a repost of one of my fav photos ever - I never get tired of seeing it Monument Friday

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a repost of one of my fav photos ever - I never get tired of seeing it

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The Gateway Arch (http://www.nps.gov/jeff/index.htm) in St Louis at 630' tall is the tallest manmade monument in the US.

It was built as a commemoration to the Lewis and Clark Expedition commissoned by Thomas Jefferson. The intent was to start at St Louis and go westward looking for a northwest passage across the uncharted part of the Louisiana Purchase and explore and map it.

St Louis has since been known as the Gateway to the West, and the Arch is part of the Gateway Expansion Memorial.

It's outside is constructed of 2" stainless steel. The arch was assembled with both legs going at the same time. It was constructed by adding pre-built triangular sections.

The Arch is the same width as height. It forms two equalateral triangles back to back. In 150mph winds the top of the arch will only sway 9" either way.

Have a great Friday!!!!

(constructive critique is welcome)

coming soon -
Saturday 0915 - Great St Louis Balloon Race
http://www.greatforestparkballoonrace.com/
Mon 09/03 we went to a small car show -
St Louis Air Show - from high up in the hills above the air field:
http://www.stlcofair.org/

Comments on this photo:

Nov 02 2007 06:43 GMT Midworlder PRO

Thanks for sharing something significant to you Bill

Nov 02 2007 06:48 GMT sini

Wonderful shot! Great entry!:)

Nov 02 2007 07:13 GMT csabi

beautiful entry !

Nov 02 2007 08:07 GMT alhoafun

I an see why its a fav -its now one of mine too. wonderful wonderful composition & light

Nov 02 2007 08:43 GMT Minz PRO

STUNNING SHOT !

Nov 02 2007 08:59 GMT iyerhari

a great awareness and wonderful theme entry:)

Nov 02 2007 09:09 GMT Squirrel PRO

Outstanding monument.................

Nov 02 2007 09:18 GMT junne PRO

elegant and harmonious design!

Nov 02 2007 09:21 GMT Ciekee

I love it.

Nov 02 2007 09:25 GMT AlisonBelinda

I bet this is stunning to look at.

Nov 02 2007 09:27 GMT hanek

Thanks for your GREAT birthday wishes !!!!!

Nov 02 2007 10:25 GMT charlotte

great!

Nov 02 2007 10:49 GMT abojovna PRO

Excelent shot and beautiful entry!

Nov 02 2007 11:25 GMT hans55 PRO

very good captured !!!

Nov 02 2007 11:58 GMT ashdad PRO

Beautiful monument!

Nov 02 2007 12:03 GMT jenylew

Perfection!
Excellent entry!

Nov 02 2007 12:18 GMT LizSA

perfect.. I love this as well... it is really amazing,, and we went down in it..
not up.. but it is unbelieveable to see it.. so very huge..!!
fantastice entry Bill...!

Nov 02 2007 13:27 GMT Nakolezestodoly

Artistic shot !!!

Nov 02 2007 13:41 GMT gilbertoxp

Wonderful entry......!!!!

Nov 02 2007 13:49 GMT senna3

Fantastic photo, excellent choice!

Nov 02 2007 14:00 GMT jomoud PRO

Great shot Bill.
The arch is truly a magnificent monument to the accomplishment of Lewis & Clark.
Having recently visited some of the sites along their journey, this monument is even more significant to me.
Great entry.
Have a fabulous weekend my friend.

Nov 02 2007 14:27 GMT Bali

Brilliant entry!!!!!!!!!!!

Nov 02 2007 14:28 GMT PaP67

imposing entry with a super tilt up !

Nov 02 2007 14:56 GMT YesHello

awesome shot!

Nov 02 2007 15:03 GMT LisaSam67

so cool

Nov 02 2007 15:04 GMT Poulet PRO

Superb capture!!
Wonderful shot and entry, Bill!!

Have a beautiful weekend to you and your family! :))

Nov 02 2007 15:55 GMT PhotoPro PRO

Alison - it is really so impressive in person, It's difficult to completely take in the total scope.
Being able to ride a tram inside to the very top with viewing windows is breath-taking

Nov 02 2007 15:58 GMT MillReef

Great shot !!!!

Nov 02 2007 17:44 GMT jamaboop

This is the BEST shot I have seen of the arch. Every time I have been close it's been cold and foggy and nasty weather! So it's a real treat to see this!! Thank you!!