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Freedom's Dome

© Chris Budny
Deluxe Website: chrisbudny.com

Freedom's Dome

Uploaded: July 04, 2012 04:04:27

Description

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!

Exif: F Number: 8, Exposure Bias Value: 1.00, ExposureTime: 1/30 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 800, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 10.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 7D

Comments

Michelle Alton July 04, 2012

Breathtaking and brilliant symbolism displayed and described. #1472923

Dr Silly level-classic July 04, 2012

Cool capture. :O)
#10213615

Joy Rector July 04, 2012

awesome #10213626

John Connolly July 04, 2012

A brilliant capture of this awesome dome Christopher! Thanks for all the info!
Happy 4th of July! #10214274

Chris Budny level-deluxe July 05, 2012

Thank you all very much! #10214923

Lindley Johnson level-classic July 06, 2012

Love the composition, Chris! Wonderful light and detail, and interesting information, as well. #10217298

Chris Budny level-deluxe July 06, 2012

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! #10217491

Linda D. Lester level-classic July 13, 2012

Excellent work! Just thinking of Renee during this part of our tour! :) #10228347

Chris Budny level-deluxe July 14, 2012

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! #10228795

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