Mount Rushmore National Memorial #053-02-024 © Russ Finley Photography

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Memorial at sunset - Mount Rushmore National Memorial, SD. The massive gray peak known as Mount Rushmore was the perfect monolith sculptor Gutzon Borglum had been looking for. The gigantic mountain of granite towered above the surrounding peaks and its main side faced southeast -- an important aspect for maximum sunlight during daylight hours.Photo: Russ Finley Film Size 6X7cm