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Abandoned: Grenada

© Rona L. Schwarz

Abandoned: Grenada

Uploaded: January 22, 2011

Description

1/100s @ f/13, ISO 200, Nikkor 18-200mm @ 26 mm.(C-A)
This is actually part of the complex of buildings that comprise Fort George, Grenada's oldest fort - built by the French in 1705 to protect the harbor. No shots were ever fired here until October 1983, when Prime Minister Maurice Bishop and some of his followers were assassinated in the courtyard. The fort now houses police headquarters.

Exif: F Number: 13, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/100 seconds, Flash: did not fire., ISO: 200, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 26.00 mm, Model: NIKON D2X

Comments

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe January 23, 2011

Fantastic capture and info Rona! Jeff #1346637

Renata Gusciora January 23, 2011

Love it!Awesoem colors and feel!Wonderful lighting too!Fantastic photo,Rona! #9186627

Monnie Ryan January 23, 2011

Quite an interesting building with an equally interesting history, Rona -- well done! #9186764

Patrick Rouzes level-classic January 23, 2011

Beautiful golden tones, colors, lighting, clarity, & treatment ! A job wekk done, Rona! Super info too!
#9186930

Patti Coblentz January 23, 2011

I was going to say what a shame that such interesting architecture be abandoned, but alas, it has not been. Beautiful colors and comp to show this nice building off, Rona! #9186947

Kathy Salerni level-classic January 23, 2011

Beautiful color, light, clarity and awesome treatment of this historic capture, Rona! #9187343

Michelle Alton January 23, 2011

Extraordinary architectural shot, Rona, and I love the color and treatment. #9187398

Carol L. Fowler January 23, 2011

Gorgeous building- love the colors! #9187433

Leslie McLain level-classic January 23, 2011

Beautiful capture and colors, Rona. Love this old building. #9187462

Gord MacEachern January 23, 2011

Lovely architectural capture Rona, love the comp,colors, textures and lighting, great work as always!! #9187479

Ellen Hodges January 23, 2011

Beautiful building with an awesome sky, Rona!! Info is interesting, too!! #9187499

Anita Hogue January 23, 2011

A fantastic capture, Rona! Wonderful clarity, textures and colors! #9187532

Rona L. Schwarz January 24, 2011

Thank you all so very much for those encouraging comments. I'm on a Grenada roll lately! #9191745

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