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28-APR-2013

Painted Ladies

One of the best-known groups of "Painted Ladies" is the row of Victorian houses at 710–720 Steiner Street, across from Alamo Square park, in San Francisco.
It is sometimes known as "Postcard Row."
The houses were built between 1892 and 1896 by developer Matthew Kavanaugh, who lived next door in the 1892 mansion at 722 Steiner Street.
This block appears very frequently in media and mass-market photographs of the city and its tourist attractions and have appeared in an estimated 70 movies, TV programs, and ads, including in the opening credits of the television series Full House.

Because the weather was sooooo beautiful the day I shot this, I couldn't go any higher on the hill due to a LOT of people relaxing on the grass with picnics, blankets, etc.
I'm not complaining!

Canon EOS 7D
1/100s f/9.0 at 22.0mm iso125 full exif

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Paul L-R16-May-2013 18:09
A truly iconic image, perfectly captured in beautiful light. V
XiaoBernard9911-May-2013 15:40
Well captured this alignment so typical
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marie-jose wolff09-May-2013 10:43
Lovely painted ladies! V
Paolo Peggi (aka Bracciodiferro)08-May-2013 05:43
An absolutely stunning capture Steph! VVV
Paolo
Marwan Habib07-May-2013 21:26
A famous photo you now have in your book, done with your own camera. Nice souvenir. V.
Janice Dunn06-May-2013 10:03
I remember seeing photos of these (or very similar) buildings in a magazine - I love the architecture
Jean Chiasson06-May-2013 00:58
Beautiful panoramic composition Stephanie vote
Frank Brault06-May-2013 00:40
I love this as a panorama. The houses are beautiful in their multiple colors. Gorgeous graphics too. V
sue anne06-May-2013 00:20
Beautiful and I think I did see those houses too. V
J. Scott Coile05-May-2013 22:10
I couldn't live there but I sure love to visit.
Helen Betts05-May-2013 21:28
A classic shot, very nicely done, Steph. I hate to admit it, although I'm a San Franciscan by birth, I've never taken this shot ;-). V.
Colin Storey05-May-2013 19:33
Wonderful image, I can see how it got its name, picture postcard perfect. v
LynnH05-May-2013 19:25
Really great capture of these famous homes! V
Graeme05-May-2013 19:11
I like this road of pastel coloured houses, Stephanie.V
laine05-May-2013 18:38
They are lovely and you certainly know what city your in when you see them
Lieve Snellings05-May-2013 18:04
Beautiful ! V
bill friedlander05-May-2013 17:10
Beautiful shot of this charming row of houses! A prime SF location! V
Peter Sussex05-May-2013 16:51
Pretty row of houses in Victorian style. V
Anitta05-May-2013 16:28
Love those houses! Such a pretty daylight capture. Thanks for sharing, Stephanie! *V*
Carol Rollins05-May-2013 16:01
I love this. I was there in person many years ago and I just loved so much about San Francisco. Thanks for taking me back visually.
zyziza05-May-2013 15:35
Lovely place! v
Nestor Derkach05-May-2013 15:25
The painted ladies are lovely it was in the top three of my visit.
Excellent shot Stephanie.
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fotabug05-May-2013 15:12
This is a super image, a different view and very attractive! Love those houses. They are kept up so well! V
Tom Munson05-May-2013 15:06
This is fantastic, Stephanie! Great shot!
Gerard Koehl05-May-2013 14:14
Ces maisons sont très belles. V
rousselziak05-May-2013 14:08
Excellent capture, love it ! -V-
Tom LeRoy05-May-2013 14:07
A real iconic row of houses, still looking great! A fine shot, Stephanie. V
Walter Otto Koenig05-May-2013 14:07
A classic San Francisco sight. "V"
Faye White05-May-2013 14:04
Beautiful!
Fong Lam05-May-2013 13:30
They still look so beautiful after all these years....a lovely shot! V
Jeff Real05-May-2013 12:36
Very beautiful indeed ~V~
parallaxes aka Jean-Pierre Bijouard05-May-2013 12:30
Great shot of this wonderful place :^)
Jim Coffman05-May-2013 12:24
A super image of these old homes,Stephanie!!
Guest 05-May-2013 12:20
Madame Doubtfire! Nice compo, and sunshine to boot. ~V~
Blandine Mangin05-May-2013 12:13
very lovely view ! v
Zoltán Balogh05-May-2013 12:05
What a nice row of houses! V
John Hamers05-May-2013 12:05
Beautiful panoramic image. Houses, trees and cars...al of them look so well-arranged in place !!V
Yvonne05-May-2013 11:38
Quite a famous row of houses, and aren't they beautifully maintained! A beautiful sunny shot Steph! v
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