This is my second entry for the “Monument” challenge; visit my first on the Eiffel Tower at night.
Honest Abe and His Monument
— 3 perspectives —
The Lincoln Memorial, built in the tradition of the Greek Doric Temple style, attracts over 4 million visitors per year.
I used my iPhone 4S to take the last two photos. With a bit of post-processing, not too bad.
Carved in white marble, the 19-foot statue of Lincoln stares in contemplation in the direction of the Capitol. The engraved epitaph, directly behind the statue, reads: “In this temple as in the hearts of the people for whom he saved the Union the memory of Abraham Lincoln is enshrined forever.”
One of the Memorial’s thirty-six 44-foot fluted Doric columns, one for each of the thirty six states in the Union at the time of Lincoln’s death.
Posted as part of the Weekly Photo Challenge: Monument.
Visual Venturing 
What is the city
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I can’t believe I didnt mention it Modesto! I’ll definitely be going back in to correct that. Washington, DC 🙂
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Your photos are always so thoughtful, Stacy. Every time I see one of your posts I’m deeply touched. I’m so thankful you post your beautiful work.
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I thought your comment on the Eiffel Tower post was awesome, and then I see this one. Now I really have to send you a hug. Thanks, Laura.
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Beautiful images!
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Thanks so much, Connie! I had great subject matter 🙂
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Wow! Just amazing. Really cool post. Love it.
http://psychosomaticallyinlove.wordpress.com/2014/04/14/weekly-photo-challenge-monument/
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Thanks so much!
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Not bad with the iPhone. Ought to get round to the Lincoln Memorial one day.
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In a pinch, the iPhone comes through 😀 As for the Memorial, it’s a must for a bucket list!
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Stacy, these pictures are impressive. It is an amazing monument to see. We’ve travelled many of the same places. Lucky us.
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DC is easy – I just live across the river 🙂 But, yes, lucky us! And, thanks, Karen!
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Oh, very lucky you. How often do you make it to the Smithsonian? There is so much to experience in DC. I am so jealous.
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You know how it is when you live in a city that’s filled with tourist sites – you tend to take them for granted. I definitely don’t take advantage enough! That being said, I did get to enjoy the cherry blossoms in full bloom today 😀 If you ever come to DC, let me know!
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Will definitely let you know if we get back there again. Then you can be a tourist for a week. 😀
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Excellent!
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Definitely, three impresive photos; even the first one with that amazing color contrast!
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Thanks, Jaime! I was fortunate it was a day with a bright blue sky and I had a polarizing filter – perfect combination 🙂
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The statue of Lincoln is quite impressive.
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Hi, Colline. A wonderful photographer once shared with me that photographing statues by getting down low and focusing upwards gives them a more imposing presence. It worked quite well with Lincoln, even using just my iPhone 😀 I appreciate you stopping by and leaving a comment. Thanks!
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I especially love the last shot…
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Thanks, Philip! I was so surprised to find that my iPhone did a pretty good job 😀
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