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Uploaded: 08/02/06 5:46 AM GMT
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Not a fantabulous shot I know, but I really loved the simple detail of this door. I don't think I managed to capture the scale very well, it was at least 10 feet high and as wide. All travelers arriving at Mission San Juan were formally received at this main gate by a portero, who monitored the gate, and were required to show their travel papers before they were allowed inside. Pack trains hauled cargo to San Juan down the Camino Real located about 15 days north from Coahuila, Mexico, or 2 weeks east from Louisiana.
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::Anita54
08/02/06 11:31 AM GMT
It's a good shot and I like the lighting and shadows. Good job. Anita
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Crackin shot Jessica, Looks like where Davy Crocket & Jim Bowie 'copped' it?.
Lovely detail on the 'jail door'....well done...............
Lovely detail on the 'jail door'....well done...............
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Wonderful, Jes! It is so well composed and the greenery out the door contrasts so well with the dark door and wall. I can see the textures very well and that gate is just great! I love the shadows from the trees falling towards us across the pavement too.
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I love your photo - old doors with real character and if they could talk, would tell many stories. Wonderfully done! By any chance do you have it larger so it can be put on the desktop? - Patty
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Actually Jessica, I think you captured this very well. I love the mix of textures - the stone wall, the angles on the door and the trees beyond. An excellent composure and exposure in my book. anne :-)
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This is a nice shot and I too like the simplicity of the door. it has a real nature feel to the image. Great work
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I think you did a great job. The starkness of the fortress like atmosphere, contrasts well, with the beauty of the freedom, beyond the gate. Well done.
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I love doorways that lead to wonderful surprises. The scene through the portal is worth the drab surrounding and is even made more inviting that way.
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This is actually one of my favorites of yours. It does have a simple rugged beauty. Excellent eye.
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I think it is an excellent shot actually, you ought to give yourself more credit!
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Sometimes what you think will not turn out to be a great shot does. I like it.
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Sorry to disagree with you, Jessica. This IS a fantabulous shot! I have come back to this post a few times, and I just noticed how the shadows from the trees are allowed in through the open gate. The composition couldn't be better.
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