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!

Why Candlestick Park Pictures Are Important to Maintain Old Relationships

So what is the story behind this old Candlestick Park Buddy Photograph? When I worked part-time at Lucky Supermarket during my college years, my co-workers invited me to go to Candlestick Park San Francisco Giants games. Hence these old buddies were kind to include me on these fun outings. Recently, one of the buddies in… Continue reading Why Candlestick Park Pictures Are Important to Maintain Old Relationships

Tearing Down To Begin Again is Necessary But Hard

In 2015, many San Franciscan sports fans suffered heartache with the demolition of Candlestick Park. Hence these fans love the memories and fun times spent there. Thus this old stadium reminds fans of how relationships were built watching sports together. During the demolition, I watched as the stadium was torn down. Hence, I saw many… Continue reading Tearing Down To Begin Again is Necessary But Hard

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?

Where Were the Best Seats at Candlestick Park?

As I roamed around Candlestick Park, I tested out the view from different locations. Here is the view behind home plate in the lower box section. As I display my Candlestick Park photos on Instagram, fans share the exact location of the seats where they enjoyed watching the SF Giants. Hence SF Giants fans have… Continue reading Where Were the Best Seats at Candlestick Park?

Fun Times on the Double Escalator at Candlestick Park!

The double decker escalators at Candlestick Park were so cool! Do you remember riding them up to the stadium for SF Giants and 49’er games? I never experienced double decker escalators until I rode them at the Stick. These escalators were so fun to ride. These escalators also looked astounding! Thus I had to shoot… Continue reading Fun Times on the Double Escalator at Candlestick Park!

Spectacular Candlestick Park Glowed in the Dark!

In the late 1980’s, I shot this photo of Candlestick Park in the evening. Since its demolition, I miss seeing this park from Hwy 101. Also I loved the towering lights shining down on the Stick. As I look at this picture, it seems surreal to see the bright lights on the dome like structure.… Continue reading Spectacular Candlestick Park Glowed in the Dark!

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

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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