MISSION: MIXED MESSAGES

San Francisco's Mission District definitely sends mixes messages. Upscale, exclusive establishments sit alongside relics from a sketchier era. The patrons zip in and park valet, screened from the colorful neighborhood and even more colorful characters outside. Yes, wandering around this neighborhood yields remarkable gems. Murals live in alleys and even doorways have surprises. This digitally printed mural advertised an unknown shop, and somehow expressed the essence of SF street life.