United States Capitol Building
Apr 23, 2012 20:55:04 #
A fine example of 19th-century neoclassical architecture, the U.S. Capitol combines function with aesthetics. Its designs derived from ancient Greece and Rome evoke the ideals that guided the nation's founders as they framed their new republic. As the building was expanded from its original design, harmony with the existing portions was carefully maintained.
Today, the U.S. Capitol Building covers a ground area of 175,170 square feet, or about 4 acres, and has a floor area of approximately 16-1/2 acres. Its length, from north to south, is 751 feet 4 inches; its greatest width, including approaches, is 350 feet. Its height above the base line on the east front to the top of the Statue of Freedom is 288 feet; from the basement floor to the top of the dome is an ascent of 365 steps. The building contains approximately 540 rooms and has 658 windows (108 in the dome alone) and approximately 850 doorways.
Today, the U.S. Capitol Building covers a ground area of 175,170 square feet, or about 4 acres, and has a floor area of approximately 16-1/2 acres. Its length, from north to south, is 751 feet 4 inches; its greatest width, including approaches, is 350 feet. Its height above the base line on the east front to the top of the Statue of Freedom is 288 feet; from the basement floor to the top of the dome is an ascent of 365 steps. The building contains approximately 540 rooms and has 658 windows (108 in the dome alone) and approximately 850 doorways.
Apr 23, 2012 20:59:47 #
Nice shot, and a great presentation of some interesting factoids...Now if we could only fill that place with people that actually govern in the peoples interest, we'd all be better off.
Apr 23, 2012 21:00:39 #
Apr 24, 2012 19:32:28 #
Nice shots wizz i live in richmond been there a few times.when they say capitol hill they realy mean it.
Apr 27, 2012 06:53:21 #
al davis wrote:
Nice shots wizz i live in richmond been there a few times.when they say capitol hill they realy mean it.
Thanks very much al davis!
Apr 27, 2012 07:04:16 #
Nice shots. I have some taken from the top of the Washington Memorial at night , pre 9-11. I should dig them out.
Apr 27, 2012 07:11:57 #
woody54895 wrote:
Nice shots. I have some taken from the top of the Washington Memorial at night , pre 9-11. I should dig them out.
Thanks woody54895! I would love to see those shots!
Apr 27, 2012 08:13:23 #
Apr 27, 2012 08:21:59 #
You nailed the angle/perspective/composition of that first one...that's great...the trees framing it...the symmetry of the path..and most definitely the side lighting...it's just right.
I'm not a huge fan of the amount PP that's just a preference on my part.
I'm not a huge fan of the amount PP that's just a preference on my part.
May 9, 2012 19:48:20 #
Don Vittorio wrote:
Nice shots. Love historic buildings & monuments!
Thanks Don Vittorio! They are great to photograph.
May 9, 2012 19:50:41 #
rpavich wrote:
You nailed the angle/perspective/composition of that first one...that's great...the trees framing it...the symmetry of the path..and most definitely the side lighting...it's just right.
I'm not a huge fan of the amount PP that's just a preference on my part.
I'm not a huge fan of the amount PP that's just a preference on my part.
Thank you very much rpavich,I appreciate the kind words!
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