Mt Rushmore National Monument, SD [BetterPhoto Radio]
Uploaded: November 25, 2008 08:47:32
Located in the Black Hills of South Dakota, near the city of Keystone. Largest rock carving in the US and now a National Monument. History below..
Kodak P850 157mm, f/4.5, 1500sec, ISO-125
Exif: F Number: 4.5, Exposure Bias Value: -0.33, ExposureTime: 1/500 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 125, White balance: Manual white balance, FocalLength: 26.10 mm, Model: KODAK P850 ZOOM DIGITAL CAMERA
Denny E. Barnes November 25, 2008
Between 1927 and 1941, Gutzon Borglum and 400 workers sculpted the 60-foot busts of Presidents George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt, and Abraham Lincoln to represent the first 150 years of American history. Washington was selected for Mount Rushmore because he was the father of our country and represents our struggle for independence, our constitution and our liberty. Jefferson was to be honored on Mt. Rushmore as the author of the Declaration of Independence, representative government and for the expansion of our country through the Louisiana Purchase. Teddy Roosevelt, the third bust on Mount Rushmore was selected because he saw through the completion of the Panama Canal linking the oceans and opening the connecting waters of the East and the West. Lincoln was chosen for preserving the Union through one of America's darkest hours and for the ideals of freedom and equality for all. #1041386Debra R. Harder November 25, 2008
OMGOSH, Denny! This is picture perfect! Absolutely fantastic tones, lighting, details and comp. GREAT work!! And thanks for the history lesson...very interesting. Deb #6802704Tammy M. Anderson November 25, 2008
The image of such a famous place is just perfect. Lighting, details and composition are outstanding. Love it, Denny. #6802736Melissa G. Meiselman November 25, 2008
WOW!!! Very impressive shot of this wonderful landmark taken with dramatic lighting, fine detail and great composition, Denny!! I like all three shots but agree that the first one is more eye catching!! #6802759Melissa Olsen November 25, 2008
That has to be one of the best pictures of this monument that I have ever seen. Outstanding job! #6802938Kerry Hill November 25, 2008
Awesome capture, Denny! Fantastic lighting, detail and composition! Very impressive!! #6803280Max Aureli November 25, 2008
Fantastic images as the story Denny!! Great all three point of view and all clear with beautiful light and tonalities!! Great work!! #6803340Kim Dietrich Elam November 25, 2008
GREAT shots, Denny! #6803747Darryl Wilkinson November 25, 2008
Fantastic work, Denny!! #6803821Ron McEwan November 25, 2008
Outstanding clarity of this magnificent carving. Well done Denny #6803910Denny E. Barnes November 25, 2008
Thanks everyone! Your nice comments are very much appreciated.Kay E. Mahoney November 25, 2008
Awesome pictures. Love all of them. I was there many years ago and it was very very foggy. Couldn't hardley see them at all. I would have loved to have seen them like this. #6804417Bill Knaps November 25, 2008
Very beautiful capture Denny. Bill #6804463Clyde Smith November 25, 2008
Beautifuly captured Denny! Wonderful POV, clarity and details! #6806989Denny E. Barnes November 25, 2008
Thank you ever so much Kay, Bill, Sabrina and Clyde! I really appreciate your kind comments!Laura E. Swan November 26, 2008
There's our trail blazer! Out on the lose again are you? Ha!These are totally awesome images, Denny. Each in their own right.
Many of us will never make it to Mt. Rushmore so thank you for being the best tour guide ever. -Laura :) #6807887
Karen Engelbreth November 26, 2008
Wonderful capture - great viuw, Denny! #6811622Tiia Vissak November 26, 2008
a beautiful image! #6811739Denny E. Barnes November 26, 2008
Thank you very much Laura, Karen and Tiia!KARU WIJESUNDARA. A.N.P.A.S. November 27, 2008
DENNY.. THIS IMAGE IS WONDERFUL HERE.
KARU. #6818121
Denny E. Barnes November 28, 2008
Thank you, Karu!Renata Gusciora November 28, 2008
This is super,Denny!! #6821793Deb Koskovich November 30, 2008
I echo comments above...this is the BEST I have ever seen it photographed!! #6828916Denny E. Barnes November 30, 2008
Thank you ever so much Renata and Deb!John Connolly December 10, 2008
WOW! You have 3 outstanding captures of this famous carving, Denny! Stunning work, and thanks for the history! #6875856Denny E. Barnes December 11, 2008
Thank you very much, John!Jenny D January 01, 2009
Very awesome images!! #6968180Denny E. Barnes January 01, 2009
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