Shrine of Democracy
by Lucinda Walter
Title
Shrine of Democracy
Artist
Lucinda Walter
Medium
Photograph - Photography, Digital Art, Fine Art, Textured Photography
Description
Shrine of Democracy by Lucinda Walter
http://lucinda-walter.artistwebsites.com/
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Photographed at Mount Rushmore National Memorial, South Dakota, USA.
We Are One Nation and the USA remains a land of opportunity. This national monument stands for hope for all.
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All images are copyright Lucinda Walter. The materials contained may not be reproduced, copied, edited, published, transmitted or downloaded in any way, shape or form. All rights are reserved. Copying, altering, displaying or redistribution of any of these images without written permission from the Artist is strictly prohibited.
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American History, Alive in Stone...
Mount Rushmore National Memorial is visited by nearly three million people each year that come to marvel at the majestic beauty of the Black Hills of South Dakota and learn about the birth, growth, development and preservation of the country. From the history of the first inhabitants to the diversity of America today, Mount Rushmore brings visitors face to face with the rich heritage we all share.
http://www.nps.gov/moru/planyourvisit/index.htm
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Every year, the many visitors to Mount Rushmore National Memorial in the Black Hills of South Dakota draw inspiration from the colossal portraits of four outstanding presidents of the United States: George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Abraham Lincoln, and Theodore Roosevelt. Gutzon Borglum carved his gigantic Shrine of Democracy Sculpture into ancient granite high on the southeast face of Mount Rushmore “in commemoration of the foundation, preservation, and continental expansion of the United States.” The faces of George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Abraham Lincoln, and Theodore Roosevelt are about 60 feet high, and the grouping extends approximately 185 feet along the crest of Mount Rushmore. Dark ponderosa pines and other evergreens set off the stark white sculpture. Added at the time of the Bicentennial of the Declaration of Independence in 1976, a flag-lined formal Avenue of Flags creates an impressive approach.
Mount Rushmore National Memorial, a unit of the National Park System, is located 25 miles southwest of Rapid City, SD via U.S. 16. Click here for the National Register of Historic Places file: text and photos. The Information Center and the Lincoln Borglum Museum (named in honor of Gutzon Borglum’s son) are open from 8:00am to 5:00pm October 1-May 23; from 8:00am to 10:00pm May 24-August 14; from 8:00am to 9:00pm August 15-September 30. These times are subject to change from year to year. Visits should begin at the Information Center. The Lincoln Borglum Museum has exhibits on the carving of Mount Rushmore, two 13-minute films, an information desk, restrooms, and a bookstore. The Sculptor’s Studio, closed in the winter, displays models and tools used in the carving process. The half-mile Presidential Trail begins at the Grand View Terrace and provides access to viewing sites below the faces. There is no admission fee to the park; there is a charge for parking.
http://www.nps.gov/nr/travel/presidents/mount_rushmore.html
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Comments (21)
Brian Tada
Lucinda, what an awesome perspective of Mount Rushmore and the Avenue of Flags, beautiful work! F/L
Lucinda Walter
Thank you very much Don Saunderson for the feature in the group I Wish I was There 7/06/2015 I'm honored
Lucinda Walter
Thank you very much Judy Vincent for the feature in the group Landscape and Landmark Photograpy 7/04/2015 I'm honored
Lucinda Walter
Thank you very much John Bailey for the feature in the group Images That Excite You 7/04/2015 I'm honored
Lucinda Walter
Thank you very much Robert Yaeger for the feature in the group First Friday Gallery Group 7/04/2015 I'm honored
Judy Vincent
Wonderful image! Congratulations on your feature in the “Landscape and Landmark Photography” group! Happy Fourth of July!
Lucinda Walter replied:
Judy, thank you very much for the feature and Happy 4th of July to you also!
Lianne Schneider
I didn't realize this shrine with the flags was at Mt. Rushmore. This is really a moving image. F/L T
Lucinda Walter replied:
Lianne, thanks much. Hadn't been to Mt. Rushmore in years.... so glad we went. It was moving to be there in person.
John Bailey
Congratulations on being featured in the Fine Art America Group "Images That Excite You!"
Ruth Housley
Great capture and like all the flags blowing. I have been to Mount Rushmore and it looks a little different since I was there and it has been many years! Ruth
Lucinda Walter replied:
Ruth, thanks much and we hadn't been there in years also.... thought it was time to see this monument again. So glad we went.