The Drain

(187 views)
by Bryan Costales

The drain at the bottom of the mural was unplugged and rapidly draining a torrent of water. A bar of soap lay next to the drain. The name on the bar of soap was, "Conny."

A Man In A Shower

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by Bryan Costales

The "Ralph's Door," mural depicted a man wedged inside a shower, apparently trying to not be sucked down an oversized drain. An actual puddle appeared on the sidewalk below this mural.

Double barred windows let in lots of light

(126 views)
by David Graves

Double barred windows let in lots of light , Alcatraz Island Tour , San Francisco Bay, California , (Photo posted Friday 26 June 2008) , (Photo taken Sunday 8 June 2008) , © 2008 David Graves

The Man Wedged

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by Bryan Costales

The man, dressed in formal attire, was wedged inside the shower. His right heel was placed hard against the lock for the door upon which the mural was painted. Notice the door knob just to the left of the hot/cold, on/off shower lever.

The Shower Head

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by Bryan Costales

The shower head was the oversized rain type head. It sprayed large drops from only a few of its holes. The artist's web site (www.connybleul.com) was painted in tiny letters to the left of the shower head.

The ferry first passed a small barge

(84 views)
by Bryan Costales

The ferry first passed a small barge , Alcatraz Island Tour , San Francisco Bay, California , (Photo posted Friday 26 June 2008) , (Photo taken Sunday 8 June 2008) , © 2008 Bryan Costales

Harbor Seal (Phoca vitulina)

(77 views)
by Terry Costales

The Harbor Seal was very curious about us as we motored past, but not curious enough to actually move.

Harbor Seal (Phoca vitulina)

(76 views)
by Terry Costales

This group shot of harbor seals illustrates their cuteness and wide variations in colors.

Brown Pelican (Pelecanus occidentalis californicus)

(76 views)
by Terry Costales

A large group of pelicans were perched on the fish processing equipment.

Brown Pelican (Pelecanus occidentalis )

(76 views)
by Terry Costales

It surprises me that a big bird like a Pelican can fly so effortlessly.

Brown Pelican (Pelecanus occidentalis)

(75 views)
by Terry Costales

It was beautiful day in Santa Cruz and I had been photographing the sea lions when this pelican landed a few feet away on the pier railing. If there was ever a compelling visual argument for birds being the modern descendants of dinosaurs, it's the pelican. I could easily imagine them flying just out of reach above the snapping jaws of some aquatic sea monster.

Typical of the many small prison cells

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by David Graves

Typical of the many small prison cells , Alcatraz Island Tour , San Francisco Bay, California , (Photo posted Friday 26 June 2008) , (Photo taken Sunday 8 June 2008) , © 2008 David Graves

A lone man watched the ferry arrive

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by Bryan Costales

A lone man watched the ferry arrive , Alcatraz Island Tour , San Francisco Bay, California , (Photo posted Friday 26 June 2008) , (Photo taken Sunday 8 June 2008) , © 2008 Bryan Costales

The classic steps on which prisoners hung out

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by Bryan Costales

The classic steps on which prisoners hung out , Alcatraz Island Tour , San Francisco Bay, California , (Photo posted Friday 26 June 2008) , (Photo taken Sunday 8 June 2008) , © 2008 Bryan Costales

The road up was appropriately crooked

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by Bryan Costales

The road up was appropriately crooked , Alcatraz Island Tour , San Francisco Bay, California , (Photo posted Friday 26 June 2008) , (Photo taken Sunday 8 June 2008) , © 2008 Bryan Costales

The ferry lay at dock ready to return

(72 views)
by Bryan Costales

The ferry lay at dock ready to return , Alcatraz Island Tour , San Francisco Bay, California , (Photo posted Friday 26 June 2008) , (Photo taken Sunday 8 June 2008) , © 2008 Bryan Costales

One tunnel led uphill

(72 views)
by Bryan Costales

One tunnel led uphill , Alcatraz Island Tour , San Francisco Bay, California , (Photo posted Friday 26 June 2008) , (Photo taken Sunday 8 June 2008) , © 2008 Bryan Costales

They were allowed to wander thorough many tunnels

(72 views)
by Bryan Costales

They were allowed to wander thorough many tunnels , Alcatraz Island Tour , San Francisco Bay, California , (Photo posted Friday 26 June 2008) , (Photo taken Sunday 8 June 2008) , © 2008 Bryan Costales

A board illustrated a typical prisoner meal

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by Bryan Costales

A board illustrated a typical prisoner meal , Alcatraz Island Tour , San Francisco Bay, California , (Photo posted Friday 26 June 2008) , (Photo taken Sunday 8 June 2008) , © 2008 Bryan Costales

Stairs led down to the old exercise yard

(72 views)
by Bryan Costales

Stairs led down to the old exercise yard , Alcatraz Island Tour , San Francisco Bay, California , (Photo posted Friday 26 June 2008) , (Photo taken Sunday 8 June 2008) , © 2008 Bryan Costales

They loitered around the old family entrance

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by Bryan Costales

They loitered around the old family entrance , Alcatraz Island Tour , San Francisco Bay, California , (Photo posted Friday 26 June 2008) , (Photo taken Sunday 8 June 2008) , © 2008 Bryan Costales

The internal screens were seldom dusted

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by Bryan Costales

The internal screens were seldom dusted , Alcatraz Island Tour , San Francisco Bay, California , (Photo posted Friday 26 June 2008) , (Photo taken Sunday 8 June 2008) , © 2008 Bryan Costales

The communications room stood empty

(72 views)
by Bryan Costales

The communications room stood empty , Alcatraz Island Tour , San Francisco Bay, California , (Photo posted Friday 26 June 2008) , (Photo taken Sunday 8 June 2008) , © 2008 Bryan Costales

A group of tourists huddled in the corridor

(72 views)
by Bryan Costales

A group of tourists huddled in the corridor , Alcatraz Island Tour , San Francisco Bay, California , (Photo posted Friday 26 June 2008) , (Photo taken Sunday 8 June 2008) , © 2008 Bryan Costales

One of the old processing rooms was bare

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by Bryan Costales

One of the old processing rooms was bare , Alcatraz Island Tour , San Francisco Bay, California , (Photo posted Friday 26 June 2008) , (Photo taken Sunday 8 June 2008) , © 2008 Bryan Costales