Sunday, June 22, 2008

we have one too


Not as big as the Arc de Triomphe, for sure,
but our arch, in Grand Army Plaza, is also
beautiful -- and it's two minutes from my
house. It does add to my yearning for Paris,
though (as if I needed any more help with that).

5 comments:

  1. Grand Army Plaza is impressive stuff. This is the same Prospect Park where the classical music was performed, n'est pas?

    I like the contrast between the pale stone and really well done bronze sculptures. And Thomas Eakins did the horses. I mean sculpted.

    My great grandfather might be considered one of those "Protectors of the Union," having served in the Illinois 62nd regiment from the age of 17 in 1862.

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  2. This is very impressive. Thanks for the link TG.

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  3. tall gary -- your great-grandfather would definitely be considered one of those protectors of the Union.
    I had lots of ancestors who fought in the Civil War (half in blue and half in gray).
    And, yes, this is the same park.

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  4. :) awesome, yet again!!:)
    Seeing your pics makes me want to come to NY sooooooo much!!:)
    Really nice pic...likd the idea of tilting the lens a bit while taking the shot:)

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  5. Alexa, I thought you managed to take a piece of L'Arc back with you to NY. Eric, look out! :-)

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