Memorials and Various Images from Arlington National Cemetery - 1 of 2: The next two topics cover various images from last week's visit to Arlington National Cemetery, 640+ acres with...

Rolk Loc: South Central PA

The next two topics cover various images from last
week's visit to Arlington National Cemetery, 640+ acres
with over 400,000 service men and women, families, and
dignitaries interred.

I've already posted "Washington DC Cherry Blossoms"
here https://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-584686-1.html
as well as "Changing of the Guard - Tomb of the
Unknown Soldier" here https://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-584827-1.html

Please note, some memorials are in, and some are around
Arlington National Cemetery.

Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial

(Download)

Washington Memorial
Washington Memorial...

(Download)

fantom Loc: Colorado

Most of these are outstanding, particularly the third one---a view we do not normally see and very reminiscent of ranks of soldiers.
I would recommend, however, that you get rid of the contrails in the first photo. To me it is very distracting. But again, as I said most of these shots are outstanding.

Rolk Loc: South Central PA

fantom wrote:

Most of these are outstanding, particularly the third one---a view we do not normally see and very reminiscent of ranks of soldiers.
I would recommend, however, that you get rid of the contrails in the first photo. To me it is very distracting. But again, as I said most of these shots are outstanding.

I understand what you are saying, Fantom, and appreciate the
kind words, and am open to constructive criticism, but as you
know, everyone has an opinion, and mine is to keep the original
as close as possible to "as taken."

I do appreciate you taking the time to view these images, and like I
said, I truly do appreciate your comments.
Tim

SueScott Loc: Hammondsville, Ohio

What a wonderful place to have visited - thanks for sharing!

I particularly like the shots of the galleries (?) and railings - that sort of graphic perspectives always appeal to me.

Your shot of the MLK statue was interesting but I've disliked that statue ever since it was first erected. Apart from it being made in China it has a creepy dystopian, totalitarian look to it which does a terrible disservice to the man who is being honored - just my opinion, of course!

alby Loc: very eastern pa.

nice pics.... went to see where my best friend is in Arlington. very emotional!!!

fantom Loc: Colorado

SueScott wrote:

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Good point. That statue had reminded me of Big Brother and the style of Lenin statues I've seen in Russia.

Rolk Loc: South Central PA

SueScott wrote:

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I'm glad you liked most of these images, Sue, and I especially
appreciate your comments on the MLK memorial. I had no idea
it was made in China, and I agree with your comment about
having a "totalitarian" look, which I also agree is a disservice
to a man who was anything but...

Rolk Loc: South Central PA

alby wrote:

nice pics.... went to see where my best friend is in Arlington. very emotional!!!

Thanks, Alby...I'm glad you enjoyed.
Tim

SueScott Loc: Hammondsville, Ohio

fantom wrote:

Good point. That statue had reminded me of Big Brother and the style of Lenin statues I've seen in Russia.

Yep!

UTMike Loc: South Jordan, UT

Good work!

Rolk Loc: South Central PA

UTMike wrote:

Good work!

Thanks for viewing and taking the time to leave a comment, Mike!
Tim

rmalarz Loc: Tempe, Arizona

Very nice series, Rolk. It's interesting in that I read the comment about the contrails in the first photograph. I was so absorbed by your photographic interpretation of MLK that I didn't notice them. I had to go back and look again when I read that first post.
--Bob

Rolk wrote:

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Rolk Loc: South Central PA

rmalarz wrote:

Very nice series, Rolk. It's interesting in that I read the comment about the contrails in the first photograph. I was so absorbed by your photographic interpretation of MLK that I didn't notice them. I had to go back and look again when I read that first post.
--Bob

So very glad you enjoyed the series, Bob....thank you!

Tim

Transbuff1985 Loc: east central Iowa

Nice series Tim really like that 5th shot.

Rolk Loc: South Central PA

Transbuff1985 wrote:

Nice series Tim really like that 5th shot.

So glad you're feeling better, Bob, and I do appreciate
you taking the time to view and leave a comment!