St. Francis of Assisi looking out at Candlestick Park

In the late 1980’s, I shot this photograph of Candlestick Park. In those days, the parking lot was just dirt. Interestingly, St. Francis of Assisi looked out towards the dirt parking lot. Also, the triangular red support beams on the circumference of the Stick gives an interesting artistic look. As I walked across the dirt… Continue reading St. Francis of Assisi looking out at Candlestick Park

Why Do We Love Reminiscing About Candlestick Park?

In the Bay Area, fans, who grew up at Candlestick Park, enjoy remembering where they sat. As sports fans from the Bay Area look at my photos, they love to see the sections in the stadium where they sat. Recently, I searched for Section 49 and Section 2 for a Candlestick Park fan. Consequently, here’s… Continue reading Why Do We Love Reminiscing About Candlestick Park?

Cherishing Good Memories at Candlestick Park is Important

Welcome to Candlestick Park during the 1989 season. So, I took pictures before a night game. During batting practice, I went behind home plate. Additionally, the sun set over the stadium. Then the stadium lights turned on to give a subtle glow. Thus this lighting gave a nice sunset view of Candlestick Park. What do… Continue reading Cherishing Good Memories at Candlestick Park is Important

Where did I shoot good pictures at Candlestick Park?

Center Field View

Fortunately, I could go to Candlestick Park to watch the San Francisco Giants easily on a game day. Remarkedly, tickets were affordable. Therefore, I practiced my photography skills at the Stick. During this era, I attended the Academy of Art College to study Fine Art Photography. So, I took a lot of pictures of Candlestick… Continue reading Where did I shoot good pictures at Candlestick Park?

Being Excited on Candlestick Park’s Field

Do you remember Fuji Photo Days at Candlestick Park? These special events at the Stick are the best memories from the past. SF Giants Fans were given the privilege to be on the field and shoot pictures. What an exciting opportunity to take great photographs of Candlestick Park! Candlestick Park is the place where I… Continue reading Being Excited on Candlestick Park’s Field

Candlestick Park SF Giants Opening Day from the Past

This is Opening Day at Candlestick Park on April 12, 1993. The SF Giants played the Florida (Miami) Marlins which were an expansion team that started their first season in 1993. SF Giants Opening Days are exciting. These Fans came early to see the events. It was a bright day at Candlestick Park which was… Continue reading Candlestick Park SF Giants Opening Day from the Past

Candlestick Park during the 1991 Season

393 – View of Candlestick Park from the upper deck behind home plate before fans, grounds crew, and players arrived for a night game.

I loved the view of Candlestick Park from the upper deck behind home plate before fans, grounds crew, and players arrived for a night game. Candlestick Park looks perfect here. It is perfectly groomed with stripes and plaid patterns. It is a serene site without the fans or players. It is all prepared to welcome… Continue reading Candlestick Park during the 1991 Season

Missing St Francis At Candlestick Park

274 – Front view of the Saint Francis of Assisi Statue with Candlestick Park in the background. Photograph taken in the late 1980’s.

The St Francis of Assisi Statue lit up with the setting sun at Candlestick Park in 1988 when the stadium and statue were still there. Now, they are both gone from this location. When the sun shone thru the halo around the head of the statue, it was truly magnificent. Old SF Gate Article about… Continue reading Missing St Francis At Candlestick Park

Light and Dark at Candlestick Park

This was the walkway in the back of the general admission area under the centerfield scoreboard at Candlestick Park. It provided some shade on sunny days. I took these pictures with my 35mm Canon film camera. I shot with 35mm Kodak Kodachrome film. This was back in the days when I had to ration out… Continue reading Light and Dark at Candlestick Park

Peanuts! Soda! At Candlestick Park!

This Candlestick Park concession vendor #289 was either in the General Admissions or the bleacher section. These were the cheap and affordable seats at $2.50, since they were far from home plate. We were restricted to stay in this area and not allowed to other parts of the stadium. It is always fun to buy… Continue reading Peanuts! Soda! At Candlestick Park!

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