I've only time for 2 images per, today, so I'm going back to one I haven't commented on yet---which is no reflection on your 2 most recent ones, equally worthy of my attention, believe me. I liked this photo for several reasons: One the clarity of the facade even though it's in shadow. (Clarity is one of your talents, for sure.) Two, the bluish highlights on the facade---in the water spouts, window trim, etc. Very nice highlights. Three, the symmetry, of course, which you captured without the tyranny of symmetry (ie, it's natural and imposing to look at). Four, the imposing & ghostly presence of the facade, because of its shadow but also because of its looming into so much of the frame. And Five, that wonderful sun, mostly unseen but present, through its uncanny way of flaring out from behind things. And you got its reflections on & behind the grill atop, so we see its effects. The sky refuses to cede any of its rich blue to the sun. And the whole is almost minimalistic, and therefore, to me, all the more imposing. You do really good architectural captures, Bill, and it's always exciting to see what aspects you'll bring out next. In this, it's the mystery and looming presence of a facade, and the way the sun plays off of it (from behind). (That old mansard roof really adds a touch of the 'stately' to it as well.) Fine shot, Bill, and glad you let the sun have a say. It's great peeking from behind a tower...

Everything 'anahata' said and more ... Now if this pic would have been a bit darker - all in all - I like to add, that this courthouse building has something very uncanny and familiar about it, and it's reminiscent of the Movie: 'Psycho', (try squinting and you will see what I mean) the Norman Bates manor. well done, BB