This is The Alamo. Constructed in 1724!! (281 years old to be exact). It's here that a small band of Texans held out for thirteen days against General Santa Anna's army. Although the Alamo fell in 1836, the death of its Defenders has come to symbolize courage and sacrifice for the cause of Freedom. When I was there taking this picture, there were SO many people wanting their picture taken in front of it. I kept thinking: "If only as many dpChallenge voters would find this building interesting enough to give it a kind vote" :)
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I visited this building when I came to the USA to donate my kidney and I was surprised at how many scottish people fought for it. this s a beautiful bulding and I like your capture of it. Nice bright building to make it stand out and everything else in shadow. 10
This is excellent - like a glowing beacon of Texas' independence. The colors are rich and the dark gray of the sky is a perfect backdrop to the warm tones of the Alamo. I say 10!!!
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