Monticello With Reflection
by Douglas Taylor
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45.000 x 30.000 inches
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Title
Monticello With Reflection
Artist
Douglas Taylor
Medium
Photograph - Fine Art Digital Photography
Description
The home of our third President, Thomas Jefferson, as reflected in the fish pond. This was a scene I once saw as a young child, and I had been wanting to make this photograph of it ever since. Sixty years on and I finally got the opportunity to return to this iconic building and scene in rural Virginia. I can tell you that I was a lot more limber then, for the staff thought I might have been having a medical emergency with the contortions I was in to make this photograph.
Jefferson started designing the home when he inherited the 5,000 acres of land it sat on from his father at the age of 26. He had built a home here by the 1770’s, but after the death of his wife and a long sojourn as Minister of the United States to France he returned and began rebuilding and remodeling, essentially re-imagining the house as the historic structure we revere today. Monticello is the only private home in the United States to be designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and is prominently featured on the Jefferson nickel, as well as the reverse side of the $2 bill
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The fish pond is a quaint feature of the west garden. This is where the live-caught fish were kept alive to provide fresh seafood for the kitchens long before the days of ice and modern refrigeration.
CONTEST WINNER: 1st Place, "Historic Places and Buildings of the Mid-Atlantic States",
October, 2021.
CONTEST WINNER: 3rd Place, "Showcasing The South's Best of 2021", January 2022.
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June 28th, 2021
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Comments (51)
Steve Rich
Your work deserves to be featured in our group "The Meandering Photographer" Please consider adding this work to the "Feature History, The Meandering Photographer (March-April 2024)" active discussion thread. (l/f on 3-7-2024)
Douglas Taylor replied:
Thank you very much, Steve! Your honoring me by recognizing my photography with the feature in this superb photography art group is most appreciated here.
VIVA Anderson
How SO lovely, your artwork/visage, Douglas.......the reflections !!!, gorgeous/artistic; the view through the lovely plantings/tree.......dreamy.......and, kudos, for alllll your Features......what a wonderful capture, so historic, and great Description. ...fav ++++.........VIVA
Douglas Taylor replied:
Thank you for your wonderful words of compliment, VIVA! They are greatly appreciated by this man.
Holly April Harris
I love this even more every time I see it! Beautiful photo! I am very pleased to feature your lovely photo in ‘Serenity Inspiring Photography!’ Please add it to the “2023 Third Quarter FEATURED IMAGES Gallery” thread in the discussions area to record and exhibit your image amongst the best in the group. Thank you! 8/6/23
Douglas Taylor replied:
Thank you so much for your wonderful words, Holly! They make my heart sing. And thank you also for the feature in this superb art group.
Gary F Richards
Congratulations on your Top Finish in the contest… PICTURE PERFECT POSTCARD-SHOWCASING THE SOUTH! F/L
Holly April Harris
Beautiful!! I love Monticello… received my vote in the Showcasing the South’s ‘Picture Perfect Contest!’
Morris Finkelstein
Beautiful photograph of Monticello, Douglas! Congratulations on your Third Place Finish in the Showcasing The South The South's Best Of 2021 contest! F/L
Michelle Tinger
Congratulations on your winning 3rd Place in the contest… SHOWCASING THE SOUTH 'S BEST OF 2021! Lovely reflection!
Gary F Richards
Congratulations on your winning 3rd Place in the contest… SHOWCASING THE SOUTH 'S BEST OF 2021! F/L
Marilyn DeBlock
Gorgeous work! Congrats on your 3rd place, 4-way tie win in Showcasing the South's Best of 2021 contest. Voted.
Jennifer Jenson
Congratulations on your 3rd Place finish in the SHOWCASING THE SOUTH 'S BEST OF 2021 contest! Amazing work!
Jurgen Lorenzen
Beautiful composition and reflections, Douglas, congratulations on your top finish in the SHOWCASING THE SOUTH 'S BEST OF 2021 contest!
Jennifer Jenson
Incredible reflection image of Monticello! Wow! L/F + vote in the Showcasing the South's Best of 2021 contest!
Douglas Taylor replied:
Thank you, Jennifer! I appreciate your compliment and your support very much.
Gary F Richards
Outstanding 2021 reflections composition, lighting, shading, awesome color and artwork! F/L voted for this piece in the contest REFLECTIONS LOOKING BACK ON THE YEAR OF 2021!
Shirley Mitchell
Love those reflections. Congratulations on being Chosen for the Best of the Best homepage in WFS. L
Kathi Isserman
CONGRATULATIONS your EXCEPTIONAL image has been FEATURED on the HOME PAGE of Mid-Atlantic States of the USA. Please add this to the discussion 2021 “FEATURED IMAGE ARCHIVE THREAD.” L Thank you for participating in the group.
Kay Brewer
Congratulations on your first place win in the Historic Places And Building Of The Mid-Atlantic contest! V/L/F
Denise Harty
Congratulations on 1st Place in the Historic Places And Building Of The Mid-Atlantic contest! L/F
Hanne Lore Koehler
Fantastic capture and reflection of this magnificent architectural beauty, Douglas! Congratulations on your Wisconsin Flowers And Scenery BEST OF THE BEST special feature! L/F
Douglas Taylor replied:
Thank you for your wonderful compliment, Hanne! I appreciate your words very much.
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