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Pioneer Monument


Pioneer Monument
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Copyright: Sky Fa (SkyF) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1666 W: 136 N: 1263] (6138)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2007-03-07
Categories: Transportation, Artwork
Camera: Nikon D-70s
Exposure: f/4.5, 1/1000 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Travelogue: South America Cruise
Date Submitted: 2007-04-16 6:55
Viewed: 842
Points: 28
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
In contrast to most Latin American countries, no significant vestiges of civilizations existing prior to the arrival of European settlers were found in the territory of present-day Uruguay. Lithic remains dating back 10,000 years have been found in the north of the country. They belonged to the Catalan and Cuareim cultures, whose members were presumably hunters and gatherers.

In 1520 the Portuguese captain Ferdinand Magellan cast anchor in a bay of the Río de la Plata at the site that would become Montevideo. Other expeditions reconnoitered the territory and its rivers. It was not until 1603 that Hernando Arias de Saavedra, the first Spanish governor of the Río de la Plata region, discovered the rich pastures and introduced the first cattle and horses. Early colonizers were disappointed to find no gold or silver, but well-irrigated pastures in the area contributed to the quick reproduction of cattle--a different kind of wealth.
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Hi Sky,
What an amazing capture.Great colours and compo.TFS.
Cheers!

hAyAti

as far as I can see you are having a good time in our country. welcome!. I prefer the second explanation even if i don´t know if it´s true :). any information you need you, post a message. TFS.

Hallo Sky,
ein sehenswertes Kutschgespann. Sehr viel Dynamik in den Bewegungen der Pferde. Das hast Du mit einer sehr schönen Perspektive aufgenommen.
Viele grüße
Achim

Hello Sky,
Interesting image and an educational note!
The monument is well captured, the backlight adds to outline the statues...
Well composed image, good details!
Greetings,
Pablo -

Nice statues! I want some for my yard! HAHA! Very nice shot, love the framing, excellent notes! What a vacation!!
Linda
B-)

  • Great 
  • Silke Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2847 W: 263 N: 5945] (23582)
  • [2007-04-16 10:26]

Superbly composed capture, Sky, with well-handled light conditions -- Did you have any sun at all on your trip?
TFS
silke

Hello Sky,

i really love this picture.
it's seems so real!

TFS
Chayma

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  • NecipP Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor [C: 669 W: 16 N: 404] (4722)
  • [2007-04-16 13:49]

Hello Sky you composed this very well with good light and detail tfs rgds Necip.

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  • jan515 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2498 W: 56 N: 3862] (17484)
  • [2007-04-16 14:41]

Woooow Sky,
Die Komposition ist Exzellent und Effekt des Bildes.Perfekte Details und ein wundervolles Effekt des Bildes. Sehr gute Arbeit. Gratuliere.
Janusz

  • Great 
  • Emma Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1403 W: 6 N: 1920] (10151)
  • [2007-04-16 16:01]

Prima Photo Sky,
Eine wunderbare Komposition,große Szenerie in einem wunderbaren scharfen Bild. Sehr gute Kontrast und Farben.
Ein bild wie eine Postkarte.
Grüße.
Eva

Hello Sky

That's a wonderful monument.The story that is told at a glance is super.Very nicely composed with sharp focus and details.TFS

Rob

hi!!!
very nice view on this statue, great composition and colors.
i like it.
tfs
zoran

Hi Sky.
Very nice compo and details. lovely scene.You do a good job. Congratulations.TFS.
Greetings from Ankara
H.Ayhan

Great capture Sky. Your POV is great along with the compo, lighting and details. Very well done! TFS!

Lyndon

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