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 PALACE OF FINE ARTS, San Francisco

THE PALACE OF FINE ARTS (north side) - in a sense it's hard to believe that this fantastic place is going to be 100 years old next year - it seems so much a part of San Francisco's "today."

ON THE ROOF OF THE OLD GUARDHOUSE ~ ALCATRAZ

ALCATRAZ

THE FIRE ON MARKET STREET

The fire from Market Street from about Powell and Market, where the cable car turn-around and Bloomingdale's are now located.

ALCATRAZ, AT THE EDGE OF THE BAY

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

THE RUINS OF ALCATRAZ - The Former Military Chapel and Officer's Barracks, 2014.

THE RUINS OF ALCATRAZ

The Former Military Chapel and Officer's Barracks, 2014.