"Americana at its Finest"

"Americana at its Finest"

Fort Wadsworth, Staten Island - November 6, 2010.  Part of my yet to be titled project documenting America's fort's, this was one of the first shots from the day.  It's an Americana story with the entrance to Manhattan via New York Harbor and the Statue of Liberty (not pictured), Fort Wadsworth, the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge and a visionary (little girl looking through binoculars).  While my shutter snapped, I envisioned George Washington and his troops entering New York Harbor to fight The Battle of Brooklyn against His Majesty's Royal Army. 

This picture is currently in submission with Getty Images.  However, I am still waiting to hear back from the Mother of the child to ensure a model release is signed.  Speed it up, Mom!

Yale Gurney | 2010
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