300th: Golden indeed, a photo from California, West

Photographer's Note

In the citation below I explain why this place is called Golden. However if anybody was lucky enough to be there at the sunset, no explanations are necessary. The whole area seems to be glowing in the Golden light of the setting sun. Unfortunately I could not wait until the actual sunset.

The photo was taken from the Baker Beach.

Golden Gate is the North American strait connecting San Francisco Bay to the Pacific Ocean. Since 1937 it has been spanned by the Golden Gate Bridge. Until the 1840s the strait was called the "Boca del Puerto de San Francisco" (Mouth of the Port of San Francisco). On 1 July 1846, before the discovery of gold in California, the entrance acquired a new name. In his memoirs, John C. Frémont wrote, "To this Gate I gave the name of "Chrysopylae", or "Golden Gate"; for the same reasons that the harbor of Byzantium was called Chrysoceras, or Golden Horn."

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fds (9963) 2011-08-22 0:42

great picture with great colors and deepht
very beautiful scenary with great postcards

mauro61 (53411) 2011-08-22 0:50

ciao Mariusz,
complimenti per le 300 foto e per le immagini di grande qualità che sempre proponi.
Una vista molto particolare con la spiaggia e il grande ponte ad un'ora che conferisce all'immagine una tonalità calda.
buona giornata
maurizio

dta (98518) 2011-08-22 1:41

Hello MAriusz ,
Congratulations for your 600 posts on TE .
A splendid POV on this famous bridge , with a remarkable light , providing warm colors to this "golden" beach .
Regards

wolf38 (30) 2011-08-22 1:51

Hi Mariusz. My congratulations to the 300! The Golden Gate Bridge is a wonderful photo for this occasion. Best composition, light and colors. TOP. Rgds, Wolfgang.

Zolive (5935) 2011-08-22 2:33

Hi Mariusz
congratulations for your 300th post. It's a wonderful picture with great perspective and hot colors on sunset. The point of view is very well choosen. I hope you still post a lot of picture like this.
Best regards.
Olivier

SnapRJW (31631) 2011-08-22 2:40

Hello Mariusz - Firstly, congratulations on the 300 milestone; that's a lot of work! Secondly, and more importantly, You have captured this iconic subject under the most lovely light. I love the way the white-caps and bridge are lit warmly up by the descending sun. The low angled light has also brought our super textures in the sand. An attractive and successful shot. Best regards Rosemary

timecapturer (49288) 2011-08-22 2:51

Hi Mariusz
a beautiful shot of this amazing landmark. Love the light and the rolling waves that make the bridge look so magnificent. A wonderful light and superb execution that makes this a quality image. Well done!

Have a great week - regards Brian.

krzychu30 (15512) 2011-08-22 3:13

Witaj Mariusz,
gratulacje z okazj 300-ego zdjecia na portalu.To pierwsze zdjecie tego pieknego mostu,ktore widze z tej perspektywy.Wiekszosc jest robiona gdzies ze wzgorza po drugiej stronie mostu.Musze przyznac,ze miejsce jest znakomite do tego zdjecia.Trudno sie nie zgodzic z tytulem,faktycznie kolory sa niesamowite,cieple.Naprawde piekne zdjecie.
Bardzo ulatwiasz mi twoimi zdjeciami z San Francisco wybor kolejnego miejsca na urlop.Mam nadzieje ze sie uda w przyszlym roku.
Pozdrawiam serdecznie
Krzysiek

josepmarin (59385) 2011-08-22 3:38

Hi Mariusz,
An extraordinary photo to celebrate your 300th presentation here. Congratulations!
The sight of the Golden Gate from this visual angle, the dynamic perspective that leads our eyes towards the another shore of the Bay, the low sunlight, and the warm tonalities, they create an extremely attractive composition, with a great aesthetic quality.
The beach and the foam of the waves in foreground are two fantastic complements for this beautiful landscape.
A beautiful work, my friend.
Best regards,
Josep

dale54 (17456) 2011-08-22 4:28

mariusz what a nice photo you put up!fantastic color in it!good stuff!

Sonata11 (34119) 2011-08-22 4:50

Witaj Mariusz,
Gratulacje na 300-setne zdjecie wspanialej pracy.
Jak zwykle pieknie wykonane kolejne Twoje zdjecie. Ten most jest naprawde imponujacy. Wspaniala ta konstrukcja. Bardzo dobry punkt widzenia oraz glebia. Super niebo, kolory, ostrosc, kontrast. Podoba mi sie ciekawy kolor piasku oraz piekne spienione fale. Widok super. Bardzo mi sie podoba. Sliczne zdjecie. Moje gratulacje. Po ubiorach widac ze jest chlodno, ale zdjecie sliczne :):):)
Serdecznie pozdrawiam,
Barbara

JFS (32459) 2011-08-22 5:18

Hi Mariusz,
First of all, congratulations for your 300 posts and hope to see 300 more minimum! A great view of this famous bridge, I think it's the first time I can see it with sun and without clouds!

Sergiom (117241) 2011-08-22 5:25

Bonjour Mariusz

Un point de vue assez rare. On le voit souvent vu de l'autre côté. La lumière est superbe et fait bien ressortir le rouge sur fond bleu. Bon 300 ième.

Amicalement

Serge

faletiz (10113) 2011-08-22 6:28

Hi Mariusz
a stunning shot of this beautiful and famous bridge. I like the inclusion of the beach with its warm tones. Excellent composition.
Best regards
letizia

holmertz (92774) 2011-08-22 7:30

Hello Mariusz,
A splendid view of the legendary bridge. The afternoon light has produced marvellous colours.
Kind regards,
Gert

vasilpro (41801) 2011-08-22 8:32

Hello Mariusz,
Wonderful composition to celebrate the 300 photos on TE, beautiful atmosphere, lovely warm light and bright colors, excellent POV, very good clarity and contrast.
Have a nice week, Vasilis.

sabermonajati (11533) 2011-08-22 11:59

hi
astonishing frame with vivid and warm color you captured.the light on waves is pleasant.
regard
saber

PaulVDV (54777) 2011-08-22 12:42

Hello Mariusz,
A very interesting POV and a good composition.
The light is so wonderful, on the sand, on the bridge and specially on the waves and on the water that is slowly retreating from the beach.
A beautiful place with a magnificent view to enjoy at the end of a beautiful day.
Best regards, Paul

chawax (20764) 2011-08-22 12:52

Hi Mariusz,
No fog on Golden Gate ! A great POV with the beach and the waves in the foreground driving our eyes to the bridge. The golden light is very beautiful. Good sharpness too.
Congratulations for your 300 photos on TE !
Regards,
Olivier

Budapestman (82620) 2011-08-22 13:36

HI Mariusz,
Congratulations for your 300th post and your beautiful collection!
A superb photo to the occasion, the composition is very spectacular, I like the attractive light and the POV, great view, Tfs! Have a nice evening! Kellemes estét kívánok!
György

nikkitta (17070) 2011-08-22 13:51

Hola Mariusz,

Congrats for your 300!!!
It means lots of work and a certain continuity ( not easy to have)

So this is the Golden Bridge? a red one?
Great to capture it with the sunset light (makes it quite different)
Like the way you did, great diagonal POV from the beach
Super colors and clearness
Great work

Greetings

Maria
Thanks for your suggestion to my photo

baddori (20341) 2011-08-22 14:33

Mariusz
Splendide le tue foto in generale e superbe quelle del ponte .
Questa ripresa , curatissimo, presenta una prospettiva fortemente scenica .
GF

Ricx (13495) 2011-08-22 14:39

Hi Mariusz, WOW - superb and chosen at the right time with a wonderful low light- picking up the waves and the Bridge- congrats on your 300th- a masterpiece.. I think you have capturted it at a great time have a great eve.

strangely enough I was down at the Severn yesterday and posted an image of the Severn Bridge- not nearly as dramatic..

emka (152102) 2011-08-22 15:15

Witaj, Dopiero 300 zdjęć?? No, ale za to jakich. Tu tez światlo nieziemskie. fantastuyczny widok, most, dzika plaża i te wspaniałe białe fale. Piekne zdjęcie, znakomite na tę okazję. Pozdrawiam

Małgorzata

annjackman (23019) 2011-08-23 0:04

Hello Mariusz,
You have chosen a spectacular image for your 300th post. The light is showing this iconic bridge at its best. Nicely captured waves breaking on the beach. An excellent composition of the highest quality. I look forward to viewing another 300 of your pictures!
Best wishes, Ann

abmdsudi (88445) 2011-08-23 3:28

Hi Mariusz
Congrats on your 300th.
A stunning panoramic image, an icon of this classic GGB.
Its a real masterly shot of such a well photographed wonder of the world
and you captured the very essence of this bridge. A powerful image,
and good technique. Compliments, Well done, Congrats
Best regards

lakshmip1949 (19081) 2011-08-23 3:35

Hello Mariusz,

What a great shot of this great monument. I like the color of the sand and the view of the bridge from the other side. Lovely colors of the bridge at sunset.

Congratulations on your 300th.

Lakshmi

delpeoples (60326) 2011-08-23 4:48

Hi Mariusz

Well congratulations on this 300th photo, what an achievement and I've enjoyed so much looking at your photos, reading your notes and critiques and of course enjoying your friendship. I hope to see you here for many more hundreds of photos. And what a title, how appropriate. This golden light over the Golden Gate Bridge. You have composed it artistically and the light on the sand and the bridge is just magical. Fantastic job, thanks for sharing.

have a great day in sunny Dublin
Lisa

rodgerg (55767) 2011-08-23 9:30

Witaj Mariusz,

Congratulations for this 300th post nad too for... the 299 another! A very nice presentation of this famous bridge with this image very well coloured, rich in light too. I like too the very graphic FG which learn the glance and give depht.
Best regards,
Roger

Fis2 (155519) 2011-08-23 13:30

Witaj Mariusz!

Moje gratulacje z okazji 300 zdjec na TE!!!

Ten most pokazano na milion sposobow.
Ten kadr jest kolejnym ciekawym przedstawieniem tej pieknej konstrukcji.
Fajne swiatlo a co za tym idzie super kolorystyka.
Lubie konstrukcje mostow jako mechanik i mam do nich slabosc.
Szczegolnie wiszace budza we mnie respekt do konstruktorow.
Pozdrawiam
Krzysztof

adores (46979) 2011-08-23 15:53

Congratulations, Mariusz!
A different way to show this famous bridge. I like this foreground a lot - the movement of the waves, the footprints on the sand, the people on the right. The soft light is just perfect! Good work!

npecanhuk (79329) 2011-08-23 16:34

Hello Mariusz!
First of all, congratulations for your 300th!
After that, I must say that unfortunately I didn't go down to that beach to have that pov from the Golden Gate!
And yes, your picture is remarkably beautiful!
I love the colors, light, chosen pov, composition and level of sharpness!
TFS - congrats,
Cheers,
Neyvan

Graal (103040) 2011-08-24 0:09

Czesc,
gratulacje na ta pierwsza trzysetke! Bedzi wiecej, tak sadze i zycze. Ladne ujecie ulubionego tematu dla fotografujacych S. Francisco. Podoba mi sie swiatlo i ta lekka mgielka w glebi. Kolory tez ok. Dobra robota.
Milego dnia.
Aleksander

siolaw (38294) 2011-08-24 0:14

Hi Mariusz
Congratulations on your 300th post!
You probably waited for some time before to have this amazing light, giving a golden hue to the picture.
Good POV and framing too!
Greetings
Laurent

jlbrthnn (76041) 2011-08-24 2:08

Hello Mariusz,
Congratulations for your 300 photos of excellent qualiité presented on TE. To celebrate this event you chose a theme always interesting. The point of view and framing are excellent. The light, the colors, the neatness are impeccable. Congratulations!
Have a nice day
Cordially
Joël

geoant68 (331) 2011-08-24 7:19

Hi Mariusz,
congratulations on your 300th uploaded photo.Great shot with the warm afternoon light to fall bringing out the details of the sandy beach as the other parts of the image and the Golden Gateto to creates depth and perspective in the shot.

Peter

adramad (66950) 2011-08-24 10:03

Hi Mariusz.
Congratulations on those 300 photos I hope and desire that are hundreds more and continue sharing.
The image is impressive, with a great POV, which highlights the magnificent bridge, the beautiful colors of the afternoon sun, perfect also the colors of the coast, gorgeous as you caught the wave at the time of breaking his wake foam.
Wonderful colors, perfect lighting and sharpness to enjoy. Well done.
Best regards.
Luis.

Kielia (24077) 2011-08-24 10:07

Hi Mariusz,
first of all: congratulation on the occasion of reaching this milestone!
This is a very pleasant and excellently composed impression accompanied by an informative note. The management of the light is excellent and the colors create a fascinating mood. Most of all like the photographer's perspective.
My compliments, also for the title!
Warm regards
Harriet

macjake (96157) 2011-08-24 16:14

Hi Mariusz
wow, what a great photo.
I just showed this one to Tosca, and she was impressed with it as well. When we were in SF, we went to this same location, and it was almost 100% covered in low laying fog...but i think thats very common.
Like you said before, out photos compliment each other :)
beautiful composition, lovely soft lighting, and not a cloud in the sky. This is probably the best POV of the bridge. love it!
cheers
craig

yeln (11516) 2011-08-24 22:14

witaj M.
fantastičen posnetek!! barve in kontrasti so super, kakor vedno!!!!! bravo!
vojko

sacimar (38171) 2011-08-25 3:59

Hello Mariusz,

congratulations for your 300! this is a wonderful image, I like it, composition is excellent, colors are superb, it's a great image of this famous bridge, well done,

Best regards,

Sergio

paololg (31448) 2011-08-25 6:30

Ciao dear Mariusz,
First of all, sincere congratulations on your 300th post. 300 images with a quality absolutely superb, never banal but always interesting, from which there is much to learn, as in this beautiful golden photo that shows the beauty and charm of this place during the sunset. I wish you many of these anniversaries!
BRAVO!!!
Ciao, have a nice evening!
Paolo

jemaflor (135326) 2011-08-25 12:12

Hi Mariusz,
Bravo for all your photos, always interesting result and a pleasure for me to see your shots.
Another good one, perfect pov, so lovely light to present this bridge, I like the sand in the fg, tfs.

bukitgolfb301 (53894) 2011-08-25 16:50

Hi bonjour my dear Mariusz

Sorry for my late action and reply.
Another so ipressive presentation!
Wonderful framework and composition as usual.
Red color touch and tone is so marvelous!!!!!
Your high sense and skill should be highly appreaciated. Thanks for your sharing with nice work and have a good day.

Best regrads,
Takero from Tokyo, today so comfortable

jafadabret (56501) 2011-08-26 1:44

Bonjour Mariusz,
Félicitations pour cette 300ème photo !
J'aime ce paysage avec le sable et l'écume au premier plan. Le fameux pont de San Francisco a très belle allure sous la lumière du soir.
Une réussite !
Amicalement
Jacques

corjan3 (2109) 2011-08-26 6:56

Hello Mariusz,
The scene is already beginning to assume a gl;owing appearance before sunset here. Wonderful composition and a pleasure to view. Best wishes.
Neels

Longroute (19600) 2011-08-26 7:56

Golden for sure!!!
my intention was to comment one of your previous photos, considering that I could not even open them... but as soon as I was in your gallery my eye was attracted by this one: great!
You chose a very good photo to celebrate your 300Th post (I'm approaching that number too) and you choose a fine pov and hour to capture it. I love the light and the golden tonalities in the white foam of the waves and I have never seen the bridge from this pov.
Few words are needed to comment this photo, its beauty being so self-evident, so I want to compliment with you both for this lovely capture and for your 300th.

All the best,
Donato

danos (110407) 2011-08-27 0:40

Good morning Mariusz,
congratulations on your 300th uploaded photo.I wish you even more and great ones like this.Excellent the warm light management as falling on the sandy Baker beach, as on the Golden gate bridge.I like the creative perspective,the fascinating colours tints as the people enjoying to walk on the beach.

Have a good weekend,Danos

raszid62 (18457) 2011-08-27 7:46

Cze¶æ
s³ynny Golden Gate , pierwszy raz widzê jego widok od strony pla¿y. To naprawdê jeden z Siedmiu Cudów ¦wiata.
Przepiêka kolorystyka w ciep³ym odcieniu. w tym ¶wietle nawet fale przyboju s± rózowe. Cudownie skomponowany obraz w doskona³ej jako¶ci.
Pozdrawiam
Józek

bema (26591) 2011-08-27 7:55

Hi Mariusz,

so i´ve the honor to be nr. 50th in your congratulations-list, that´s fine..
a very fine picture, a good pov and and wonderful light too..

thanks for sharing. see you around, greetings Bernd

jhm (202883) 2011-08-28 3:12

Hello Mariusz,

Congratulations for your 300th picture on TE.
The golden Gate one of the most photographing bridges in the world.
Splendid perspective and depth picture.
Contrast and sharpness are pleasant taken.
You try to showing a perfectly image, really succeeded.
Nice composition, lovely presentation too. TFS.

Best regards,
John.

s_lush (16602) 2011-08-28 4:52

Hello Mariusz,
You have presented to us a really amazing and very impressive view of this well-proportioned and colorful bridge. The picturesque rocks and beautiful wavy sea are very good natural elements of framing for this unique man-made object. Excellent composition, wonderful colors and perfect quality of the capture!
Best regards,
Sergiy

Angshu (56760) 2011-09-01 3:49

Hello Mariusz
Congratulations on this significant personal landmark! You have enthralled us with your fantastic posts & hope you do so for many more years! I don't remember seeing the iconic bridge from this POV of the beach. The light is delightful, indeed golden & really makes the sand as well as the red paint of the bridge glow. Fine work as always!
Best Regards
Angshu

ptiza (727) 2011-09-06 14:10

Hi Mariusz,
This incredible and fantastic picture of the famous Golden Gate Bridge is a very worthy picture for your anniversary of the 300th post. I congratulate you, Mariusz! Very beautiful photo. Thank you, that makes us happy such beautiful landscapes!
Warmest regards,
Irena

Waylim (25436) 2011-09-11 0:55

Hi M,
It is a post card perfect iamge and POV from SFO, if we still send post card this day rather then e-cards. Great control on the light, not overly contrast adn soft but rich colors. the few people on the beach is perfect to give a sense of liveliness and scle. Love the way the sunset light sparkle with golden tone on the crushing wave.

Excellent details and sharpness and perfectly composition.

Congrats on your 300th
Way

batalay (41261) 2011-09-12 16:59

Hello Mariusz,

This is a magical view and one that I know well. As a post-doc I was at the University of California — Berkeley. So frequently we see the great bridge enshrouded in fog. Here you have indeed captured the reddish gold in the bright sun.

Warm regards,

Bulent

francio64 (39888) 2011-09-14 12:05

Hi Mariusz,
arrivo un pò in ritardo, ma spero gradirai ugualmente i miei auguri per il traguardo raggiunto e i complimenti per la bella foto.
Un'immagine del Golden Gate con una prospettiva davvero bella e una fantastica luce.
Buoni sia il DOF che lo sharp.

Complimenti ancora e TFS!
Francesco

jimkil (1706) 2011-10-09 12:32

The light is just gorgeous on this Mariusz, I have never seen the bridge before from this beach side view. The colours are just wonderful also, but the evening light is the winner here. A great POV and different view.
Regards
Jim

sacavem (18620) 2011-11-17 6:36

Olá Mariusz,

This picture is simply fantastic from the standpoint that you have chosen.
The bridge on April 25 in Lisbon is 90% similar. - http://beta.trekearth.com/viewphotos.php?l=3&p=542411 -
The quality of the picture is outstanding.

Cumprimentos,
Filipe

Robert1969 (7160) 2013-01-28 10:34

Hello Mariusz,

Picture is taken from a great point of view:
the beach makes the picture extra colorful
and creates an extra layer (and depth). Light
management and the composition are also great.

Friendly regards,
Robert Alderliefste

fabbs99 (17179) 2013-02-15 23:13

Hi Mariusz,,

Awesome shot with great sharpness and contrast.Nice warm colors.The light management and shadows are awesome. A quality image and stunning presentation.Very well shot.TFS.

Cheers
Farhat

serp2000 (47063) 2015-06-03 13:30

Hi, Mariusz, my neighbor today,

Hmm, I have never been on this side, this view looks so wild, without San Francisco. As always excellent photo, perfect details and outstanding composition!!!
My congratulations on your 300th post.
Best wishes,
Serghei

Cricri (176) 2016-04-05 9:09

Hi Mariusz
Fantastique image , bien capturer avec la lumière du soir renforçant les couleurs et de jolies teintes aux vagues, splendide le pont rouge, et puis......félicitations pour cette 300ème :-)
belle soirée
cricri

fabianoleite (13575) 2016-06-02 16:45

What an amazing view, with excellent colors of the bridge from a great perspective. Good work, congratulations!

pajaran (102532) 2017-11-04 12:21

Dobro vece.
Interesaantan i lep pogled, dobar tekst ...
Lepo pokazano, dobra perspektiva i kontrast, lepe boje, lepo uhvacen trenutak sa velikim talasima i posetiocima.
Lep most i plaza sa velikim talasima.
Zelim vam mirnu noc, sve najbolje.
Paja.

Good evening.
Interesting and beautiful look, good text ...
Beautifully shown, good perspective and contrast, nice colors, beautifully caught moment with big waves and visitors.
A beautiful bridge and beaches with big waves.
I wish you a quiet night, all the best.

COSTANTINO (104051) 2020-03-14 11:52

Hello dear friend and have a nice time
and a happy Sunday
I red carefully your useful
notes in order to understand better
why this place is called Golden
and the answer was that
the sunset is idylic and a great
chance to be there at the sunset...
welldone
regards
Costantino