Striped of its battlements, Civil War-Era Fort Clinch in Fernandina Beach. FL, now stands guard over a peaceful seascape.

This image has a pleasing linearity; technically well executed. There is a lack of compatibility between the density of the foreground and expansiveness of the sky.

"Time Warrior" Oak Alley Plantation has stood strong against the ravages of time from wars to hurricanes.

The photographer's judicious perspective effectively frames this historic sight and its tranquil setting. Multiple porch lights on the right distract.

The Doge's Palace in Venice Itaty. Construction begun in 10th-11th century with renovations and additions through the centuries.

The architectural features offer a pleasing rhythm and repetition combined with eye-catching textural details. A brighter exposure would be more appealing.

The 1636 Rousham House is stilled owned by the original family. Imagine the walls whispering of the two marriages that saved this family treasure.

An effective use of a wide angle lens invites the viewer into this historical setting.

The canons at Fort Shirley in Dominica are a reminder of the defenses built along the Lesser Antilles during conflicts between Britain and France in the 19th century.

This composition offers a storytelling quality, contrasting the machines of war and the now-tranquil sea. Judicious cropping of the left side would make a stronger image.

The Thomas Jefferson Memorial proudly overlooks the luminous Tidal Basin as night turns into day.

An ethereal capture of an iconic monument to our democracy. The clouds in the top corners undermine the power of this evocative image.