We All Need to Look for New Angles in 2024!

As I look at my old photographs of Candlestick Park, the architecture in the support beams is amazing. Even though this stadium was old, the angle futuristic design impresses me still today. Amazingly, these support beams held up during the big and small earthquakes in San Francisco. So, I shot these photographs in the early… Continue reading We All Need to Look for New Angles in 2024!

I Shot Candlestick Park But the Old Cars are Epic!

So, I shot this photograph of Candlestick Park a long long time ago. When I focused on the Candlestick Park stadium, I also shot the parking lot with the cars. Thus these cars were typical models in the late 1980’s. At the time of this shot, I didn’t think anything about the cars in the… Continue reading I Shot Candlestick Park But the Old Cars are Epic!

Former SF Giants-Mike Ivie Gave Me The Best Gift!

When I heard Mike Ivie passed away on July 21, 2023, I was deeply saddened. During a family picnic at Foothill Park, Palo Alto, we listened to the SF Giants game at Candlestick Park on the radio. Even though our family and relatives were a huge group, the SF Giants game would not be missed.… Continue reading Former SF Giants-Mike Ivie Gave Me The Best Gift!

These Wild Parrots Made Me Happy!

As I waited for hummingbirds in my backyard, a flock of wild parrots flew in the sky over me! So I was shocked to see them. Previously, wild parrots never came to visit my area. Surprisingly, five or six parrots flew very fast with great maneuverability. Therefore, it was a challenge to shoot pictures of… Continue reading These Wild Parrots Made Me Happy!

Have You Sat in Area 415 at Oracle Park?

So, my considerate cousin invited us to a San Francisco Giants game and got seats in area 415. Since we get busy with our endless list of tasks, we welcomed a night out for a break. When we entered into the area, we got the 415 wrist ribbons for getting in and out. Being outside… Continue reading Have You Sat in Area 415 at Oracle Park?

Sergio Romo’s Last Pitch Was the Best!

Thank you, Sergio Romo! Also thank you to my cousin for inviting me to witness this final professional appearance of Sergio Romo. Thus this was thrilling to watch a grateful Sergio Romo pitch his last game. After Romo pitched a wild one and 2 singles, Hunter Pence, the former Giants outfielder, escorted Romo out of… Continue reading Sergio Romo’s Last Pitch Was the Best!

The Last Opening Day at Candlestick Park in 1999 Was Great!

Fortunately, I photographed the last Opening Day the SF Giants played at Candlestick Park in 1999. The opening ceremonies with the American flags and stars was great! Also the fireworks added to the festivities. Moreover the flying streamers and confetti made this opening day memorable. Correspondingly, this last opening day for the SF Giants was… Continue reading The Last Opening Day at Candlestick Park in 1999 Was Great!

How To Face Our Resemblance to Our Parents

Candlestick Park brings nostalgic memories for many San Francisco Giants or 49er fans. Indeed, many families enjoyed fun times watching baseball or football at the Stick. Thus good family bonding happened at this stadium. Likewise, many fans fondly remember their times with parents, siblings, grandparents and friends. Moreover, we all inherit physical, mental and emotional… Continue reading How To Face Our Resemblance to Our Parents

How High Can You Climb Up Without Looking Down?

Here are the mighty Candlestick Park stadium light standards. They were painted red in the 1970s and 1980s. I loved how they were tremendously bright to light up the night games for the San Francisco Giants and the 49ers. Thus they were easily recognizable when driving by on US 101. One of the best things… Continue reading How High Can You Climb Up Without Looking Down?

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

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