Well. I don’t really know how to start. I was supposed to get on a plane back to my country (Belgium) this morning… but obviously didn’t since I’m writing this. My girlfriend proposed to me about 10 days ago so we are going to get married. I’m so excited!!!! That means I’m going to be staying in San Francisco for much longer than I thought… probably a lifetime longer than I thought.
My girlfriend happens to have a job in the Dogpatch, which is right by the dry docks , and I love that area because it reminds me of the Meatpacking District in NYC somehow. Over a year ago, when I was still living here as a student I had the opportunity to write an article about the dry docks operated by BAE Systems for the Potrero View. Back then, I posted one of the photos from that article onto THE RUSTY PROJECT.
The following photos are of the surrounding area. The buildings around Pier 70 have all been deemed hazardous, so they are all empty now. To me, they still look like they are full of life and take me to the past. The City of San Francisco is currently planning a major remodeling of the area to make it a more local version Pier 39 with walkways and bikeways, as well as shopping and restaurants.
Congratulations! That is wonderful. and nice photos also. I guess we will see many photos of the Bay Area from you.
Thanks so much! Yeah… many more actually. I used to live here as a student so I already have quite few of California in general. But I guess there can never be too much of San Francisco on any blog…right? 😉
I absolutely adore what you’ve done with these: the lines are just perfect and just the right amount of colour. I’d love to’ve taken these – it’s how I like looking at things…
Wonderful set of photo’s! My kind of scenery as well. Looking forward to the many more.
Why thank you!
I’m from the images and always start reading later on, or not at all… so: congrats with your upcoming marriage! cheers, harrie
Oh thanks so much! No worries. I do the same! Haha. 😉
Amazing photos! I love your style! Great colors and composition. My favorite is the one with the orange stripes, blue and pipe. The composition and the colors in that one are simply outstanding!
Thanks so much for this nice comment! That one is by far my favorite too. Haha. 😉
Congratulations! Welcome to my part of the world. 🙂 Your photos are wonderful!
Thanks Laura! Like I said, I used to live here so it almost feel like living at home. Ha. 🙂
Really lovely news, cheers to you and your fiance. Wonder photos, as well.
Thank you so much!!!
Great industrial shots –
Thank you Diana!
Congratulations! And great photos, too!
Thanks!!
This is a wonderful collection that I really like. Just came over to say thanks for the like on my own post “moored”. Congratulations on the engagement, sounds like it is all happening for you. MM 🍀
Thank you so much for this kind comment! Have a great day. 🙂
I’m always attracted by docks and ports so I had to click on this post! But your news made it even more exciting… congratulations on your new life! Don’t worry if you miss Belgium, we’ll cover up for you 🙂
Haha. Thanks! And yeah, docks are great. 😉
Congratulations.. How wonderful for you 🙂
Thank you! 🙂
I just stopped by to thank you for liking my entries for the weekly challenge:light, and saw these photos. I really like them, they brought back some memories, we were in that shipyard for a little while a long time ago. I spent a few years working out of SF and coming and going from China Basin. I do like looking at those ‘industrial’ type pictures and especially to do with ports. Congratulations to you too, I guess that means you’ll be spending more time in CA, it is such a beautiful place 🙂
Thank you so much for dropping by and thank you for the nice comment! 😀
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