By using the roof edge to create a diagonal line dividing this image into two opposing triangles, I am able to create a striking contrast. The upper triangle is deep blue sky, outlining the brilliant white classical “winged victory” statue that has served as the capitol’s wind vane since 1901. The lower triangle offers a fragment of the cornice of the structure itself, including a portion of Victorian embellishment that characterizes the ornamental architecture of that time. This bold contrast defines the classical style of the building’s architecture and sculpture, and underscores the heroic era in which it was built.