Burning Man Decompression 2012

For the thirteenth year, Burning Man Decompression came to Dogpatch for its annual visit this past Sunday. The street fair closed down Indiana street between Mariposa and 22nd and took in Espirit Park as well. There was the usual food, fire dancers, rave music and art cars, but the best part in our opinion, is the people.

Burners come from all around to rekindle the magic for a day. It can all seem a bit manic, but the people-watching is undeniably fun. We took the camera out several times during the day and these are some of our favorites. If self-expression is a San Francisco trademark, then it has no better counterpart than Burning Man. 

Photos by Scott R. Kline.  

The Dog Days of Summer in Dogpatch

Dayna, Eggs and Gabe

If you live in Dogpatch and you have a dog, you probably hang out at Espirit Park. (Not to be confused with Park Espirit, next door.) Dog owners, or as I was corrected recently, caretakers, love the social aspect of letting their dogs run off-leash while they chat with other caretakers.  Our dog, Rex, is a ball stealer, so we have to be careful to keep an eye on him. He loves to play keep-away.

One day, we decided to take the camera and get a few shots of some of our neighbors with their dogs. These are a few of our favorites.

We will be gone for a few weeks but will return soon to bring you more profiles of the fascinating folks who live and work in Dogpatch.

Bobo and Robin

Otty and Kasper

Carma and Leela

Peter and Boulder