“ Happy Retreat ”
Happy Retreat is the historic home of Charles Washington, brother to George Washington and founder of our town. This is the back entrance to a building constructed circa 1785. Later this would become the first floor of the east wing of the mansion.

It's hard to keep a 240 year old ...
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Photo Location: Charles Town, West Virginia USA
  • Deb Lyman Edited 3 months ago

    Love the gritty B&W edit!

    Love the gritty B&W edit!

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  • Cindy Gehm Edited 3 months ago

    Nicely done, Karen, with the heavy contrast.  I love that slight shadow on the textured wall giving more info to us observers!  Great composition!

    Nicely done, Karen, with the heavy contrast.  I love that slight shadow on the textured wall giving more info to us observers!  Great composition!

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  • Shae Fazzolari Edited 3 months ago

    Agree with comments below - I'd be scared to approach that door - the age, strong contrast of light and shadows, and the shadow of the tree create strong feelings ! Well… more

    Agree with comments below - I'd be scared to approach that door - the age, strong contrast of light and shadows, and the shadow of the tree create strong feelings ! Well done!

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  • Barbara Hearn Edited 3 months ago

    The b&w edit and shadows create an eerie feeling to this image.  I really like the wear and tear on the building.  Nice capture!

    The b&w edit and shadows create an eerie feeling to this image.  I really like the wear and tear on the building.  Nice capture!

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Regular Critique
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Olympus 40-150mm
1/4000 f/8 200 40

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Genre/Technique

Black & White

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