This striking modernist building was designed with deep symbolism, and understanding that symbolism helps you find the best shots. The cone-shaped legislative chambers rising above the roofline read beautifully against a blue sky, so look for compositions that isolate those volcanic forms with a telephoto lens to compress the geometry. The reflecting pool surrounding the building gives you clean mirror reflections of the facade, and a wide angle lens shot low to the water emphasizes the symmetry. The palm-shaped columns create strong repeating patterns worth exploring from within the colonnade, where you can frame the open-air interior courtyard. Midday light can be harsh but works well for the reflections; early morning gives you softer tones and fewer crowds. The building is open to the public on weekdays, and you can walk through the open-air center to shoot upward through the courtyard toward the sky. (Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii, United States)
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