Caedes
Upload Images
Welcome guest
Log In or Register
User Stats
- 1 total users online
- 37 users active today
- 259194 total members
- +show users online
Braehead Manor
© sharonva
(copyright information)
Uploaded: 05/04/14 9:59 PM GMT
Braehead Manor
Views: 392
Dlds: 132
Status: active
Dlds: 132
Status: active
Gallery:
photography->architecture
The lovely building was built in 1858-9 not far from the then city of Fredericksburg, by a Scot named John Howison. It was named after his home in Scotland and, when quite new, it was right in the thick of the Battle of Fredericksburg. Currently it is within the Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania National Military Park. On a brief walk into the park, one can still see trenches and earthen bulwarks of the Confederate lines defending the city, as well as cannon sites above the trenches on the hills.
Comments
Post a Comment - Subscribe to this discussion
.Starglow
05/05/14 12:51 AM GMT
Beautiful capture of this Manor. Very nice presentation.
2∈
[?]
I remember seeing reenactments of this battle, in film and documentary, and I recall the Union troops perpetrated some unkindnesses on some of the populace and their homes. This gorgeous home would have been only 3 to 3-1/2 years old at the time of the battle. I checked to see if this one suffered from the Union's frustration with the battle and found that during the 2nd Battle of Fredericksburg the Union Army occupied the house killing chickens and cows, breaking dishes and engaging and used the house as a hospital. Grafitti, bayonet marks, bullet holes, and carvings remain as evidence of their occupancy. A lovely capture, Sharon, of this graceful home. -Nik
4∈
[?]
If you've ever wanted to make a difference but found it hard to believe that one person could... check out the Kiva Team Caedes discussion thread and discover that anything is possible.
Oh my, that is a quite a lesson in American history viewed both professionally and artistically and presented in such an easy and comprehensible manner, by you two guys, Sharon and Knik.
Thanks, friends.
SAM & SAAB
Thanks, friends.
SAM & SAAB
3∈
[?]
With all my love and respect, Marzena
A beautiful old building!...I have been reading up on the history..there were a few John Howison of old, but this huy done good!
4∈
[?]
"Never stop photographing. It is very likely that your best photograph has not yet been captured">
"You can observe a lot by just watching".
- Yogi Berra
Outstanding capture. Great lighting and shadows, clear image, and I love the redbud tree!
3∈
[?]
Love the shadows of the trees cast on the building and also that lovely pink flowering tree...great historical intro too...well done, Sharon.
3∈
[?]
If you stare at an orange juice container because it says, "CONCENTRATE"...you might be a redneck.
Wow what a stunning looking building and you captured this stunning scene superbly with outstanding colours ,light ,shade and composition my friend plus love the flower on that tree and the sharp angle of the building the shade sure brings out the sharpness in this lovely building to,plus thanks for the interesting history behind this photography as well.
3∈
[?]
