Freedom's Source
Uploaded: July 20, 2010 15:53:42
The most important battle in the history of the modern world centered here at a little place called Nielson's Farm in Saratoga, NY.
Had it not been for the American victory over the British here back in the 1700's there would be no USA. Because of this victory, France and Spain declared war on England and allied with the fledgling Congress of the United States of America. Because of these events, a rag-bag collection of farmers and villagers beat the most powerful army in history and formed a totally new form of government that changed the world.
Nielson, however, didn't actually have any part of this battle... he was off attached to a competely different regiment in another place. His farm suffered severe damage for which the Continental Congress never reimbursed him. Oh well :D
Saratoga National Battlefield Park, Saratoga County, NY.
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Shelly A. Van Camp July 20, 2010
Beautiful capture, David! #1290177Renata Gusciora July 20, 2010
Spectacular image,baby!Awesome colors and pov!:* #8776519Joannie Bertucci July 20, 2010
Marvelous composition, story and outstanding colors David! Thank you for the history lesson! :-) #8776814Michelle Alton July 21, 2010
I love this shot too, Baby! (smile) #8777108Karen Harper July 21, 2010
This is one of the most amazing pictures I have ever seen, David. I love what it represents. #8778444Michelle Alton August 13, 2010
Beautiful finalist, David. Congratulations! #8825707Phyllis H. Burchett August 13, 2010
FANtastic capture, congrats on your finalist! #8827934Renata Gusciora August 13, 2010
HUge congratulations baby!!!Truly amazing!!!:* #8827950David Van Camp August 13, 2010
Thanks all :) this is one of my favs of all the shots I've ever taken, so this reward is very much appreciated!!! :) #8828777Nancyj E. Hovey August 14, 2010
C O N G R A T U L A T I O N SJanet McNeil August 15, 2010
Congratulations on this beautiful Finalist!!! Good luck in the next round!! #8835140Patti Coblentz August 15, 2010
Wonderful image, David...congratulations on your finalist! #8836669Kerry Penn August 15, 2010
This photo gave me goosebumps. Congratulations on your Finalist--I love it! #8836690Sign up for an interactive online photography course to get critiques on your photos.
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