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July 11, 1955: 1st class enters the USAF Academy
July 11, 1955: 1st class enters the USAF Academy
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Challenge: The Year You Were Born (Basic Editing)
Camera: Nikon D200
Lens: Nikon AF-S DX Zoom Nikkor 17-55mm f/2.8G IF-ED
Location: USAF Academy Cadet Chapel
Date: Nov 21, 2006
Aperture: f7.1
ISO: 100
Shutter: 1.5 Sec
Galleries: Architecture, Military
Date Uploaded: Nov 21, 2006

 This is the USAF Academy cadet Chapel, taken just as the sun was breaking the horizon. It is the number one tourist attraction in Colorado, and the most recognized symbol of the Air Force Academy. Although the first class entered in 1955, they were temporarily at Lowry AFB in Denver until construction of the Academy was completed in 1958. The Chapel itself was built in 1963.

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Place: 31 out of 102
Avg (all users): 5.9867
Avg (commenters): 6.4000
Avg (participants): 5.6346
Avg (non-participants): 6.0605
Views since voting: 1189
Views during voting: 454
Votes: 300
Comments: 16
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Canon EOS Rebel SL1
Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS
 11/28/2006 11:16:34 PM
Nice designs...
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Canon EOS-20D
Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8 L USM
 11/28/2006 06:04:53 PM
Nice lighting and composition.
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Nikon D5100
Tamron AF 28-80mm f/3.5-5.6 Aspherical for Nikon
 11/27/2006 07:46:02 PM
Great shot of the chapel.
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Canon PowerShot SX100 IS
 11/27/2006 12:30:23 PM
awesome
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Nikon D850
Nikon AF-S Micro Nikkor 105mm f/2.8 VR
 11/26/2006 07:55:44 PM
Beautiful photo. Very subtle colors and shading. Nicely framed. Good job!
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Canon EOS-300D Rebel
Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6
 11/26/2006 06:20:59 PM
Love the composition on this, really striking image!
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Olympus E-400
Olympus 14-42mm f.3.5-5.6 ED Zuiko Digital Zoom
 11/25/2006 01:19:55 PM
Architecturally impressive...would need this to tell more of a story..show something of you in the process. A bit flat in terms of subject matter.
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Canon EOS-30D
Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8 L USM
 11/24/2006 01:18:54 PM
not bad!
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Canon EOS-5D Mark IV
Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8 L II
 11/24/2006 11:12:33 AM
Excellent lines. I also like the color. 8
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Nikon D700
Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8G ED
 11/23/2006 11:23:29 PM
I'm torn on this shot. On one hand, I love the colors and shapes. On the other hand, what looks like wonderful lighting has been subdued to the point that the image looks rather flat and lacking in contrast. 5
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Canon EOS-350D Rebel XT
Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 II
 11/23/2006 12:35:32 PM
Beautiful shot, great lines.
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Nikon D70
Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II
 11/23/2006 12:21:18 PM
wow! i like the clean lines and beautiful colors.
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Canon EOS-350D Rebel XT
Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM
 11/23/2006 05:15:20 AM
I like the lines and angles of this one...
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Nikon D200
Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II
 11/22/2006 03:11:34 PM
Very crisp image. I like the repetition of the peaks and the color in the glass/windows/decoration? on the inside edge. Well shot.
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Canon EOS-60D
Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM
 11/22/2006 02:34:54 PM
I'll presume that that is the academy building and give you 6 for detail and cleanness.
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Nikon D300
Nikon AF-S DX Zoom Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 ED
 11/22/2006 02:03:11 PM
beautiful place. inside is just as gorgeous.
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