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Cozy Quarters

© Marty Straub

Cozy Quarters

Uploaded: July 02, 2010

Description

These little "houses" in Valley Forge National Historical Park look quite cozy in the evening light. Now imagine bitter cold winds, more holes in the walls, and the threat of natural and military death, while you shiver through inadequate clothing. With a special thanks this fourth of July weekend to all those who have sacrificed so much for so many.

f/10, 1/5, 18-50mm at 21mm, ISO 100, tripod

Exif: F Number: 10, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/5 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 100, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 21.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 30D

Comments

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe July 02, 2010

Fantastic comp and capture Marty! Jeff #1284240

Jack Ryan July 02, 2010

Excellent comp and lighting...I thought for a second there that you had photographed your "motel"...great find and an excellent image. #8729960

frank w. degenhardt July 02, 2010

Marty- I just love these kind of places, so interesting and as your picture shows, you get some gorgeous pictures to. Love the composition, the colors are beautiful, love the details of the log cabins and I love that rock with the plate telling you about them. Topped off with a gorgeous sky.
Beautiful work my friend, have a great day, enjoy the holiday weekend. #8730086

Monnie Ryan July 02, 2010

Definitely food for thought -- it's all too easy to forget how lucky we have it. Wonderful capture and sentiments, Marty! #8730173

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe July 02, 2010

Beautiful lighting and composition, Marty. #8730279

Ellen Hodges July 02, 2010

The light, especially along the horizion is just gorgeous, Marty!!! Fantastic find, too!! #8730462

Julianne Bradford July 02, 2010

Thank you for this wonderful reminder of where our freedom came from this 4th of July Marty. Great work :-) #8730824

Carol L. Fowler July 02, 2010

Wonderful cabins. No- I can't really imagine living in one- especially in those cold winters. #8730852

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna July 02, 2010

What a wonderful shot, Marty! This image reminds us to be ever so greatfull for all who have achieved and defended our freedoms! :-) k #8731051

Maria A. Gonzalez July 04, 2010

Beautiful image and sentiment,Marty.
Happy 4th,be Happy and Safe.. #8733389

Ron McEwan July 04, 2010

My friend you have not disappointed me with the continued expertly posted images while I am out running around in the wide open west. I want to thank you for your wonderful comments while I am gone. I really appreciate them. #8733515

Val Feldman level-deluxe July 06, 2010

Easy to forget while we live in our warm and comfortable homes with our daily needs met, all those who have sacrificed much to bring about and keep safe and free this great nation of ours. Your wonderful capture and commentary is a reminder to all of us of those sacrifices. #8737607

Dianna Murphy July 10, 2010

Makes me want to go there. They look so cozy in that beautiful warm light. I love how the tree frames the cabins. #8746356

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