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Agony

© Michelle Alton

Agony

Uploaded: November 01, 2008 04:06:37

Description


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Veterans' Living Memorial Sculpture Garden. This is a newly reworked image, shot originally in September, 2007. There's a tiny sign on Highway 97 in northern California in the "shadow" of Mt.Shasta; we stopped to look and were amazed. Don't miss this if you're anywhere near!
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Used my old Lumix P&S. I added the clouds later.

Exif: F Number: 3.6, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/80 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 80, White balance: Manual white balance, FocalLength: 11.60 mm, Model: DMC-LX1

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Michelle Alton November 01, 2008

The Veteran's Living Memorial Sculpture Garden is located on Highway 97, about 13 miles north-east of the town of Weed, in the Northern California County of Siskiyou, about 50 miles from the Oregon border. The area is planted with thousands of pine trees and contains 10 large metal sculptures created by the amazingly talented, Vietnam Veteran, Mr. Dennis Smith.

When you pull up to the park you don’t have any idea what lies inside. It’s very unassuming from the highway with just a plain sign and a large area you can park in. Once inside you find an unmanned information booth with information on the sculptures and park, clean restrooms, a donation dedication wall and a memorial wall dedicated to the helicopter pilots of foreign wars.

Once inside, and towards the back of the garden, there is a short path leading to the handicapped accessible labyrinth. The labyrinth is meant to be walked and for you to meditate while walking along it. The walking is flat and the views of local Mt. Shasta are amazing. This is a great place to spend some time thinking about our country and the men and women who have died fighting for our freedoms
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~~from a Google search. #1027026

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe November 01, 2008

Wonderful perspective, lighting and capture Michelle! Jeff #6691843

Carolyn M. Fletcher level-classic November 01, 2008

Wow! I never even heard about this place before. How beautiful it is! Nice work, too! #6691864

Marijana Fajgl November 01, 2008

Fantastic image and great treatment, Michelle! Perfect title too! #6691911

Douglas Pignet November 01, 2008

Great work here Michelle,Doug #6691928

Usman M. Bajwa level-classic November 01, 2008

This is a very dramatic shot, Michelle. Love the manipulation too.

UB. #6691952

Deb Koskovich November 01, 2008

Never heard of this place, Michelle, and I was fascinated reading your description. What an amazing image! #6692004

Mary Beth Aiello level-classic November 01, 2008

Wow, wow, wow, Michelle. This is fabulous. Very dramatic. #6692090

Teresa Burnett level-classic November 01, 2008

Stunning image, Michelle!! One of these days I'm going to have to take a few days and head down there!! #6693055

Joseph N. DiGilio November 01, 2008

This sculpture is very powerful and I think your image of it and the area surrounded by it enhances it's power. Beautiful work, Michelle. #6693195

Brett Dolsen November 01, 2008

Awesome composition with outstanding effects and words Michelle!!Brett #6693581

William C. Raco level-classic November 01, 2008

Great photo and narrative
Thanks, Michelle #6693701

Avril Young November 01, 2008

outstanding DD work Michelle..love mood and tones...thanks for the info! #6694761

Manuel Barrera November 02, 2008

what a beautiful place, Michelle, great work on this #6695146

Bill Knaps November 02, 2008

Beautiful Michelle. You work and your writing. Bill #6695622

Stephen Zacker November 02, 2008

Great work. This is cool #6696080

Joseph M. Muench level-classic November 02, 2008

Outstanding drama...the lighting/colors/tones really fit the mood. Very Nice!
-Joe #6696773

Kerry W. Willis November 14, 2008

AWESOME IMAGE... my favorite in your exquisite gallery.... ALL JOY. K.W. #6754176

Sharon Sawyer November 14, 2008

Beautiful image and terrific DD work, Michelle !!! #6756748

Kenneth Waxman November 16, 2008

Wow, this image is fantastic. #6764296

William88 December 13, 2008

This is a great capture! #6888069

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