August 31, 2008

Alcatraz


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photo by Donald Kinney


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photo by Donald Kinney


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photo by Donald Kinney


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photo by Donald Kinney


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photo by Donald Kinney


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photo by Donald Kinney

Well yes, my trip to Alcatraz was great, and something I've been wanting to do for a long time -- but the place sure is spooky...

It was sunny and nice when I visited, but I can imagine the place on a long series of cold and foggy days, and months, and years...

The inmates were dangerous but were obviously treated like animals -- the whole place looked rather barbaric and primitive to me...   If punishment was the goal of Alcatraz, they did an adequate job of dispensing it...


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5 comments:

Tomate Farcie said...

I did that tour once a long time ago when my folks came from out of town.

Great pictures, as usual, Don. For your out-of-town Internet friends, here is a video

http://www.openroad.tv/index.php?categoryid=16&p25_id=27 (click on "movie tour)

Happy Labor Day, everybody!

Texas Travelers said...

How long are you in for? (grin)

You have some great photos here with strong visual impressions. Terrific work.

I enjoyed my visit.

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Louise said...

It does look a bit spooky, but you captured some excellent pictures worthy of hanging on walls.

photowannabe said...

Terrific raw shots Don. I'm so glad you finally did the tour. I love the shot of the series of barred windows. Good stuff.

Chad Oneil Myers said...

I've been to Alcatraz. Very cool captures of it.

 
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