Sky Watch #46


IMG_0296, originally uploaded by M'roy.

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.

Skywatch time again. Visit the site for more sky/cloud photos from all over the globe.

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  1. 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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  2. 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.

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  3. Alcatraz is famous, but I fell for the sailboat with all sail set!

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  4. This is a fantastic photo, absolutely perfect.

    Say could you do me a quick favour? for some reason mrlinky on the skywatch site won't allow me to enter my address. Would you be able to enter this for me? Thanks so much I appreciate it....

    Guy: Regina, Canada
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  5. What a great shot! It almost looks like a painting.

    My post is here: Carletta’s Captures.

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  6. 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.

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  7. I love your photo!It looks simple fantastic!Have a nice weekend!

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  8. The famous Alcatraz! It actually looks very interesting. But I sure wouldn't want to HAVE to stay there. ;-)

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  9. Wow wath a beautiful shot ! ! !
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  10. A moody shot, nice with the sail boat to give it depth.

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  11. 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.

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  12. Gorgeous and moody shot - I like it a lot! :)

    Have a great friday!
    Anna

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  13. 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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  14. ohmygosh! Gorgeous shot! It's shrowded in mist, mystery and loads of history, isn't it?

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  15. Really interesting shot of a place I've never seen but often heard of! Thanks for your kind comment!

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  16. 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.

    Thanks also for your visit to my blog.

    Sharon.

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  17. That's perfect shot!

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  18. Your photo is beautiful. It looks just like you painted it.
    Thanks foe the visit.

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  19. Very cool....I like the color of the sea!

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  20. Wow, the colors of your photo are uniquely rendered. The choppy waters almost has a solid feel to it.

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  21. 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.

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  22. The sailboat next to Alcatraz makes the photo really interesting and the tone is so moody.

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  23. Spectacular!

    I am sorry you got locked out of Mr. Linky. i was just there to add a friend who had trouble and I was successful. We are trying to iron out this situation.

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  24. Beautiful shot and great clarity. The water looks as choppy (?) as I remember when I visited and took that boat ride around Alcatraz.

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  25. subdued and beautiful. alcatraz reminds me of a movie.

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  26. Wow! This is beautiful... I like those colors... looks like painted/colored!

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  27. A very good capture! Awesome!
    I was in San Fran..and saw this scene from afar!

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  28. Seems like a cold gloomy day. But it's a great capture.

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  29. Beautiful shot and i am quite interested to know more about Alcatraz. :) The fog gives a gloomy effect to the whole place.

    Thank you so much for visiting my entry. :)

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  30. Beautiful snap. The blue water with the sailing boat is a nice composition.

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  31. Very nice composition. The sailing boat, the building in the background all together look great.

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  32. 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.

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  33. Nice capture! reminds me of mythbusters.

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  34. Very nice photo! I love it when the sky turns this blueish grey. And thank you for welcoming me to the Skywatch fellowship. :)

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  35. Marvellous! The sea is dramatic!

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  36. Amazing shot. The sail boat is a nice touch. Gorgeous!

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  37. A beautiful composition.

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  38. I agree with everyone else that is a beautiful shot of Alcatraz. Do they still have it open to visitors?

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  39. I keep staring at it bu have given up hope a shark will jump up...Excellent shot! Have a good weekend.

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  40. i like the silvery alcatraz. great shot!

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  41. Hi there,
    amazing how 'dramatic' the wave are pictured here. particularly enjoyed the sunflowers too!

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  42. Great shot of Alcatraz...but that ocean water is eye catching in this photo...love the sailboat...

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  43. Fantastic shot! The gray suits Alcatraz, but the sailboat really captures the beauty of the area!
    Happy SWF! Have a great weekend!

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  44. Great to see that famous prison under that dark sky.
    Thanks for sharing and enjoy your weekend!

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  45. 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.

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  46. nice capture of the rock. you got to say the bay is one of the most beautiful in the world.
    have a great weekend.

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  47. Lovely shot with the sailboat ready for the escaees.
    Nice gentle colours and good composition.

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  48. Your photo looks like an artist's frame. Beautiful foggy sky! Thanks for visiting my skywatch!

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  49. What a tremendous picture of the sea and sky! I like the way you captured the sailboat as well.

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  50. Beautiful capture of Alcatraz and the sea surrounding it..

    What is that red object on the building? It really draws your eye..

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  51. Although I have been to San Francisco many times, I have never been to Alcatraz. Keen to visit some day. Nice shot.

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  52. That's a great shot of Alcatraz from a distance.

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  53. A wonderful shot; brings up all sorts of longing for the sea in me.

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  54. one of the most interesting sites to visit there.

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  55. What a wonderful capture Maria.
    Just like a painting!

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