Man's tower rises
High into vast cloudless sky
Reaching for unknown
This building is located in San Antonio, Texas and was build in 1931. It was the first hospital to be a skyscraper. When viewing the building from a certain angle, it creates the illusion that it is a 2 dimensional building. I wasn't quite at the right spot when I took the top photo to get the 2D look, but I thought it was quite beautiful architecture. The photo below is not mine, but it does show you the 2D illusion when you are looking at the building from the right angle.
26 comments:
A hospital?? That's amazing!
When I saw the first picture, I thought this must be in Europe. Very interesting!
Interesting perspective!! Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.
Amazing building and a great shot!
Oh that is a cool shot...my goodness you were standing at the perfect place...
I also thought this was a building in Europe. Very interesting for a hospital.
In the first picture it looks like a castle in a fairytale. Excellent shot!
I like your version better Mickie. Nice shot.
That is an impressive building.
This has to be one of the most unusual pieces of architecture I have ever seen and the idea that it is a hospital makes it even more interesting. I looks to have rooms on either side of a single hallway...narrow. Love the contrast of your photo with the other one. Genie
What is the name of the hospital? We lived there for three years 1990-1993. Very beautiful.
I love the black and white!
Just wonderful.
Nice black and white photo.
Regards!
The top looks more like a wedding cake! Is it still a hospital or has someone turned it into an hotel?
It looks stunning in B&W
wonderful pictures! Beautiful bildings!
I love that building and know right where it is on the San Antonio river canal. We had a tour guide several years ago who said that he was born in that building.
Hi Mickie, I've seen that ... your picture is fantastic, and I didn't know the history behind the building. Thank you! I love your header photo too; it is spectacular.
Hope you are having a great summer!
Kathy M.
Both photos are fantastic.
Interesting perspective. Like it!
That perspective shot is amazing, and the vignetting in the first one is perfect. It looks like something glimpsed in another world.
That is an architectural gem. Perfect in black & white.
Wow!!! That's one narrow building!!! I'm always amazed when I see such skinny buildings!!! Very cool shot Micky!!
Carol Burnett and Oliver North.. So cool.
Fascinating, I might have to look into this one a bit more
Wow, that first building is incredible.
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