Exteriors of American Classical Designed Buildings

A great example of the Roman Temple style. The black and white treatment and framing is excellent. Focus is spot on all the way to the cross on the top of the spire.. While the steeple is centered (not always desired), the leading lines of the portico maintains the rule of thirds. One other thought is that with the colonial church, the upward sweep of the spire not only attracted people to the center of town and local activity, it also draws eyes symbolically heavenward, as does this picture..

This is a wonderful shot. Sunset makes the south facade glow.. Leading line work very well from this angle and I think it is framed and presented well. Your focus tone and color are well done.. It has all of the architectural elements to make this a quality entry.

I used this photo as my contest logo picture because it has so many of the elements that this contest is about. I was glad that it was offered as entry as well. As a photo the exposure, Tone, Color, and Contrast combine near perfect eye appeal. The light on the left flows through to the shadows on the right, following the lines of the building. The bokeh of the fountain highlights the focus and sharpness of the structural details Of course the capital building is a clear example of classical design..

This is the picture that I was looking for! The light is extraordinary. The play of shadows on the steps adds to the geometry of the composition The only thing I would have done, if I was lucky (skilled) enough to take this picture would be to remove the distraction on the right side of the door. I am mainly a landscape photographer. so I try to abide with the "nine rules". These are Cropping, Rule of thirds, Framing, Lead in lines, Focus, Background, Patterns, Depth, and no missing body parts. This photo hits them all. The shape and location of the flag is a finishing touch. Congratulations on a excellent win.

What an interesting design and picture. It is too bad that it was not taken straight on, but I am guessing that was not possible (chain link fence a clue). Regardless this still is a notable entry. The Pantheon detail of the paneled ceiling is in itself a tribute to the most beautiful building in Rome. A very good shot and an appropriate entry for this contest. I love the two niches.

Very good composition Tone and Color well done and the scale is shown without the terrible distracting crowds, Just one person framed by the pillars. Very unusual in Washington D.C. The only thing I would like to see is somemore detail in the center of the Memorial, but that is a subjective view and does not detract from the overall quality.

A wonderful photograph and an amazing building. Some history - "Architecturally, the building is fairly typical of the period, with cast-iron facings in an arcaded system with two orders of columns that was derived from the Sansovino Library in Venice. Because it fronted on two streets, it need(ed) two cast-iron facades, Rather than hanging the facades off the brickwork, (the designers) use(ed) the strength of the cast-iron itself to support the building. This use of a structural metal frame was a precursor to the steel-framed skyscrapers that would start to be built in the early 20th century; in fact, some consider it to be the first skyscraper and "the most important cast-iron structure ever built" (from Wikipedia). This building uses many of the classical elements that this contest is about. Your use of the angles to maintain the rule of thirds and the use of leading lines makes this a great photo. Meets six of the nine composition "rules" - Fill The Frame, the Rule Of Thirds., Lead In Lines / Shapes, Know Your Focus, Watch The Background, and Symmetry/Patterns.

What a good shot of of an Iconic building. Even though it is "painted", the details are clear and Jefferson's concepts are all included. There must have been significant landscaping done since I was there because I was not able to photograph the building from this great angle. Your tone, color and effects work to a great advantage here.

What a great shot! While I think you were to the right of the center rosettes (the two should line up), the fluted corinthian columns, the rosetted (?) coffering of the ceiling (which is basically a series of receding square elements) and the upward view all make this an excellent entry. Rule of thirds is also used to your advantage.