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27-JUL-2014

WWII Observation Bunker

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Before there was radar, these bunkers were used to observe and triangulate the position of ships for the protection of the San Francisco Bay.

This particular bunker in on a highly eroded rock base.

Sony Alpha NEX-7
1/3200s f/6.3 at 18.0mm iso400 full exif

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Dara Su20-Aug-2014 07:26
Wonderful shot. V
Dennis Hoyne31-Jul-2014 02:27
A nice composition, including the figures for scale, a wonderful bit of history. I love the mod touch of the graffiti.
Char30-Jul-2014 23:10
An excellent capture of this interesting and unusual building, Bryan! \/
Colin Storey30-Jul-2014 19:57
Fantastic image, very interesting with that erosion. v
Tom LeRoy30-Jul-2014 19:33
Quite something to see one of these here , a fine capture, Bryan. V
Fong Lam30-Jul-2014 14:30
Great shot of this interesting bunker, Bryan..V
globalgadabout30-Jul-2014 14:12
it seems to be eroding into a very large hoodoo...
laine30-Jul-2014 13:55
One day it will be gone so it's good that you have captured it so well, Bryan
coaster30-Jul-2014 13:29
Very interesting shot and a nice composition. The people give it perspective.
Walter Otto Koenig30-Jul-2014 13:28
Fascinating to see this, especially on that base. Very well photographed. "V"
pkocinski30-Jul-2014 13:21
How technology has changed us in 70+ years. Nice find.
Hank Vander Velde30-Jul-2014 13:16
Excellent image of this rather precarious-looking bunker Bryan.
Zeeby30-Jul-2014 09:44
Very well seen, great capture! V
joseantonio30-Jul-2014 05:06
Thank you for showing. Had no idea of these in the bay.V.
Tom Munson30-Jul-2014 05:00
Great shot, Bryan.