Saturday, January 22, 2011

Old State House



I have shown the Old State House before, both because I like the building and because it is a central part of downtown Hartford.  I thought I would show it again today in a different season and in black and white. (One end of State House Square, which I featured yesterday, is at the right, with the glass conservatory and the ING highrise.)

The Weekend in Black and White shows other black and white photos. Take a look.
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19 comments:

  1. Regina KJanuary 22, 2011 at 8:14 AM

    Such a picturesque building no matter what the season.

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  2. Genie -- Paris and BeyondJanuary 22, 2011 at 8:44 AM

    An interesting contrast to your post yesterday... This stately building is a contrast also to the modern buildings surrounding it... glad that it has been preserved

    Genie

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  3. cieldequimperJanuary 22, 2011 at 9:04 AM

    A bit like Boston, I love the old and new high rises, this contrast that we very seldom see in Europe.

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  4. BirdmanJanuary 22, 2011 at 9:05 AM

    Looks a bit odd in the middle of all that glass.

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  5. VPJanuary 22, 2011 at 9:23 AM

    Sorry, I'm not so keen on contemporary B&W, I always wonder what the subject would have been in color...

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  6. SharonJanuary 22, 2011 at 9:39 AM

    A bit of the Colonial amid the modern.

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  7. SRQJanuary 22, 2011 at 10:36 AM

    I like the contrast showing an old structure sandwiched in with new ones. Your management should be pleased as well! Now would be the time to request a review and discuss a possible raise.

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  8. Leif HagenJanuary 22, 2011 at 11:21 AM

    Very stately indeed! Snappy monochromatic snap!
    BTW, is the Hartford life insurance headquarters worth a photo for your blog? I have some clients' $$ invested with them in "your backyard."

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  9. KarenJanuary 22, 2011 at 12:08 PM

    A beautiful building, it looks out of place. Terrific monochrome.

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  10. Youth_in_AsiaJanuary 22, 2011 at 12:21 PM

    It's a beautiful old state house, Jack. I'm glad it's still around.

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  11. RedPatJanuary 22, 2011 at 1:24 PM

    Somehow it looks so "American" to me - a perfect thing for a state house! Nice shot.

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  12. UnknownJanuary 22, 2011 at 1:41 PM

    Great architectural contrast! Very nice b&w shot.

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  13. Cezar and LéiaJanuary 22, 2011 at 1:48 PM

    Really nice contrast, enhanced by the B&W!
    God bless you!
    Cezar

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  14. DragonstarJanuary 22, 2011 at 2:42 PM

    A great comparison of architecture - so many different styles, and all so lovingly pictured.

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  15. jennyfrecklesJanuary 22, 2011 at 4:16 PM

    I really like this shot - the attractive and classical old building framed by the towering modern blocks. I think it works well in mono.

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  16. MichelleJanuary 22, 2011 at 6:58 PM

    I like the black and white effect of this shot.

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  17. EG CameraGirlJanuary 22, 2011 at 9:03 PM

    It's a wonderful old building! And it looks great in B&W.

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  18. LowellJanuary 23, 2011 at 6:52 AM

    So much contrast here - probably why the b&w works so well. Nicely done, my friend!

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  19. HalcyonJanuary 24, 2011 at 2:23 PM

    A lovely scene in any color (or lack thereof).

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