Escape from Alcatraz

Doesn't really seem too far to swim...

[Lin]

This is gorgeous - instant fav.

[Melissa Michaud]

Gorgeous! I lived there for 8 years and never made it out there. This is the best photo I have every seen of it :)

[Annie D]

i always thought a hardened crim should be able to make the distance hahahaha

[Elizabeth]

Beautiful shot with the mist and the sailboat! The tour is quite interesting if you have the time.

[aurorajane]

Wow, I love this composition - there is a lot of detail and interest all around. Well done

[Rosie Kerr]

Wow... super shot.

[PhotoCrazy]

Nice pic, I was there on Pier 39 looking out at Alcatraz just a couple of weeks ago!!

[KWind]

Excellent shot! I toured it years ago but want to go back and take my kids!

[Taffy]

Classic shot -- great with the bird flying by and sailboats in the area, and the hint of fog rolling in.

[Joan]

Love the soft colors & composition. Fav.

[Nicole Campbell]

I enjoyed my visit many years ago, such an interesting place

[katy]

I thought the same thing when I was there and yet if you took the boat out there you would realize it is a lot farther than it appears to be! I know I couldn't do it!!!
Beautifully composed with the soaring bird and the sailboats!

[Graham Thresher]

Super shot.

[Kane Arlow]

It really doesn't look too far at all. I think the freezing water was what made it a difficult task. I really enjoyed my visit there, such a fascinating history.

[Kim Harper]

Just love this beautiful city! Enjoy your trip.

[Francoise]

I think there is a swim call the alcatraz swim. My cousin might have done it (for fun). I like the line of light green water.

[Kathy]

Softened the view a lot. Doesn't look as harsh as some I've seen.

[Daisy Miller]

Lovely shot.