Texas State Capital

Texas State Capital
Originally uploaded by lcf1976

I love this shot! This is my best picture of the Texas State Capital so far. It was taken close to sunset and shot on my Nikon D70 from the 360 Condominium tower. What is unique about this photo is the vantage point and perspective.

I used my decade old Nikon 70-210 mm AF f/4-5.6 lens, which has been a very sharp lens. The capital is made up of red limestone, which is very beautiful in the right light. I adjusted the white balance from the default to make it warmer.

Shot From The 360...

Here is a beautiful shot of downtown Austin from the top of the 360 condominium tower. This is currently the tallest building in Austin. The view is spectacular here! You can see all of downtown Austin in a 360 degree field of view. I just love the feeling of being high up in a skyscraper. It's a feels peaceful and exhilarating observing everything that is happening in the city from that vantage point.

  

Celebrating the Opening of the 360 Tower...

The 360 tower celebrated its opening last Thursday. It was an invitation only party for the owners of the building plus their guests. I found out about the party thru AustinTowers.net and I knew my neighbor at the Milago purchased a unit, so I used his ticket to get in and bring a couple friends. The building has been an amazing success. They have sold out all 430 units and have a waiting list of 215 units. It's success has been the result of good timing, a great location, and good pricing. The building is 44 stories tall and now is the tallest building in Austin, beating the Frost Bank tower by 50 feet.

Also, the Shore condos has opened to residents as well. This is a 22 story building near the Milago where I live. Austin skyline will be undergoing some major changes over the next few years.

The picture on the left shows the completed 360 building. The building towards its left is the Monarch, which is a brand new luxury apartment complex that is nearing completion.