CIty of Coppell - HDR Photo

Although Coppell is thought of as a relatively young city (incorporated in 1955), its roots can be traced back to the early 1880's.
In 1832, the farming community of "Grapevine Springs" was organized in the vicinity of the present-day Grapevine Springs Park. The springs area was utilized as campgrounds and was reportedly the location where Sam Houston signed a treaty with the local Indians. Settlers began moving to the area in the 1840's. Most of north central Texas settlers were of German or French descent. By 1846, Dallas County was organized and by 1856, the city of Dallas was founded.

By 1873, the community became known as "Gibbs," in honor of former Texas Senator and Lieutenant Governor Barnett Gibbs. The community changed its name again in 1890 - this time to "Coppell", probably after George Coppell, who was a prominent New York businessman closely associated with many railroads. So influential was the railroad in those days that the name of the train stop became the name of the town, and in 1892, Gibbs officially changed the name of its post office and town to Coppell.

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Uploaded on 15 Jun 01:42
by ardas1968

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Tags

•  coppell 
•  tx 
•  dfw 
•  dallas 
•  usa 

 

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• cameraNikon D5000
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• SoftwarePhotomatix Pro
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Comments:

denfer

Nice scene.Processing need some attention.

On June 15, 2011 06:47

ardas1968

I agree with you. My timing wasn't good. I took the photo during day time. I think early in the morning or late evening i am more successful. Do you have any tips for daytime HDR photography?

On June 16, 2011 00:11

curtis

HALO

On May 23, 2012 13:00