Photographer's Note
The pioneers for which this monument was constructed passed through St Louis heading west to the wide open country where they hoped to settle. By the time they reached this point they had been in-route for weeks or months.
I am starting my journey here. I will hopefully tie in all the historical structures to current pioneers and explorers and I post my shots and tell my story.
The work shops provide alternate views.
The arch stands 630 feet over the St. Louis waterfront on the mighty Mississippi River. St. Louis was the gateway to the west because this is the first cataract on the river, from here to the Gulf of Mexico is navigable by steamer; this was as far north as the boats could easily carry their passengers.
This shot is looking through the arch toward the east and the rising sun.
In each leg of the arch are elevators, more like trams, that convey passengers up and down. These are drum like contraptions that carry 4 or 5 people each and are strung together, maybe 6 or 8 cars. The adjust constantly on their travel to keep the riders level, very interesting ride, not for the claustrophobic.
robertosalguero, bracasha75, atus, jlbrthnn, Budapestman, dareco, Floydian, gunbud, Zelanda, dangold, denisn72, JorgeCK, zmey, Charo marcou esta nota como útil
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snuggleaphagus
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(4146) 2007-09-22 21:31
What a gorgeous sky. You used the arch beautifully a frame within your photo emphasizing the light abd the texture of the clouds. The inclusion of the tree tops shows well the size of the arch.
robertosalguero
(292) 2007-09-22 21:40
I heard the arch has an elevator inside. Is this true? The view is great. Good colours and sharpness. Your perspective is also effective because the sunset is framed inside the arch. Besides, the trees on the sides give us an idea of the size of the structure. Good work Greg.
Roberto
bracasha75
(24591) 2007-09-23 0:42
Hello Greg
Very good biulding in style of a rainbow and very good angle .This angle give the all image some futuristic points
Very well Greg and WS is good to
Cheers,Braca
))))Later
atus
(15878) 2007-09-23 2:00
Hi Greg,
The picture is greatly composed with the fantastic filtering light of the rising sun. The silhouettes work perfectly here and the arch is more effective for sure this way than during the daylight. Very good one!
Tfs and best wishes.
Attila
jlbrthnn
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(76041) 2007-09-23 6:03
Hello Greg,
Your choice from point of view, your framing, the hour of your catch of sight, all is superb. Your interesting and historical note recalls with happiness these courageous pioniers who left towards the west. Cheer.
Have a nice day
Cordially
Joël
Budapestman
(82620) 2007-09-23 7:48
Hi Greg,
This is a really magnificent and impressive spectacle, POV is fantastic. I like the fascinating atmosphere, lights are beeutiful. Composition is splendid, creative and fine shot, Great! Have a nice Sunday
George
dareco
(17136) 2007-09-23 11:29
Very interesting note! I've never heard of this before. The sky is beautiful!! And a great pov of the arch! I'm very impressed! The trees are also a bonus. TFS This is very unique.
gunbud
(34066) 2007-09-23 17:36
Hi Greg,
Beautiful capture of this St. Louis icon with this lovely dramatic sky to set it off so well. Excellent colors and sharpness and very well use of the low light on this wonderful image.
Regards, Tom
Floydian
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(30970) 2007-09-24 0:55
Hi Greg,
The famous gateway to the west, seen on many pictures and in many movies but i have never seen it in real life. Must be a great experience to drive under it and heading west.
Like your pov with a kind of silhoutte against the warm sunlight through the clouds, very clever composition.
Regards, Henk
Zelanda
(5692) 2007-09-24 2:24
Hola Greg,
Un buen marco para esa bella puesta de sol. Magnífico cielo con una bonita gama de colores.
Buen trabajo
Saludos cordiales
Ros
jmcl
(14535) 2007-09-29 17:42
Hi Greg,
I love the sharpness of the arch .. The composition of the sunrise is evocative and wonderful placed like this .. there are a couple spots on the left .. very nice image.
take care,
John
dangold
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(113) 2007-10-01 7:57
excellent quality of this silhouette, very inspiring photo with great atmosphere and good note.
denisn72
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(8314) 2007-10-09 16:53
Hi Greg
The sky behind the arch is amazing. I like the point of you and the colors. Thanks for sharing Greg. I learned a lot reading the note.
Best regards
Denis!
zmey
(7335) 2007-11-29 5:38
hello, greg! a great frame for the rising sun. great DOF and sharpness too. well managed exposure, bringing out detail of the sky while ensuring crispy silhouette of the structure. a great way to present the arch.
well seen and presented.
TFS
kristaps
koker
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(267) 2008-03-25 16:12
Hello,
Very nice composition. Behind the shadowed bridge the sky' colours are great. Regards.
Huseyin
Photo Information
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Copyright: Greg Davis (Greg1949)
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(9011) - Genre: Lugares
- Medium: Cor
- Date Taken: 2007-09-22
- Categories: Arquitectura
- Camera: Nikon D 200, 18-200 1:3.5-5.6 DX VR, Digital RAW, Hoya PL-CIRCULAR
- Exposição: f/8, 1/320 segundos
- Details: Tripod: Yes
- More Photo Info: view
- Versão da Foto: Versão Original, Workshop
- Relato de Viagem: Journey to Middle Amreica
- Date Submitted: 2007-09-22 21:27
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