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Fort Barrancas

© Janet Fikar

Fort Barrancas

Uploaded: May 03, 2009

Description

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

Comments

Kathy L. Clark May 03, 2009

Very cool image Janet. Excellent light, comp and textures. I like your treatment as well. #1122710

Christina N. Seuser May 03, 2009

Awesome image Janet, the texture and detail are wonderful. #7480637

JudyAnn Rector level-classic May 03, 2009

Excellent image, Janet... VERY captivating with the texture, shadow play and incredible depth! #7480993

Janet Fikar May 04, 2009

As always, thank you for the encouraging comments. It is much appreciated. #7484372

Susie Peek-Swint May 18, 2009

Terrific comp and detail Janet ~ thanks for the background history .. looks like an interesting place to visit! #7534236

Dianna Murphy June 19, 2009

Congratulations on your fine entry/finalist. #7650452

Anne M. Young level-classic June 19, 2009

Congratulations - super capture! interesting history as well! #7652200

Eugenio Diaz June 20, 2009

Congratulations on your AMAZING Finalist! #7655426

Sharon June 22, 2009

CONGRATS JANET ON YOUR WINNER!! #7666255

Donna La Mattino Pagakis June 22, 2009

Congratulations on your win Janet! #7667050

Mary Beth Aiello level-classic June 26, 2009

A well deserved Gold, Janet. Huge congrats. #7681110

Dominick M. Dimacale level-addict August 19, 2009

Congratulations Janet on your Win!!!


Dominick #7866318


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