Flower Moon Over Alcatraz Framed Print

The air was cool and crisp tonight as I stood on the shores of Sausalito my camera poised towards the horizon. The iconic silhouette of Alcatraz stood stark against the darkening sky. Tonight, the Flower Moon was set to rise, casting its ethereal glow over the historic island. As the first sliver of moonlight crested the horizon, I felt a rush of anticipation. The moon climbed, illuminating Alcatraz with a haunting beauty. I clicked the shutter, capturing the moment when nature's wonder met this iconic San Francisco landmark. This is Flower Moon over Alcatraz.

Louis Raphael is a San Francisco-based freelance photographer that specializes in Landscape and Portrait photography. As a youngster, Raphael was captivated by the simple magic of taking candid Polaroids of family and friends. This sprouted into a full-fledged passion as he entered his early adulthood and began taking film photography classes at Santa Monica Community College. It was at that time that Raphael gained local attention via public exhibitions, where he projected his work across commercial buildings in Downtown Los Angeles via an old Kodak carousel slide projector. His passion has recently been rekindled, and today, Raphael offers a focus on landscapes and portraits, working for the likes of the San Francisco Department of...