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Hoover Dam...


Hoover Dam...
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Copyright: george radonic (gnada) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2662 W: 74 N: 4764] (21697)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2009-10-09
Categories: Architecture, Artwork
Camera: Nikon Coolpix 8800
Exposure: f/3.9, 1/500 seconds
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2009-11-02 6:17
Viewed: 99
Points: 16
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Las Vegas - Hoover Dam

In Black Canyon spanning the Colorado River between Arizona and Nevada, about 30 miles southeast of Las Vegas, Nevada.

It is 726.4 feet from foundation rock to the roadway on the crest of the dam. The towers and ornaments on the parapet rise 40 feet above the crest.

How much does Hoover Dam weigh?
More than 6,600,000 tons.
45,000 pounds per square foot.

Three and one-quarter million cubic yards. There are 4,360,000 cubic yards of concrete in the dam, powerplant and appurtenant works. This much concrete would build a monument 100 feet square and 2-1/2 miles high; would rise higher than the 1,250-foot-tall Empire State Building if placed on an ordinary city block; or would pave a standard highway 16 feet wide, from San Francisco to New York City.

Thanks for visiting,
George
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Bonjour George.
Une image intéressante qui montre ce grand barrage qui alimente Las Vegas en électricité.
Le paysage tourmenté reflète bien les grand travaux qu’il a fallu faire pour construit cette édifice.
Bonne journée.
Urs

Hi George,
What a nice documentary shot of this Hoover Dam!
Beautifully lighted and from a perfect POV!
Nice play with shadows and sharpness is impeccable.
Composition is very interesting and presentation is neat.
A very good job.
Regards,

Francis Xavier

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  • milas Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2743 W: 412 N: 2987] (32963)
  • [2009-11-02 6:44]

merhaba dear George...
betonkemer tipinde yapılan baraja bir örnek, çok güzel işçilik ve harika detaylar...eline sağlık...selamlar..

Ciao George, great view of impressive dam, splendid POV on amzing work of man, very well done, ciao Silvio

Olá George

Ótima imagem...boa luz e sombras.
Detalhes e cores fantásticos.
Meus parabéns!
GA
Vera

Hi George,
Very clear shot, quite a range of neutral tones. Good job with the balanced exposure, the emerald colour of the water looks appealing. Interesting to see the power-lines going into the distance. Well taken.

TFS,
Scott.

Hello George,

A very sharp and detailed shot of this reknown structure. The clarity is amazing!
Your angled shot makes for good composition, whilst the shadows accentuate the shapes.
This is the sort of shot that would appear alongside an article in National Geographical.

Have a good day,
Bev :-)

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  • Dot Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1443 W: 31 N: 3109] (12644)
  • [2009-11-03 14:53]

HI George
This is one place I did visit while in Vegas in the 70s
I don't recall all those electrical pilons but it sure left me impressed.
You did a great job of getting this shot
Dot

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