State Capitols
Jul 17, 2019 19:21:43 #
I've always been interested (and have a graduate degree) in architecture. I've wanted to photograph all 50 state capitol buildings, but will never get to all of them. How about you hoggers in the US adding to my start and see how many we can get. (Canadian provincial capitols, also.)
Heres a beginning, Olympia WA, Monpelier VT and Charleston WV.
Heres a beginning, Olympia WA, Monpelier VT and Charleston WV.
Washington
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Vermont
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Vermont
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West Virginia
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West Virginia
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Jul 17, 2019 20:55:55 #
If you ever get to Texas, visit the state capital in Austin. I think it's one of the most beautiful that I've seen.
Jul 17, 2019 21:23:57 #
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Jul 17, 2019 21:52:27 #
luvmypets wrote:
If you ever get to Texas, visit the state capital in Austin. I think it's one of the most beautiful that I've seen.
I've heard that about Austin and hope a Texan will grab her/his "gun," get on his/her horse and shoot it. And, I'm looking forward to your pix from Raleigh.
Jul 17, 2019 22:03:22 #
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
I took this shot from a boat on the Red River.
I took this shot from a boat on the Red River.
Jul 18, 2019 07:46:40 #
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Jul 18, 2019 09:24:50 #
RichinSeattle wrote:
I've always been interested (and have a graduate degree) in architecture. I've wanted to photograph all 50 state capitol buildings, but will never get to all of them. How about you hoggers in the US adding to my start and see how many we can get. (Canadian provincial capitols, also.)
Heres a beginning, Olympia WA, Monpelier VT and Charleston WV.
Heres a beginning, Olympia WA, Monpelier VT and Charleston WV.
How about the Capital Building in Washington, D.C? I have that, although it has been turned into a painting in photoshop.
National Capital Building
Jul 18, 2019 10:24:19 #
Tennessee, built between 1843-1859 and the only capital building to have its architect entombed in the northeast wall.
The Tennessee State Capital Building. DSC02896-02 by James Frazier, on Flickr
The Tennessee State Capital Building. DSC02896-02 by James Frazier, on FlickrJul 18, 2019 13:56:40 #
Jul 18, 2019 15:49:38 #
photogeneralist wrote:
I'm struck by the sameness of the architecture.
So was I, so I googled the question. There are only 8 state capitols that don't look similar. Most are like copies of the Washington DC building. Hawaii's was really different when it was the iolani Palace for a long time. Now it looks like any business park building.
Jul 18, 2019 16:10:40 #
Here is the Iolani Palace. Hate that the front view was no better, but we were not allow that day to get to the good location. I was lucky that my tour was an experiment to see if people could take photos inside with NO flash. My group did well, but the next group used flash and the camera ban was reinstated. If anyone would like a copy of the interior photos I made, send me a PM please. Interesting architecture and history. The current capital building is YUK IMHO.
Jul 18, 2019 16:48:59 #
photogeneralist wrote:
I'm struck by the sameness of the architecture.
It's what I expected. The national capitol is based on Roman ceremonial architecture and so are most state caps.
However, before we went Roman, this was Washington (state's) second capitol building, built after the first, wooden one burned down. It's a unique design, based on neo-Gothic architecture popular for college campuses at the time. (The kids on the lawn are conducting a yoga class.)
Jul 18, 2019 17:00:01 #
Doc Barry wrote:
Here is the Iolani Palace. Hate that the front view was no better, but we were not allow that day to get to the good location. I was lucky that my tour was an experiment to see if people could take photos inside with NO flash. My group did well, but the next group used flash and the camera ban was reinstated. If anyone would like a copy of the interior photos I made, send me a PM please. Interesting architecture and history. The current capital building is YUK IMHO.
Please post a couple interior shots. I always try to get some while touring a building, and seldom resort to flash. (That's what high ISOs are for.)
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