A House Divided

This is a thought-provoking upload, Jeff.  You show his rather open hand instead of his fist.  The perspective is interesting, as Lincoln does not look like he is being idolize but, instead, a leader we look up to, perhaps from the height of a young child at his knee.  The focus on his eyes, his vision, his looking at the Capitol, his thoughts, and of course the amazing periods of history and forward thinking this represents is what makes this into a very thoughtful piece.  

We took the kids to DC last week as part of a road trip.  They did not appreciate the gravity of this monument, nor could they, given their young ages.  My wife was quite moved, reading the Gettysburg Address inscribed on the wall, thinking about how divisive the country remains over these same basic human rights and freedoms.  I wish humans were evolving into better creatures, but the evidence seems lacking.

I didn't want to take a straight-on shot, which seemed trite.  I was drawn to his eyes.  I grew up in central Illinois, so Lincoln was part of the local lore.  I was moved.