Gateway to the Stars
A marvel of engineering and architectural design, the Gateway Arch in St. Louis, Missouri is one of the most famous monuments in the United States. The shape of the arch follows a catenary curve, which is the natural shape formed by a cable or chain hanging from two points under its own weight. This curve is the most stable shape for an arch that is not bearing any additional load. Also interesting is the triangular cross section of the arch, which is largest at the base and tapers towards its peak. This image isolates the arch to emphasize its mesmerizing geometry during a moonlit night. Additionally, exposing for nearly an hour revealed the concentric star trails formed by the Earth’s rotation.
This image is being printed as an Open Edition.
For details about our print products and other general information about purchasing our artwork, please see here.
A marvel of engineering and architectural design, the Gateway Arch in St. Louis, Missouri is one of the most famous monuments in the United States. The shape of the arch follows a catenary curve, which is the natural shape formed by a cable or chain hanging from two points under its own weight. This curve is the most stable shape for an arch that is not bearing any additional load. Also interesting is the triangular cross section of the arch, which is largest at the base and tapers towards its peak. This image isolates the arch to emphasize its mesmerizing geometry during a moonlit night. Additionally, exposing for nearly an hour revealed the concentric star trails formed by the Earth’s rotation.
This image is being printed as an Open Edition.
For details about our print products and other general information about purchasing our artwork, please see here.
A marvel of engineering and architectural design, the Gateway Arch in St. Louis, Missouri is one of the most famous monuments in the United States. The shape of the arch follows a catenary curve, which is the natural shape formed by a cable or chain hanging from two points under its own weight. This curve is the most stable shape for an arch that is not bearing any additional load. Also interesting is the triangular cross section of the arch, which is largest at the base and tapers towards its peak. This image isolates the arch to emphasize its mesmerizing geometry during a moonlit night. Additionally, exposing for nearly an hour revealed the concentric star trails formed by the Earth’s rotation.
This image is being printed as an Open Edition.
For details about our print products and other general information about purchasing our artwork, please see here.