Thursday, June 4, 2009

State House


View of the State House Dome from the Ashburton Street entrance, which is on the back side of the State House. I have taken this shot from slightly different angles before: here is a view of the iron gates. The gates alone are magnificent, but when combined with the view of the dome against a dramatic sky is one I never tire of.

This frontal view is my favorite picture of the state house.

14 comments:

B SQUARED said...

I'm with you. A timeless perspective.

Malyss said...

A very beautyful architecture..I like those colors, and this golden dome.I understand that you want to picture this place from all kinds of angles.

Lois said...

It's so pretty! The gold dome reminds me of the Georgia Capitol building in Atlanta.

joo said...

I would be surprised if you were tired with this view. Amazing!

cieldequimper said...

Yes it is a beautiful perspective and the colours are fabulous.

brattcat said...

Wonderful composition here. It's as if the dome is some golden orb rising. Beautiful.

Cezar and Léia said...

Wow This State House Dome is really amazing!
Beautiful picture!
Léia

Harriet said...

You surprise me yet again. I lived on Bowdoin Street, smack-dab beside the State House, but yet I never ventured around to this street to find these gates!

Thanks for sharing this view.

Rajesh said...

Very beautiful. I loved the front view snap of Massachusetts State House.

Lowell said...

You certainly have a knack for composition...and the gold dome just puts everything else into perspective...wonderful!

2sweetnsaxy said...

I think it's a great capture. The composition is great.

Anonymous said...

The gold dome is such an iconic sight. I love walking around this area.

Antjas said...

I don't think I've ever approached it from this side. Thanks for opening my eyes. It's somewhat mysterious because you are wondering what lies beneath that beautiful dome.

Marie Reed said...

I'm a tourist dud! I've never been to the state house! I just read a small article about the dome and Paul Revere's copper sheeting business:)