Tuesday, September 11, 2012

Askew View of the Gateway Arch

St. Louis Gateway Arch
St. Louis, Missouri

   
This is one of those drive by mistake shots.  I took this while crossing the Popular Street bridge from Illinois into Missouri.  I accidentally hit the shutter button while trying to twist around in my seat for the best view of the Gateway Arch.  I kind of liked the caddy-wompus shot so I kept it.  I'm glad I did because it is perfect for this weeks theme over at Written Inc. on the meme Thematic Photographic.  Carmi, the host, asked us to feature something photographed from an askew or unusual angle.     






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13 comments:

  1. JanetSeptember 11, 2012 at 9:57 AM

    Nice perspective :-)

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  2. LindyLouMacSeptember 11, 2012 at 11:01 AM

    Well it certainly fits your meme, it would be interesting to see a photo of the bridge sometime if you have one. :)

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  3. Elizabeth EdwardsSeptember 11, 2012 at 12:28 PM

    great shot. or as you said a great mistake!! (:

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  4. Bob ScotneySeptember 11, 2012 at 1:11 PM

    A very effective 'mistake.'

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  5. Jidhu JoseSeptember 11, 2012 at 1:46 PM

    nice shot

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  6. 21 WitsSeptember 11, 2012 at 2:59 PM

    I used to live here,(long ago) and this was one of my most favorite stops! We arrived there once shortly after 9/11, and it was not a good time to visit....the line was unbelievable with all the new requirements....great angle shot!

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  7. Taken For GrantedSeptember 11, 2012 at 4:34 PM

    As I'm usually carrying a camera, I often hit the shutter accidently, but never have I just happened on so fine a photo as this. Serendipity is a wonderful thing. May you be blessed with more of it.

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  8. Max SartinSeptember 11, 2012 at 8:15 PM

    I've been there once, great shot of it.

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  9. Sallie (FullTime-Life)September 11, 2012 at 11:30 PM

    Well yeah, it does fit that theme, but it would be interesting even if it weren't for that purpose! We were thrilled to see that Arch I tell you!

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  10. ifthethunderdontgetya™³²®©September 12, 2012 at 8:10 AM

    You say askew, I say, "ART!"

    ;-)

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  11. Magaly GuerreroSeptember 12, 2012 at 9:02 AM

    I love The Arch in this angle. It looks like it is ready to loop something ;-)

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  12. laurak/ForestWalkArt :)September 12, 2012 at 10:39 AM

    really nice shot!! (i'm glad it's not...uh...golden!)

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  13. carmilevySeptember 15, 2012 at 6:54 PM

    I love when an unplanned shot ends up being more memorable than anything else you shot that day. The angle so makes this shot. Instead of it being a typical view of a monument we all know so well, it ends up being a fresh take on it. I love how these accidental moments play out, and am really glad you held on to it!

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