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Monticello - South Pavilion
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Charlottesville, Virginia, USA. At Monticello, there are no photos allowed inside the house, except for the Dome Room (where there is no furniture). Looking out the round windows of the Dome Room, the views, both near and far, have a different perspective. Seen here, at the end of the terrace, is the South Pavilion, one of two small buildings that were built prior to the redesign and rebuilding of Monticello. (Mr. Jefferson originally had built a house with a two story columned portico. With the redesign, the current house was built.) During the house reconstruction, Jefferson and his wife lived in this pavilion. (The chimney seen emerging from the terrace is from one of the work rooms below the terrace, that opens to the downhill side. The people seen to the right are standing near Mulberry Row, learning about slavery on the plantation.

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::Jimbobedsel
03/09/15 1:37 AM GMT
That's a very creative photograph, Thad. I like the view of the trees with the fall colors.
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::Ramad
03/09/15 7:38 AM GMT
A nice view through the circular window Thad. Is this your contest entry?
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.GIGIBL
03/09/15 7:45 AM GMT
Excellent shot Thad very well captured.
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.casechaser
03/09/15 9:47 AM GMT
I think you captured a view of the modern world's fascination with cell phones within this shot of Monticello. I may be wrong, but it looks like there is a group of people on tour, listening to their tour guide and seeing and hearing about the historical importance of all that is around them.

Then there is that one individual, just off center to the left, chatting away on his cell phone. It makes me wonder why he is there anyway if not to be attentive to the history lesson going on.
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::corngrowth
03/09/15 10:01 AM GMT
I agree with Raj as this would be a good entry for the current contest. Love the fall tones in this image as well Thad.
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::tigger3
03/09/15 1:18 PM GMT
I too agree that this is a good one for the contest, it sure has a nice perspective. tigs=^..^=
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.Starglow
03/09/15 2:55 PM GMT
Terrific scene through that gorgeous window and wonderful capture.
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::0930_23
03/09/15 3:15 PM GMT
I was afraid you were being held prisoner Thad.
Perhaps it will make it into the contest.
Good shot through the window.

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People are like cameras--sometimes they lose focus.
.susanlynn
03/09/15 3:45 PM GMT
A lovely shot thru the window Thad. Good Luck in the contest.
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.mesmerized
03/09/15 4:46 PM GMT
I've always liked this style of window and my first thought as well that it would make a good contest entry...great view through the panes and excellent background info too...best of luck.
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::trixxie17
03/09/15 5:11 PM GMT
I like this very creative shot Thad - a birds eye view so to speak!
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::FlimBB
03/09/15 6:38 PM GMT
Very well done. The offset of your shot really creates some extra depth. The distortion in the glass also gives it sense of realism - no photoshop here. :)
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::jerseygurl
03/09/15 8:37 PM GMT
A great image Thad, looking through the window of history!!! Beautiful picturesque view. Enjoyed your informative narrative. Nice - Well done!!!
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.Eubeen
03/13/15 2:32 AM GMT
A great view through the portal, Thad. Good colours and clarity in the image. Best of luck in the contest.
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.efeozazar
03/13/15 9:39 AM GMT
Very nice point of vie Thad. Great work loved it so much. Good luck with the contest.
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