What is it about standing so high above the city’s skyline that seems to give us a sense of jubilation and power? I guess it’s easy to imagine delusions of grandeur when it feels like we’re towering over a miniature Atlantis. Perhaps, we are jealous of the fact that God gets to see scenes like this on a daily basis and if we are lucky enough, so can we.
It’s even more special when you come upon such a site quite unexpectedly. I was on a tour bus in San Francisco when the guide told us we would be stopping to see the view from Twin Peaks. “Nice”, I thought. “Let’s see what we’ve got.”
I wasn’t quite prepared for such a heavenly view. I imagined that this would be the perfect place for me to have a house constructed on that very spot so that I would have the joy of looking out at this every day.
But then, there’s my fear of heights…..
David says
January 13, 2011 at 1:24 pmThat’s a really beautiful view of San Francisco from the Twin Peaks.
Renee says
January 13, 2011 at 3:34 pmThanks, David!
Michael Figueiredo says
January 13, 2011 at 2:55 pmGorgeous shot, Renee! Even though I’ve done it dozens of times, no trip to San Francisco is complete without a trip up to Twin Peaks for the view. 🙂
Renee says
January 13, 2011 at 3:21 pmThat was my first and last time there, Michael….which means, I’m due for another go round!
Jeremy B says
January 13, 2011 at 3:03 pmHa! That is a great view of San Francisco! You are lucky that it wasn’t a foggy day. When were you there? Normally, you see beautiful days like this during part of the summer and mainly late September and October.
Renee says
January 13, 2011 at 3:20 pmThanks, Jeremy. It was in May 2005…..one of the best things about the trip was the airfare that I was able to get: $98.00 RT ATL-SFO! Woot, woot!
robin says
January 14, 2011 at 8:20 amFantastic view. Been to SF a few times – it’s such a likeable city. Never made it up to Twin Peaks so the best views I got were from Coit Tower.
Christy says
January 14, 2011 at 7:03 pmThat’s quite a view! I’ve never been to twin peaks in San Fran.
Laurel says
January 15, 2011 at 5:24 amBeautiful photo! I’ve been to San Fran a couple of times but never to this spot – next time.
Nancie says
January 19, 2011 at 10:12 pmHi Rene…
Beautiful shot!
I’ve just posted an new Travel Photo Thursday over at BTS. I hope you’ll be joining this week. Remember to leave your link in the Mr. Linky box to get more traffic to your blog.
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