Legislative Building - Olympia Washington
by Connie Fox
Title
Legislative Building - Olympia Washington
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Connie Fox
Medium
Photograph - Outdoor Color Photo
Description
The Legislative Building in Olympia, Washington, built in the American Neoclassical style of architecture. Olympia is the home of the government of the state of Washington, and this is one of many buildings that comprise what is known as the Capitol Campus, a U.S. Historic District. Construction on the Legislative Building was completed in 1928, and it was added to the U.S. National Register of Historic Places in 1979. If you plan to visit the Seattle area, please consider visiting this beautiful historic landmark.
As part of the Washington State Capitol Historic District, the Legislative Building shares its Olympia location with other campus buildings, including a large domed building (also called the Legislative Building by my source) that was undergoing repairs at the time of my visit. The design of the Capitol Campus is a grand example of the City Beautiful style of the Progressive era of the early 20th Century. (Wikipedia)
This color photograph is on offset frontal view of the main entrance to the Legislative Building, and includes details of neoclassical Corinthian-style fancy capitals. They differ from classic Corinthian style (Greek or Roman) in that they sit atop plain shafts rather than the fluted shafts. One prominent feature is the beautiful piecrust detail along the roofline.
Shot on a crystal-clear day in early September 2012, with beautiful white clouds in the blue sky. A large green tree flanks the building on one side. Image is also available in vivid black-and-white and a sepia (taupe) tint in which the sky is less prominent than in the other two versions.
Copyright 2012–23 Connie Steitz Fox
All Rights Reserved
Nikon D80.
Featured on the homepages of Today's Best Art, FAA Featured Images, Beauty, and Premium FAA Artists, January 2014. Featured on the homepage of The Gold Standard, May 2014. Featured by Nikon Full Frame Cameras, and Covered Bridges and Historical Buildings, February 2023.
Legislative Building - Olympia Washington by Connie Fox
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Comments (27)
Holly April Harris
Awesome photo! I am very pleased to feature your lovely artwork in the group ‘Covered Bridges and Historical Buildings.’ Please add it to the “2023 First Quarter Featured Image Collection” thread in the discussions area to record and display your image amongst the best in the group. Thank you! 2/21/23
Beverly Guilliams
Wonderful Image and great detailed Description too..................v.
Connie Fox replied:
Thank you so much, Beverly. A description in this case was necessary in order to appreciate, I felt. There's lots more interesting history here.
Greg Collins
Nice capture. Good lighting.
Connie Fox replied:
Thank you, Greg, for mentioning the lighting, and for your nice words. Much-appreciated.
Tom Weisbrook
What a beautiful building, and lovely capture of the intricate details in this architectural image. Well done, Connie. Congrats for all the features!!
Connie Fox replied:
The architects did a wonderful job designing this beautiful campus, so that gave me a headstart. Thanks for your encouraging words, Tom!
Donna Kennedy
Congratulations Connie! Your fantasticl image has been Featured in our group The Gold Standard, because of its excellence! Also added my fav/tweet/vote
Connie Fox replied:
Thank you so much, Donna, for featuring my image of this exquisite building in The Gold Standard. What an honor! I do hope those interested in classical architecture will delve into the history of how this masterpiece came about, and the beautiful sprawling campus on which it resides.
Connie Fox
Dan, I'm glad you like this color version of "Legislative Building - Olympia Washington" enough to feature it on the homepage of Premium FAA Artists, along with four more of my images. That is quite a nice welcome for a new member. Thank you!
Connie Fox
James, I am thrilled to see that you have featured this image in the Beauty group. To me, this is one of the best examples of American neoclassical architecture I had seen in a long time. It is a privilege to share it. Thank you!
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