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Guns of Neutrality


Guns of Neutrality
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Copyright: Sandy Garfinkel (messenger1) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 174 W: 2 N: 159] (952)
Genre: Places
Medium: Black & White
Date Taken: 2008-05-25
Categories: Abstract, Mood
Camera: Canon EOS 400D, Canon 18-55 mm EF-S
Exposure: f/10.0, 1/200 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2008-05-26 0:07
Viewed: 235
Favorites: 1 [view]
Points: 6
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
This is what it looks like to gaze through the barrel of WWII-era anti-tank gun. This shot was taken inside Fort Pré-Giroud, a largely underground WWII fortification on the Swiss border with France in the Jura mountains, overlooking the Vallée de Joux.

Disguised as a modest cottage on the surface, the fort was composed of multiple autonomous sections equipped with machine guns, artillery and anti-tank guns. These sections are connected by an underground gallery of tunnels. Within the subterranean fortress were observation posts, ammunition stores, an engine room (for air filtration), and a protected area for 130 men, housing the barracks, headquarters and communications center, an operating room, an infirmary, kitchen, dining areas and dormitories. The fort is now a museum and contains hundreds of authentic armaments, uniforms, supplies and memorabilia from the period of 1939-1945.

It was fascinating to see the extent of the armament and the strength of the fortifications in this underground fort. Switzerland, neutral and a non-combatant throughout the war, nonetheless made stringent preparations to defend itself from invasion.
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I really appreciate your note of explanation for this one...I never would have guessed otherwise. The underground fort must have been quite and experience to see. This image gives us an interesting glimpse inside the barrel of a large deadly weapon...if one wants to know what that looks like. The glimpse is enough for me:)

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  • mbrito Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 900 W: 55 N: 1155] (4829)
  • [2008-05-26 14:25]

Hi Sandy,
Fantastic and original porting. I´ve liked your photo but have to reed your to understand it. Great impressib«ve work with a fantastic graphi effect.
My regards, mb

GREAT WORK, Sandy! My sincere compliments! Hello! :))) Just dropped by... Glad to be here, even if for a couple of hours.
Best regards,
Diana

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