Memorial Fountain by bmac62
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Kansas City is home to the national World War I monument. That's news to many people not from here:)
This fountain is found on the grounds of the monument. This image has a few problems...I am looking forward to doing a new photo shoot there in May or June. This time with my DSLR, rather than my ancient Cybershot.
Thanks for stopping by and all the wonderful comments that you continue to leave for me. They are greatly appreciated.
Bill:)
Comments (23)
danob
Lovely Bill great use of the tonal variations in this well composed shot
THROBBE
Very cool shot Bill!
timtripp
looks pretty d@#n good to me!
durleybeachbum
Great to have a 'living' memorial, rather than just a static one!
BessieB
A great shot Bill, superb
moonrancher
I love the water stopped in mid-air. It's beautiful as-captured, and no, I didn't know about it.
PD154
Stoped the action well here Bill, I like this a lot, now you can zip on over to Kauffman, and get those big ole fountains by the scoreboard :)
drace68
Did not know about the memorial either. Will have to admit being a fan of all vertical fountains.
kenmo
New DSLR... I'm envious... What make/model? Delightful capture by the way....!!!!
MagikUnicorn
Wonderful idea and shot Bill
goodoleboy
Ancient Cybershot or not, I think the foto came out very well, what with the plumes and drops of water caught frozen in the air like that. Of course, the white of the water contrasted against the dark background aided considerably in this capture.
bronwyn_lea
I did not know that. I like this picture. It will be interesting to see the new picture with different camera.
Richardphotos
never been to KC but always wanted to.must be a beautiful memorial
LovelyPoetess
Pretty cool shot, although I do know what you mean about going from a point & shoot to a dslr, miles of difference between them. I'll look forward to the new photos shoot. : )
beachzz
I love fountains and you captured this one beautifully. I did not know about this and my sister used to live not far, I'll have to ask her if she ever saw it!!
auntietk
I love the way the light dances on the water. Beautiful!!
anahata.c
I agree with the above, the water does have light & dance, and it stands out well against the background. It shimmers. (Maybe the grain is heavy? I don't know, I don't know photographic terms very well.) But the shimmering waters I'm sure would've meant something to the soldiers. And it has to be said: WWI gets further & further away from us, with each passing year; and really no one should forget. It was staggering & so utterly preventable, and (I'm sure you know) there were battles where huge casualties piled up and absolutely no land, no advantage, nothing was gained. (Verdun.) It also was the first major war with chemical warfare (gas), and it left Europe crushed & primed for the terrible things to follow. Everyone should study it, it's a very sobering piece of history; so I'm grateful you uploaded it for that reason as well...a conscientious choice for a site devoted to its antidote (ie, beauty)...
CavalierLady
This came out very well, Bill, and it will be interesting to see the difference when you use your DSLR when possible. I think you will be pleasantly surprised!
debbielove
Maybe it's just me, Bill but, problems??? It looks mighty fine to me! You have caught the water movement along with light shimmering on it! The stonework could be brighter in colour maybe, but that's nothing Pshop wouldn't fix! So, problems? Damned good shot, mate! Rob. (There!That's a very technical comment for me!)
Enmos
Beautiful work ! :)
npauling
You have caught this water beautifully. It really sparkles.
junge1
Nice composition!
fredster66
Very well done Bill!