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Castillo de San Marcus National Monument


 

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Castillo de San Marcus National Monument
Taken in St. Augustine, Florida. A beautiful day. I was on the second level looking down.
Construction on the fort started October 2, 1672 so the fort is over 333 years old.
The Castillo was built by the Spanish to protect their interests in La Florida. With the discovery and use of the Gulf Stream by the Spanish Treasure fleets it became important to establish a military outpost to keep rival powers and pirates from threatening Spanish commerce. Castillo is the Spanish word for "castle." Although no king or queen lived here, the Castillo de San Marcos was like a castle in one way-- it was used to defend a town.

St. Augustine was 107 years old when construction began on the Castillo. There were nine wood and earth forts before the stone fort was built.


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Great pov and capture, Kay. Terrific info too.


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October 17, 2009

 
- Stefania Barbier

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  great angle and capture!


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October 17, 2009

 

Eugenio Diaz 		  Fabulous work, clarity and composition!
Great POV here!
WTG, KAy!


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October 18, 2009

 

Graham Robards 		  Interesting story Kay and a great capture! ~Pat


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October 24, 2009

 

Ronald F. Fischer 		  Wonderful perspective on this great capture!


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November 07, 2009

 

Nina Shields 		  Kay, it's aspparent that we're all drawn to the perspective from which this was shot; very well done and thanks for taking the time to include the history lesson; excellent work!


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November 08, 2009

 
- Kay E. Mahoney

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Kay E. Mahoney's Gallery 		  Thank you everyone for your comments. It was such a neat place to visit.


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November 16, 2009

 
- R. J. Laudenbacher

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R. J. Laudenbacher's Gallery 		  I thought this place looked familiar. It has been years since I was there but it sure was nice to see your post of it. This is a great capture and I love your angle on it. Great job


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November 18, 2009

 

Jodi Zimmer 		  awesome perspective..very cool place.


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January 29, 2010

 
- Kay E. Mahoney

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Kay E. Mahoney's Gallery 		  Thank you R.J and Jodi for your comments.


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February 03, 2010

 
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