Thursday, March 18, 2010

The University of San Francisco is a private Jesuit university located in the city.  It is a beautiful looking campus, resembling a church rather a university.  The main campus, The Lone Mountain campus is located on a hill. 
This is the state flower of California, the Golden Poppy.  It is a wildflower that can be found in many places.  I took this photo on the campus of USF.  There is an urge to pick this beautiful flower, but it's actually against the law to do so.
Later, I went to Golden Gate Park.  This is a waterfall located along John F. Kennedy Drive.
Flowers in bloom in Golden Gate Park.
Tulips in Queen Wilhelmina Garden located at the western end of Golden Gate Park.  It is just a 5 minute walk away from the Pacific Ocean.
Another park near the Pacific Ocean, the Sutro Heights Park was at one time the estate of Adolf Sutro, the mayor of San Francisco from 1894 to 1896.  He bought this land near the ocean because of its spectacular views and developed it into Sutro Heights which featured elaborate gardens and vista points.  It was eventually donated to the city of San Francisco by the family but unfortunately, most of the gardens and estate was demolished by the city.  Still, people come to enjoy the grassy areas and beautiful views of the ocean.
Nighttime shots of USF taken after sunset.
Looking down from USF with Saint. Ignatius Church in the distance.
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1 comment:

  1. The look of waterfall is really flexible, the touch looks so soft. I like this very much!

    The Sutro Heights Park is also gorgeous. I can imagine how Adolf Sutro felt when he stood on this point. I am envious of him and you too! I feel like going to the sea.

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