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“They say it’s lonely out in space,” said Elton John. A lonely space cadet sits in Stern Grove during Halloween celebrations October 28, 2011.

This is what the Golden Gate Bridge looked like from Land’s End today.  Damp, grey, and moody.  Jon Weiand

Rich Matthews (left) takes a break from collecting trash to help his son Neil Matthews (right) with his glove during California Coastal Cleanup Day at Ocean Beach on Saturday September 17, 2011.  Pulling a quarter out of his pocket, Neil said, “The most interesting trash to me is the money.” To which Rich replied, “Yeah, you’re up to a buck 30.”  Jon Weiand/Ocean Beach Bulletin

full story at the Ocean Beach Bulletin

From Louis’ Restaurant yesterday.  This one feels a lot like what I would have shot three years ago, that’s why i enjoy it.  Typical summer weather in SF.  By the way, they’re open now and I hear the food is great so support over on Point Lobos.  Jon Weiand

How often do you get to see the U.S. Coast Guard surfing (and dwarfing) 15 foot waves at Ocean Beach?  Not very.  This one is from the Winter of 2008.  Jon Weiand

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Sometimes every day places need a new perspective to keep things fresh.  I try to remember what I see daily is a once in a lifetime vacation for some.  Truly blessed.  Jon Weiand

Another from years ago, September of 2007.  I found this edited and cropped beyond repair.  I still enjoy what it means to me, regardless of whether I have the original.  Jon Weiand

Paramedics, firefighters, surf rescue, and beach patrol personel look on after onlookers reported a ship aground at Ocean Beach, San Francisco near Sloat Blvd Friday July 1, 2011.  According to bystanders the ship was close to tipping over on the sand bar, eliciting the full response of San Francisco’s surf rescue personel.  The ship managed with dislodge its hull from the sand bar without further incident.  Jon Weiand

Go Giants.  Jon Weiand

The King Phillip shipwreck seen on a semi-low tide Friday April 22, 2011.  The King Phillip is a commercial sailing ship built in Maine in 1856, and wrecked on the sands of Ocean Beach, San Francisco 1878.  The above image shows the bow (front) of the ship, looking toward the stern (rear).

More info can be found:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/King_Philip_shipwreck