Isolated shot of swan swimming in fountain of the Palace of Fine Arts, San Francisco, California. The Palace of Fine Arts in the Marina District of San Francisco, California is a building originally constructed for the 1915 Panama-Pacific Exposition. It was designed by Bernard Maybeck, who took his inspiration from Roman and Greek architecture. The sculptured frieze and allegorical figures representing Contemplation, Wonderment and Meditation were created by Ulric Ellerhusen. The lagoon was intended to echo those found in classical settings in Europe, where the expanse of water provides a mirror surface to reflect the grand buildings and an undisturbed vista to appreciate them from a distance. Many forms of wildlife have made their home there including swans, ducks (particularly migrating fowl), geese, turtles, and frogs....Subject photograph(s) are copyright Edward McCain. All rights are reserved except those specifically granted by Edward McCain in writing prior to publication...McCain Photography.211 S 4th Avenue.Tucson, AZ 85701-2103.(520) 623-1998.mobile: (520) 990-0999.fax: (520) 623-1190.http://www.mccainphoto.com.edward@mccainphoto.com.
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