State Capitols
Jul 18, 2019 17:57:00 #
RichinSeattle wrote:
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.)
My pleasure. Yes, high ISO, VR, and CBL Lens for color balance.
Jul 18, 2019 21:11:13 #
I also collect photographs of State Capitol buildings, and I have a few for your collection (as you see they are mostly classical in architecture):
Utah State Capitol in Salt Lake City
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I count this one: first (not completed) capitol of Utah in Fillmore UT when Brigham Young was governor
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Montana State Capitol in Helena (with visiting choir)
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Idaho State Capitol in Boise (with uncracked reproduction of the Liberty Bell which visitors can ring!)
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Oregon State Capitol in Salem (not as "classical") facing a beautiful Capitol Mall with fountains
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Nevada State Capitol in Carson City (a beautiful Victorian-style building)
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New Mexico State Capitol in Santa Fe (a totally modern building that hardly stands out in a complex of other government buildings)
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California State Capitol in Sacramento (we're back to the Classical style)
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one interior: up the Grand Staircase in Montana's State Capitol in Helena
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Jul 18, 2019 21:27:00 #
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.
Hi, Rich. I've sent you a batch of State Capitols, but forgot to "quote reply." Hope this helps to link my photographs with your request.
Jul 18, 2019 22:10:52 #
MichaelEBM wrote:
I also collect photographs of State Capitol buildings, and I have a few for your collection (as you see they are mostly classical in architecture):
Just a note on the New Mexico State Capital building … the House and Senate chambers are below ground. The building was designed to look like the Zia sun symbol when viewed from above the building. As I recall, it was built in the 1960s.
Jul 18, 2019 22:13:19 #
This just popped up on my screen. "Can You Identify Your State From a Photo of Its Capitol Building? You know your state's capital, but what about its capitol building?"
https://bestlifeonline.com/state-capitol-buildings/?utm_source=msn&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=msn-feed
No as much fun Rich as gathering them from UHH members, but still nice to view.
https://bestlifeonline.com/state-capitol-buildings/?utm_source=msn&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=msn-feed
No as much fun Rich as gathering them from UHH members, but still nice to view.
Jul 18, 2019 22:54:19 #
St. Paul, Minnesota after a one billion + restoration a couple of years ago
Jul 18, 2019 23:34:10 #
I do know that 35 of the 50 state capital buildings are made with limestone from my home state of Indiana, as are many other of our nation's monuments. My Great Grandfather was a limestone cutter, and my Grandfather became Postmaster later in the Indianapolis federal building built with limestone cut by his father.
Jul 19, 2019 01:12:43 #
Doc Barry wrote:
Just a note on the New Mexico State Capital building … the House and Senate chambers are below ground. The building was designed to look like the Zia sun symbol when viewed from above the building. As I recall, it was built in the 1960s.
Very interesting to know, Doc. I had asked people to point me to the State Capitol and nobody had that information to give me. Thanks!
Jul 19, 2019 10:32:31 #
Doc Barry wrote:
This just popped up on my screen. "Can You Identify Your State From a Photo of Its Capitol Building? You know your state's capital, but what about its capitol building?"
https://bestlifeonline.com/state-capitol-buildings/?utm_source=msn&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=msn-feed
No as much fun Rich as gathering them from UHH members, but still nice to view.
https://bestlifeonline.com/state-capitol-buildings/?utm_source=msn&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=msn-feed
No as much fun Rich as gathering them from UHH members, but still nice to view.
I enjoyed seeing these.
Jul 19, 2019 13:07:05 #
Doc Barry wrote:
This just popped up on my screen. "Can You Identify Your State From a Photo of Its Capitol Building? You know your state's capital, but what about its capitol building?"
https://bestlifeonline.com/state-capitol-buildings/?utm_source=msn&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=msn-feed
No as much fun Rich as gathering them from UHH members, but still nice to view.
https://bestlifeonline.com/state-capitol-buildings/?utm_source=msn&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=msn-feed
No as much fun Rich as gathering them from UHH members, but still nice to view.
What a great response we've had so far. Yes, Doc, lots of fun seeing all these without having to drive for days (weeks?). We've got almost all western states. (Hey, Arizona, Colorado, Wyoming and Alaska!?) I'd love to see some from our oldest states; Harrisburg, PA is especially attractive.
Jul 19, 2019 15:57:46 #
Jul 19, 2019 17:22:53 #
huntmj wrote:
Montgomery AL
Great shots looking straight up. I especially like the spiral staircase.
Jul 21, 2019 10:04:44 #
ashriverguy wrote:
St. Paul, Minnesota after a one billion + restoration a couple of years ago
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