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Alamo by Night

The lighting at night allows the texture of the limestone facade to be more visible. The 1836 battle began before sunrise and was over in 90 minutes.
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dhh12-Oct-2015 17:05
We visited the Alamo when they were celebrating the anniversary. My son was selected to fire a (live but shot less)cannon down the street. It made his day. I was surprised at the small size.
bob_r19-Jun-2014 22:21
I like the night images, Karen. When we visited, we were always back at the Marriott or on the Riverwalk by nightfall.
Barbarian Photography15-Jun-2010 03:53
Wow! Well done!
Guest 31-Oct-2008 06:51
Hi Karen, I like the unique style of this gallery. Well seen. Voted.
Dave Berry07-Dec-2007 07:12
Like Bob, I was stationed in San Antonio. You did a fantastic job of isolating the Alamo, which is unfortunately surrounded by buildings and people. Beautiful photos! Thank you for sharing them. I'm voting.
Dave Berry
Guest 10-Sep-2007 04:46
I was stationed at Ft. Sam Houston so I visited the Alamo a number of times, but
the treatment you have given it here is special. Nice to see it isolated like this
without the busy street, very authentic. Voted for this one.
Craig Artlett28-Jul-2007 20:33
During the day the Alamo looks like another tourist attraction. At night it has a totally different mood and you did a great job of capturing it.
Ezio Marconi09-Mar-2007 15:44
Simply suggestive! VOTE
Guest 10-Oct-2006 19:14
Great gallery! I love that there were ghost hunters there, what fun! beautiful work!
Terry Alexander28-Aug-2006 19:55
Nice work Karen
creakingbones15-Jun-2006 22:42
You have captured the sense of place with these images. A great gallery. Voted
1moremile28-Apr-2006 09:06
Spooky looking. Funny that there were ghost hunters there. Nice shots.
Bob Moul03-Apr-2006 17:44
Love the mood of this gallery, Karen. Different perspective.
Guest 13-Jan-2006 22:12
Great pictures ! And great seing the Alamo again ! I lived in San Antonio (Terrell Hills) from 1980 to 1984.
Rob Tobler08-Jan-2006 01:27
very nice captures of the Alamo. I need to make it down there at night for some shots. Have you had a chance to shoot the other missions of San Antonio?
Karen Moen05-Jan-2006 10:24
The Alamo was built by the Spanish to spread Christianity to the Indian population. As a Spanish mission, it was the sight of a battle with Mexican forces under Gen. Santa Ana. Those who sought freedom from Mexico's rule were killed during and after the battle. It has become a symbol of freedom from tyranny.
Guest 04-Jan-2006 10:35
Could you elaborate on what this exactly is? I know the word "alamo" is used for a last retreating point, and I can imagine it originated from this, but what is it?
Guest 22-Nov-2005 00:38
Nice shots of the Alamo. Night shots are magical. I voted for this gallery :)
Graham Tomlin09-Nov-2005 08:35
nice gallery
Karen Moen06-Nov-2005 08:04
The night I took these a group of about 15 ghost hunters where trying to make contact with reported ghosts. I didn't get anything in my pics except the texture of the limestone facade. There are marks from bullets still visible from the 1836 battle.
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