It is the dead of winter in California but on this night a warm tropical storm would push fog slowly into San Francisco and across the deck of the Golden Gate Bridge. Layers of fog can be seen wrapping in and around the hills of the city. Light from a cruise ship illuminates the fog from beneath as it heads out to the vast Pacific. In the distance, the lights of San Francisco glow upon the bay.

I was headed home but decided to take 101 to the Bay Bridge. We pulled out onto Treasure Island to gaze upon the city and enjoy some dinner. As I was walking back to the car I noticed the two red lights of the Golden Gate had broken though the fog in the distance. But could I get across the city in time? By the time I arrived the fog had but disappeared from the north tower and only a thin layer covered the south deck above the south tower.

Then just as I was about to leave it started rolling back in, gently wrapping around the base of the towers. Soon the entire deck was covered from one end to the other. I stayed late and wanted to stay till morning but the fog was extremely wet and I was totally soaked and having a real hard time keeping the lens clear.

What a fantastic structure. It is hard to believe it was built 75 years ago and remains one of the more stunning bridges in the world.

© Darvin Atkeson
LiquidMoonlight Studios

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Make:	NIKON CORPORATION
Model:	NIKON D300
Exposure:	2.5
Aperture:	f/2.8
ISO Speed:	200
Focal Length:	17 mm
Lens:	17.0-55.0 mm f/2.8