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Alamo Heroes
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Alamo Heroes

by Howard Cheek

Gallery: POP PhotosPosted December 15, 201378 views2 comments
A follow-up to the 'Spirit of Sacrifice' post last week, a close-up of the carvings at the base of the monument. It highlights two of the best known figures in Texas history, David Crockett & William Barret Travis.
This B&W was made using Nik Silver Efex, to help create more depth/contrast..

Comments

2 comments
Comment posted by Lucy VanSwearingen on December 15, 2013 at 4:12 PM
Your B&W brings out all the magnificent details in this beautiful carving. :jump:
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Comment posted by Morris McClung on December 16, 2013 at 1:28 PM
An excellent conversion, and it works great for this, Howard. A fine comp as well.
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