Clockwise from upper left:

Children’s Play Structure, San Francisco, California (Yashica T4) Viewed from the ground, this climbing structure appears as chaotic as the children it entertains. But from the air, its structure and organization read as clearly as an architectural blueprint. The exposure was taken under the diffuse light of a cloudy day, lending a soft quality to the shot. The Yashica T4 is an impressively capable point-and-shoot camera.

Moored Boats at the Berkeley Marina, Berkeley, California (Yashica T4)

Many subjects reveal a different nature in plan view (looking straight down), and so it is with boats. One can’t help but wonder about the variety of boat shapes evident in this image — narrow beam vs. broad, blocky vs. sleek — and the reasoning behind each design. Murky water and boat shadows lend a tangible presence to San Francisco Bay’s surface.

The S.S. Jeremiah O’Brien, San Francisco, California (Canon Rebel SLR w/ 24mm lens) The Jeremiah O’Brien is one of two remaining Liberty Ships, an anachronistic supply vessel from World War II. It was lovingly restored to operating order by a group of veterans and enthusiasts. In my early days of kite flying, I once tangled a kite in the ship’s upper rigging. It was extricated by a willing and able septuagenarian to whom I remain grateful. Practice with those kites!

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