Look through the bars at Alcatraz
Look through the bars at Alcatraz Looking down a closed off corridor or street in Alcatraz Prison, San Francisco. I watched a few minutes of "Escape From Alcatraz" last night and recognised a few locations - the canteen of course, and the ventilation shafts behind the cells are visible to anyone who looks. I wonder...
The real prisoners of Alcatraz
The real prisoners of Alcatraz Prisoners of Alcatraz mill about in a daze. The special headsets they wear are mind controlling devices that cause people to stare listlessly into space. They control the actions of people, causing them to walk around the prison, peering into cells and to gaze at features of the streets. I've...
The streets of San Francisco
The streets of San Francisco San Francisco is rightly famous for it's hills and steep slopes. The city streets go up and down and, and no matter what the gradient, cars will always be parked at the side of the street. Local bylaws state that a parked car on a slope must have the front...
Temporary Dwelling Prohibited
Temporary Dwelling Prohibited A Cork County Council warning sign looms overhead at Garretstown Beach, Co. Cork. Luckily I had left the caravan at home and the rubbish was in the bin! This photo shows one of the disadvantages of shooting in Jpeg - it can't cope with the subtle shades of blue in the sky,...
Seaside Bubbles
Seaside Bubbles Bubbles in the incoming tide break on the sandy beach at Garretstown about a month ago. I turned this black and white because I love the abstract feel to the bubbles and it makes the grain of the sand beneath more visible. I had to jump up to avoid getting splashed moments later...
Carefree on the beach
Carefree on the beach Shoes off wandering along the beach, the glow of a setting sun and nothing to do but enjoy the moment. Taken in Garretstown last month on a warm Autumn day.
The gulls of Alcatraz
The gulls of Alcatraz Yet another curious seagull on the island of Alcatraz in San Francisco. I think he has a stern, angry look on his face, probably because I disturbed him by waving a camera in his face!
Glistening Blackberries
Glistening Blackberries Blackberries glisten in the bright sun of an August afternoon in Co. Cork. I love blackberry jam, blackberry tarts, blackberry crumble. I don't like picking the fruit, but I have many childhood memories of wandering country lanes with my family looking for the best fruit for my mother to make delicious jam. Nowadays,...
Wait to cross
Wait to cross Please wait until the green man shows before crossing the street. I love the shadows on the ground cast by the sun! Shot on St. Patrick's Bridge, Cork.
Checking the prisoner
Checking the prisoner "I'm so tired. They've had me locked up here for years. I'm in solitary confinement for my sins. I was set up I tell you! It wasn't me!" A tourist looks in on a cell in Alcatraz in the solitary confinement wing. Luckily I was able to walk out immediately. Not a...
No walking stick
No walking stick It's a good thing nobody in this picture needs help walking or getting about! Is that sign really saying walking sticks aren't allowed? It could be one of the following too, what do you think? No backpackersNo mountaineers or hikersNo round headed peopleOr possibly even "people with bags on their back are...
Pier 38, San Francisco
Pier 38, San Francisco Pier 38 is where True Ventures have their San Francisco office. It was the location of a great post-WordCamp party last August. It was such a beautiful night I had to take a shot of the moon and lights reflecting in the water.