Vietnam Wall Reflections Photo

Photographer’s Note

Sitting within sight of the Lincoln Memorial (with the ever-visible Washington Monument in the background), the Vietnam Wall Memorial was reviled by many when it was first installed on the Mall in Washington, DC. It was even called the black gash of shame. It has since become one of the most popular memorials in the city.

When you're standing close to the wall, it's difficult to keep from touching it, whether you're looking for a specific name, or just wanting to honor the men who died. A crowd gathers at one spot as someone stretches their hand out towards the black granite surface.

The image was cropped, levels were adjusted, and it was sharpened and resized before uploading.

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eilaw (239) 2005-08-03 1:39

This is a really nice shot given, especially the perspective of the wall leading towards the Washington Monument. The reflection of the visitors off the wall, with one touching it, but still faceless, I think is quite symbolic of war.

Only thing I would do differently is maybe adjust it so the Washington Monument points straight up, it looks a little slanted.