Marin County Civic Center.

The great Frank Lloyd Wright Building which has had its share of

controversies over the years, most notable of which was the events of

August, 1970, in which the Black Panthers took over a courtroom in the

building in an attempt to negotiate the release of some of their

members held hostage. The police responded by force, resulting in the

death of four people, including the lead hostage taker, Jnathan Jackson,

and the judge, Harold Haley. In 1975, the Symbionese Liberation Army

planted a bomb in the parking lot, destroying two police cruisers. This

building was the inspiration of the sets for the movie "Star Wars".

Today, it houses most of the official offices of Marin County, including

CourthouseL, where I happened to be on August 21 to attend a rather

innocuous Case Management Conference.

thanks for the history of the place. it's a great composition with contrast and light handled near to perfection. i like it a lot, congrats for it.

Excellent B&W, the lowkey is perfect for the play of light and reflections. Thanks for the story behind the shot

Very fine B&W. The light and the reflections capture the eye. Best regards. Glauco. 7/7 anon.

Excellent!!!

 

Alberto

I totally see the Star Wars scene! Thanks for the history and a cool shot!

... well done ...

Interesting story behind the picture. Excellent B&W.

Great tones and lighting here. I love the lines in this composition.

Wonderful tonality and composition. I really like the way you have handled the strong light coming from above. Super

Love the strong lighting/shadows. The addition of the man in the shot gives it life and interest. I think otherwise it may have been too "commercial" and stark. Nice work!

Helluva shot, Emmanuel. The graphics of the building are right out of a 70's futuristic comic book and the visitor is the perfect addition both as a breath of life and to provide scale.

 

Added later: I made these comments prior to reading your interesting notes on the building. I'm familiar with it and have passed it many times going from SF to Novato where my sister lives. This is the first time I have seen the inside, though. Thanks.

Great place.Wonderfl composition.It is also a horro scene.It RMINDS ME THE SAW THE Move.

 

Regards

Excelente luz, , un bello encuadre y una magnifica composicion, Saludos cordiales Emmanuel,,,,,,,Excellent light, a beautiful alignment and one magnifies composition, cordial Greetings Emmanuel.

I remember looking at this and reading your description, and I thought I had commented on it. Ahh, old age must be creeping up on me from the shadows. Impressive use of light/shadows....quite a dynamic range.

FL Wright's architecture certainly gives you the opportunity to achieve great things; however, that would be nothing, if not for your proficiency behind a lens. Congratulations!!!

Beautiful b/w image, Emmanuel. A delight of scene, perspective, light and contrast. High quality work! Congrats!

intresting picture and story, I know him from Ayn Rand

I lost this one, beautiful image, perfect lights and composition. Ciao.

Great capture of forms and light.