When you say "National Park," one doesn't usually think of traffic lights and tall glass buildings. And yet, Gateway Arch is nestled along the river in the center of a bustling city. The juxtaposition of engineering wonders--a glass skyscraper and an enormous metal arch--can even bring to mind ancient Rome, with its triumphal arches set in piazzas surrounded by a tightly-packed brick and stone apartment blocks. The bright sun of the mid-August day when this photo was taken made the reflection of the Arch crisper. I wonder if the people in the offices ever get tired of the astonishing view?
