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Watery U.S. Memorial

Pacific at World War II memorial
The World War II memorial across from the Lincoln Memorial in Washinton, D.C. is a wonderful, watery display.

New Jersey
Each state is featured on a post, with the Atlantic Ocean on a large pillar with arch at one end and the Pacific on the other. I found New Jersey.

fountain squint
My middle son, my daughter and I all had to look away from the camera as the sun was strong that day in August.

water detail
For more watery posts, visit:
Watery Wednesday

Update: About the National WWII Memorial

Carpe Diem Sweden says

A lovely fontain..

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EG Wow says

Great to see you with your son and daughter even if you did turn your head away! I like the way you captured the water in the bottom photo!

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Leora says

I believe this (the one of two kids and me) may the first photo by my husband on this blog. But don't tell him I mentioned this... I don't know if he wants the "stardom."

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Ilana-Davita says

I don’t know if he wants the “stardom.”
:-)

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Mrs. S. says

Thank you for introducing me to this memorial. Since it's only a few years old, I didn't really know anything about it, and so your post prompted me to read up on it.

That last shot of the water is amazing!

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Leora says

I didn't realize this is so new (2004). I'll add the link to the memorial at the bottom of the post. Glad they accepted this design - some designs are too "modern" looking for my taste.

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Ewok says

what a lovely post. i too am glad to see you in your post, along with your lovely kids.

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Ilana-Davita says

You have made a formal building look beautiful in the first picture. And I agree with EG Wow that the last photo is very clever: how did you manage to convey the ideas of both solid and springing water?

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Leora says

I just focused on a detail and took the photo. It makes the water look like architecture, which I'm sure was the intent of the designer.

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aka Penelope says

How beautiful and meaningful a monument this is. Also, so wonderful that each state is represented here with the symbolism of a pillar. :)

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Jew Wishes says

How funny! I was going to submit photos from the WWII Memorial for Watery Wednesday. I will wait until another time.

I love the photos, and love the one with you, your daughter and son in it, and how you and your daughter are wearing matching tones.

I have similar photos, but the one for the state, reads New York. I love the reflecting pool capture...so lovely.

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Leora says

Fascinating, how you took similar photos.

"you and your daughter are wearing matching tones" - when my boys were little, I wore a lot of blue for the first time in my life. I guess now I go back to my girlie roots...

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J Bar says

Great memorial.

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pagan sphinx says

Be it grand or humble,I never pass up the chance to photograph a fountain.

Nice post.

My Watery Wednesday Post

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Mylene says

It is indeed a wonderful water display :)

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eden says

Beautiful memorial and a great place to visit. Nice to see you and your lovely kids. Great photos.

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junneth says

Fantastic post! Gorgeous memorial, this must be a place to visit!

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luna miranda says

marvelous photos--this is one of the places i'd like to visit. the last photo is my favorite.

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carolyUSA says

That IS a beautiful fountain! You appear to have a lot of pep and energy despite the sizzling temps in Washington D.C. in August! Very cute photo!

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Leora says

Truth is, it wasn't as hot as it *could* have been in DC - I have memories of being in Washington, DC for 4th of July in the early 1990's - you cut the humidity with a knife, it was so heavy. This was just "drink a lot" weather. The water vendors did well.

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Sanna says

That last pic is wonderful!!

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Rossel says

we have almost the same fountain here but yours i think is much bigger. great shot.

you can see my entry here. have a great weekend!

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