Weekend Photoblogging - Columbia, SC

Before the Colorado photoblogging deluge begins, I need to catchup with the entries from a trip WG and I took several weeks back to the capital of South Carolina.

Columbia is blessed with one of the finest State Houses in the land, thanks to a strong classical bent in its design:



The dome is particularly interesting:



Let's take a closer look:



This fellow looks a tad overdressed:



Doesn't seem to be one to trifle with---note that steely glint:



Even the lamps are interesting:



As in most things, attention to detail counts:



Medallions flank the entranceway:



Here's a closer look at the windows:



The interior's every bit as impressive:



Our guide informed us that the artwork over the doors represent a lost art:



And to think my ceilings are white paint:



Here's a closer look at a ceiling corner:



A place this fancy needs a big chandelier:



Here's the faux interior of the dome:



Let's see how close the telephoto can bring us:



If you think the Confederate flag ticks people off, check out this guy:



Here's the flag that's caused so much controversy:



The plight of African-Americans has not been forgotten:



Best to keep moving, I think:



We'll wrap with an example of one of the leading contributors to Columbia's beauty: