A place for a local, 4th Generation San Francisco kid, born and raised, to express how much he loves his city through photography. Where people can learn about San Francisco's history, characteristics (from the famous to the quirky), and how The City has helped raise a local kid into a man.
SOMA....a neighborhood known for its bars, lounges/clubs, and its restaurants. However, it might not be known as a neighborhood of murals (like the Mission). Well, SOMA has murals at every turn. This weekend, I took my camera to SOMA and parked across from 850 Bryant, luckily by choice and not because I had to visit the building.
Read MoreI was making one of the biggest decisions in a young man's life...which preset radio stations to choose in my new car. And I cam across 89.5 KPOO...Poor People's Radio. See what it's all about!
Read MoreThe view from the Grand Hyatt Union Square's top floor event room is astonishing. See how I went from preparing to work a grueling 10 hour day as a DJ for a wedding to time standing still as I looked at my City in all it's glory.
Read MoreThis week's Mural Monday focuses on the Warrior Surfer Mural on Noriega St. Find out why this intertwined Surfer and Snake not only caught my eye, but wouldn't let me look away.
Read MoreWhen walking through the front gates at the Legion of Honor, you are welcomed by this iconic and well known masterpiece.
Read MoreThis week, Mr. CC visits Lands End Lookout during sunset. We not only look at the view from Lands End Lookout, but we explore some of the other attractions in the area, including Ocean Beach, the Sutro Bath Ruins, the Cliff House and Sutro Heights Park.
Read MoreThe Cliff House has been a staple in San Francisco since the mid 1800's. It also has had many different versions. Below is a basic timeline of this beloved structure that lives on the EDGE
Read MoreFor today's Teaser Tuesday, it's pretty obvious that this is a photo of a Lion. However, the same Lion Statues are located in 3 specific areas on the west side of SF.
Where specifically does the Lion in this photo live??? And for a bonus, what are the 3 areas that are home to these Lion Statues?
Read MoreIn a previous Cable Car Tour, Mr. CC visited Mission Dolores Basilica...the 'newer' one. Oh yeah, and when I say 'newer,' I mean, it was built in 1918. Yes, there are technically 2 Mission Dolores Churches. The original, the 'old' one, one of the original Californian Missions, was founded October 9, 1776. Now, I could go into a long history of the Mission, and I will in a later post, but this time, I'll go into the last time I visited the inside of the mission.
Read MoreAs someone who was born and raised in San Francisco, I had NEVER heard about the sundial until i came across it by mistake while doing research online.
Read MoreThis amaysing SF icon actually started out by being famous in another major US city. Trust me, when you figure it out, you'll say, "HEY, I knew that!" First person/people to guess right will get a shout out when the photo is revealed later today.
Read MoreA few weeks ago, I went to go shoot a mural on the corner of 7th Street and Brannan Street. My destination was the “Knowledge is Golden” mural I covered on Mural Monday a couple of weeks ago. On my way to shoot this mural, I stumbled upon another wall of beauty...
Read MoreThe San Francisco Federal Building, located at 90 7th Street is a unique structure built in 2007. Designed by Thomas Mayne of Morphosis, this 18 story building uses its special design for practical uses
Read MoreTaking a photo from Alcatraz gives me such mixed feelings. Check out this week's Smartphone Saturday to find out why!
Read MoreDoggie Diner Head on Sloat Blvd. This San Francisco landmark is a City treasure.
Read MoreThis week, we get into the details of what makes this little wooden Cable Car such a special item.
Read MoreWhat pops into your head when I say, “Castro Street?” I bet it wasn’t a governor from the 1800's. This week, we answer question, “The Castro Street name…WHERE’S IT FROM???
Read MoreA blue pocodot bowtie and a gold "DD."What might these two items have to do with each other? Can you sniff out the answer?
Read MoreA monochrome esque mural apprears on the side of the building that houses RadioShack (or Sprint…or whatever that company is now), next to the almost always full parking lot.
Read MoreAs mentioned in this week’s Cable Car Tour, Lombard Street is NOT the crookedest street in San Francisco. That honor goes to Vermont Street. As you drive down Vermont, you’ll noticed there’s no vibrant flowers, no manicured hedges, and no brick road. However, the fact that all these things are missing results in one of my favorite parts about this crooked span of asphalt…
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