Out of Many, One  by khawbecker

Out of Many, One

Cuban American urban artist Jorge Rodriguez-Gerada has created a fascinating landscape portrait in the field next to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. The portrait does not represent one individual, but reflects a composite of many people from diverse backgrounds who make up our nation.

Placement of the face required coordination between high-precision satellite navigation receivers on the ground and five orbiting satellites. The artist used topsoil and sand to create the facial features.

It was amazing to see and photograph this gigantic face today from the top of the Washington Monument. It is a temporary exhibit and will be visible during the month of October only.

For closer shots, see http://365project.org/khawbecker/past-and-presen/2014-10-23 and http://365project.org/khawbecker/past-and-presen/2014-10-22
Awesome picture and perspective.
October 24th, 2014  
Wonderful POV! A great view.
October 24th, 2014  
Stunning capture!!! So beautiful!!! Love your composition and POV!!!
October 24th, 2014  
I expect it will be well patrolled so no young rebel comes in and kicks it all sideways! How unique and so great to see it from your lofty position!
October 24th, 2014  
A classic shot
October 24th, 2014  
very nice - fav
October 24th, 2014  
oh that is such a sight! so awesome that you were able to view it! I sure wish I could get back there and see it before it is gone. fav
October 24th, 2014  
Congratulations on making the Trending Page. Well deserved.
October 24th, 2014  
Wow- pretty amazing looking.
October 24th, 2014  
That is the first I've heard of this. Beautiful capture of it.
October 24th, 2014  
Wow, this is beautiful. Fav!
October 24th, 2014  
WOW, amazing shot K...Fav
October 24th, 2014  
Fantastic capture and a marvelous view, instant FAV.
October 24th, 2014  
Wonderful perspective,a beautiful scene:-)FAV!!
October 24th, 2014  
A wonderful view, and that face is a remarkable achievement. I would think there must be something to keep the topsoil and sand from blowing around?
October 24th, 2014  
So interesting and beautiful. How wonderful to have captured such a great photo of this scene.
October 24th, 2014  
That is super cool!!! I walked by it earlier this week and had no idea. Fav!
October 25th, 2014  
@agedrunner @kwind @lealady @maggiemae @bkbinthecity @pdulis @vickisfotos @olivetreeann @pandorasecho @mittens @tonygig @ladymagpie @carolmw @tristansmum @paulaw @sbolden Thank you all for appreciating this particular photo. It was the first time I've been to the top of the Washington Monument, even though I've worked in the city for over 20 years! When I learned about the gigantic face on the Mall, I immediately ordered my advance ticket to go up and yesterday was finally the day. I was so thrilled that the rain and wind from the previous day cleared out. It was the most advance planning I've put into any photo during my 365 project so far. Thanks for your comments and favs!
October 25th, 2014  
Wow, what fantastic work and artistry. Must be quite something to see for yourself!
October 25th, 2014  
This is my favorite of the three. Wow. Thanks for taking me up to the top of the Washington monument. I'd be too chicken to go up there in person anyway.
October 26th, 2014  
Wonderful shot - thanks for taking it and posting. I heard the artist get interviewed on the radio recently and was curious to see the results. Very cool concept and execution - from you and from the artist.
October 27th, 2014  
This is terrific -- thanks for sharing (and climbing to the top of the monument to do it!).
October 29th, 2014  
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