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The Great Oracle

            I had an appointment nearby and decided to swing by the very imposing Oracle complex of blue glass buildings since there was a sultry, cloudy sky to set them off. Usually when I'm here, there is bright blue sky, which isn't particularly interesting to photograph. I decided to go with a more dramatic HDR treatment to show off the textured sky. 

You really have to watch where you step around here - the lagoon is overrun with aggressive geese and ducks and their droppings are everywhere !

By the way, scenes from Robin Williams’ 1999 movie, “Bicentennial Man” were filmed here since it has such a futuristic vibe.

Taken in: United States / California / Redwood City / Redwood Shores (show map)

Taken on: March 19, 2013

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Day 78

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Camera: Canon EOS 5D Mark III, f/10.0, 1/160 sec, 47mm, ISO 100 (more info) (hide info)

Camera:	Canon EOS 5D Mark III
Lens:	EF24-105mm f/4L IS USM
Aperture:	f/10.0
Exposure Time:	0.006 sec (1/160)
Focal Length:	47mm
ISO:	100
Exposure Bias:	0 EV
Flash:	Off, Did not fire
Exposure Program:	Aperture-priority AE
Exposure Mode:	Auto bracket
Metering Mode:	Center-weighted average
White Balance:	Auto
Color Space:	Uncalibrated
Software:	Adobe Photoshop CS6 (Windows)
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