Statue of Liberty 2-28-2015
Standing directly below the national monument on Liberty Island gives you an unmatched view of the sheer scale of the sculpture. Looking up toward the face of Lady Liberty from ground level, the historic craftsmanship of the hammered copper plates becomes remarkably apparent.
The vertical composition leads your eye from the folded robes past her crowned head straight up to the golden flame of the torch. Gentle afternoon daylight catches the weathered sea-green patina across the metal surface against a bright sky scattered with soft white clouds. The clean angle highlights the strong facial features and spiked rays of her classic crown.
