Symbolic of ... Something by auntietk
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Inside Memory Hall at the National World War I Museum (the Liberty Memorial) in Kansas City are six bronze bowls on tall pedestals. To my eye, they're the dominant objects in the room.
Some might argue that the maps, or the murals, or the displays are what's most important, but honestly, I've got very little idea of what's inside the building except these huge bronze things.
They're Art Nouveau in their feeling, which makes sense for a building completed in the 1920s. Simple, elegant ... they absolutely glow in the low light.
I found loads of references on line to Memory Hall and to its contents. Every photograph of the place includes at least one of these bowls. However, nobody mentions them. It's like they don't exist.
It would make sense if they were the sort of thing to hold a flame ... the memorial has a sort of "eternal flame" theme ... but you'd think if that were the case, one of the many websites dedicated to the museum would mention it.
It's a mini-mystery. If you know, please feel free to jump in!
Comments (29)
Faemike55
I've no idea, however, you have done a wonderful job of presenting them to us. Wonderful POV just adds to the mystery of these bowls
beachzz
I don't know either, but I do know this is one of your most wonderful light and shadow fotos. It has it all and it's beautiful!!
jocko500
it a UFO with little gray men looking at you wondering what you are? hahahaha anyway this is a good photo of something like a table i guess
PHELINAS
Very beautiful effects of light Tara! Great capture!
durleybeachbum
Delicious light and a most powerful composition. But how frustrating, Tara!
Wolfenshire
It's cool the way you see stuff that others would pass up.
ronmolina
Interesting.
Katraz
Nice composition love the play of light and shade.
Chipka
Gorgeous and mysterious. I have no idea what those bowls might contain, but maybe that's the point; they probably contain ideas, and ideals. Invisible things that may not rest in the bowls at all, but simply hover just above them. Well, that's my thought. This is quite incredibly gorgeous in every single way. I love the glow you've captured here. This is such a sensual photograph.
Brycer3d
Very nice!
jayfar
Are these bowls big enough to 'jump in' then Tara??? Lol. Nice shot.
whaleman
Of course you have made them dominant in your excellent photo but I cannot tell how big they are or how they are situated with respect to the other things on display. Possibly some lighting scheme in the bowls? Possibly an eternal flame set from the past brought inside to preserve them? Funny they would say nothing about them. I expect you to solve this very soon or post another shot showing the entire situation to continue the mystery!
kgb224
Superb capture Tara. God bless.
EJD64
Interesting photo and the line on the pedestal are eye catching.
Adobe_One_Kenobi
Wonderful shot auntie. Love the power crop pov. Who knows what architects smoke at the weekend LOL!
MrsRatbag
I have no idea, but they are beautiful! I hope you two are safe from the violent weather across the middle of the country...
pimanjc
Been there, but don't know the answer to your question.
ocoee53
Maybe these bowls symbolize the mystery which is an essential part of such memorials, holding all the unanswered questions...
Celart
Wow, Great light, POV and DOF. Brava
moochagoo
Very nice POV of "something" :))
FredNunes
You have a talented eye for this. This is something I lack. Still life or object photography... not a specialty for me. Bravo to you!
bobrgallegos
Outstanding signature POV!! Well seen and captured!
Blush
excellent image hugs susan
RodS
Well now you've got me curious, Tara.... I don't recall seeing these last time I was there – but that was a few years ago.. It was the last time my dad and I went out to take photos together before his health started going downhill... I'll have to go through some of those photos and see if I see these; or better yet just go back to that Museum again and find them. A wonderful photo, my friend! I love the golden tones of the light!
photosynthesis
Love the warm glow of the light & it's reflection on the bronze - this is a beautiful image. No idea about the bowls - you should call or write the museum & ask them...
wysiwig
Couldn't find a single reference. Impressive image. It looks imperial to me, perhaps symbolic of America's newborn empire.
nikolais
whatever, it's very symbolic, since any vessel is designed to contain something, even facts.
GrandmaT
I don't know what they are or why they are, but you sure did a magnificent job of photographing it. Bravo!
debbielove
Ah! I think I know this place.. lol Well worth a few hours of anyone's time.. Go there, think.. Rob