Stanton Hall In Natchez, Mississippi

© Bill Knaps

Stanton Hall In Natchez, Mississippi

Uploaded: June 30, 2008

Description

First Shooting Trip In My New Truck. It took me to Natchez, Mississippi. I first visited Stanton Hall and will submit it's pictures first. Stanton Hall is the top attraction in Natchez. I visited Longwood the same day and will submit those shots after the ones I took at Stanton Hall. Bill

Exif: F Number: 5, Exposure Bias Value: -0.67, ExposureTime: 4/1000 seconds, Flash: did not fire., ISO: 100, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 18.00 mm, Model: NIKON D80

Comments

Robyn A. Terrell July 01, 2008

Hi Bill, I'm back! After 2 O'Clock in the morning - just got back from South Carolina and Southern California. Had a wonderful time.
I see that you are kickin' off your road trip with an awesome photo. Beautifully captured, Bill! #952433

Renee Doyle July 01, 2008

Wonderful capture of this beautiful building Bill!! Very nicely framed!! #6126989

Carol Sawyer July 01, 2008

Beautiful capture and framing, Bill!! #6127435

Deb Koskovich July 01, 2008

Oh, Bill -- this is just stunning. The pov and clarity are masterful! What a lovely, lovely place to visit. #6127441

Bill Knaps July 01, 2008

Thank You Robyn, Renee, Carol and Deb for your nice comments. I appreciate them very much. Robyn it is nice to know you made it back home safely. You took quite a trip to S.C. then all the way across the US for California. Bet you got some great shots. Bill #6127634

Ken Smith level-classic July 01, 2008

Perfect, Bill. A very nice composition. Looks like a great place to photograph! #6127774

Shannon D. Miller July 01, 2008

GORGEOUS capture Bill! I love the perspective wonderful clarity and colors! Shannon~ #6127785

Renata Gusciora July 01, 2008

Great lighting and composition,Bill!! #6127793

Bill Knaps July 01, 2008

Thank you Ken, Hannon and Renata. I appreciate your nice comments very much. Bill #6127799

Lynn M. Whitt July 01, 2008

beautiful place... #6127803

Bill Knaps July 01, 2008

Thank you Lynn. Bill #6127805

Anita Hogue July 01, 2008

Absolutely gorgeous scene, Bill! #6127857

Cassie L. Woodlee July 01, 2008

What a gorgeous place!!!!!! #6127858

Barbara E. Sturgis July 01, 2008

I love the path going up to that beautiful mansion!!beautiful scene!!..Barb. #6127907

Dianna Hauf July 01, 2008

GOOD for you and your new truck!!! This is a wonderful image Bill!! Love the composition, the clarity, the light, the whole scene is incredibly beautiful!!!! WOW! SO glad you are out and about enjoying your new ride!

Excellent capture here!!! ~d #6127934

Bill Knaps July 01, 2008

Thank you Anita, Cass, Barb and Dianna for your nice comments. Appreciate them very much. Bill #6127973

Vitor Dias July 01, 2008

Hi Bill, excellent work, sure a beautiful place, well done. rgs Vitor #6128011

Carla Metzler July 01, 2008

Beautiful place! :) #6128062

Jennifer L. Taranto July 01, 2008

gorgeous scenery!! I LOVE your pov!! nothing better to do with a new ride than take it out on the open road! #6128078

Bill Knaps July 01, 2008

Thank you Vitor, Carla and Jennifer. I appreciate your nice comments very much. Bill #6128139

Melissa G. Meiselman July 01, 2008

Great shot from your new truck, Bill, beautifully framed with sharp detail, great lighitng and such a beautiful place!!! #6128433

Bill Knaps July 01, 2008

Thank you Melissa. Appreciate your nice comment very much. Bill #6128478

Cassandra A. Fontaine July 01, 2008

Bill...you are so blessed! This is lovely and a perfect representation of MS. Love it!! #6128494

Joy Rector July 01, 2008

bautiful shot #6128508

Bill Knaps July 01, 2008

Thank you Cassandra for that nice statement and commdent. Appreciate them very much. God Bless. Bill #6128510

Bill Knaps July 01, 2008

Thank you Joy for your nice comment. Appreciate it very much. Bill #6128523

Jessica Jenney July 01, 2008

Gorgeous image, Bill! Terrific composition, clarity and detail! #6128549

Sherran Andersen level-classic July 01, 2008

This looks like a place that has alot of stories to tell. Beautiful capture. Sherran #6128605

Kimi A. Phillips July 01, 2008

Wonderful image, Bayou Bill...or should I say, "Elvis?" :) #6128643

Melissa Olsen July 01, 2008

Bill...why didn't you ring the doorbell...I would have invited you in for a cup of tea. LOL
Seriously, beautiful capture...love the curve of the drive. Wonderful color, comp and details. Outstanding! #6128745

Nadine A. Lewis July 01, 2008

WOW, Bill...this image is ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS!!!! What awesome color & presentation!!!! Your truck knows right where to go! <>< #6129032

Heidi Knight July 01, 2008

This is GORGEOUS Bill!!! #6129163

Claudia Kuhn level-classic July 01, 2008

A beautiful stately estate Bill! #6129186

Karen Bacon July 01, 2008

This is a great shot Bill! Very nice framing! #6129241

Bill Knaps July 01, 2008

I want to thank all of you for your very nice comments on my photo. I appreciate them very much as well as your continued support. I am sure this place has many stories to tell Sherran. Elvis you say Kimi? LOL Stick with Bayou Bill. LOL Melissa I told Daniele that lady looking down from the upstairs window looks like Melissa and darn if it was not you. And to think I thought it was the other Melissa Olsen. LOL....Bill #6129306

Dianna Murphy July 01, 2008

Great shot Bill of a gorgeous old estate! #6129477

Bill Knaps July 01, 2008

Thank you Dianna for your nice comment and support. Bill #6129499

April Riggs July 01, 2008

This is beautiful! You are a great photographer! #6129627

Bill Knaps July 01, 2008

Thank you April. Flattery will get you everything. LOL Appreciate your nice comment very much. Bill #6129684

Tiia Vissak July 01, 2008

a beautiful capture! #6129730

Bill Knaps July 01, 2008

Thank You Tiia. I appreciate your nice comment very much. Bill #6129822

Vladan D. Djordjevic July 01, 2008

Fantastic photo taken from an excellent pov, with great colors, composition, details. I love those trees. #6129879

Bill Knaps July 01, 2008

Thank you Vladan. I have some to submit with beautiful trees soon. Bill #6129919

Roxanne M. Bubar July 01, 2008

What a lovely place, view and presentation. #6130115

Bill Knaps July 01, 2008

Thank you Roxanne. Bill #6130229

Sam Britt July 01, 2008

Beautifully captured southern mansion, Bill. #6130352

Bill Knaps July 01, 2008

Thank you Sam. Appreciate your nice comment. Bill #6130361

Barbara Waldoch July 01, 2008

Beautiful place and capture, Bill! #6130901

Bill Knaps July 02, 2008

Thank you Barbara. I appreciate your nice comment. Bill #6131895

Janet Daniel July 02, 2008

Stanton Hall is very impressive & you've captured it wonderfully, Bill! #6132626

Linda A. Braddock July 02, 2008

Bill, Beautiful Capture! Linda #6132823

Susan M. Campbell July 02, 2008

Geez, this is gorgeous. I feel like I am in the "Gone with the wind" movie. Nice catch Bill. #6133043

Bill Knaps July 02, 2008

Thank you Janet, Linda and Susan. I appreciate your nice comments very much. Bill #6133135

Sue Marshall July 02, 2008

What a lovely place Bill I really like the framing and POV. :-) #6133267

Bill Knaps July 02, 2008

Thank You Susan Elaine. I appreciate your nice comment. Bill #6133621

Donna R. Wageman July 02, 2008

One more "Wonder" in your gallery!
Finally got BP back, in the loop, aahhh. #6133822

Bill Knaps July 02, 2008

Thank you Donna. Happy you got your BP back. Bill #6133853

JO ANN CLEVELAND July 02, 2008

Wow! Really beautiful Bill! Love the framing ~ And....cool truck!

jo ann c. #6134085

Bill Knaps July 02, 2008

Thank you Jo Ann for your nice comments. Bill #6134131

Kathy L. Clark July 02, 2008

What a fantastically beautiful place Bill. A real work of art. #6134301

Bill Knaps July 02, 2008

Thank you for your nice comment Kathy. Appreciate it very much. Bill #6134304

Kristy A. Keene July 02, 2008

Stunning!!! #6134466

Donna La Mattino Pagakis July 03, 2008

Great perspective and shapes Bill! #6135094

Kathleen K. Parker level-deluxe July 03, 2008

Beautiful photo of a lovely place. I just love Natchez!
kk #6135251

July 03, 2008

Gorgeous capture and framing Bill. #6135410

Bill Knaps July 03, 2008

Thank you Kristy, Donna, Kathleen and Janet for your nice comments. Bill #6135600

isabel C. Zepeda level-classic July 03, 2008

Hi Bill.
I see you been traveling in a new truck, what a wonderful place and a beautiful mancion, its really a wonderful place, I can wait to see all your pictures.

Have a good day.

Ysa... #6136704

Bill Knaps July 03, 2008

Thank you Isabel. I visited Stanton Hall and Longwood this day. Bill #6137087

Judy A. Lawhon July 03, 2008

Great composition and detail, Bill!! I love this old building and the iron fence just sets it off!! Love the live oaks, too!! #6137104

Kim Comeaux July 06, 2008

Love your point of view on this one. #6144714

Candice C. Calhoun level-deluxe July 06, 2008

Exquisite photo of this magnificent mansion! Love how you framed this shot!

ccc #6145256

Christine Walder July 06, 2008

I like the view here with the drive way and the gate with the beautiful house. Of course I love the old oak trees they are magnificant. #6145661

Jennie A. Dillman July 07, 2008

THIS IS JUST BEAUTIFUL, BILL..WHAT CAN I SAY..J #6151698

Bill Knaps July 07, 2008

Thank you Judy, Kim, Candice, Christine and Jennie. I appreciate your nice comments very much. Bill #6151753

Jennifer L. Alder July 08, 2008

Bill, this is my favorite! Wow- your perspective here is just amazing. I really feel like I am there. GREAT eye. :) #6152835

Bill Knaps July 08, 2008

Jen thank you for all the nice comments on my photos. I appreciate them very much and I appreciate your support. Bill #6152848

cheryl m. phillips July 09, 2008

I like this one best so far, Bill!
What a beautiful place! I like the angle in this one!
~cheryl #6158640

Bill Knaps July 09, 2008

Thank you Cheryl. Appreciate your nice comment very much. Bill #6159879

Peggy J. Maguire July 10, 2008

Gorgeous scene, Bill! #6164622

Bill Knaps July 10, 2008

Thank you Peggy. Appreciate your nice comments very much. Bill #6164763

Candice L. Carter July 15, 2008

A well deserved EP! Simply lovely and great POV! #6184494

Bill Knaps July 15, 2008

Thank you Candice for your congrats and nice comment. Appreciate it very much. Bill #6184511

Jean E. Hildebrant August 04, 2008

Beautiful shot, Bill! You live in such a pretty area!!! I'd love to see some of these old mansions! They have always intrigued me. #6270224

Bill Knaps August 04, 2008

Hi Jean and Thanks. Those mansions are in Jackson Mississippi, not Monroe, LA. Bill #6271980

Tammy D. Ferren August 07, 2008

I love the shot of this through the open gates. It's an absolutely beautiful photo! #6285674

Bill Knaps August 07, 2008

Thank you Tammy. I appreciate all your nice comments on my photos. Bill #6286291

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