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“Beehive”
Description:
The Utah State Capitol in Salt Lake City stands illuminated at dawn, its neoclassical columns and copper dome overlooking the capital of the Beehive State. Completed in 1916, this landmark houses Utah’s governor and legislature, representing both the state’s industrious spirit and its enduring architectural heritage.
Story:
I arrived at the Utah State Capitol during twilight to take in the landscape and scout for photographs. The sky was perfectly clear above the Wasatch foothills, and a gentle downslope wind sent the flags billowing to the left. I’d been told to visit the Capitol grounds for their symmetry and manicured design, and they didn’t disappoint — the stillness, light, and order of the place made it feel like the city’s quiet heart before dawn.
I titled this photograph Beehive because Utah carries the unique nickname, the Beehive State. I didn’t know its origin when I photographed that morning, but the Capitol’s architecture immediately conveyed a sense of order and tradition.
This stop came during a road trip I took after completing three years teaching English in South Korea. Hearing the phrase Beehive State reminded me of Korea — a nation capable of collective precision and progress, where coordination achieves the impossible. Perhaps the same could be said of the pioneers who once chose to call Salt Lake City home.
-BAP
Location:
Capitol Hill
Salt Lake City, Utah
40° 46' 34.3'' N, 111° 53' 17.6'' W
Google Map Link
Time: 06:57 MDT (sunrise 07:11)
Date: September 18th, 2018
Camera & Settings:
Single shot
Sony RX100 IV, Tripod
ISO 125, 8.8 mm (24 mm), f/6.3, 0.4 sec
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“Beehive”
Description:
The Utah State Capitol in Salt Lake City stands illuminated at dawn, its neoclassical columns and copper dome overlooking the capital of the Beehive State. Completed in 1916, this landmark houses Utah’s governor and legislature, representing both the state’s industrious spirit and its enduring architectural heritage.
Story:
I arrived at the Utah State Capitol during twilight to take in the landscape and scout for photographs. The sky was perfectly clear above the Wasatch foothills, and a gentle downslope wind sent the flags billowing to the left. I’d been told to visit the Capitol grounds for their symmetry and manicured design, and they didn’t disappoint — the stillness, light, and order of the place made it feel like the city’s quiet heart before dawn.
I titled this photograph Beehive because Utah carries the unique nickname, the Beehive State. I didn’t know its origin when I photographed that morning, but the Capitol’s architecture immediately conveyed a sense of order and tradition.
This stop came during a road trip I took after completing three years teaching English in South Korea. Hearing the phrase Beehive State reminded me of Korea — a nation capable of collective precision and progress, where coordination achieves the impossible. Perhaps the same could be said of the pioneers who once chose to call Salt Lake City home.
-BAP
Location:
Capitol Hill
Salt Lake City, Utah
40° 46' 34.3'' N, 111° 53' 17.6'' W
Google Map Link
Time: 06:57 MDT (sunrise 07:11)
Date: September 18th, 2018
Camera & Settings:
Single shot
Sony RX100 IV, Tripod
ISO 125, 8.8 mm (24 mm), f/6.3, 0.4 sec
