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FollowThe Gateway Arch... Gateway To The West
Dedicated to the people of the United States. Built as a monument to the westward expansion of the United States, the arch typifies "the pioneer spirit of the m...
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Dedicated to the people of the United States. Built as a monument to the westward expansion of the United States, the arch typifies "the pioneer spirit of the men and women who won the West, and those of a latter day to strive on other frontiers."
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aprilrena
July 16, 2011
Thank you so much Anita! I pulled this out of our vacation pics from last year...
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jessicaber2011
July 30, 2011
I think that I saw this on a Grey Hound Bus Trip back around 2000 and I remember some young guy snapping pictures with his camera out the window.
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aprilrena
July 30, 2011
Jessi...St Louis, Missouri... You can actually ride in it up to the top... where there are more windows to take pictures out of :) Thanks for looking!!
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docdpp
August 03, 2011
Great shot, great perspective. I wish I had thought of that when I visited there.
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OrionBR21
October 20, 2011
Your point of view and the lighting makes for an amazing photo. Simple, clean lines but oh so wonderful. :)
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aprilrena
November 14, 2011
Thank you :) It was definitely a good time. Actually standing at the top of the arch was an experience... a very scary one, LOL.
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aprilrena
November 17, 2011
Thank you very much!!! I had fun there :) Nice place to visit for a history lesson.
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aprilrena
April 13, 2012
Michaeeeel! Thank youuuuuu!!! I am so very happy today,LOL, today has been a blessed day! I know it wasn't the 1st place winner, but... "I would like to thank Jesus first and foremost for inspiring me... my family for always being there, my VB friends for all their support and kind words, and last but not least VB and their awesome staff and judges." ;D hehe :D
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KarenRoberts
April 13, 2012
OH I did not like the ride to the top! I am afraid of heights! I stood back way back from the windows! Of course the kids and hub knew no fear! Gorgeous capture! Congratulations!
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aprilrena
April 13, 2012
LOL! I have an almost identical story. I was not happy about the ride up either! My kids and hubby LOVED it and made fun of me, LOL. When we reached the top I inched my way to the windows like I was getting ready to look over a cliff without railing,so scared of heights! When it came down to it, I just could not resist taking photos out the window over the river and stadium. The people below looked like ants... and it felt like it was swaying just a bit. I was afraid of falling through the floor also, LOL. Yeah, I was picked on quite a bit there. Great experience though! Thank you for such a nice comment! I am super excited :)
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Marian
April 13, 2012
I love this !!!!amazing shot!!! Im very happy for you!!!Congratulations!!!!!!!!!!
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aprilrena
April 13, 2012
Thankkkk youuuu!!!! :D I appreciate your awesome comment!! Have a great weekend!! :)
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BLAKSTEEL
May 29, 2012
This Is A Fantastic Capture!! The POV, Color & Detail Are Fantastic! Did You Know That Some Of The Steel For This Wonderful Structure Was Produced In The Little Town Near Where I'm From In Vandergrift PA.?
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aprilrena
May 29, 2012
Thank you for an awesome comment! Wow, and I did not know that... thank you also for the added history :)
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harrysulistio
June 28, 2012
Absolute perfection! and the composition is magnificent... April, thanks for sharing the story too. Great job!
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aprilrena
July 15, 2012
Wow, thank you so much for the awesome comment hayrie!! Made my day! I always like to add a story if I can... gives the photo more character I believe :)
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aprilrena
July 15, 2012
Thank you very much steo!! I appreciate you taking the time to view my photo. Nice comments ALWAYS appreciated :)
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GeminEye
September 15, 2012
A totally amazing structure and wonderful perspective..Congrats on having the courage to ride to the top and on Honorary Mention!! Good Job!
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aprilrena
November 04, 2012
Wow, thank you for the awesome comment! I was totally stunned and honored to receive the Honorary Mention.
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aprilrena
November 04, 2012
Thank you so much :) This photo was almost lost in a sea of vacation photos, lol, until I found it and brought it back to life! :) LOL. I am glad you like it!
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carolcardillo
December 12, 2012
This is NICE! Love the sun behind it and reflecting under the arch! Awarded and voted!
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