Some Capital photos

 While we were in Charleston, West Virginia, we had the opportunity to walk around the state capital ground. They were beautifully maintained and the dome of the capital is a stunning site, especially when viewed against a beautiful blue sky and lit by the sun.

This was taken just before a very dramatic thunderstorm - I barely had time to get back to "home base".



I don't know the meaning of the symbols on the dome - I guess it's time for some research!


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24 comments:

  1. Phil SladeSeptember 4, 2023 at 11:22 AM

    Hi Sue. That is one beautiful dome especially in the sunlight. It looks to have some eastern influence but I guess it won't have. Thanks for the link today.

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  2. kwarkitoSeptember 4, 2023 at 11:53 AM

    Magnifique. The dome is particularly stunning

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  3. EricaStaSeptember 4, 2023 at 12:23 PM

    Wow... what an interesting visit. I wished to visit too.

    Thank you for hosting

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  4. Pat @ Mille Fiori FavoritiSeptember 4, 2023 at 3:48 PM

    Happy September and Labor Day! Enjoy your time in Charleston, Sue. It is a beautiful city.

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  5. Lydia C. LeeSeptember 4, 2023 at 4:56 PM

    I love the way the gold catches the light - lovely stuff!

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  6. roentareSeptember 4, 2023 at 5:30 PM

    Beautiful building structure!

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  7. Sharon WagnerSeptember 4, 2023 at 5:40 PM

    Happy Labor Day!

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  8. AmySeptember 4, 2023 at 5:49 PM

    That's a place I've only ever read about.

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  9. Photo CacheSeptember 4, 2023 at 8:16 PM

    I love the gilded dome. Someday I wish I could visit too.

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  10. Veronica LeeSeptember 4, 2023 at 9:13 PM

    The dome is a majestic sight to behold! WOW!

    Hugs and blessings, Sue

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  11. MELODY JACOBSeptember 5, 2023 at 2:15 AM

    I adore how the gold sparkles when the light hits it.
    https://www.melodyjacob.com/2023/09/howgait-pub-glasgow-review.html

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  12. Jill HarrisonSeptember 5, 2023 at 2:34 AM

    Impressive building. Yes it would be interesting to know the history behind the symbols. Enjoy your week and thankyou again for the linkup. We have been away for a 9 week caravanning trip to the other side of Australia - but now I am back and blogging again.

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  13. rupam sarmaSeptember 5, 2023 at 3:15 AM

    Amazing photos. Great post.

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  14. Kenneth Cole SchneiderSeptember 5, 2023 at 6:07 AM

    So glad that the storm delayed its arrival, permitting you beautiful photos. As you did, I researched capitol domes and found eleven were encrusted with gold leaf to varying degrees. Ours in Connecticut is included. There is also a Gold Building in downtown Hartford, GT but I do not think it was constructed with any gold.

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  15. Dixie @ Arranged WordsSeptember 5, 2023 at 11:54 AM

    Beautiful photos.
    The dome looks amazing.

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  16. mvmaithaiSeptember 5, 2023 at 3:28 PM

    I've seen some state capitals, but never this close of the domes. Very impressive building!

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  17. LindaSeptember 5, 2023 at 10:21 PM

    Excellent pictures! I remember seeing that dome from the interstate. It’s hard to mess.

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  18. meowmeowmansSeptember 5, 2023 at 11:21 PM

    Nice photos, Sue! That dome on the building is amazing. Glad you made it back to hime base before that storm. :)

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  19. SuzanaSeptember 6, 2023 at 1:01 AM

    A special building, full oh history. You make me curios about those symbols.
    If you discover something maybe you'll find time to share. Could be some esoteric ideas!
    All the best in this new week! ❤️😘

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  20. Memories of Eric and FlynnSeptember 6, 2023 at 4:33 AM

    That dome is beautiful.

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  21. csuhpat1September 6, 2023 at 10:50 AM

    Beautiful pics. The dome looks so very cool. Thanks for hosting and I hope that you have a wonderful week.

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  22. Peabea ScribblesSeptember 6, 2023 at 11:26 AM

    I have driven through there, and yes it is a striking view to see. So glad you got photos to share as I have never managed that. Thanks for sharing with Pictorial Tuesday.

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  23. bookwormSeptember 6, 2023 at 1:24 PM

    Strangely, my husband and I had a discussion of state capitols we've been through but never visited the capitol grounds just the other day. We need to start visiting these. My favorite picture of the series was the second one. Alana ramblinwitham.blogspot.com

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  24. Taken For GrantedSeptember 6, 2023 at 6:03 PM

    I can see you had fun with Capitals.

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