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Our ceramic coffee mugs are available in two sizes: 11 oz. and 15 oz. Each mug is dishwasher and microwave safe.
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The Alcatraz Island Light was the first lighthouse built on the west coast of the United States. The original building and tower, built in 1854, was... more
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11 oz.
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The Alcatraz Island Light was the first lighthouse built on the west coast of the United States. The original building and tower, built in 1854, was destroyed in the great San Francisco earthquake of 1909. This cement tower is what is left from the second lighthouse built between 1909-1912. Alcatraz Island is well known as a prison. It first housed prisoners from the civil war in 1861. The prison stting was ideal because it was in the middle of the San Francisco Bay, and was surrounded by swift ocean water currents. The historic lighthouse is located at the southern end of the island, right next to the cell-house. This image was taken on a very foggy day when as the American flag was whipping in the wind.
As fifth generation Californian, I mostly specialize in California photography. I am are inspired by the landscapes and seascapes of the Pacific Coast and its beach communities. However, my galleries also show an eclectic mix of images with a variety of subjects and places. When I visit an area, I try to tell the story of that area with images. I may take the “big” image of the location, but we will also look for what is overlooked, for the things that make an area unique and finish the story. I often use close cropping and square format to zero in on a subject, making a tiny piece of the whole become the new focus. I like to capture details such as color, patterns and textures. I am also drawn to nostalgia, vintage,...
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