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Coronados Cross
© billyoneshot
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Uploaded: 06/10/09 2:14 AM GMT
Coronados Cross
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On Feb 22, 1540. Don Fransisco Vasquez De Coronado started into mid America looking for Cibola. The seven cities of gold. On June 29 1541 he and his men crossed the Arkasas river just south of Ft. Dodge. Naming it St. Peter and St. Paul because they crossed on that holy day. Father Juan De Padilla a Tranciscan Friar led in a mass of thanksgiving. This is the first know Christian service in this part of America. This 35 foot cross comemorates that day. I hope you all enjoy it.
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.Genver
06/10/09 2:17 AM GMT
Nice picture of the cross,Billy,the sky is pleasant as well.
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Beautiful! Like the soft pink sky behind it! Perfect for this capture! Great job Billy! :)Ami
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Those who dream by day are cognizant of many things which escape those who dream only by night.
Edgar Allan Poe (1809 - 1849), "Eleonora"
The sky is so lovely, it seems to fit perfectly with the cross. I've heard that the Staked Plains of the Texas panhandle are so-called because they are so flat and featureless that the Spaniards had to put stakes in the ground in order to find their way back.
mary
mary
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"Never let your studies interfere with your education." - Pete Seeger
As always you give tribute to something worthwhile, I like that. Nice shot.
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I think you had some help getting that glow on the cross. It is a good reminder. Good post BTK.
TicK*
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Insure what you touch during your lifetime, is not coated with the fingerprints of apathy....Tick
Very interesting Billy to learn more of the history in your part of the world. It's great to me that you've illustrated your story with such a fine image. Thanks!
Regards, Cornelius.
Regards, Cornelius.
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Cornelius was here either to enjoy your image or say 'thank you' for your interest in my gallery. In the first case, please CLICK HERE to see my work!
Beautiful sky showing off this almost silhouetted cross. Fabulous composition and colours Billy. Looks like you cloned somethig out at the lower right of the base of the cross, the small circles. Just wondering.
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Have a Wonderful Week.
Fine shot Billy. Love the sky colorations in the background. Really sets the shot out nicely.
Stan
Stan
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“Won't you come into the garden? I would like my roses to see you”
- Richard Brinsley Sheridan
Goodness Billy this is a fantastic Shot!!
Stunning and Beautiful!!
Stunning and Beautiful!!
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Wonderful capture and I'm very much enjoying the history lesson Billy. Great work on both!
Joanie
Joanie
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Love and live.
