From many of our project sites it’s not obvious which direction offers the better view. Often the non-technical view offers crystal-blue water and fluffy tropical clouds in the distance. Yesterday’s visit to the Port of Oakland Berth 55/56 was the same.  Here’s the view that we were there to see:

Here’s the view looking exactly the opposite direction:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

So despite my disinclination toward compromise, this seems like the best summary of an excellent day on the waterfront is a compromise photo: