CalPeggy, this is for you! Three shots--taken with my phone--this morning

[mnhtnbb]

on my walk with Snowy. My new neighborhood is downtown Raleigh. Our ritual morning walk is to the State Capitol Building. Thought I'd see what I could get with my phone camera this a.m.

The State Capitol Building in Raleigh. It's a Greek Revival building made from granite in 1840.




Christ Episcopal Church (to the east and directly across the street from the State Capitol Building), built in 1846, is an example of Gothic Revival architecture.





A downtown mural created by a Red Hat employee. The glass/concrete building in the background is my apartment building. I can see the dome of the State Capitol from my apartment.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

1. Wow, my dear mnhtnbb!

These are wonderful photos! You sure live in a beautiful neighborhood, to say the least!

I love the old architecture, the Greek and Gothic Revival types! They are stunning. And the very modern, brilliant mural! Wow.

And what an amazing surprise to find your post dedicated to me. I am deeply touched! Thank you so much.

[mnhtnbb]

5. I haven't tried much to use the camera on my phone.

You have inspired me to start trying something new.

Thank you!

[CaliforniaPeggy]

9. Aw, thank you for telling me this!

It is so validating when you can help someone else...........

I am glad!

back!

[OhNo-Really]

2. nice pics

Love the art, the goldfish bowl is subtle.

Pic of Snowy?

[mnhtnbb]

6. Snowy is not too sure she wants to come out on the balcony 17 floors up

Also taken with my phone camera.

[OhNo-Really]

7. ☺️ I'm with Snowy. Beautiful friend.

One of my reocurring nightmares is of a high up balcony collapsing under me. And a giant wave chasing me. Conflicted chidlhood 🤔

[mnhtnbb]

10. The building is about 3 years old. I'm gonna' believe if a balcony was going to collapse

it would have done it by now.

My soon to be ex husband threw himself out of bed in our cabin 4 years ago when we were on a Baltic cruise. He was escaping
a tsunami in his dream. That was probably related to neurological issues and is known as REM Sleep Behavior Disorder.

If you find yourself acting out violent dreams, it might be advisable to consult a neurologist.

I'm a bit of a fatalist. I think when it's my time, it will happen.

[Hoyt]

3. Nice. Lived in Raleigh when a kid in late 50s. Always thought the capitol area and college were so

pretty. Need to get back and see what it's like nowadays.

[flying_wahini]

4. Raleigh is a beautiful city.

[MLAA]

8. Beautiful pics. Thanks for sharing. What a wonderful view you must have from your apartment.

[mnhtnbb]

11. Yes, I do.

[Mira]

12. These are stellar!

WOW.
I espicially like the third one. Makes me realize I must visit Raleigh. So close, but have never stopped in there.

[Dyedinthewoolliberal]

13. A phone pic thread?

What a fine idea! Everett Washington in some gorgeous evening light..

[mnhtnbb]

14. Yes, indeed! Gorgeous light and flowering trees!