Thursday, May 29, 2014

Look Up, Look Down Challenge - Week 41 - San Francisco Scenes - May 28, 2014


Certainly, with its hills "climbing halfway to the stars" as Tony Bennett tells us 
in song, the city of San Francisco gives us many views looking up and down.  
I have not participated in this meme before but, having chanced upon it today,

I thought I'd add a few San Francisco "looking up" pictures to take part in it.




When it was completed in 1972, the Transamerica Pyramid was the 8th 
tallest building in the world.  It no longer houses the headquarters of 
Transamerica which has since moved to Baltimore.




Houses often perch precariously on hillsides and cars park with signs with
signs warning, "Prevent runaways.  Curb your wheels".



This is a house in the Castro district of San Francisco.  Imagine carrying 
groceries up all those steps!  The residents shouldn't need a gym membership!


I am participating in the 


Add your photo/s and join in the fun!






4 comments:

  1. Anonymous1:59 AM

    I'm glad I am not walking up all those steps

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  2. Well, I'm not the host, but still want to welcome you to the meme. San Francisco is the perfect city, isn't it, for this challenge? I especially loved the 3rd photo! I like the premise about finding "stuff" of interest for your gray matter. Hope to see you again.

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  3. Great shots! And no, I'm not walking up those steps!

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  4. It's been a long time since I was there so I was very happy to see your photos. Thanks for sharing on the Up Down Challenge. debbie

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