As It Turns Out ... by auntietk

Photography • Objects • posted on May 14, 2017

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I've always wondered what it was that was draped over the chair at the Lincoln Memorial. It's a nice touch, giving a bit of softness to an otherwise unrelieved marble surface, but it always seemed a bit random to me. Thank heaven for the internet. I Googled "what is the piece of fabric that's draped over the chair at the Lincoln Memorial," and found out that it's an American flag! Couldn't prove it by me, but that's what they say. So this is part of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington DC. It's meant to be an American flag. You can read all about the statue, including the bit about the flag, HERE

Comments (12)

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photosynthesis

7:03PM | Sun, 14 May 2017

When I saw the thumbnail, I was thinking that you had just turned a random piece of cloth into a great composition. Turns out it wasn't so random, but it's still a great composition with wonderful light & shadow...

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wysiwig

8:04PM | Sun, 14 May 2017

I'm with Claude about the composition. Your image has also turned marble into what looks like leather.

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Faemike55

8:21PM | Sun, 14 May 2017

I agree with the leather appearance - thanks for clearing up a little mystery

Great capture

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RodS Online Now!

10:11PM | Sun, 14 May 2017

Wonderful shot, Tara! With the lighting, it almost looks like a thick canvas draped over his knee. I would have never guessed it was supposed to be a flag - fascinating!

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awjay

2:01AM | Mon, 15 May 2017

nice capture

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Juliette.Gribnau

2:55AM | Mon, 15 May 2017

outstanding lighting and sgarpness.. wonderful ! fav

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durleybeachbum

4:51AM | Mon, 15 May 2017

I guess sculpting flimsy fabric out of marble has always been a challenge through the centuries, and this is less successful than many, but your photo raises it to a winner!

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