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Old 07/27/06, 02:45 AM   #1 (permalink)
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Default Lucked out at the Lincoln Memorial

Took a vacation to DC for 5 days in June. Figured we'd head over to the Lincoln Memorial in the morning since the sun hits it just right at that time of day. Their mom urged them to climb the steps, and the rest, as they say, is history.

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Lovely photo and great light.
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Nicely seen, Gary, those two kiddies were standing just in the right spot!
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If one thinks about it there is a great deal of historic symbolism captured here besides the composition and light.

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You took the words out of my mouth.

A great photograph.
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Gary -

Adding to the perfection of this shot is that the two children admiring "The Great Emancipator” are African American. I’m glad you got there early, and that you had the presence of mind to capture the moment.
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Thumbs up, all the way..!
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Very nice. This really shows the scale of the statue. Great use of light. You might also consider posting this in the People category. More people look there.
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Gary,

as has already been said - great light, colour and composition. What a good shot!
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Very nice composition and candid capture.
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Great picture that says a lot more than most.
Shame our current president doesn't quite measure up...
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Thanks for the generous words, one and all.

Never saw the world as an editorial photographer before, but this one was hard not to see. It literally hit me in the face. Hope providence smiles on me again someday.

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