Fort Zachry Taylor, a photo from Florida, South

Photographer's Note

A line of canons inside of Fort Zachary Taylor in Key West.
Construction of the fort began in 1845 as part of a mid-19th century plan to defend the southeast coast through a series of forts. The fort was named for United States President Zachary Taylor in 1850, a few months after President Taylor's sudden death in office. Yellow fever epidemics and material shortages slowed construction of the fort, which continued throughout the 1850s. At the outset of the U.S. Civil War in 1861, Union Captain John Milton Brannan seized control of the fort, preventing it from falling into Confederate hands and using it as an outpost to threaten blockade runners. Originally, the fort was surrounded by water on all sides, with a walkway linking it to the island. The fort was completed in 1866, although the upper level of one side was destroyed in 1889 to make way for more modern weapons, with the older cannons being buried within the new outer wall to save on materials. The fort was heavily used again during the 1898 Spanish-American War. Wiki

jacquest, photoray, cornejo, papagolf21, snunney, pierrefonds, fritzi007, Cricri, Royaldevon, delpeoples, adramad, jean113, bona, nikkitta, danos, jhm, abmdsudi, tyro has marked this note useful

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jacquest (19269) 2015-02-08 9:11

Hello Asa,

I like the repeating pattern creating this tunnel effect and deepness. The details of the brickwork is clear and interesting and the light management is very well done.

Best regtards

Jacques

npecanhuk (79329) 2015-02-08 9:15

Hello Asa!
Very interesting and attractive picture!
Sharpness, exposure, colors, vertical format, chosen pov and composition are all excellent!
TFS - congrats,
Cheers,
Neyvan

lousat (140082) 2015-02-08 9:38

Hi Asa,the perspective is a winner,great composition showing us th cannons of this interesting fort in a elegant way,the details are impressive everyhwere,and the exposure too,not easy in these different light levels,a top class post! have a nice week and thanks,Luciano

photoray (13981) 2015-02-08 10:01

Howdy Asa,

Fine view of Fort Taylor's interior, the path of brick arches continuing forever, with classical ancient iron canons, and all in fine resolution.
Your image stimulates me to return to Key West and visit the Fort.

Thanks for sharing,
cheers,
Ray

Graal (103040) 2015-02-08 10:04

Very nice composition Sara. I like the perspective. Interesting place and theme well done.
Have a nice evening.
Aleksander

cornejo (61504) 2015-02-08 10:33

Hello Asa, great view with great depth of the defenses of the fort, very well captured in this very nice picture. Unainteresante image of an interesting place, very good sharpness, depth and quality. Good work well done, congratulations my friend. Thanks for sharing this beautiful work.

Good afternoon and happy start to the week.
Warm greetings from southern Spain.
Angel.

carlo62 (81265) 2015-02-09 0:06

Ciao Asa
questi cannoni sono molto grandi.
Bella la sequenza di archi, sembra infinita, ottima qualità.
Saluti
Carlo

papagolf21 (152607) 2015-02-09 0:54

Bonjour, cher Asa,
A voir les pièces d'artillerie en place, les lieux devaient être bien protégés.
Bravo pour cette réalisation présentée avec talent.
Très bonne journée.
amitiés.
Philippe

Matyas (0) 2015-02-09 1:54

Hello Asa! Mysterious place. Fantastic fortress. Superb gun. Good natural frame. Ideal composition. Perfect capture. Original take. Well done!

snunney (130967) 2015-02-09 2:42

Hello Asa,
Excellent light management accompanied by a superb long perspective looking through these repeating arches. I like very much the wonderful detail to be observed in the brickwork.

Nicou (193814) 2015-02-09 3:34

Hlelo

quelle vue et image quelle perspective sur ces canons superbe et ce arche avec les briques ocres qui se contrastent avec le noir splendide vue.
Bravo et amitié
Nicou

pierrefonds (115705) 2015-02-09 4:31

Hi Asa,

The length of the corridor is giving depth and perspective to the composition. The point of view is showing the details of the arches. The light has a good effect on the colors. Have a nice day.

Pierre

Sergiom (117241) 2015-02-09 6:58

Bonjour Asa,

C'est vraiment le genre de composition que je recherche. Ce très bel alignement d'arches de briques est de toute beauté et donne beaucoup de profondeur à l'endroit.

Amicalement

Serge

fritzi007 (14698) 2015-02-09 13:40

Hallo Asa,
great photo, excellent image sharpness, perspective and information, congratulations!

Kind Regards
Wolfgang

ChrisJ (172466) 2015-02-10 7:26

Hello Asa,

The red color of the bricks contrasts superbly against the grey blue metallic color of the cannons. Wonderful repetition of both the cannons and the arches, reminiscent of the view through a kaleidoscope. Good sharpness and wonderful use of diminishing linear perspective, with a good exposure level on the bright highlights. Tfs!

Cricri (176) 2015-02-10 9:00

Hi Asa
Excellente perspective,, le rendu des détails des pierres, la lumière est excellente
Belle soirée
cricri

Royaldevon (86598) 2015-02-13 10:47

Hello Asa,

The red bricks make very interesting, textural surfaces, that change with colour, as the eyes travel irresistibly under each repeating arches from a large f/g to a very reduced b/g doorway. The sense of perspective is very well created!
I don't think I have ever seen such plump cannons, before! They certainly add details to the experience!

Have a great w/e,
Bev :-)

delpeoples (60342) 2015-02-14 1:39

Hi Asa

This is a very eye-catching composition. I love the repeating shapes and the perspective. You handled the light superbly, with a good balance between light, shade and keeping the character of the place. Well done, I like it a lot.

Warmest wishes
Lisa

adramad (73524) 2015-02-14 12:28

Hello Asa.
Fabulous composition, with the succession of arches, giving a superb perspective image, the number of guns also gives a nice prolongation, magnificent textures of brick arches.
Great photo, beautiful natural colors, very good lighting and excellent sharpness.
Well done. I like it.
You enjoy the weekend.
Best wishes.
Luis.

claudeD (47754) 2015-02-15 12:37

Hello Asa,

wonderful picture very well composed with much depth , perfect sharpness and light management. I like the view very much. TFS.

With regards from Luxembourg

JC

jean113 (28351) 2015-02-16 4:40

Hello Asa, great symmetry and perspective as we look through all the beautiful arches and past the cannons.
The perfect opportunity for a photographer!
Excellent work.
Regards Jean.

bona (15057) 2015-02-16 18:39

Hello Asa,

fantastic infinity view of these archs and cannons. I like to much old forts like that. Well done.

Andre

Robert1969 (7160) 2015-03-14 0:58

Hello Asa,

The repeating pattern creates a lots of depth
and the vertical position emphasize that extra.
The composition and light management are very
good.

Friendly regards,
Robert

nikkitta (17070) 2015-03-18 14:51

Hola Asa

Informative note for a not so common capture
Like the POV and symmetry of the line of canons as well as the natural frame chosen
A super good and original capture
Good TE contribution
Regards
Maria

eldancer1 (36343) 2015-03-21 14:07

Talking about big guns, those are some big canons! I can just image the deafening sound if they are fired at once. Good pov and nice details. Well done, tfs.

danos (110407) 2015-03-23 8:17

Hello Asa,
nice the view of this line of cannons in the interior of Fort Zachary Taylor.I like the creative perspective with the excellent light management to enhance the beauty as the details of the scene.

Regards,Danos

Fis2 (172115) 2015-03-23 10:39

Witaj Asa!
Beautiful place.
Excellent framing and beautiful perspective.
Cannons are impressive!
Good colors and light.
I like walls.
Nice afternoon
Krzysztof

jhm (211738) 2015-03-24 5:48

Hello Asa,

Thank you very much to the excellent note , I learn something new everyday on TE.
You choose a very well angle with all the arches and the old cannons
Also an excellent angle this gives depth and perspective
Sharpness and clarity are perfect
Nice composition and pleasant presentation.
Very well done, TFS.

Best regards,
John.

abmdsudi (95869) 2015-03-24 17:16

Hi Asa
Like the use of perspective on this one with lovely tones and repetition at it's best on both side of the stretching depth creating a strong composition. Great viewpoint indeed well worth taking of such classy stuff finely put together. Beautiful, full of content and interest. Great work, Congrats.
Best regards

batalay (41261) 2015-05-01 20:57

Hello Asa,

I have a fairly large screen iMac, and can appreciate the depth-of field and sharpness you've achieve here. Your note is first rate and augments the package, geography through photography.

Warm regards and have a good weekend,

Bulent

mesutilgim (0) 2015-06-14 8:03

Hello Asa,
Very nice capture of this old fort with cannons only as Show objects anymore.
Very ood pov and layout , interesing notes.
TFS and best regards
MESUT ILGIM

tyro (30513) 2015-06-14 9:14

Hello Asa,

You've written a very interesting and informative note and also given us a lovely photograph to illustrate it!

Not just because of my surname, I love pictures of old cannons and fortifications and this is a very inspiring photograph on account of its tremendous perspective along the long tunnel joining the casemates with the breeches of the cannons perfectly seen disappearing into the distance.

Your strong composition is excellent as are the light and colours, your exposure and the depth of field and sharpness.

Fabulous!

Kind Regards,

John.