Out and About: Old Sacramento

Don’t you have a place you keep going back to knowing there will always be something new to photograph. For me, that place is the Old Sacramento waterfront on the Sacramento River. They keep making changes like new parking meters 😢, new stores, boats and seals. It’s the people that have me coming back. It’s where I can practice street photography.

So we chose to go down there on a recent Sunday, getting there early for a parking space. We walked around, and when the stores opened we shopped.

One major attraction was the reopening of Evangeline’s, a gift shop and costume rental store. Last year a devasting fire destroyed most of the store. They were determined to rebuild and be a fun spot in Old Sacramento. Here are some pictures of the entertainment outside the store and some fun items inside.

We also went into an area that housed several shops. I was intrigued by the mirrors, reflections and lines.

Now for the street photography and people. This is where I’m still a little timid. Old Sacramento is a great place for me to practice.

I didn’t show any of the waterfront this time, but I have in past posts. I’m sure we will be back again for me to practice. It’s something to look forward to.

Photographer error: Benicia, California, part 3

Okay, where’s the extra battery for my D7100? These last two weeks have been comical regarding camera equipment. I know the minute I order another one, it will turn up. Is this photographer error or a senior moment?

I noticed the battery missing when I went to Hakone Gardens in Saratoga, California. I had a great time there and will talk more about it in my next post.

Here are the final images from Benicia. I found the waterfront and pier. It was a great day for me. I had never gone to a new place on my own, scouted it out and shot what I wanted to. It was great.

By the way, I’ve got my check list on paper and mentally stored in my head. Right now I’ll trust the paper version more!

The waterfront.