On Exhibit

Gallery: POP PhotosPosted June 4, 201493 views8 comments

On exhibit - The Evolution of the Bowie Knife, and Alamo Archaeology.
Shot on our visit to the Alamo compound in San Antonio, TX.
The Alamo Museum was built in 1936, as seen in the archway engraving.
My goal with this closeup composition is to show the stone engraving in detail..

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8 comments

Comment posted by Rick Turner on June 4, 2014 at 10:12 AM

Nice architectural shot.

Jim Bowie, what a story. God Bless Texas

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Comment posted by gary phillips on June 4, 2014 at 10:53 AM

That's quite an elaborate entry. I wonder if there are are craftsmen today who could replicate it and someone willing to pay the cost. I think work like this is probably a thing of the past. Great detail and nice B/W, Howard.

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Comment posted by David Chauvin on June 5, 2014 at 9:07 AM

I love this type of image suited for b&w which looks great.

The only surprise here is that there is an evolution exhibit in TX. Sorry but I couldn't help it,,,,,,don't pull out the Bowie knives.

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Comment posted by Howard Cheek on June 5, 2014 at 9:12 AM

Very funny David..
I forgive you

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Comment posted by David Chauvin on June 5, 2014 at 9:32 AM

Hey Howard,,,,,I would be doubly surprised to find one in Louisiana.

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Comment posted by Lorna Taylor on June 7, 2014 at 12:01 PM

Love the detailing in the building !

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Comment posted by Preston Birdwell on June 9, 2014 at 7:25 PM

Great detail in this! The tones are excellent. I am curious about one thing, though: I see what looks like another building on the left, above the tree, is that so? If it is, it's a little out of key with ornate stonework. I don't know if there's anything you can do about it, though, other than burning it down, or blurring it.

I am from Tyler, and lived in Dallas many,years ago. My uncle was a cutler who made Bowie knives. Family legend has it that he somehow owned the patent for the design. I have no idea if it's true. He owned Seth Birdwell Cutlery in Beaumont for many years , and made some beautiful, custom knives.

And yes, God Bless Texas!

--P

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Comment posted by Howard Cheek on June 9, 2014 at 7:59 PM

Hi Preston & thanx for commenting.
Yes, it's another building. I could've done some creative clone work, but opted out.
Although now that you've brought it up, I gave it a go

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