Wednesday, June 23, 2010

ABC Wednesday: W is for waterfront

I hope this shot represents some of the diversity of the waterfront.  Taken on a walk near Jack London Square, you can see the marina and the cranes of the Port.  Boating and commerce exemplify some of the variety of activities along the shoreline.  For more "W" photos from around the world, click on ABC Wednesday.
Posted by Oakland Daily Photo at 12:10 AM
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12 comments:

  1. Rinkly RimesJune 23, 2010 at 1:41 AM

    You appear to have skeletons of dinosaurs drinking at your waterfront.It all looks very busy with interesting angles as well.

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  2. mrsnesbittJune 23, 2010 at 3:07 AM

    How industrial and therefore purposeful! The busy port areas scattered around the North east Coast here in UK are becoming scarcer by the day!

    Thanks so much for taking part in the Wednesday fun!
    Denise ABC Team

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  3. Roger Owen GreenJune 23, 2010 at 4:21 AM

    Albany's a port city, too, on the Hudson. same industrious, gritty look at the waterfront.


    ROG, ABC Wednesday team

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  4. Louis la VacheJune 23, 2010 at 7:37 AM

    hee hee...
    Are those origami birds in the background?

    Did you know that containerized shipping was invented in Oakland? Matson initiated it. The original container crane was installed at the foot of 7th Street in 1958, and (if «Louis» is not mistaken) is still in operation.

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  5. SenoritaJune 23, 2010 at 9:00 AM

    I drove by the port area on Highway 880 over the weekend. I always enjoy the view.

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  6. KateJune 23, 2010 at 7:23 PM

    The cranes look bit unusual on the waterfront. Interesting combination of crafts.

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  7. LinneaJune 23, 2010 at 8:17 PM

    Wonderful contrast with the giant cranes and the boats!

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  8. Tumblewords:June 23, 2010 at 8:49 PM

    Waterfronts are such fascinating places - your photo captures the allure.

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  9. GayleJune 23, 2010 at 11:21 PM

    And if you added sound, you could hear the planes taking off and landing at the OAK airport. The photo does capture the essence of the area. (loved Rinkly's comment about the dinosaurs)

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  10. Living In Williamsburg VirginiaJune 24, 2010 at 12:40 AM

    What a blend of craft and activities. Very nicely shot.

    Darryl and Ruth : )

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  11. KaoriJune 24, 2010 at 6:30 PM

    Those big cranes always remind me of giraffes! :D

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  12. UnknownJune 25, 2010 at 1:59 AM

    Great photo. I love shots around the waterfront.

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