Ugly lights at the FBI by Helen Betts

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22-Aug-2021

Ugly lights at the FBI

We went out on Sunday to try to find lights that I hadn’t photographed when I made this gallery in 2006-2010, but in all honesty, we covered the city pretty well at that time.

The FBI building was one that I never photographed, maybe because the lights were ugly. But even I didn’t dare walk up to it to take pictures yesterday, so caught this as we drove by.

Best to view in "Original" because other versions resized by PBase are decidedly
unsharp.

US Department of Justice, posted earlier:

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Don Mottershead		25-Aug-2021 01:34
Flower pots on defense duty.

Julie Oldfield		25-Aug-2021 00:17
I would stay away too. The flower pots are very utilitarian too. The caution cone fits right in. V

LynnH		24-Aug-2021 23:16
The lights need a coat of paint. I think that would help immensely. Nice drive by shot, Helen. V

danad		24-Aug-2021 09:38
The disposition of the flower boxes makes difficult a "car arrack" on the building...V.

Zoltán Balogh		24-Aug-2021 04:52
You're right, Helen.They are really ugly... V

Gill Kopy		24-Aug-2021 04:51
I guess "Business Appointments" are out with that red cone blocking the door. !! Amazing you got such a good shot from a drive by !! V

Dennis Hoyne		24-Aug-2021 02:48
I'm sure J. Edgar would approve of those lights.

David Buzzeo		24-Aug-2021 02:38
I find it strange that photographers are looked on with suspicion when it comes to public buildings. I just checked Google and you can get a 360 view of this building. Both night and day shots. "Paranoia runs deep", so the song goes. V

bill friedlander		24-Aug-2021 01:20
The area in front of the building is nicely decorated. The red cone in the doorway sends a message. V

Bill Miller		23-Aug-2021 23:19
I took some from the corner entrance a few years ago. Interesting building.

William Barletta		23-Aug-2021 21:54
I like the warm tones ~V~

Nick Paoni		23-Aug-2021 19:34
Ok the lights might not be the most attractive I've ever seen, but they do contribute nicely to the assortment of vertical lines in the frame.

Nestor Derkach		23-Aug-2021 18:04
A very nice FBI building photograph I am in your camp with those lights maybe they will see this and upgrade. I do like the planting they are done nicely. Vote

hayl		23-Aug-2021 17:59
Even a drive-by photo might be risky. They have planted lots of flowers to soften the building though.

Tom Munson		23-Aug-2021 17:28
Your right not very attractive.

Pierre Martin		23-Aug-2021 17:22
wise choice staying away, beautiful all those flowers, great picture!

joseantonio		23-Aug-2021 17:00
not wise to get too close to get some pictures of those buildings.V.

Raymond		23-Aug-2021 16:37
I'm sure that if one was to walk around federal buildings and take photos of the doors and entries... it would make a lot of people nervous and be open to questions! Not a good idea!