Micci Shannon

    Wow! Stunning shot. The DOF is awesome. Makes you feel like you’re falling into the photo. Great effect!

  • Ben Pacificar replied

    Thanks Much Micci! Wow Your in Stockton? Your perty close to me. Lotsa us Californians here on the Bubble.

    ...Ben…

  • Micci Shannon

    Micci Shannon

    Hey Ben, You’re not far from me at all! I’ve noticed quite a few of us Cali people on here. We’re taking over the world!!! Hehe!

    Micci

  • Ben Pacificar replied

    We sure are close girl! Kali rules thats for sure.

    ...Ben…

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