Friday, August 13, 2010

Weekend Reflections: California State Building

This is a bit of a trompe l'oeil.  The back windows of the downtown California State Building reflect the multi-story wing on the right.  The baroque looking cupola tops our City Hall one block south of the State building.  It just happened to align with the structure in the reflection.  Serendipity.  For more reflective photos, visit James' meme Weekend Reflections.
Posted by Oakland Daily Photo at 11:43 PM
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15 comments:

  1. NefertitiAugust 14, 2010 at 1:08 AM

    il est magnifique ce batiment,belle reflexion ;O)

    bon w end

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  2. 'TsukiAugust 14, 2010 at 1:50 AM

    Interesting reflexion : it just look as those sad building were toped by lovely cloch tower... Nice catch indeed !

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  3. cieldequimperAugust 14, 2010 at 2:17 AM

    Perfect again, slightly misleading at first glance.

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  4. Cezar and LéiaAugust 14, 2010 at 5:09 AM

    Modern and elegant building, you capture beautiful reflections there!
    Hugs
    Léia - Bonjour Luxembourg

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  5. BirdmanAugust 14, 2010 at 5:14 AM

    A pleasing shot with reflection and warm colors.

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  6. Bob CroweAugust 14, 2010 at 6:56 AM

    Good eye. I like the curve-and-spire combination.

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  7. Life Is A Road TripAugust 14, 2010 at 7:35 AM

    That is exactly what I was thinking when I saw it - it looks like one building! Cool.

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  8. PaulaAugust 14, 2010 at 4:53 PM

    Wow, I really had to study it to figure out which building was where. Wonderful shot!

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  9. FranciscaAugust 14, 2010 at 8:23 PM

    Trompe l'oeil is right! I thought I was looking at the building through two sheets of window. Nice one!

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  10. Leslie D.August 14, 2010 at 9:26 PM

    Yes pretty amazing how that lined up! The mirrored portion almost looks transparent.

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  11. GineAugust 14, 2010 at 11:24 PM

    Comme un deuxième monde !

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  12. jeff campbellAugust 15, 2010 at 1:57 PM

    Crisp shot...nice reflection...Peace

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  13. Louis la VacheAugust 16, 2010 at 4:24 AM

    Outstanding, Carolyn! Serendipity indeed!
    ;-D

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  14. UnknownAugust 17, 2010 at 11:13 AM

    At first I was really intrigued! :-) Very well spoted, great capture!

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  15. RobAugust 18, 2010 at 6:54 AM

    Gorgeous reflection!

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