Fog has rolled in over Alcatraz as people in sailboats continue to enjoy the water on this beautiful Memorial Day 2009 afternoon.
I was standing on the pier by Fort Mason with my back towards the beautiful San Francisco waterfront when I snapped this shot.
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Thursday, June 04, 2009
Sky Watch #46
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That is very cool! I have never seen Alcatraz before. The greyish sky seems to go well with the setting. Great capture!
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That's a gorgeous shot. I haven't ever been on Alcatraz but when my brother was competing one year (he's done it several times) in the escape from alcatraz triathlon I watched him swim from there to the place where they hopped on their bikes for the next part. I wasn't into photography back then though so I didn't take many pictures.
Alcatraz is famous, but I fell for the sailboat with all sail set!
This is a fantastic photo, absolutely perfect.
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What a great shot! It almost looks like a painting.
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Love this photo. I haven't been to San Francisco in more than 20 years and even then only saw Alcatraz at a distance. This is a wonderful photo of it and that sailboat and the fog makes this a spectacular photograph.
I love your photo!It looks simple fantastic!Have a nice weekend!
The famous Alcatraz! It actually looks very interesting. But I sure wouldn't want to HAVE to stay there. ;-)
Wow wath a beautiful shot ! ! !
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A moody shot, nice with the sail boat to give it depth.
I saw a very similar scene not too long ago though I haven't yet been able to visit the island itself. I'm definitely going to miss the waterfront when I leave.
Gorgeous and moody shot - I like it a lot! :)
Have a great friday!
Anna
That's perfect timing! I love the blue-grey tone.
Swing by Fairhaven anytime of the year. Of course spring and summer would be the best time.
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ohmygosh! Gorgeous shot! It's shrowded in mist, mystery and loads of history, isn't it?
Really interesting shot of a place I've never seen but often heard of! Thanks for your kind comment!
Stunning!
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That is a beautiful capture. I love the texture and colour of the sea!
I also like the photo of Stanley Park below, where I used to go on Sundays with my children when I lived there.
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That's perfect shot!
Your photo is beautiful. It looks just like you painted it.
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Very cool....I like the color of the sea!
Wow, the colors of your photo are uniquely rendered. The choppy waters almost has a solid feel to it.
What a gorgeous shot of Alcatraz and the bay. The contrast of colors is very beautiful. The last time I visited Alcatraz was in 2005.
The sailboat next to Alcatraz makes the photo really interesting and the tone is so moody.
Spectacular!
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Beautiful shot and great clarity. The water looks as choppy (?) as I remember when I visited and took that boat ride around Alcatraz.
subdued and beautiful. alcatraz reminds me of a movie.
Wow! This is beautiful... I like those colors... looks like painted/colored!
A very good capture! Awesome!
I was in San Fran..and saw this scene from afar!
Beautiful! I love the boat!!
Seems like a cold gloomy day. But it's a great capture.
Beautiful shot and i am quite interested to know more about Alcatraz. :) The fog gives a gloomy effect to the whole place.
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Beautiful snap. The blue water with the sailing boat is a nice composition.
Very nice composition. The sailing boat, the building in the background all together look great.
Great shot. I've never seen Alcatraz. The blue-grey tones of the scene work well for it, and it looks like there is still enough brightness to highlight the white of the sails and far left building.
Janice.
Nice capture! reminds me of mythbusters.
Very nice photo! I love it when the sky turns this blueish grey. And thank you for welcoming me to the Skywatch fellowship. :)
Perfect shot!
Marvellous! The sea is dramatic!
Amazing shot. The sail boat is a nice touch. Gorgeous!
A beautiful composition.
I agree with everyone else that is a beautiful shot of Alcatraz. Do they still have it open to visitors?
I keep staring at it bu have given up hope a shark will jump up...Excellent shot! Have a good weekend.
i like the silvery alcatraz. great shot!
Hi there,
amazing how 'dramatic' the wave are pictured here. particularly enjoyed the sunflowers too!
Great shot of Alcatraz...but that ocean water is eye catching in this photo...love the sailboat...
Fantastic shot! The gray suits Alcatraz, but the sailboat really captures the beauty of the area!
Happy SWF! Have a great weekend!
Great to see that famous prison under that dark sky.
Thanks for sharing and enjoy your weekend!
I was just in this area a few weeks ago. Looks as though you had some steely skies to match the water of the Bay.
Hi there..I love the roughness of the water and the sky.. doing some quick catching up on Sky Watch and visiting your lovely blog as I have just returned...cheers.
nice capture of the rock. you got to say the bay is one of the most beautiful in the world.
have a great weekend.
Lovely shot with the sailboat ready for the escaees.
Nice gentle colours and good composition.
Your photo looks like an artist's frame. Beautiful foggy sky! Thanks for visiting my skywatch!
Beautiful photo! =)
What a tremendous picture of the sea and sky! I like the way you captured the sailboat as well.
Beautiful capture of Alcatraz and the sea surrounding it..
What is that red object on the building? It really draws your eye..
Although I have been to San Francisco many times, I have never been to Alcatraz. Keen to visit some day. Nice shot.
That's a great shot of Alcatraz from a distance.
A wonderful shot; brings up all sorts of longing for the sea in me.
one of the most interesting sites to visit there.
What a wonderful capture Maria.
Just like a painting!
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