Fort Barrancas
Uploaded: May 03, 2009 14:35:39
The site of Fort Barrancas has been involved in numerous events over the past five centuries. Starting in 1559 it was occupied by the Spanish and then it was destroyed by the French then was under British rule. From 1839-1844: it was under U.S. rule. In 1861 it was under Confederate rule. In 1862 the site was abandoned to the Union troops. From 1978-1980 Fort Barrancas is restored during an 18-month project and opened to the public as a National Historic Landmark.
Exif: F Number: 4, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/15 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 3200, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 32.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark II
Kathy L. Clark May 03, 2009
Very cool image Janet. Excellent light, comp and textures. I like your treatment as well. #1122710Christina N. Seuser May 03, 2009
Awesome image Janet, the texture and detail are wonderful. #7480637JudyAnn Rector May 03, 2009
Excellent image, Janet... VERY captivating with the texture, shadow play and incredible depth! #7480993Janet Fikar May 04, 2009
As always, thank you for the encouraging comments. It is much appreciated. #7484372Susie Peek-Swint May 18, 2009
Terrific comp and detail Janet ~ thanks for the background history .. looks like an interesting place to visit! #7534236Dianna Murphy June 19, 2009
Congratulations on your fine entry/finalist. #7650452Anne M. Young June 19, 2009
Congratulations - super capture! interesting history as well! #7652200Eugenio Diaz June 20, 2009
Congratulations on your AMAZING Finalist! #7655426Sharon June 22, 2009
CONGRATS JANET ON YOUR WINNER!! #7666255Donna La Mattino Pagakis June 22, 2009
Congratulations on your win Janet! #7667050Mary Beth Aiello June 26, 2009
A well deserved Gold, Janet. Huge congrats. #7681110Dominick M. Dimacale August 19, 2009
Congratulations Janet on your Win!!!
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