Don Barrett (aka DBs travels)'s photos

SF Castro

SF Castro

08 Jan 2008 90
View from Market and Noe towards Twin Peaks. Depending on your perspective, this is either a picture of Twin Peaks, a picture of one of the centers of gay life, or a picture of the garrison-size rainbow flag at Castro & Market.
SF Castro: Gay Shame

SF Castro: Gay Shame

11 Jul 2007 267
Protesting, on the sidewalk, the focus on marriage by much of gay politics. Taken in the Castro.
SF St Mary's Cathedral

SF St Mary's Cathedral

11 Jul 2007 187
Looking from above Dolores Park towards St. Mary's Cathedral, which is known affectionately by many as 'our lady of the maytag' since the tower resembles the agitator in a washing machine. In the foreground is the US Mint.
SF Buena Vista Park / St Ignatius

SF Buena Vista Park / St Ignatius

28 Apr 2008 118
St. Ignatius cathedral at University of San Francisco, with the Marin Headlands in the distance. Taken from Buena Vista Park
SF Pacific Heights: sunset

SF Pacific Heights: sunset

28 Apr 2008 1 171
Golden Gate Bridge and the Palace of Fine Arts.
SF Presidio National Cemetery

SF Presidio National Cemetery

28 Apr 2008 158
San Francisco National Cemetery, at the Presidio (decommissioned Army base). The Golden Gate bridge is in the background.
SF Embarcadero / Alcatraz

SF Embarcadero / Alcatraz

08 Jan 2008 152
Alcatraz, on a foggy day - taken from Crissy field
J Mac ferry Sacramento Delta

J Mac ferry Sacramento Delta

27 Apr 2008 149
Grand Island ferry
Steamboat Slough Bridge Sacramento Delta

Steamboat Slough Bridge Sacramento Delta

27 Apr 2008 168
Sutter-Grand Island Bridge
Isleton Bridge Sacramento Delta

Isleton Bridge Sacramento Delta

27 Apr 2008 187
Most of the bridges in the Delta are quite narrow. (Best viewed as part of Sacramento Delta set)
Walnut Grove Bridge, Sacramento Delta

Walnut Grove Bridge, Sacramento Delta

27 Apr 2008 125
The delta is largely a farming area, but as the marinas on both sides of the river indicate, the area is quite popular for boating. A long bascule bridge at Walnut Grove.
Rio Vista Bridge Sacramento River

Rio Vista Bridge Sacramento River

27 Apr 2008 224
The longest bridge in the delta is the one going into Rio Vista. (Best viewed as part of Sacramento Delta set)
Bakersfield High School

Bakersfield High School

27 Apr 2008 225
Oil industry in the logo used by Bakersfield High School. (Best viewed as part of California Central Valley set)
Bakersfield, Nile theatre

Bakersfield, Nile theatre

27 Apr 2008 149
(Best viewed as part of California Central Valley set)
Bakersfield, Fox theatre

Bakersfield, Fox theatre

27 Apr 2008 185
Bakersfield is the largest city in the southern portion of the Central Valley, on CA-99. There is good historical preservation in the old downtown area. The former Fox theatre is a used as a civic auditorium, though still shows some films.
Carrizo Plain National Monument

Carrizo Plain National Monument

27 Apr 2008 178
Of course, as a relatively unused national monument (and very much understaffed), there is junk. (Best viewed as part of California Central Valley set)
Carrizo Plain National Monument, Soda Lake

Carrizo Plain National Monument, Soda Lake

27 Apr 2008 166
The white patch is Soda Lake, a seasonal salt flat, the road is well-graded gravel road extending the length of the monument.
Pyramid Hills oil field (3976)

Pyramid Hills oil field (3976)

07 Jan 2008 232
Winter in an oil field.
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