10. Local Landmark - August 18-24, 2013
Deron-
I figured everybody would go with an outdoor photo of a building or object, so I decided to change it up a bit.
This is the rotunda of the Mission Inn in Riverside, CA on Monday night. I tried shooting with the flash on, but found the colors seemed to be washed out, so I went no flash... and technically I AM outside, as there is no roof over the rotunda. I like how the colors look so rich and the buildings own lighting really helps the look. But trust me, this photo does not do this amazing building justice.
The Mission Inn started as a cottage in 1876. In 1902, Frank Miller started building in a variety of different styles until his death in 1935. It is now generally considered the largest Mission Revival Style building in the United States.
Pat and Richard Nixon were married in one of the two wedding chapels, Nancy and Ronald Reagan honeymooned there and eight other US Presidents have visited, going back to Benjamin Harrison. Others who have visited; W.C. Fields, Albert Einstein, Harry Houdini, Helen Keller, Henry Ford and many, many more.
I figured everybody would go with an outdoor photo of a building or object, so I decided to change it up a bit.
This is the rotunda of the Mission Inn in Riverside, CA on Monday night. I tried shooting with the flash on, but found the colors seemed to be washed out, so I went no flash... and technically I AM outside, as there is no roof over the rotunda. I like how the colors look so rich and the buildings own lighting really helps the look. But trust me, this photo does not do this amazing building justice.
The Mission Inn started as a cottage in 1876. In 1902, Frank Miller started building in a variety of different styles until his death in 1935. It is now generally considered the largest Mission Revival Style building in the United States.
Pat and Richard Nixon were married in one of the two wedding chapels, Nancy and Ronald Reagan honeymooned there and eight other US Presidents have visited, going back to Benjamin Harrison. Others who have visited; W.C. Fields, Albert Einstein, Harry Houdini, Helen Keller, Henry Ford and many, many more.
Paul-
This is the dome of the Capital Building in Lincoln Nebraska, atop which is a statue called "The Sower." The Sower is 19 1/2 feet tall on a 12 1/2 foot tall base of corn and wheat shocks. The statue faces to the northwest and represents agriculture and productivity. The golden dome it rests upon represents the sun.
The building itself--purposely obscured in this image by the stately trees that surround it--is 400 feet tall. The square base upon which the edifice sits is 437 feet on a side. The building was constructed from 1922-1932 at a cost of $9.8 million.
The Nebraska State Capitol--which boasts ornate carvings, sculpture, inlays, marble, and mosaics (inside and out)--is 400 feet tall and the square base of the Capitol is 437 feet on a side.
This is the dome of the Capital Building in Lincoln Nebraska, atop which is a statue called "The Sower." The Sower is 19 1/2 feet tall on a 12 1/2 foot tall base of corn and wheat shocks. The statue faces to the northwest and represents agriculture and productivity. The golden dome it rests upon represents the sun.
The building itself--purposely obscured in this image by the stately trees that surround it--is 400 feet tall. The square base upon which the edifice sits is 437 feet on a side. The building was constructed from 1922-1932 at a cost of $9.8 million.
The Nebraska State Capitol--which boasts ornate carvings, sculpture, inlays, marble, and mosaics (inside and out)--is 400 feet tall and the square base of the Capitol is 437 feet on a side.
Byron-
This is my shot of a local landmark. It is the World's Largest Pelican. It is in Pelican Rapids, MN. It was deigned and built by my oldest Sisters ex-father-in-law. I apologize for not coming up with something better but both Erleen & I have had health concerns the last couple of days. I didn't spend as much time planning the shot as I should of. If you do a Google search for World's Largest Pelican and look at the images, you will see the traditional Post Card looking pictures of it.
This is my shot of a local landmark. It is the World's Largest Pelican. It is in Pelican Rapids, MN. It was deigned and built by my oldest Sisters ex-father-in-law. I apologize for not coming up with something better but both Erleen & I have had health concerns the last couple of days. I didn't spend as much time planning the shot as I should of. If you do a Google search for World's Largest Pelican and look at the images, you will see the traditional Post Card looking pictures of it.
Kevin-
Well, as promised I went back down to the University of Minnesota area to try photographing my chosen local landmark, the Weisman Art Museum, again. I found a better location than the one I used last night, so that the Weisman itself blocked most of the building behind. The skies were also nicer tonight. I still preferred the shots, like this one, illuminated only by the lights of the Washington Avenue Bridge.
The main shot was captured at about 40 minutes after sunset, ISO 200, the exposure was 15 seconds at f/11 with my 24-70mm Nikkor zoomed to 38mm. The camera was tripod mounted of course.
Well, as promised I went back down to the University of Minnesota area to try photographing my chosen local landmark, the Weisman Art Museum, again. I found a better location than the one I used last night, so that the Weisman itself blocked most of the building behind. The skies were also nicer tonight. I still preferred the shots, like this one, illuminated only by the lights of the Washington Avenue Bridge.
The main shot was captured at about 40 minutes after sunset, ISO 200, the exposure was 15 seconds at f/11 with my 24-70mm Nikkor zoomed to 38mm. The camera was tripod mounted of course.