Liberty Memorial by bmac62

Photography • Architecture • posted on Nov 28, 2009

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Morning sun. A second upload today to capitalize on yesterday's blue sky. The 217 foot tower has an eternal flame and an observation deck providing a spectacular view. Here's the view: 360 degree panorama This World War I Memorial was dedicated in 1921. It suffered age-related internal structural problems that caused it to be closed to the public c.2000. Bad news: Like many of these things there was no money for repairs. Good news: Funds were raised and the memorial was designated as the National World War I Memorial and reopened in 2006. Bill:) Details of the Memorial: Click here

Comments (33)

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blinkings

6:42PM | Sat, 28 November 2009

Very interesting perspective Bill. I find all of these types of memorials very humbling places.

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cv1

6:43PM | Sat, 28 November 2009

Our sky certainly didn't look like that thanks so much for sharing!

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Rainastorm

6:44PM | Sat, 28 November 2009

Hey at least it had some good news in the end. AWESOME blue sky there wow!

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MagikUnicorn

6:48PM | Sat, 28 November 2009

Beautiful shot and sunlight just perfect! GOOD EYES

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npauling

6:58PM | Sat, 28 November 2009

A wonderful clear crisp capture.

frankie96

7:29PM | Sat, 28 November 2009

Lots of contrasts here...nice...

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kbrog

7:48PM | Sat, 28 November 2009

Excellent capture! And the panorama thingy was awesome. :)

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bazza

8:05PM | Sat, 28 November 2009

Superb capture my friend very nice monument glad it has been restored, well done!!

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kenmo

9:09PM | Sat, 28 November 2009

Love the lighting...Beautiful shot & scene...

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drace68

9:30PM | Sat, 28 November 2009

Keen shot and perspective, as others mention. Looks like a solemn setting.

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bimm3d

10:09PM | Sat, 28 November 2009

wonderful place and photo!!

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Hubba1

10:36PM | Sat, 28 November 2009

Very well done Bill, Really cool in full view!

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auntietk

10:43PM | Sat, 28 November 2009

I would love to see this memorial and take about a million pictures there. It looks like a wonderful spot!

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beachzz

11:45PM | Sat, 28 November 2009

What a beautiful place--great shot!!

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Chipka

1:40AM | Sun, 29 November 2009

This is a gorgeous shot of an amazing memorial. For some reason it reminds me of something ancient. Those vaguely amorphous figures flanking the tower look like weathered-down sphinxes and the tower itself looks Babylonian, or Persian or something and I can imagine it covered in weathered and faded inscriptions. I think that's what I like about memorials of this sort: they're timeless and hold an elegance all their own. You captured that wonderfully here.

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kansas

2:04AM | Sun, 29 November 2009

Great shot. Glad it was restored. Our nations liberty needs to be restored too.

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durleybeachbum

3:32AM | Sun, 29 November 2009

A stunni9ng composition!

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flavia49

6:55AM | Sun, 29 November 2009

wonderful shot!!!

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jendellas

8:43AM | Sun, 29 November 2009

Wow, fabulous pic, the sky is awesome, love the monument it is so tall!!!!!

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Meisiekind

10:10AM | Sun, 29 November 2009

Oh Bill - how fantastic! The sky is beautiful and the momument stunning! Great work! :)

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flora-crassella

10:41AM | Sun, 29 November 2009

fantastic perspective and picture!!!!

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elfin14doaks

2:08PM | Sun, 29 November 2009

That is one tall structure. Great shot and angle. Love the contrast of the incredible blue sky.

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goodoleboy

6:11PM | Sun, 29 November 2009

Why does this remind me of a Polaris missile all set for launch? Stellar clarity, brightness, and the blue sky going through a smooth gradation of intensity, Bill.

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