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Stainless Steel | MO

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.

Posted on: 24 March 2016

Secret Place | MO

Secret Place Gateway Arch St Louis Missouri

Secret Place – Gateway Arch Series
©2004 David Allio

Gateway Arch as an arch is traditionally associated with the female principle, sanctuary, and a Secret Place.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.

Posted on: 17 March 2016

Apex Down | MO

Apex Down Gateway Arch St Louis Missouri


Apex Down – Gateway Arch Series
©2004 David Allio

Gateway Arch has a triangular body designed with the Apex Down, a symbolic and associational representation of the female principle, water, moon, passiveness, and underworld powers.1


camera: Nikon D1H | lens: Nikkor AF Zoom 17-35mm f/2.8D | focal length: 17mm | exposure: f/5.6 – 1/640th – ISO 200


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

Posted on: 10 March 2016