Pastel hues of light adorn the artistry that is the Golden Gate Bridge as a new day dawn’s upon the San Francisco Bay. Just when I thought I had seen all the various angles from which you can view the Golden Gate I happened across this special view of the bridge just as the sun begins to rise. The lights across the span still twinkle as the pink sky glows behind the lacy suspension structure of the bridge. It’s deep orange color is complimented by the soft colors of early light. The bright golden grass blows in a light breeze on this warm morning giving the Golden Gate it’s name. A soft haze from the Pacific blows in making the entire scene seem almost surreal and magical.
Last night
Mike Oria asked if anyone was interested in getting out to take some pictures around sunrise. The idea of getting up that early never appeals to me until I actually do it. I hesitated but then went for it. As often happens when there isn’t a firm plan we ended up driving around the Marin Headlands and Sausalito looking for a good view. The light on the Bay near Sausalito caught our eye and we started looking for a good spot but nothing that we could find and it was getting bright fast. We finally spied a view of San Francisco and pulled over to get some shots that we felt were mediocre at best. I noted a small deer trail on the hill behind us and started up it as Mike followed. We broke through the trees and onto a grassy field with the city and Golden Gate Bridge standing impressively directly in front of us. One of those magical moments that just happens. Soon the pink skies of early dawn lit up the sky over the Pacific and behind the bridge. We got better than we came for. It’s sometimes hard for me to think of this as a functional bridge as its beauty in design greatly exceeds its it daily function to allow people to commute in to the city of San Francisco. Coming back down we took a different path and discovered posted signs along the way indicating this area was off limits so I won’t be returning. Sometimes the deer just know the best routes.
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