Historic landmark
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World Trade Center a few months before 9/11, New York, USA
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Bodie began as a mining camp of little note following the discovery of gold in 1859 by prospector W. S. Bodey (also spelled Body). That November, Bodey perished in a blizzard after making a supply trip to nearby Monoville.[1] In 1876, the Standard Company discovered a profitable deposit of gold bearing ore, which transformed Bodie from an isolated mining camp comprising a few prospectors and company employees to a Wild West boomtown. Rich discoveries in the adjacent Bodie Mine during 1878 attracted even more hopeful people. By 1880, Bodie boasted a population of nearly 10,000. Over the years, Bodie’s mines produced gold valued at more than $34 million.[2] As a bustling gold mining center, Bodie had the amenities of larger towns, including two banks, a brass band, railroad, miner’s and mechanic’s unions, several newspapers, and a jail. At its peak 65 saloons lined Main Street, which was a mile long. Murders, shootouts, barroom brawls, and stagecoach holdups were regular occurrences.[3] Legend has it that a little girl, upon learning that her family was moving there, prayed one night, “Goodbye God, we are going to Bodie.”[4] But a local editor claimed she had really prayed, “Good! By God, we are going to Bodie.” Gold bullion from the town’s nine stamp mills was shipped to Carson City, Nevada by way of Aurora, Wellington and Gardnerville. Most shipments were accompanied by an armed guard. Once the bullion reached Carson City, it was delivered to the mint or sent by rail to the mint in San Francisco.
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This is a neck-craning view of a cross-section of the inside Rotunda, United States Capitol. I’ve had the privilege of visiting this very beautiful building a few times. I took this on the same day as The Oval Staircase. The lighting in there was excellent and really made parts of it stand out! The white figurine “sculpturing” is actually a painting.
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The Colosseum is probably the most impressive building of the Roman empire. Originally known as the Flavian Amphitheater, it was the largest building of the era. Best shot I got without a tripod – taken 06/12/2007 leaning on a bin!! /
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This is the ruined priory at Guisborough (North East UK).
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The boatshed, situated in Matilda Bay, is thought to have been originally constructed in the early 1930s. Panoramic view.
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Canon 1Ds MKIII / 70-200mm L HDR image from 3 different exposures. Sold as Matted Print to an unknown RB buyer, thank you!
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The castle is located in what was once the very volatile border area between England and Scotland. Not only did the English and Scots fight, but the area was frequently attacked by Vikings. The castle was built in 1550, around the time that Lindisfarne Priory went out of use, and stones from the priory were used as building material. It is very small by the usual standards, and was more of a fort. The castle sits on the highest point of the island, a whin stone hill called Beblowe. It can be located in Northumberland,on Holy Island. England.
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Old signs, works of art that beacons the passerby with colors and lights, tastes and smells, fond memories of times past, and warm pleasant moments remembered! They are disappearing from the landscape, ingrained deep in our memories, almost gone but not forgotten.
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This is the natural island in the middle of Lake Bled in Slovenia. The island has several buildings, the main one being the Pilgrimage Church of the Assumption of Mary, built in the 15th century, where weddings are held regularly. The church has a 52-metre tower and there is a stairway with 99 steps leading up to the building. This was taken with a Canon DSLR EOS 350D camera. This shot was featured in the Rural around the Globe group and the Canon DSLR group, 2 weeks ago.
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This was taken inside the Cathedral of Toledo, in Spain. It was taken on film and the print was scanned to digital. The Cathedral of Saint Mary of Toledo, also called Primate Cathedral of Toledo, is a church in Spain. The seat of the Archdiocese of Toledo, it is one of the three 13th century High Gothic cathedrals in Spain and is considered to be the magnum opus of the Gothic style in Spain. It was begun in 1226 during the reign of Ferdinand III and the last Gothic contributions were made in the 15th century when, in 1493, the vaults of the central nave were finished, during the times of the Catholic Monarchs.
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Thin Air – Chirch in Koln, Germany. Fractalius, PS, layers.
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Featured in Dawn and Dusk Light – Feb 09 Mackinaw City, Michigan
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The Crawley Edge Boatshed on the Swan River, One of the most iconic landmarks in Perth. The Boatshed is believed to have been built in the 1930’s. Taken with my 5DMkII and 24-105 f/4 ISO 100, 30 second exposure. As seen in The power of encouragement And featured in: 5DMkII Group Canon DSLR Group And Riginals Group Friends of RedBubble Group Art By Bubble Hosts Group WA Red Bubbles Mk II Western Australia Group
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The Crawley Edge Boatshed on the Swan River, One of the most iconic landmarks in Perth. The Boatshed is believed to have been built in the 1930’s. Canon EOS 5DMkII.
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Tynemouth Priory was founded early in the 7th century. / In 800 the Danes plundered Tynemouth Priory. / Afterwards the monks strengthened the fortifications sufficiently to prevent / the Danes from succeeding when they attacked again in 832. / However, in 865 the church and monastery were destroyed by the Danes. / At the same time, the nuns of St Hilda, who had come there for safety, were massacred. The priory was again plundered by the Danes in 870. / / The priory was destroyed by the Danes in 875. / The small parish church of St Mary remained. / This Chapel is behind the Blue door. / When entering it is truly stepping back in time.
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The Colosseum in Rome, Italy during a sunrise.
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I thought it was about time that I added an image into the group ‘Historic Prisons, Jails, Asylums & Courthouses”. / So I dragged this one out of my archives and scanned it…... / This is the main entrance to Pentridge Prison in Melbourne. / When it was build, in what is now the suburb of Coburg, it was mainly just bush. But these days it is a thriving dense community. / So the Gov’t has done the same with this as they do with everything else…. Sold it off, and developed it into a Housing Estate. / This entrance, some of the surrounding high bluestone walls, and a couple of internal structures are all that remain, as it is now classified by the National Trust. / . / Entrances into the estate are located in the North wall in Gaffney St & South wall in Urquhart St. / . / Click here if you want to read about the Prison. =======================
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This was taken at Crown Hill Cemetary in Wheat Ridge CO. There is this amazing piece of architecture that dates back to the early 1900’s. It is a landmark and a historical building, It is named the “Tower of Memories” the building itself features a large chapel and crypt burials… / I have been trying to get a shot of the with the sun perfectly shining behind to illuminate the stained glass at the top of the building…I think tonight was the night!!! / I used 3 exp HDR’s very mildy done in Photomatix, just to enhance a bit and then enhanced a bit more in LR / Mr Nikon D60 DSLR / Tamron 18mm / /
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Vittoriano, Rome ! .
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Interior of the Pantheon in Paris, France. This was taken with a Canon DSLR EOS 350D camera and a 18-55 mm lens. The Panthéon (Latin Pantheon, from Greek Pantheon, meaning “All the Gods”) is a building in the Latin Quarter in Paris, France. It was originally built as a church dedicated to St. Genevieve, but after many changes now combines liturgical functions with its role as a famous burial place. It is an early example of Neoclassicism, with a façade modelled on the Pantheon in Rome, surmounted by a small dome that owes some of its character to Bramante’s “Tempietto”. Located in the 5th arrondissement on the Montagne Sainte-Geneviève, the Panthéon looks out over all of Paris. Its architect, Jacques-Germain Soufflot, had the intention of combining the lightness and brightness of the gothic cathedral with classical principles. Soufflot died before his work was achieved, and his plans were not entirely followed. The transparency he had planned for his masterpiece was not attained. Nevertheless, it is one of the most important architectural achievements of its time and the first great neoclassical monument. I sold a large framed print with black frame and bright white matt to a lovely couple in Geneva, Switzerland. Many thanks indeed.
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For The Term Of Their Natural Life - Port Arthur Historic Site - The HDR Experience
by Philip JohnsonBEST VIEWED LARGER If ever a place could be haunted this would be the place, now a historic site this site was a place of suffering and isolation ‘ Port Arthur was a prison, or convict settlement, from the…from 1830 through to 1877. It started off as a small logging camp, but in 1833 was expanded to become a full penitentiary. The main penitentiary is the building in the foreground, which was built later on. At its height, Port Arthur had about 1,600 convicts here, so it was a very large place. The convicts themselves – all men – actually described Port Arthur as being hell on earth. “They broke men’s spirits,” that’s their quote. I would say, simply, they drove a lot of men mad. Very unpleasant place. The site was self sufficient and could provide most items the prison needed. Easily the most imposing ruin on the site, the Penitentiary began its life in 1843 as a flour mill and granary. In 1857 it was converted into a penitentiary capable of housing over 480 convicts in both dormitory-style accommodation and separate apartments. Also containing a messroom, library and Catholic chapel, the penitentiary was flanked by the Watchmens’ Quarters, as well as a range of workshops and an ablutions complex. Gutted in the 1897 fires, the building lay derelict until a concerted conservation program began in the 1960s. Technique: 5 exposures, Tonemapped in Photomatix / Equipment: Nikon D70, Nikon 18-200mm lens
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The Eiffel Tower rising high above Paris. If you like this you will also like http://www.redbubble.com/people/19sixty3/art or visit my website at www.19sixty3.com
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