Keeping watch over the Lincoln Memorial by Helen Betts

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30-Aug-2026

Keeping watch over the Lincoln Memorial

The two venerable old statues on the Memorial Bridge have been transformed into glitzy golden showpieces. I wanted to get a shot from the front, but the road going on to the bridge doesn’t really allow for that.

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Carl Carbone		28-Oct-2026 14:47
Yikes. I think Bill said it best.

Julie Oldfield		28-Oct-2026 01:01
It looks very Vegas like. I do like how it’s looking over the monument. Nice capture. V

Bill Miller		28-Oct-2026 00:57
A fool's gold ?

Dennis Hoyne		27-Oct-2026 23:40
Still a superb shot, The gold really makes a statement!

Denise J T Lee		27-Oct-2026 23:15
Gold is good, besides symbolizing wealth and success, it signifies peak achievement, like in any competition, the first prize is always Gold. ~VVVVV+++~

David Buzzeo		27-Oct-2026 21:51
The gold is over the top for this old fuddy duddy. Great photo though. V

Gerard KOEHL		27-Oct-2026 17:07
C'est très bien saisi dans les conditions que vous décrivez. Cette dorure me fait penser à la folie de votre président qui adore l'or.... V

joseantonio		27-Oct-2026 16:32
nice capture of the golden statues.V.

jtocaciu		27-Oct-2026 16:21
They look good to me, the golden layer will protect better the old statues. Excellent picture, thanks for sharing. VVVVV+++

Alain Boussac		27-Oct-2026 15:58
Difficult to take; however strong presence with your image. V.

Nestor Derkach		27-Oct-2026 14:54
You had no other reasonable option great shot of the two keeping an eye on the area. Lincoln surely will appreciate their presence. Vote