Samsung NX100
An early photograph from 2010, captured during a vacation to San Francisco and rendered in black and white to emphasize the dramatic interplay of light and shadow. Shot with the Samsung NX100, this image focuses on the iconic Alioto’s restaurant at night—its glowing neon fish and illuminated tower standing as unmistakable beacons along the historic waterfront.
The composition captures the lively, bustling atmosphere of Fisherman’s Wharf after dark, where illuminated seafood stalls, awnings, and streetlights cast warm, inviting pools of light onto the damp pavement. Pedestrians gather near the open-air stands, while a passing car blurs slightly in the street, suggesting the steady pulse of city life. The monochrome treatment heightens the vintage, cinematic quality of the scene, drawing attention to the architectural details, the layered neon signage, and the quiet rhythm of an iconic destination. More than a travel snapshot, the photograph serves as a timeless tribute to the enduring character and maritime heritage of one of San Francisco’s most beloved landmarks.
Greg Urbano 