Photographer’s Note
¡ Libertad ! ~~~ Freedom !
Miami's Freedom tower is rich in history and symbolism and it has been preseved for future generations to appreciate and enjoy.
Freedom Tower was built in the Mediterranean Revival style in 1925, when it housed the offices of the Miami News & Metropolis. It is said that it was inspired by the Giralda Tower in Seville, Spain. The cupola tower contained a beacon light to shine over the Miami Bay, which would have served the practical purpose of acting as a lighthouse while symbolically announcing the enlightenment brought by the Miami News & Metropolis to the rest of the world.
When the Castro regime came into power and political refugees flooded South Florida looking for a new start, the tower was taken over by the U.S. government to provide services to the immigrants. It contained in-processing services, basic medical and dental services, records on relatives already in the U.S. and relief aid for those starting a new life with nothing. For many thousands of immigrants, the tower provided nothing less than their freedom from Castro and the hardships Cuba had come to give them. It rightly earned its name then of Freedom Tower.
Today, the tower is used as a monument to the trials of Cuban Americans in America. The first floor is a public museum detailing such things as boat lifts, life in pre-and post- Castro Cuba and the advances made by Cuban Americans in this country. There is a library containing an exhaustive collection of books written about fleeing Cuba and life in America. The old newspaper offices have been converted to offices for the Cuban American National Foundation, and meeting halls are set up for events, conferences and parties. The rooftop terrace space, ideal for receptions, overlooks downtown Miami, the Miami Bay, port facilities, the American Airlines arena and the proposed Performing Arts Center.
The Freedom Tower is a marvel not only for its rich history and structural beauty but also for what it symbolizes for so many in Miami today.
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isabela_sor, brunorsantana, Selmik, robertosalguero, angie-barcelona, gunbud, Cretense has marked this note useful
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isabela_sor
![Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2742 W: 1584 N: 8432]](http://i1.trekearth.com/misc/g-g-g.gif){kind=small}
(42517) 2009-03-01 11:10 [Comment]
RedDevil
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(1071) 2009-03-01 11:24
Ok Maryori, Hi
excellent full colors, perfect POV and contrast between the old and modern, excellent view.
Salvatore
mkamionka
(5004) 2009-03-01 13:25
Hi Maryori,
That is a pretty postcard. The contrast of old and new style is really interesting,
M
TopGeo
(22279) 2009-03-01 13:44
Hi Maryori! Impressive picture! I liked the note, the frame, the composition and WS excellent POV and contrast between the old and modern, excellent view. Interesting work good your idea of sharing
Georgios
brunorsantana
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(116) 2009-03-01 18:36
Bela comparação entre arquiteturas
completamente diferentes, Maryori.
Ótimas luz e nitidez. Parabéns!
Abraços,
Bruno
Selmik
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(1440) 2009-03-01 18:43
Hi Maryori,
wonderful photo, a beautiful combination of an "old" and "modern" architecture styles, nice colors and greatly chosen angle.
Like it much!
Cheers,
Mike
robertosalguero
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(110) 2009-03-01 19:04
Hola Maryori,
Muy bonita foto y buen contraste de arquitectura. La torre antigua le da un sentido historico mas efectivo a la foto. Los colores y detalles como siempre se notan bien. Gracias y espero te encuentres muy bien :-)
Roberto
angie-barcelona
(1913) 2009-03-02 13:01
Hola Maryori,
una fotografía de una gran simbología, buenos colores y excelente la explicación!
Un abrazote,
Gemma
gunbud
(28181) 2009-03-02 17:44
Hi Maryori,
Wonderful clear crisp colors and excellent sharpness in this brilliant lighting.
Beautiful contrast between the old style architecture and the new.
The blue sky works very well with the vibrant yellow.
Regards, Tom
Cretense
(57090) 2009-03-03 6:30
Hola Parcerita!
Tremenda toma de arquitectura, me encanta el contraste y la "mezcla" entre estilos tan distintos! Perfecto encuadre "cerrado", impecable manejo de la luz y muy bellos colores! Felicidades!
Un saludo,
Hercules
ElAprendiz
(7370) 2009-03-07 13:45
Hola mi amiga
Pues que decir, humm !! La idea me encanta, pero debo decir que no me agrada la composición tan cerrada que realizaste, pero de todos modos son gustos.
Por lo demás, el contrate de elementos arquitectonicos es maravilloso y conjugan muy bien en cuanto a colores y manejo de la luz
Un abrazo, John
dabeed
(365) 2009-03-08 13:38
well composed shot. great juxtaposition
good clarity and color
thanks for sharing
dabeed
Photo Information
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Copyright: Maryori Astrid (Colombiana)
(2580)
- Genre: Places
- Medium: Color
- Date Taken: 2009-01-08
- Categories: Daily Life, Architecture
- Exposure: f/7.1, 1/320 seconds
- More Photo Info: view
- Photo Version: Original Version, Workshop
- Theme(s): Ney's favorite pictures of North America! [view contributor(s)]
- Date Submitted: 2009-03-01 11:09
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