December 7, 2007
Photo of the Day: December 7, 2007
The Air Force Memorial has a certain architectural elegance that makes it almost hard not to photograph well, but some certainly stand far above the others, and we especially like Flickr user mosely.brian's crisp version here.
Did you miss our announcement on Wednesday? The DCist Exposed Photography Show contest is open and accepting entries for our 2008 exhibition. Not only might you get to show your original work on a real gallery wall at Civilian Art Projects and get to know the other talented photographers in our little community here, but your participation in the show could even propel you into further success. We've watched many of last year's winners participate in bigger art shows, have images selected for publications or art performances, or turn their "fun hobby" into a successful side business. In fact, this weekend you can hop out to Herndon, Va., where 2007 winner Brian Knight opens his very first solo show this weekend at The Huckleberry Inn. Stop by the reception Saturday between 7 and 11 p.m. to see his collection of work (and ask him how DCist propelled him into fame and fortune!).
To enter your photos for the 2008 DCist Exposed show, remember to fill out our application and submit the $5 entry fee. If you have questions about the show, or just want to come out to meet and have a beer with some fellow photographers, join us for a meet-up on December 16, 2 p.m., at Rocket Bar in Gallery Place.
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I always feel like I'm in the minority when I comments how much I like the Airforce Memorial!
It gives the DC skyline something of a more international appeal, and is similar to some of the large skyline defining monuments in other great citites like Paris and London.
Plus compare the AF memorial to some of the other DC monuments and buildings, and it stacks up nicely!
Amanda from DCMetrocentric.com
Chalk me up as another USAFM supporter. One cool thing is that it reflects the sky's colors surprisingly well, so it looks freaky during a clear sunrise.
What the duce! My pic was chosen for Photo of the Day! I just joined this group on Wed! Awesome!
BTW, the monument itself is beautiful; it's main problem is that it is located next to the ugliest buildings in the area. Namely the Naval Annex; "temporary" WWII buildings that needed to go when my parents moved into the area in the 1970s.
I think the memorial is nice, but I'm not so sure I love its impact on the skyline. For the first few months it was done when I looked across the river I still thought it was just scaffolding and construction vehicles. I didn't realize, until closer inspection, that the memorial had been completed and opened.
One of my friends says it reminds her of Jughead's crown. I think she has a point.
At a distance, from most angles, I'm afraid the USAFM looks like a 1960s lamp table that is missing its glass top.
That may have a certain homey charm, but still . . . .
Bmosley,
Dont' worry they will soon be gone. I do belive the Arlington National Cemetary will then take over for more grave sites.
Via Wiki:
"Although the current design is somewhat overshadowed by the Navy Annex at Fort Myer, that facility is slated for demolition by 2010 with the site to be used for the southward expansion of Arlington National Cemetery."