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The other (lower) summit by T. E. Smith-Lamothe from the GigaPan Katahdin Summit Panorama by T. E. Smith-Lamothe
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The Knife Edge Trail by T. E. Smith-Lamothe from the GigaPan Katahdin Summit Panorama by T. E. Smith-Lamothe
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The Chimney Step by T. E. Smith-Lamothe from the GigaPan Katahdin Summit Panorama by T. E. Smith-Lamothe
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Sentinel Rock by T. E. Smith-Lamothe from the GigaPan Katahdin Summit Panorama by T. E. Smith-Lamothe
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hiker by T. E. Smith-Lamothe from the GigaPan Katahdin Summit Panorama by T. E. Smith-Lamothe
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another big-city communication tower by T. E. Smith-Lamothe from the GigaPan North Bank of the Thames River, London, from the OXO Tower observation deck by T. E. Smith-Lamothe
London, like many major cities around the world, has its own modernist communication tower with its obligatory revolving restaurant and 360 degree view.
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layer-cake steeple by T. E. Smith-Lamothe from the GigaPan North Bank of the Thames River, London, from the OXO Tower observation deck by T. E. Smith-Lamothe
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Netherlands? by T. E. Smith-Lamothe from the GigaPan North Bank of the Thames River, London, from the OXO Tower observation deck by T. E. Smith-Lamothe
This section of the waterfront would not be out of place in Amsterdam.
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St. Paul Cathedral by T. E. Smith-Lamothe from the GigaPan North Bank of the Thames River, London, from the OXO Tower observation deck by T. E. Smith-Lamothe
Even at this distance, the clock face on the tower of the cathedral is still legible.
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the Canary Wharf gherkin by T. E. Smith-Lamothe from the GigaPan North Bank of the Thames River, London, from the OXO Tower observation deck by T. E. Smith-Lamothe
Although designed so that a pedestrian is not overwhelmed by the size and height in its immediate neighbourhood, the shape quickly became known as "The Giant Gherkin", another term for "pickle".
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end of the line by T. E. Smith-Lamothe from the GigaPan Palace Maze at Yuanmingyuan Park, near Beijing, China by T. E. Smith-Lamothe
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Corinthian Column by T. E. Smith-Lamothe from the GigaPan Palace Maze at Yuanmingyuan Park, near Beijing, China by T. E. Smith-Lamothe
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found the centre! by T. E. Smith-Lamothe from the GigaPan Palace Maze at Yuanmingyuan Park, near Beijing, China by T. E. Smith-Lamothe
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lost! by T. E. Smith-Lamothe from the GigaPan Palace Maze at Yuanmingyuan Park, near Beijing, China by T. E. Smith-Lamothe
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ornate roofs by T. E. Smith-Lamothe from the GigaPan Heian Shrine compound, Kyoto, Japan by T. E. Smith-Lamothe
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prayer racks by T. E. Smith-Lamothe from the GigaPan Heian Shrine compound, Kyoto, Japan by T. E. Smith-Lamothe
prayers are written on paper and the papers tied to the available racks.
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chnaging colours by T. E. Smith-Lamothe from the GigaPan Togetsu-kyo Bridge, Arashiyama, Kyoto, Japan by T. E. Smith-Lamothe
Autumn was late in 2011, the fall foliage is usually more colourful in November.
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white egret fishing by T. E. Smith-Lamothe from the GigaPan Togetsu-kyo Bridge, Arashiyama, Kyoto, Japan by T. E. Smith-Lamothe
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blue rowboats by T. E. Smith-Lamothe from the GigaPan Togetsu-kyo Bridge, Arashiyama, Kyoto, Japan by T. E. Smith-Lamothe
for rent
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gargoyle by T. E. Smith-Lamothe from the GigaPan West Tower, Chartres Cathedral, Chartres, France by T. E. Smith-Lamothe
cantilevered and barely hanging on!
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boar bull beast and bearded face by T. E. Smith-Lamothe from the GigaPan West Tower, Chartres Cathedral, Chartres, France by T. E. Smith-Lamothe
These masks support the sill of the window above.
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stone carver's legacy by T. E. Smith-Lamothe from the GigaPan West Tower, Chartres Cathedral, Chartres, France by T. E. Smith-Lamothe
the steeple is encrusted with stone carvings and a copper lightning rod at the very top
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cat face by T. E. Smith-Lamothe from the GigaPan West Tower, Chartres Cathedral, Chartres, France by T. E. Smith-Lamothe
stone ornament
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ornate 24 hour clock by T. E. Smith-Lamothe from the GigaPan West Tower, Chartres Cathedral, Chartres, France by T. E. Smith-Lamothe
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lantern by T. E. Smith-Lamothe from the GigaPan Vertical view, Louisiana State Capitol, Baton Rouge, Louisiana by T. E. Smith-Lamothe
Like a gigantic lighthouse, the building has a light at its summit. It can be seen for many miles from the surrounding countryside, which is mainly flat delta land.
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eagles by T. E. Smith-Lamothe from the GigaPan Vertical view, Louisiana State Capitol, Baton Rouge, Louisiana by T. E. Smith-Lamothe
Four bald eagles guard the very top of the building.
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pelicans by T. E. Smith-Lamothe from the GigaPan Vertical view, Louisiana State Capitol, Baton Rouge, Louisiana by T. E. Smith-Lamothe
Brown Pelicans roost permanently in limestone just below the observation deck level on the 34th floor.
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corner angels by T. E. Smith-Lamothe from the GigaPan Vertical view, Louisiana State Capitol, Baton Rouge, Louisiana by T. E. Smith-Lamothe
four angels guard the corners of the capitol building, just below the observation deck on the 34th floor.
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waving cherub by T. E. Smith-Lamothe from the GigaPan Vertical view, Louisiana State Capitol, Baton Rouge, Louisiana by T. E. Smith-Lamothe
The four corners below the observation deck display waving cherubs.
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raccoon by T. E. Smith-Lamothe from the GigaPan Vertical view, Louisiana State Capitol, Baton Rouge, Louisiana by T. E. Smith-Lamothe
A common Louisiana mammal.
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crawfish by T. E. Smith-Lamothe from the GigaPan Vertical view, Louisiana State Capitol, Baton Rouge, Louisiana by T. E. Smith-Lamothe
A favourite addition to gumbos and bisques as well as fried or boiled by itself, the crawfish prospers in the wild in Bayous and ditches across the southern half of the State. Crawfish are also raised in aquaculture ponds.
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cotton picking by T. E. Smith-Lamothe from the GigaPan Vertical view, Louisiana State Capitol, Baton Rouge, Louisiana by T. E. Smith-Lamothe
cotton was more profitable than sugar cane and, if the land could support it, was a favoured crop in the State. The incursion of the boll-weevil, though, drastically reduced the farmland devoted to this crop and soybeans and rice have become major harvests in Louisiana nowadays.
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ornate bronze by T. E. Smith-Lamothe from the GigaPan Vertical view, Louisiana State Capitol, Baton Rouge, Louisiana by T. E. Smith-Lamothe
a bronze transom depicts egrets and herons in a lush semi-tropical environment as is found in the marshes of southern Louisiana.
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sugar cane by T. E. Smith-Lamothe from the GigaPan Vertical view, Louisiana State Capitol, Baton Rouge, Louisiana by T. E. Smith-Lamothe
Sugar cane, once cut by hand, is now cultivated and harvested by huge purpose-built machinery.
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alligator by T. E. Smith-Lamothe from the GigaPan Vertical view, Louisiana State Capitol, Baton Rouge, Louisiana by T. E. Smith-Lamothe
Once hunted to dangerously low population levels, the alligator has come back in great numbers in the swamps.
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beaver pelts by T. E. Smith-Lamothe from the GigaPan Vertical view, Louisiana State Capitol, Baton Rouge, Louisiana by T. E. Smith-Lamothe
An important trade item in the New World, the European fashion for water-proof beaver-pelt top hats helped fuel development in the 19th-century.
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livestock by T. E. Smith-Lamothe from the GigaPan Vertical view, Louisiana State Capitol, Baton Rouge, Louisiana by T. E. Smith-Lamothe
hens and rooster, ducks, a pig and a milk cow adorn the portico.
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Union, Justice, Confidence by T. E. Smith-Lamothe from the GigaPan Vertical view, Louisiana State Capitol, Baton Rouge, Louisiana by T. E. Smith-Lamothe
The Louisiana motto is displayed above a group of seated judges.
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State seal by T. E. Smith-Lamothe from the GigaPan Vertical view, Louisiana State Capitol, Baton Rouge, Louisiana by T. E. Smith-Lamothe
The Louisiana seal features a brown pelican stripping feathers and skin from its breast to feed its young chicks. This symbol is also associated with Jesus and appears in medieval cathedrals in Europe, as well.
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central clerestory by T. E. Smith-Lamothe from the GigaPan Old State Capitol, Baton Rouge, Louisiana by T. E. Smith-Lamothe
A rectangular clerestory feature at the centre of the roof provides the light to ignite the umbrella-like stained glass feature above the grand staircase within. The reds, golds and blues of the glass create an ambiance of both luxury and delight.
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