Photo 365 - On Assignment - October (Architecture)

The Biltmore (The Tower)

One of what will be a few shots from the Biltmore since it has some many architectural features to it. in reality I could probably do just month of Biltmore architecture but that wouldn't fair to you guys so I'll try not to overload with shots from this historic resort. The Biltmore has been in operation since the 1920's and one of it's more prominent features, which can be seen from a good ways out, is its large tower. This shot was taken from the side of building and also encompasses some of the roof and patio areas from the hotel rooms. Also since I was shooting late in the afternoon, on a very clear day, I got a beautiful blue sky behind it. No photoshopping here!

Shot on Canon Rebel T1i at f/9, 1/125 sec, 30 mm, ISO 200

Photo 365 - On Assignment - October (Architecture)

Coral Gables Police and Fire Station (The Original, also known as the City of Coral Gables Public Safety Building) - October 1st picture

As requested by the Facebook faithful, October's theme is Architecture. This picture is for October 1st. This shot is an architectural design feature above one of the entrances to the original Coral Gables Police and Fire station. There are two figureheads above the doors with numerous smaller faces, both animal and people, surrounding them. This building is on the National Register of Historical Places and according to their website this station was utilized from 1925 - 1949 as a Fire station and police/correctional facility (ie drunk tank). I have driven by this building countless hundreds of times and never knew it was there until I started researching places for this months theme... learn something new everyday! I like this particular picture because that little cat face has such a weird expression on it, kind of freaky actually.

Shot on Canon Rebel T1i at f/9, 1/125 sec, 30 mm, ISO 200