Monticello by rosiekerr

Monticello

This is Monticello, the home of Thomas Jefferson (the author of the US Declaration of Independence and the third President of the US). A Unesco World Heritage Site, etc., etc.

It's kind of a complicated location, for slavery and other reasons, so I'll just leave it at that.

In the foreground is a fish pond, for keeping dinner fresh.

For further reference, here you go: https://home.monticello.org/?gclid=Cj0KCQjwv-DaBRCcARIsAI9sba90h6cf7Z7WUKyvK07anZlUtgOHUv-0bgwX0cVVeH-yo8cKg-BHy3oaAkxqEALw_wcB

If you are curious about the historical complexities, including the geology of Jefferson's slave and mistress Sally Hemmings and her children with Thomas Jefferson, here is some context: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bzZnqXvRSLE

Thanks so much for visiting. I do appreciate it.
That is one very impressive building even without its historical significance. Love the pov with the fishpond in the foreground.
July 26th, 2018  
Wow... it's beautiful! Wonderful composition!
July 26th, 2018  
I like it. great 👍
July 26th, 2018  
A fabulous shot of this palatial home. Great composition and reflection, fav!
July 26th, 2018  
Wonderful image - the building is beautiful! I will check out your links - thanks. Fav!
July 26th, 2018  
Great shot
July 26th, 2018  
I love your capture of this important historical home. Fabulous.
July 26th, 2018  
I've always wanted to go here, and I've never seen it like this with the reflecting fish pond. Jefferson is so fascinating, speaking 5 languages and reading all of his father's books in the family library at a young age. He was intelligent enough to recognize the contradictions of his beliefs in freedom with the Southern culture he was a part of (retired history teacher here).
July 26th, 2018  
Love the angle you chose! A great reflection in the fish pond! Have had the pleasure of visiting here on several occasions. Love the architecture, the beautiful wood floors.
July 26th, 2018  
Wonderful composition, reflections and history
July 26th, 2018  
@janeandcharlie I was fascinated to learn that Sally Hemmings was half sister to Jefferson’s wife and three quarters European. The two ladies shared the same Caucasian father. Such complicated dynamics!
July 26th, 2018  
Such a lovely shot
July 26th, 2018  
very beautiful. sounds like a most interesting place. i must try and get there
July 26th, 2018  
Wonderful capture and cool reflections 💙
July 26th, 2018  
Beautiful shot. I think this is the best photo that I have seen of Monticello. A fav
July 27th, 2018  
Such a beautiful building
July 27th, 2018  
A wonderful shot.
July 28th, 2018  
Wonderful shot. All of life is complicated and Jefferson added much to our country.
July 30th, 2018  
beautifully composed ~ fav
August 3rd, 2018  
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