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Freedom's Dome


 

BetterPhoto.com Editor's Pick   		Freedom's Dome
Freedom's Dome
The 8.9 million pound cast iron marvel that is the dome of the U.S. Capitol. 180 feet above, the canopy mural is about 70 feet in diameter.
Named "The Apotheosis of Washington", it shows George Washington ascending heavenward flanked by Victory and Liberty, and 13 maidens
representing the original colonies. The 6 other perimeter groupings represent Science, Marine, Agriculture, Mechanics, Commerce and War;
War shows winged Victory defeating both Tyranny and Kingly Power to form a free nation.
Happy Birthday, America!

Chris Budny

  
 
 

Michelle Alton 		 

Breathtaking and brilliant symbolism displayed and described.


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July 04, 2012

 
- Dr Silly

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Dr Silly's Gallery 		  Cool capture. :O)


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July 04, 2012

 

Joy Rector 		  awesome


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July 04, 2012

 

John Connolly 		  A brilliant capture of this awesome dome Christopher! Thanks for all the info!
Happy 4th of July!


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July 04, 2012

 
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Chris Budny's Gallery 		  Thank you all very much!


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July 05, 2012

 
- Lindley Johnson

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Lindley Johnson's Gallery 		  Love the composition, Chris! Wonderful light and detail, and interesting information, as well.


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July 06, 2012

 
chrisbudny.com - Chris Budny

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Chris Budny's Gallery 		  Thanks, Lindley! Supposedly, there's a way to arrange an actual climbing tour of the dome, only through your Representatives or Senators, but I have yet to have any success with that!


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July 06, 2012

 
- Linda D. Lester

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Linda D. Lester's Gallery 		  Excellent work! Just thinking of Renee during this part of our tour! :)


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July 13, 2012

 
chrisbudny.com - Chris Budny

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Chris Budny's Gallery 		  Thanks, Linda... yeah, we're lucky she didn't get ejected from the tour ;) hehehe If only the tour guides understood, its all about the shot!


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July 14, 2012

 
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