Photographer's Note
At the University of California, Berkeley, there are several features labeled with the term "memorial." Here is a partial list.
- Doe Memorial Library (seen in the background of this photo)
- California Memorial Stadium
- Hearst Memorial Mining Building
This photo depicts the Memorial Glade on a late afternoon in late summer.
By far the largest open space on the central campus, the glade is a popular site for sunbathing and frisbee tossing when the weather is fine.
Amazingly, this glade sits atop a large underground extension of the library. Here's a bit more information about that from http://geoimages.berkeley.edu/geoimages/QTVR/Berkeley/MemorialGladeL.html
"This area, once the university arboretum, was for over 40 years covered with a row of "temporary" buildings, named T-1, T-2, etc. Built to handle the surge of enrollment following World War II. Most of the T-buildings were demolished in 1993 when excavation of the library pit began. The last was removed in 1995 and now not a trace remains. Under the great lawn there lies a huge five story building, housing the main library stacks. Only the glass-roofed light wells hint at its presence."
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Longroute
(19600) 2009-10-08 7:08
Hi William,
it's a pity that your work forced you to stop your activity in TE. I hope you'll be back soon... to have other fine photos like this one. Like the previous ones it's really outstanding for the excellent technical quality and a mastery of composition. The memorial Glade is stunning with its clarity and sharpness and the sweet afternoon light makes everything shine. It's truly a lovely scene and scenery with those two students sitting on the grass.
I confess I was surprised not to see any comment... but I think it can be explained with the fact that you are not yet well known here in TE and you stopped commenting other photos. That's the hard but necessary rule here: to be known and commented you have to be interested in other people work.
Looking forward to see you soon,
Best regards,
Donato
mvdisco
(17798) 2012-04-23 12:32
Hi William.
Beautiful architecture of the University of California,
Excellent POV. & DOf. well presented and composed with great naturel colors and light,
great sharpness and wanderful place..
My compliments.
Michel
Photo Information
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Copyright: William Nazaroff (BilboCA)
(734)
- Genre: Lieux
- Medium: Couleur
- Date Taken: 2009-09-25
- Categories: Architecture
- Exposition: f/10.0, 1/80 secondes
- More Photo Info: view
- Versions: version originale
- Date Submitted: 2009-09-26 8:39