Comment from Jairos
Good initial impact,nice composition and very good frame, the b/w choice is great, best of luck on the contest,, thank you for sharing, Jairos

 Comment Written 21-Sep-2017

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reply by the author on 21-Sep-2017

Thank you so very much. It's actually a color photo. That is the actual color of the stone on the mountain. It is gray granite.

Comment from iPhone7
Living in Tennessee, I have always wanted to see this mountain. Perhaps I will one day. The fog is the perfect medium for this scene as the entire message that you spoke of is surrounded by clouded opinions, judgments and biases. The black and white rendering adds drama to the symbolism. Best of fortune in the contest ~ Steve

 Comment Written 21-Sep-2017

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reply by the author on 21-Sep-2017

Thank you for your insightful review. I hesitated to post it because of the controversy.

Comment from michiganmike
A very fine capture of the foggy conditions. The stone carvings are well shown and the composition is excellent. Best of luck in the contest.

 Comment Written 21-Sep-2017

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reply by the author on 21-Sep-2017

Thanks so much!

Comment from Raoul D'Harmental
Hi Anon

Woah! Is this really carved into a mountain side? what a find this must have been. And the detail is just exquisite. All the best in the contest. This is a bit left-field but I hope it does well! R

 Comment Written 21-Sep-2017

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reply by the author on 21-Sep-2017

Yes. It's what the mountain is famous for. Thanks for reviewing.

reply by the author on 21-Sep-2017

The carving depicts three Confederate figures during the Civil War: Jefferson Davis, Robert E. Lee and Stonewall Jackson. In today's society they are considered politically incorrect as many folks believe that Civil War was only about the right to own slaves. I won't go into a history lesson here or try to start a political tirade, but we can't rewrite history...only use it to learn from our mistakes and try not to repeat them. I do not support slavery or the suppression of any person's fundamental rights to life, liberty, and the moral pursuit of happiness and success.

Comment from Paul G.
And they want to tear this offensive work of art down. Don't get me started. I want to keep my blood pressure down.

Nice image. I have been there. Well focused. The fog adds to the mystique of the image. Good luck. Well done and thank you for sharing

 Comment Written 21-Sep-2017

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reply by the author on 21-Sep-2017

Thank you so much. I'm with you. We can't rewrite history...only learn from it.

Comment from TBI John
It's a good good photo . Carvings at Stone Mountain. I bet there's a cool story about Stone Mountain . The history behind the carvings . The size, age , who the figures are , ect . I feel sometimes you need a brief introduction to set up your piece of art to bring the viewer in . Still a nice shot

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 Comment Written 21-Sep-2017

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reply by the author on 21-Sep-2017

Thank you. I'll keep that in mind.

reply by the author on 21-Sep-2017

I added this to the intro: This was taken on a foggy day at Stone Mountain in Georgia. The carving depicts three Confederate figures during the Civil War: Jefferson Davis, Robert E. Lee and Stonewall Jackson. In today's society they are considered politically incorrect as many folks believe that Civil War was only about the right to own slaves. I won't go into a history lesson here or try to start a political tirade, but we can't rewrite history...only use it to learn from our mistakes and try not to repeat them. I do not support slavery or the suppression of any person's fundamental rights to life, liberty, and the moral pursuit of happiness and success.
Thanks for the suggestion.

reply by TBI John on 21-Sep-2017

Thanks

Comment from a.samathasena
What a great eye catching landscape scene and shot.Great entrance.Presentation is very nice.The Carvings and stone mountain,foggy air and all are make a nice scene.I like this talent work.Focus color are excellent.Well Done.thanks.Wish Your Talent.

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 Comment Written 21-Sep-2017

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reply by the author on 21-Sep-2017

Thank you so very much!