THE BIRDS OF ALCATRAZ: Early on a Rainy Morning

EARLY ON A RAINY MORNING, BEFORE THE TOURISTS ARRIVE, the gulls have not only the warden’s house but most of the island to themselves. When I was a kid, there was nothing beautiful about Alcatraz, just the mystery of what went on there. Now, amid the ruins and decay, it is not hard at all to find beauty in what was once such a foreboding place. My wife "Gaki" and I love it there, especially in the winter when there are less visitors. I've been there several times and we plan to go many more.

Copyright 2014 by Brian S. A. O'Neil.  All rights reserved.

THE OLD GUARDHOUSE ~ ALCATRAZ

ON THE ROOF OF THE OLD GUARDHOUSE ~ ALCATRAZ

ALCATRAZ

SAN FRANCISCO'S FAMED UNION SQURE

If you've been to San Francisco, you've been here.

This historic photograph was taken from the corner of Post and Powell Streets looking south east. The iconic Call Building, located at Market and Thirds Streets is in the background.

ALCATRAZ, AT THE EDGE OF THE BAY

The old powerhouse on Alcatraz at the edge of San Francisco Bay.