Well, almost perfect; I see that the lower edge is cropped a bit; I had to stand with one foot on the curb at the edge of the pond and lean out into the pond to capture the reflection of the Gateway Arch in St. Louis, all while keeping the camera level and not going for a swim. The Riverfront Park is very pleasant and the ponds on each side of the arch provide some nice reflections, but it's difficult to get the entire arch in the reflection without risking a dive into the murky pond !
The Gateway Arch is the tallest manmade monument in the country, taller than the Washington Monument. When you stand right under it, you can truly appreciate the scale. I was there in the evening, so the tram that runs inside the arch to the tiny windows at the top was closed - not sure I would have taken that claustrophobic ride anyway...
Dan Anderson (dead camera, RIP), nobleup Coming Back Slowly, Tattooed JJ, floralgal, and 9 other people added this photo to their favorites.
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Panorama Paul 12 months ago | reply
So cool... I love it when photographers intentionally align objects in a way that they only just touch each other... like the way that the reflection is touching that curb!
Greg Lilly Photos 12 months ago | reply
This is surely the BEST capture of the arch I've ever seen Jill!!! FAV times 10!!!!
colorfulexpressions 12 months ago | reply
stunning composition!
LOVE this, Jill!
Non Paratus 12 months ago | reply
Fantastic view, Jill. This is one of the best pictures I've seen of the St. Louis arch.