Texas State History Museum, Austin
The Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum can be found about four blocks north of the State Capitol and has become another must-see location in any visit to Austin. The twenty foot high bronze star in front of the building is almost as much of a landmark these days as the capitol dome. I’ve taken many pictures of this building and the star since it opened and, if you are flying through Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, you may see another of these taken on the same day as this one hanging above the western security line. That assumes, of course, that no-one has bought the space...
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This landscape format shot of the Texas State Capitol in Austin was taken at the same time as the portrait version you can find here. If you are up early during the summer, head to the north side of the State Capitol building and you can catch a great image of the building with the underground rotunda in the foreground. Prints of this image are available with widths between 36″ and 60″. Available Sizes 60" x 40" $960.00 USD 48" x 32" $765.00 USD 36" x 24" $465.00 USD
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The Texas State Capitol is undoubtedly one of the most photographer-friendly public buildings I’ve ever had the pleasure to visit (and I’ve visited it a great deal over the last couple of decades). Not only is access easy despite new security checkpoints, it’s also open late every night. If you are in Austin, make sure to visit the building and take one of the free guided tours. Despite the apparent simplicity of this shot, getting a decent image of the interior of the dome is surprisingly tricky due to the enormous difference in light levels from the sunlit area near the...
Read MoreChevron Building, Houston
The collection of buildings at the corner of Smith & Bell in downtown Houston, Texas has been a favourite of mine for several years. This place epitomises the large American city skyline as far as I am concerned – tall skyscrapers covered in reflective glass panels. This junction also hosts a large, circular skywalk joining all four corners and offering a great frame when shooting upwards with a very wide-angle lens. For those interested in history, although this building is currently occupied by the Chevron oil company, it was originally built as the headquarters for Enron....
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Most visitors to the Texas State Capitol in Austin congregate on the south side of the building since it’s closer to downtown and is also the side that receives the most sun during the later part of the day. The north side, however, offers a great view of the building especially early in the morning during the summer. Using an ultra-wide-angle lens, you can capture the whole of the main building and also the underground rotunda of the new extension as seen here in the foreground. Prints of this image are available with heights between 30″ and 60″. Available Sizes 40" x...
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