Architectural Eye Candy
OK, today is Architecture Day here on life is large. A few stellar pics from some of my travels the past few years:
(1) This is one of the many gorgeous temples located inside Beijing's Forbidden City. The details along the edges of the rooves are indicative of the incredible commitment to beauty that's evident in all of the buildings inside the Forbidden City. (picture taken December 2005)
(2) This building was directly beside our site in downtown Singapore, and had gorgeous detailing at the very top -- instead of gargoyles, there were men holding spheres that would light up at night. (September 2005)
(3) After taking the rickety tram to the top of The Peak of Victoria Mountain in Hong Kong, I was rewarded with this amazing (but somewhat smoggy) view of the skyline below. The density of the city is pretty visible from up in these rarified heights. (November 2005)
(4) This was a monument that was new to me, having been erected since my last visit to DC in 2001. It was a tribute to World War II veterans and was laid out beautifully on the Mall adjacent to the Washington Monument. (August 2006)
(5) One of the beautiful buildings in San Diego's historic Balboa Park, this structure featured incredible detailing all over its front. (February 2006)
And there you have some of my fave architectural highlights of my recent travels. Thanks for indulging me!
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1 Comments:
good day sir. we here a Architectural Digest would like to compliment you on your photographs of world and stately buildings. your composition is outstanding and would like to encourage you to share more with the world. perhaps, you could create a seris of 'life is large' and showcase it? please do be in touch, sincerely, ms.l.l.wenstine
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