Comment from helvi2
Hi Cleo, Love the darkness in this image it really brings an Intensity to what happened here! The image is SO strong that I don't think you even needed to add the shadow. The darkness of the image has a message of its own. Great Job of making his image stand out! Just had to give you 6 Stars! :o) Helvi

 Comment Written 28-Mar-2017

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reply by the author on 29-Mar-2017

Thank you very much for you encouraging review and rating. I added the shadow to make the connection to what had happened in the place 181 years ago.

Comment from Pashamia
Oh, my gosh...so glad you mentioned the soldier masked in the picture. NOW I see him. So well conceived and created! And converting to sepia tone gives one a real sense of time and history.
Very nice conceptualized work!

 Comment Written 20-Mar-2017

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reply by the author on 21-Mar-2017

Thank you very much for your encouraging comments.

reply by Pashamia on 25-Mar-2017

Comment from Envision
Wow, what a creative process and the results are interesting. I really like the way the man's shadow turned out and the textures of the building are very attractive. The leaves framing the scene are also attractive.

 Comment Written 20-Mar-2017

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reply by the author on 21-Mar-2017

Thank you, I very much appreciate your encouraging review.

Comment from suzannethompson2
Very good entry for the contest, Cleo and interesting notes accompanying this. I like the angle you used for this and the effects, showing the different shadows. Very good lighting and focus and great composition. Good luck in the contest. Suzanne

 Comment Written 20-Mar-2017

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reply by the author on 21-Mar-2017

Thank you very much Suzanne! I appreciate your review and kind wishes.

Comment from Minnie Kaye
I really like this photo, I immediately notice the clear silhouette of the soldier. I like the sepia as well. The plants on the bottom left remind me of plants with fuzzy leaves. Great job, thanks for sharing.

 Comment Written 19-Mar-2017

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reply by the author on 19-Mar-2017

Thank you very much for your kind and encouraging review. :o)

reply by Minnie Kaye on 19-Mar-2017

You're welcome.

Comment from secondglance
I like the use of sepia in this image. The inlay of the frontiersman, who could be Davey Crockett, adds a ghostly erriness to the photo. Nice historical capture and inlaying.

 Comment Written 19-Mar-2017

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reply by the author on 19-Mar-2017

Thank you, I appreciate your kind review and your high rating very much. Your understanding of this piece is very important to me.

Comment from Neilnap773
A wonderful presentation , great chiaroscuro techniques used along with the sepia adjustments.Thank you for the brief insight into the Alamo

 Comment Written 19-Mar-2017

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reply by the author on 19-Mar-2017

Thank you much! Your kind comments are very important to me.

Comment from Jodygig
This is a great shot and thanks for the detailed story l like all the foliage sitting this picture and the angle and lighting as well thanks for sharing

 Comment Written 19-Mar-2017

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reply by the author on 19-Mar-2017

Thank you! I appreciate your review very much.

reply by Jodygig on 19-Mar-2017

Comment from MKFlood
perfect title of this good capture of the historic place, the clarity is great. the capture of the light is great. the angle of the shot of the wall and window from the side s great. the image is balanced and eye appealing to the viewer. good eye and great job overall

 Comment Written 19-Mar-2017

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reply by the author on 19-Mar-2017

Thank you, your kind comments are always appreciated.

Comment from Dick Lee Shia
Informative historical notes.
Impressive sepia rendition lends an antiquated look.
Vintage image in tall format.
Excellent tonal range.
Nice capture of the window grill features & wall rough textures.
Subdued lighting & compact framing.

Best of luck in the contest!
Thanks for sharing...

 Comment Written 19-Mar-2017

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reply by the author on 19-Mar-2017

Thank you! I appreciate your review and your kind wishes very much.