Bronze & Steel

One of the more popular places in tourist season here in Washington is the Vietnam

Veterans Memorial. That gash on the Mall is a true metaphor for the conflict that should

have taught us the fallacy of warfare where the general population believes us to be the

enemy.

 

When it was created, some congressman felt he needed to add something to the memorial

in order to bring the message down to the lowest common denominator - subtlety often

being lost on the masses.

 

Here is the thing. I shot this - in part - because the true memorial is *so crowded* that

finding good angles was problematic. These soldiers however, while not ignored, get a

few moments contemplation from most, the occasional family or group shot, but for the

most part are an afterthought.

 

It would seem that the masses understand things a lot better than the congressman.

 

What else is new.

 

 

*Note* I use unsymmetric borders for effect quite often. I'm as interested in your

thoughts on that as much as on the photo. Thanks.

...but I'm not sure about the borders. I like the idea of unsymetric borders (I'm going to try it on a few of mine now :) ), but I'm not sure this one works....but I'm not yet sure why. Perhaps with a bit wider strip of "symetric" white between the photo and the frame...or a bit more black on the "thick" sides.

 

Great portfolio, BTW.

Fabulous photograph! I do feel that this border detracts the eye from the main focus of this excellent and meaningful photograph. A uniform border would enhance this photo, and not detract. Just my thought. Joel, I am new at this site, and I read your comment in the "Framing" section. I am now framing all my prints for sale, and was wondering if you would share with me where you buy your supplies on-line for up to %70 off. My e-mail is houseofriends06@aol.com. Would also appreciate your visit to my site and any comment(s). Thanks for your help. I love your work. Linda