Daily Photos, 2011
Hoover Dam celebrated it's 75th anniversary in 2010.
1/11/2011
I was drawn to the art-deco facades, statues etc. that adorned the top of the dam. I made another version of this image in B&W that seems more appropriate to the era when the dam was built, and that's posted here: http://www.edspadoni.com/Photography/The-Great-American-Southwest/15384211_vL5AB#1152858674_cYDBT-M-LB
Not sure which is better. What do you think?
Hoover Dam, once known as Boulder Dam, is a concrete arch-gravity dam in the Black Canyon of the Colorado River, on the border between the US states of Arizona and Nevada. It was constructed between 1931 and 1936 during the Great Depression, and was dedicated on September 30, 1935, by President Franklin Roosevelt. Its construction was the result of a massive effort involving thousands of workers, and cost over one hundred lives. Wikipedia
Hershy
on August 10, 2011Lovely comp - love the bright yellows!
John Roberts
on January 12, 2011They are both great but I'm drawn more to the color version.
warrenfam
on January 12, 2011Really like the lines in this shot. Nice job.
Andrea Kaus (ChaosGraphics)
on January 12, 2011Super comp!
whitetree
on January 12, 2011Wonderful composition.
Chuck Beehner
on January 12, 2011nicely captured ed!
paula
irishmurr
on January 12, 2011Love the colors in this shot -- wonderful light and shadows too!
Lgood
on January 12, 2011Hoover Dam is a cool place to visit. This is outstanding Ed. Thanks too for your kind comments on my work lately. Looks like you all had a great trip, Bill & I are headed to Reno week after next, but we'll be working a trade show, so not much time to photo anything.
Kerry Milkie Photography
on January 12, 2011Terrific comp and colors!
453414Lakesidephotography
on January 11, 2011This shot brings back many memories.. Used to live in BullHead City many years ago. Once a week we would gather up all of our jugs and head to the dam for water. I hear the area has really grown.