San Francisco is a relatively new city, but it has an interesting mix of culture, history and traditions. Liberal, bohemian, multi-ethnic and outrageously expensive - its diversity makes it difficult to define. Yet it is fun to describe! Quirky, fun, grungy, eclectic, and crazy are just a few adjectives I would use, depending on my mood and where I am.
Some people who live here think that San Francisco has lost its luster. They complain about the high cost of living, the endless construction, the political infighting, the crime, the homeless and the garbage. Indeed, the last few years with the Trump presidency, the opioid epidemic, and now the COVID pandemic, have all taken a toll.
I moved here on Halloween in 1987 and never left. I had always been fascinated with San Francisco, and when I started living here I quickly fell in love with this strange and beautiful place. I love its rich and colorful history, its unique mix of architecture, its hills and parks, and the way the light shines on the streets and the bay. I love the variety of food, and most important, the mix of people who are my neighbors and colleagues and friends. Almost every day I discover something new. It is such a pleasure to photograph!