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Monticello
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Charlottesville, Virginia, USA. A view of Monticello, with the south piazza (greenhouse) and west portico. Another element of Jefferson's genius was the absence of outbuildings. Instead, 'L' shaped terraces extend from the house to small offices, one seen on the left. Cut into the mountaintop, out of sight from the lawn and from the east entrance, beneath the terraces are the kitchen, ice house, smoke house, stable, storage, and more. The roof of the terraces was part of a cistern system for potable water. The wooden walkway above the terrace roof enabled the collection of clean water. In this view, the three levels of the house can be seen. In post-photo, black and white was done, with an onOne texture added to create an 'old-time' image.

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.Marzena
03/04/15 1:59 AM GMT
Nice & interesting vintage image presentation. The structure is impressive and your narrative quite specialistic for architects :)
Being a woman of all trades by profession, I truly enjoy it!
Thanks & congratulations, dearest Thad.
SAM & SAAB
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With all my love and respect, Marzena
::tigger3
03/04/15 2:17 AM GMT
Your choice of editing really turned out a good one Thad, I hope I see it in the challenge. tigs=^..^=
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::Jimbobedsel
03/04/15 3:29 AM GMT
Magnificent antique look to this. Excellent shot and presentation, Thad.
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::0930_23
03/04/15 6:37 AM GMT
You really did give it the Old Time look Thad.
Superb and a slight detour from the rest of the tour.

TicK


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People are like cameras--sometimes they lose focus.
::Ramad
03/04/15 7:04 AM GMT
Looks very good in B/W Thad. This will make a good entry for the for the B/W contest.
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.GIGIBL
03/04/15 9:34 AM GMT
Excellent shot such a beauty Thad well captured.
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::LynEve
03/04/15 11:28 AM GMT
A splendid shot Thad. The detail is so clear. Nice narrative to go with it. What a fine old building this is.
Your 'ageing- of the photo looks just right and I am very happy to add this to the list for the Wednesday B & W Challenge. Thank you :)
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::corngrowth
03/04/15 11:29 AM GMT
---In post-photo, black and white was done, with an onOne texture added to create an 'old-time' image---

Perfectly done Thad. My compliments.
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::jerseygurl
03/04/15 9:09 PM GMT
Magnificient shot of Monticello Thad!!! He thought about every detail and was quite an innovator. Nicely composed - great clarity and detail. Well done!!!
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::trixxie17
03/04/15 10:44 PM GMT
Terrific work on this Thad - you definitely achieved your goal in the post work!
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.efeozazar
03/05/15 11:56 AM GMT
Great B/W work and frame on this one couldn't fit better. Awesome job Thad!
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.Eubeen
03/09/15 3:27 AM GMT
A great old-timey look in the photo, Thad. Good post work on the image and capture of the building. Nice details in the image.
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.icedancer
03/11/15 2:41 PM GMT
Wow, instantly favd, Breath taking post work and really looks very old, Bravo Thad, brilliant posting and B/W
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VIEWED IN FULL
.nanadoo
11/02/15 4:54 AM GMT
What an amazing capture! Great job!!!
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