Franklin Co. Courthouse

Gallery: POP PhotosPosted January 25, 2014614 views5 comments

One of my favorite non-nature photo subjects is courthouses. When I lived in Kansas, I had photographed approximately 75 of the 105 in the state. I'm disappointed that I might not ever finish that project. This is my 2nd favorite courthouse in Kansas, located in Ottawa, the county seat of Franklin Co. It is a beaut with all that trim and the lovely Lady Justice statue. This one has been restored in the last few years and is on the National Register of Historic Places.

It's always challenging to shoot courthouses because inevitably there are cars, trees, light posts, antennas (for law enforcement radio use), etc.

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Comment posted by Buck Ward on January 25, 2014 at 7:34 PM

It seems like a grand and worthwhile endeavor - to photograph courthouses. You are right, this one is a beaut. It is often challenging to photograph historic buildings - the people who care for them love signs, fences, and poles (and blue downspout extensions). They have no sense of the scenic.

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Comment posted by Kent Staubus on January 25, 2014 at 11:56 PM

I've been by that one many times. It's a classic! To get uncluttered photos have you considred shooting them at night? It's not hard at all. We have some county seats here in my state that have less than 100 population. One (Gann Valley,) has 28 residents. The courthouse is rarely cluttered.

Kent in SD

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Comment posted by Michael Cothran on January 26, 2014 at 10:13 AM

I too love architectural subjects. I'm always impressed when someone has the knowledge & skill to present it so well, as you have done.

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Comment posted by Morris McClung on January 29, 2014 at 2:57 PM

Just a beautiful portrait, Angela.

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Comment posted by Bob/Charly Nelson on January 29, 2014 at 9:17 PM

They just don't make them like this anymore. Wonderful capture.
Bob

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