The State Capitol of Texas at Dusk

I went down on Saturday evening to do some shooting around Austin and caught the capitol around sunset. There are all kinds of interesting things about the Texas capitol, like this cool underground Illuminati chamber you can see here, but the one thing that all Texans seem to know is that our capitol is 14 feet taller than the one in D.C. This is a source of pride for Texans, along with the cool and trivial fact that we maintain, in our state constitution, the right to secede from the Union.

The capitol is made out of this pink granite, and it gets a little pinker at night at soon as they turn on the lights, especially against the blue sky.

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Lord V. says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called *The Pandora's box*, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

iceman9294 says:

This is strong work Trey. Very nicely done.
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

DividedSky46 says:

Amazing!
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

midwinterphoto says:

wicked
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

C-HAD says:

Awesome shot and great perspective!
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

Shairani says:

Awesome!
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

J.woof says:

Every thing is bigger in Texas!
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

donnie joe says:

LOL,I doubt you could call any of our Senators/Representatives who make their offices down there Illuminati!!!

Wonderful image of the pink granite palace!
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

Craig B 73 says:

That's a real cool shot.
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

K100Dave says:

Very nice!

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Extra Medium says:

Still waiting on that succession from the union... But a great shot.
Just can't get over the size of these shots.
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

herecomesmatt says:

Beautifully created!
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

Stuck in Customs says:

thanks!
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

Libera Lu says:

stupenda la prospettiva! bellissimi colori!
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

San Diego Shooter says:

another piece of perfection!
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

acidsulfurik [bz] says:

D3X!!wooohoooo what a beast!
nice compo!
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

frorf says:

just perfect
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

ken mccown says:

smokin' hot s.i.c!
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

Irishphotographer says:

very nice indeed perfect saturation!
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

SkylerWestby says:

this is phenomenal
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

Menetnashté says:

striking shot!
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

Seattle Imagineer says:

Coooool!!
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

dai oni says:

Beautiful textures and surfaces, one of the best I've seen
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

momentaryawe.com says:

That's a very unusual view of Texas. All you usualy see on tv is cowboy hats. It's good to see a fresh perspective!
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

J-Rie says:

gorgeous.
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

Lord Emsworth says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Noble Architecture (Fav 1, Comment on 1), and we'd love to have this added to the group!
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

rapis60 says:

superb perspective!!!!
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

M@ Kadlick says:

Stunning sky and detail!
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

[ Hungry Hungry is away until August 7th ] says:

Outstanding clarity and the symmetry is amazing. Well done!
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

wishiwsthr says:

It's awesome. The glass chamber thingy is so unique it adds another dimension to an already robust, and plainly extravagant (Texan) architectural accomplishment. As always, love the treatment
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

[ SA JA ] says:

wow...brilliant. Greatly capture!!!
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

thewoodenshoes (van Kampen) says:

Geee, what would the US look like with a big bite taken out of it? I prefer photos like this without you needing a passport, even if it's in big ol' Texas! Nice one Trey!

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smgallery says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Amazing Shots! (Post 1 / Award 3), and we'd love to have this added to the group!

Speechless!!! Everything about this is perfect!!
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

ohstfaninca says:

Fantastic shot!

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Jikesh k says:

Amazing work
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

Sheraz Shaukat says:

Brilliant work.
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

Eye on World says:

Amazing work !
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

Panorama Paul says:

Wow... I just LOVE the symmetry here!!
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

Jonathan Palfrey says:

As usual, a well-composed photo.

I suppose every state has the right to succeed. In 1861 a whole bunch of states thought they had the right to secede, and did so, but rights tend to evaporate in the face of superior military force. You may regard that as good or bad depending on which side you're on.
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

L’État c’est Moi says:

Awesome image/ Great work.
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

LE POULAILLER says:

very good!
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

neilalderney123 says:

I agree with Paul, the symmetry is amazing. The Architects did a good jo, and so did you to catch it.
LOL on the constitution

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Rumi. says:

just beautiful!!!
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

Adrian World says:

Ah I was that close to go down on Friday to the Capitol and shoot some B/W film around midnight but finally decided otherwise. Excellent shot, there are some many cool things in this image it's amazing.
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wishiwsthr says:

Is it just me or is this leaning a little to the right?
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

Metius says:

Amazing photo!
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

dish.jockey says:

This is among your best on these shores, Trey!
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

Iranian Roseate (S. Mahmoud Mousavi) says:

So Beautiful
Nice Cadre
Nice Perspective
Excellent
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

BoazImages says:

wonderful shot!
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

jaynesav says:

Wonderful
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Daniele Cherenti D A N Y C.80 says:

Wow!!!amazing
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

Keviboy17 says:

amazing! amazing colors.
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m dee- on & off... says:

Wow. Love the pov and colors.
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

Lisa Chu Photography says:

Ooooooooo going on my favs. LOVE and ADMIRE the perspective
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

romvi says:

beautiful composition
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

jety says:

Wonderful
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ruvido says:

spaceship!
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Illusiontom says:

yes I like!!!
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stefan Edwards says:

Great View and Great Shot
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roofgarden (working trip) says:

Excellent work.
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

Yoan Bernabeu says:

Wow, very nice processing and nice colors.
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

Peter Gorges says:

Very cool colors and HDR treatment!

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I-SEEN-IT says:

WOW nice shot. Instant Fave.
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honzap says:

Nice colours, stunning view!
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.sunglow. says:

amazing!
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gabrielescotto says:

wooooooooooooow splendid!!!!!!
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Fionn Luk says:

Very strong clouds. Excellent treatment
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wildmann59 says:

beautiful ..

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A Girl Next Door says:

Excellent capture, I like the HDR.
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DMC43 says:

Awesome shot and HDR!!!! :-)))
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

Andy McGowan says:

incredible shot, perfect treatment
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

castevens12 says:

really gorgeous shot, one of your best, IMO
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jw corley says:

I love the wavy reflection of the capital building in the glass.

Best viewed huge.
Very well done as usual.
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

Kumar Appaiah says:

Brilliant photo. And I think you meant "secede" from the union?
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

aloha_plumeria says:

Yeeehaaaw! 14 feet huh? Do you think we couldn't tell from the picture?! :P

Wonderful treatment combined with symmetry and a dramatic sky... that basically what does it for me... Have a great Monday Trey!
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StafbulCZ says:

Amazing shot and treatment!!!! WOnderful work! Sure fave! :)

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live w mcs says:

Nice!
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

ANVAR - I'll be back in August says:

Wow!
Outstanding shot of our state Capitol!
Perfect composition and tone mapping!
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

bevcraigwhite says:

looks amazing...and I did not know that !!! looks glorious !!! with your treatment...well done ! Please add this beautiful photo to CITRIT,Best of yours!
Citrit group

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Phil's Pixels says:

Spectacular photo. Superb!
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clay.wells says:

"You sir, are an HDR expert!"

(spoken in the voice of Tobias)

Beautiful image.
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

vedd says:

Stunning view Trey, I like the leading lines towards the building. And I particularly like how the warm golden tones of the building contrasting the cool blue sky
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

andie.smith says:

awesome!!! this is one of my favorite places
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Michael Brooking Photography [ Back from mexico] says:

lovely capture....congrats on explore.....Michael
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Gavin Peterson says:

hehe makes me proud to be a texan :)
very stunning photo! you really have to view the original size to truely appreciate the details in this photo.
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drburtoni says:

BEST SEEN LARGE FOR DETAILS. very nicely done.
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

fakhan69 says:

Fantastic colors and light¡¡
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jazzine says:

how many exposures to get this HDR? its fabulous !!!!!!!
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

Pixelsior says:

Aah , the lovely and powerful D3X... And of course its in your hands. A wonderful combo...
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

susan_r4 says:

Oh wowee! This is fantastic Trey!! Way to go!
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

jawrr says:

Outstanding! Fantastic work, composition and cool place... really super, Trey. So you got the new body after all, congratz!
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

pattpoom says:

Very beautiful work for this one.!!!
Exceptional exposure, color and impressively composed.
World class sharing from you as always. I wish you have a great week.:)
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

Samantha Nandez Photography says:

Yay Texas! My Native state. But as many times as I've been there, I never noticed that glass topped chamber :? Lol.

This is a gorgeous HDR, great work!
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MacOffutt says:

Great Image Trey! I think the Illuminati Tunnel really ads to the image! Great shot.
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Syncharmony says:

Sick reflection in this one
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Pete@G.C says:

Your Simply Stunning Shot has been spotted,
We would appreciate you submitting this photo to the group pool.
Invited Images Only !! Post 1 & Award 3.

Please ‘Tag’ your photo with “SimplyStunningShots”
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philwarner says:

Great view of the Capitol showing the lower levels. All the times I've been there that glass is so dirty you can barely see through. Do you have glass cleaner in your camera bag??? ;-)
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fotophriendly says:

Gr8 image!
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shexbeer says:

Awesome capture my friend! Great quality from yours new toy, D3X kick azz!
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

leaky_tiki says:

Beautiful Photo! Congrats on Explore! :-{)>
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