Saturday, May 21, 2011

Soldiers' and Sailors' Arch

I showed Hartford's Sailors' and Soldiers' Arch last year, but fewer of you were looking at this blog in those days.  It is one of Hartford's iconic images, so I expect that my eye and camera will be drawn to it again.

This was shot a week ago, before the rains came . . .


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31 comments:

  1. cieldequimperMay 21, 2011 at 6:09 AM

    Wow. Details please!!!!

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  2. MalyssMay 21, 2011 at 6:16 AM

    It's strange to discover such an architecture in USA.. I 'd imagine that kind more in Germany.
    I wonder about the story behind..

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  3. KarlMay 21, 2011 at 7:05 AM

    I agree with Malyss, beautiful shot Jack.

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  4. KateMay 21, 2011 at 7:32 AM

    Looks like it should be in a different country. The link has a photo that showcases the intricate carvings. Very nice!!

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  5. CindyMay 21, 2011 at 8:09 AM

    Very cool arch. Someone must have missed the old country...

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  6. Leif HagenMay 21, 2011 at 8:11 AM

    Quite an impressive arch indeed! I wonder how old she is?

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  7. jennyfrecklesMay 21, 2011 at 8:36 AM

    That's pretty impressive - I love the red sandstone (is it?) against all those greens and blues.

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  8. BirdmanMay 21, 2011 at 8:57 AM

    Raining here still. "Gentlemen, start your engines... lawnmowers that is."

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  9. DawnMay 21, 2011 at 9:24 AM

    Love it. Looks like it just pops up in the middle of nowhere.....

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  10. zaktonMay 21, 2011 at 9:36 AM

    That's an interesting and beautiful structure. And the surroundings look so fresh and green.

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  11. Dave-CostaRicaDailyPhoto.comMay 21, 2011 at 10:01 AM

    It looks like it should be attached to a castle, but the rest of the building is missing.

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  12. Regina KMay 21, 2011 at 10:07 AM

    I can understand why it is iconic for Hartford absolute beautiful details.

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  13. LowellMay 21, 2011 at 10:14 AM

    Now I would not expect to see anything like this in the States well, maybe Disneyland (or The Villages)! I like it, though. Iconic, heh? Like Jack?

    Keep swingin'!

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  14. SharonMay 21, 2011 at 10:41 AM

    Beautiful image. Is there a Soldiers and Sailers home to go with the arch?

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  15. Sylvia KMay 21, 2011 at 11:01 AM

    What a beautiful place and what a gorgeous day you had -- then!! Superb capture and it does look more like European structures than most in the US. I love it and I love your composition, lovely green and beautiful skies! Perfect! Enjoy your weekend, Jack!

    Sylvia

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  16. MoMay 21, 2011 at 11:10 AM

    Fairly tale stuff. Wonderful

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  17. Clueless in BostonMay 21, 2011 at 11:33 AM

    Very beautiful looking arch. And very well maintained, too.

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  18. AmandaMay 21, 2011 at 12:39 PM

    Agree with Mo, it's like a fairy tale castle!

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  19. RedPatMay 21, 2011 at 1:41 PM

    I love it - glad that you posted it again!

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  20. Cezar and LéiaMay 21, 2011 at 2:23 PM

    This portal is awesome, amazing photography!
    Léia

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  21. TashMay 21, 2011 at 2:35 PM

    Your composition of such an unusual monument is just outstanding. I'm going back to look some more.

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  22. Stefan JanssonMay 21, 2011 at 4:03 PM

    Impressive.

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  23. VPMay 21, 2011 at 4:10 PM

    Amazing, it just lacks some walls on the sides!

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  24. Christina KlasMay 21, 2011 at 5:33 PM

    I'm sure many beautiful shots could come from this location. No one would blame you for posting them all. :)

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  25. EG CameraGirlMay 21, 2011 at 5:59 PM

    This looks like something out of a fairytale or from Europe, Jack. Are you sure this isn't a photo you shot in say...the Czech Republic? :)

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  26. RandyMay 21, 2011 at 6:30 PM

    Not something I would think you would find in the U.S but hey Phoenix has a castle so I guess anything is possible.

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  27. VirginiaMay 21, 2011 at 7:49 PM

    Well that is pretty impressive. Shoot it all the different ways you can think of. I think that would be fun to see. BTW, I recycle Paris photos from the early days now and again. Don't breathe a word!!!
    V

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  28. MichelleMay 21, 2011 at 9:23 PM

    What a structure to have in your town. Quite impressive.

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  29. PerthDailyPhotoMay 22, 2011 at 6:18 AM

    I'm a big fan of arches and this is a pretty fabulous arch.....

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  30. UnknownMay 22, 2011 at 12:03 PM

    What a beauty! Love this kind of majestic arches. Glad you posted it as I previously missed it.

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  31. BookMay 23, 2011 at 7:00 AM

    I am constantly amazed at how beautiful the world is through your pictures!!

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