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Mt Rushmore National Monument, SD [Examples for Radio Shows]

© Denny E. Barnes
Deluxe Website: debarnesphotography.com

Mt Rushmore National Monument, SD

Uploaded: November 25, 2008 08:47:32

Description

Located in the Black Hills of South Dakota, near the city of Keystone. Largest rock carving in the US and now a National Monument. History below..

Kodak P850 157mm, f/4.5, 1500sec, ISO-125

Exif: F Number: 4.5, Exposure Bias Value: -0.33, ExposureTime: 1/500 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 125, White balance: Manual white balance, FocalLength: 26.10 mm, Model: KODAK P850 ZOOM DIGITAL CAMERA

Comments

Denny E. Barnes level-deluxe November 25, 2008

Between 1927 and 1941, Gutzon Borglum and 400 workers sculpted the 60-foot busts of Presidents George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt, and Abraham Lincoln to represent the first 150 years of American history. Washington was selected for Mount Rushmore because he was the father of our country and represents our struggle for independence, our constitution and our liberty. Jefferson was to be honored on Mt. Rushmore as the author of the Declaration of Independence, representative government and for the expansion of our country through the Louisiana Purchase. Teddy Roosevelt, the third bust on Mount Rushmore was selected because he saw through the completion of the Panama Canal linking the oceans and opening the connecting waters of the East and the West. Lincoln was chosen for preserving the Union through one of America's darkest hours and for the ideals of freedom and equality for all. #1041386

Debra R. Harder November 25, 2008

OMGOSH, Denny! This is picture perfect! Absolutely fantastic tones, lighting, details and comp. GREAT work!! And thanks for the history lesson...very interesting. Deb #6802704

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe November 25, 2008

The image of such a famous place is just perfect. Lighting, details and composition are outstanding. Love it, Denny. #6802736

Melissa G. Meiselman November 25, 2008

WOW!!! Very impressive shot of this wonderful landmark taken with dramatic lighting, fine detail and great composition, Denny!! I like all three shots but agree that the first one is more eye catching!! #6802759

Melissa Olsen November 25, 2008

That has to be one of the best pictures of this monument that I have ever seen. Outstanding job! #6802938

Kerry Hill November 25, 2008

Awesome capture, Denny! Fantastic lighting, detail and composition! Very impressive!! #6803280

Max Aureli November 25, 2008

Fantastic images as the story Denny!! Great all three point of view and all clear with beautiful light and tonalities!! Great work!! #6803340

Kim Dietrich Elam November 25, 2008

GREAT shots, Denny! #6803747

Darryl Wilkinson November 25, 2008

Fantastic work, Denny!! #6803821

Ron McEwan November 25, 2008

Outstanding clarity of this magnificent carving. Well done Denny #6803910

Denny E. Barnes level-deluxe November 25, 2008

Thanks everyone! Your nice comments are very much appreciated.
Denny #6804388

Kay E. Mahoney level-classic November 25, 2008

Awesome pictures. Love all of them. I was there many years ago and it was very very foggy. Couldn't hardley see them at all. I would have loved to have seen them like this. #6804417

Bill Knaps November 25, 2008

Very beautiful capture Denny. Bill #6804463

Clyde Smith level-deluxe November 25, 2008

Beautifuly captured Denny! Wonderful POV, clarity and details! #6806989

Denny E. Barnes level-deluxe November 25, 2008

Thank you ever so much Kay, Bill, Sabrina and Clyde! I really appreciate your kind comments!
Denny #6807392

Laura E. Swan level-classic November 26, 2008

There's our trail blazer! Out on the lose again are you? Ha!

These are totally awesome images, Denny. Each in their own right.

Many of us will never make it to Mt. Rushmore so thank you for being the best tour guide ever. -Laura :) #6807887

Karen Engelbreth November 26, 2008

Wonderful capture - great viuw, Denny! #6811622

Tiia Vissak November 26, 2008

a beautiful image! #6811739

Denny E. Barnes level-deluxe November 26, 2008

Thank you very much Laura, Karen and Tiia!
Denny #6812239

KARU WIJESUNDARA. A.N.P.A.S. November 27, 2008

DENNY.. THIS IMAGE IS WONDERFUL HERE.


KARU. #6818121

Denny E. Barnes level-deluxe November 28, 2008

Thank you, Karu!
Denny #6819720

Renata Gusciora November 28, 2008

This is super,Denny!! #6821793

Deb Koskovich November 30, 2008

I echo comments above...this is the BEST I have ever seen it photographed!! #6828916

Denny E. Barnes level-deluxe November 30, 2008

Thank you ever so much Renata and Deb!
Denny #6829673

John Connolly December 10, 2008

WOW! You have 3 outstanding captures of this famous carving, Denny! Stunning work, and thanks for the history! #6875856

Denny E. Barnes level-deluxe December 11, 2008

Thank you very much, John!
Denny #6879867

Jenny D January 01, 2009

Very awesome images!! #6968180

Denny E. Barnes level-deluxe January 01, 2009

Thank you very much, Jen!
Denny #6969225

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