Many people have asked me what type of photography I enjoy doing. I always answer, “Everything but portriat!” Of course that leaves landscape, buildings, macro and more. One is street photography, and I don’t feel as comfortable with this as I do macro, etc.

Part of the problem is that I’m not fast enough to catch the moment. I also fail to see the opportunity. I think I can do better with some training and experience. So, I jumped on the chance to walk along the Embarcarado in San Francisco. This fun day was sponsored by the Exploring Photography Meetup group. We started at 8:30 a.m., taking the ferry from Vallejo to San Francisco. We were to walk and take photos along the way and meet back to catch the ferryferry at 4 p.m.

We were told to take small sized gear so we wouldn’t be conspicuous. So I took my D3100, my 50 mm lens and shot on aperture priority. But, how can you be conspicuous with a bunch of tourists snapping pictures! At least the D3100 was lighter than the D7100.

It was also good experience using the 50 mm prime lens. I stopped trying to twist the barrel after a while! It was a fun day as I looked for people their stories. I took so many pictures that this will be a two-part post.

So get your walking shoes on and follow along!

This couple were caring for an old dog that could barely walk.

On a smoke and talk break.

Tired and homeless.

Managing to get his belongings into the men’s room.

Just another adorable face I couldn’t resist. I had permission for this one.

He’s smiling because he just received a tip.

Imagine this: waiting in line to go to prison!

Bungee jumping delight.

This juggler had just started packing up, but put on a small show for us. Give a guy an audience!

This street artist was painting two boys while mom waited.

Okay, how many cell phones are needed to take a picture?

One of the many busses taking tourists on a sight-seeing tour.

Another street artist preparing his canvasas for caricatures.

Another street artist whose medium is spray paint.

I would never expect to see this on a biker dude.

Young love and a selfie.

Worth a pound of gold.

She heard music and just had to dance.

Going home after a day of collecting.

She’s still on the job.