Louisiana State Capitol Building From The Gound Up

© Bill Knaps

Louisiana State Capitol Building From The Gound Up

Uploaded: October 08, 2008

Description

The architects used symbolism throughout the design of the building. As the square tower rises, it is cut away to an octagon at the 22nd floor. At this point four allegorical winged figures guard the corners and they represent Law, Science, Philosophy and Art.

Exif: F Number: 10, Exposure Bias Value: -0.33, ExposureTime: 5/1000 seconds, Flash: did not fire., ISO: 100, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 48.00 mm, Model: NIKON D80

Comments

Joy Rector October 08, 2008

great shot #1012613

Sherran Andersen level-classic October 08, 2008

Great colours, angle and clarity Bill. Sherran #6569837

Sam Britt October 08, 2008

Another wonderful addition to your series, Bill. #6569870

Rhonda Burger October 08, 2008

Cool. Another great image and history lesson. Thanks. Rhonda #6569873

Linda Blair October 08, 2008

Great capture Bill!!! #6569960

Melissa Olsen October 08, 2008

Bill...please forgive me...but the first thought that came to my mind way King Kong...LOL
Fabulous POV and image! REally! #6569983

Jim Baines level-classic October 08, 2008

A fantastic series you have going, Bill! So Louisiana is not all bayous!! #6570102

Bill Knaps October 08, 2008

Thank you Joy, Sherrran, Sam, Rhonda, Linda, Melissa and Jim for your nice comments on my photo. I appreciate all of you very much. I thought of Kind Kong myself Melissa. What is that saying about great minds? They think alike? LOL And Yes Bill we do have more than Bayous. Rivers also. Several. Bill #6570170

Bill Knaps October 08, 2008

Thank you Joy, Sherrran, Sam, Rhonda, Linda, Melissa and Jim for your nice comments on my photo. I appreciate all of you very much. I thought of Kind Kong myself Melissa. What is that saying about great minds? They think alike? LOL And Yes Bill we do have more than Bayous. Rivers also. Several. Bill #6570171

Amanda O. Cannon October 08, 2008

Wow! I really THANK YOU for the info on this beautiful building. GREAT pov. It looks like it rises and goes on forever. #6570313

Tiia Vissak October 08, 2008

great colors, light & pov! #6570393

Bonnie C. Lackey level-classic October 08, 2008

I love the art on this building - nicely done, Bill! #6570607

Bill Knaps October 08, 2008

Thank you Amanda, Tiia and Bonnie for your nice comments. I appreciate you very much. Bill #6570670

Linda D. Lester level-classic October 08, 2008

Awesome....love the beautiful blue sky! #6570843

October 08, 2008

Cool capture Bill. I am really enjoying this series and the history lesson on Louisianna. #6570866

Jessica Jenney October 08, 2008

Terrific POV, architectural detail and angle, Bill! #6570942

Nadine A. Lewis October 08, 2008

Another AWESOME image...lovin the white against the blue bg!!! <>< #6571143

Melissa G. Meiselman October 08, 2008

Very interesting building and great shot of it against the vivid blue sky, Bill!! #6571166

Bill Knaps October 08, 2008

Thank you Linda, Janet W., Jessica, Nadine and Melissa G. I appreciate you and all of your nice comments very much. Bill #6571460

Anita Hogue October 08, 2008

Fantastic capture, Bill! Wonderful perspective!! #6571472

Carol Sawyer October 08, 2008

Outstanding POV, capture and series, Bill!! #6571480

Ellen Hodges October 08, 2008

Great pov and color and details in this awesome image, Bill!! #6571648

Kathleen K. Parker level-deluxe October 08, 2008

I am so glad to see these photos of our capitol building and architectural embelishments. Good job and good info, too!
kk #6571743

Robyn A. Terrell October 08, 2008

Outstanding architectural capture, Bill. Fantastic perspective and detail. #6571904

Max Aureli October 08, 2008

And another one, with great contrasting colors, beautiful exposure and details, Bill!!! #6571918

Barbara Waldoch October 08, 2008

Terrific pov, Bill! #6571941

Shannon D. Miller October 08, 2008

This is a great capture Bill! The perspective is fantastic! And the vibrant blue really makes this beautiful building stand out! Shannon~ #6572135

Amber J. Skene October 08, 2008

Just beautiful Bill! I love how you added the history to this beautiful capture! Great POV, blue clear sky, and the details and clarity are simply amazing. #6572247

Bill Knaps October 08, 2008

Thank you Anita, Carol, Ellen, Kathleen, Robyn, Max, Barbara, Shannon and Amber for your nice comments. I appreciate all of you very much. Bill #6572258

Joan Powell October 08, 2008

nice perspective and history lesson !! #6572744

Bill Knaps October 08, 2008

Thank you Joan. Appreciate you very much. Bill #6572853

Renee Doyle October 08, 2008

Great pov and lines Bill!!! Beautiful against the gorgeous blue sky! #6572986

Bill Knaps October 08, 2008

Thank You Renee. Appreciate you and your nice comment very much. Bill #6572994

Tommy E. Burgess October 09, 2008

Love your POV here Bill! Excellent capture! #6573509

Renata Gusciora October 09, 2008

Wonderful composition and pov,Bill! #6574271

Carla Metzler October 09, 2008

Wonderful pov and details! #6574337

Bill Knaps October 09, 2008

Thank you Tommy, Renata and Carla. Appreciate all of you very much. Bill #6575026

Vitor Dias October 09, 2008

Fantastic work Bill, congts. #6575106

Summer A. Kozisek October 09, 2008

Great perspective and contrast with that blue sky Bill! #6575128

Bill Knaps October 09, 2008

Thank you Vitor and Summer. I appreciate you very much. Bill #6575137

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna October 09, 2008

Wonderful designs and POV, Bill!!!! It's wonderful against that beautiful blue sky!!!!! :-) k #6575946

Bill Knaps October 09, 2008

Thank you Kitty. Appreciate you very much. Bill #6576507

Susan M. Campbell October 09, 2008

Great perspective Bill. That beautiful blue sky makes an awesome backdrop for this beautiful building. Nice work! #6577679

Bill Knaps October 09, 2008

Thank you Susan. Appreciate you very much. Bill #6577695

Laura L. Gonzales level-classic October 09, 2008

What a great pov Bill!! Love the deep blue sky! Super capture and clarity of this beautiful building!!! Laura #6577780

Bill Knaps October 09, 2008

Thank you Laura. Appreciate you and your nice comment very much. Bill #6577787

Michelle L. Frick October 09, 2008

Beautiful POV and what a brilliant blue sky! #6577790

Bill Knaps October 09, 2008

Thank you Michelle. Appreciate you very much. Bill #6577804

Judi Morrissey October 09, 2008

great pov, Bill! #6577812

Bill Knaps October 09, 2008

Thank you Judi. Appreciate you very much. Bill #6577815

Lynn M. Whitt October 10, 2008

Wonderful perspective.... #6580829

Bill Knaps October 10, 2008

Thank you Lynn. Appreciate you very much. Bill #6580851

Nancy (Peaches) Harker October 10, 2008

FANTASTIC pov and color BIll!!!
Glad to see you venturing out of the swamp LOL! #6581263

Bill Knaps October 10, 2008

Thank you Peaches. Yes I am almost over the latest near miss by a gator and hope to have the courage built up to return soon. Bill #6581516

Candice L. Carter October 14, 2008

What a brillant blue sky! Excellent POV! #6597957

Bill Knaps October 14, 2008

Thank you Candice. Appreciate you very much. Bill #6599008

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