How to photograph: Golden Gate Bridge + Transamerica building

Photo:

Photographer: @advantej

Time shot: Sunset

Gear Used:

Canon 6d

Canon 100-400mm

Induro 408L Tripod

Settings:

Aperture: f/16
Focal Length: 200mm

Shutter Speed: 1/10

ISO: 125

Parking:
There are several parking spots along the Conzelman Rd. Most of these are temporary pitstop kind of spots. For a little longer parking, I prefer parking behind the roundabout where Conzelman Road and McCullogh Road meet. There are only a few spots there (about 10), but keep circling if you don’t find one. lol.  

Location:

From the parking spot mentioned above, cross the road and start walking Conzelman Road uphill. Mind your steps as there is no railing. Walk about 300 steps where Conzelman Road turns right. Here you’ll see the Transamerica building aligned right inside one the north end tower of the Golden gate bridge. 

Restrooms:

There is a restroom at the parking spot. Not very clean, but does the trick 🤷‍♂️

Photographic principles/jargon/analysis:

- Framing: Uses the tower of golden gate bridge as a frame

- Rule of thirds: Placed subject in the right vertical third

Photographer Notes:

- Park at your own risk. No valuables in the car please.

- Sunrise can also be a great time to shoot at this location. As you may find sun rising from behind the bay bridge.

- Fog check: The Marin headlands (and SF in general) is notorious for being foggy. Check webcams nearby to make sure of the visibility.