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The Alamo - Freedom's Strength Still Stands
The Alamo - Freedom's Strength Still Stands
SandyP


Photograph Information Photographer's Comments
Challenge: Independence (Basic Editing III*)
Collection: Who-Cares Challenge Entries
Camera: Canon EOS-20D
Location: San Antonio, Texas
Date: Jul 11, 2005
Aperture: F11
ISO: 100
Shutter: 1/30
Galleries: Architecture
Date Uploaded: Jul 13, 2005

 This is The Alamo. Constructed in 1724!! (281 years old to be exact). It's here that a small band of Texans held out for thirteen days against General Santa Anna's army. Although the Alamo fell in 1836, the death of its Defenders has come to symbolize courage and sacrifice for the cause of Freedom. When I was there taking this picture, there were SO many people wanting their picture taken in front of it. I kept thinking: "If only as many dpChallenge voters would find this building interesting enough to give it a kind vote" :)

Statistics
Place: 54 out of 139
Avg (all users): 5.6068
Avg (commenters): 8.4167
Avg (participants): 5.4430
Avg (non-participants): 5.7087
Views since voting: 1004
Views during voting: 297
Votes: 206
Comments: 13
Favorites: 0

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 02/16/2013 06:27:36 PM
I really like the angle you shot this from.
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 Comments Made During the Challenge
07/23/2005 01:38:19 PM
Nice lighting, no crowds!
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 07/23/2005 01:00:21 AM
awesome !!! great historic shot...like the lighting and good use of sunlight.. 8
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 07/20/2005 10:41:38 PM
I like the contrast between the dark shadows and warm bright color. Good job.
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 07/19/2005 11:35:19 PM
How can the most visible view of Independence not get a solid 10. Great sharpening and contrast. Super!
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 07/18/2005 08:56:57 PM
A nice photo, with a good range of lighting, but a tad underexposed I think. 5
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 07/18/2005 08:21:39 PM
Be there in two weeks :o) Oh, and <7> (but may go higher later).
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 07/18/2005 07:37:39 PM
nice light
 07/17/2005 11:17:19 PM
One of the standout images in this challenge,I particually like the contrast of sunlit Alamo, against the grey sky....10
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 07/17/2005 10:40:52 PM
lose a few battles, but win the war. Nice shot of the mission
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 07/17/2005 08:19:05 AM
I visited this building when I came to the USA to donate my kidney and I was surprised at how many scottish people fought for it. this s a beautiful bulding and I like your capture of it. Nice bright building to make it stand out and everything else in shadow. 10
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 07/17/2005 02:12:25 AM
I like your edits on this picture of how it causes the face of this building to really stand out. Good job and good luck! 10
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 07/17/2005 01:16:57 AM
This is excellent - like a glowing beacon of Texas' independence. The colors are rich and the dark gray of the sky is a perfect backdrop to the warm tones of the Alamo. I say 10!!!
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