Stainless Steel Gateway Arch St Louis Missouri

Stainless Steel – Gateway Arch Series
©2004 David Allio

Gateway Arch has an external surface of Stainless Steel, a traditional symbol of strength and the all-conquering spirit. Steel is also attributed to war, industry, armor, weapons, and cruelty.1



camera: Nikon D1H | lens: Nikkor AF Zoom 17-35mm f/2.8D
focal length: 17mm | exposure: f/5.6 – 1/500th – ISO 200



1 Olderr, Steven. Symbolism: a comprehensive dictionary. Jefferson, N.C: McFarland, 1986. Print.