Photos of Austin

Watching the Capitol

A statue of George Washington by noted sculptor Pompeo Coppini commands a view of the Texas Capitol from the nearby South Mall of the University of Texas.

A statue of George Washington by noted sculptor Pompeo Coppini commands a view of the Texas Capitol from the nearby South Mall of the University of Texas.

Evening Tower

The Main Building (UT Tower) at the University of Texas reaches into the evening sky over Austin.

The Main Building (UT Tower) at the University of Texas reaches into the evening sky over Austin.

Towering Over Austin

The 307-foot-tall Main Building at the University of Texas at Austin rises into the cloudy Texas sky.

The 307-foot-tall Main Building at the University of Texas at Austin rises into the cloudy Texas sky.

On the Water’s Edge

The setting sun illuminates buildings along the shoreline of Austin, Texas' Lady Bird Lake.

The setting sun illuminates buildings along the shoreline of Austin, Texas’ Lady Bird Lake.

Under the Burnt Orange Tower

The Main Building at the University of Texas rises into the cloudy sky over Austin.

The Main Building at the University of Texas rises into the cloudy sky over Austin.

Slabs

Architectural detail of the concrete exterior of the University of Texas' Harry Ransom Center, Austin, Texas.

Architectural detail of the concrete exterior of the University of Texas’ Harry Ransom Center, Austin, Texas.

Peeking Over the Top

The Texas Capitol's rotunda, as seen from the adjacent open air Central Court in the building's annex, Austin.

The Texas Capitol’s rotunda, as seen from the adjacent open air Central Court in the building’s annex, Austin.

Under the Balcony

An ornate balcony at the University of Texas at Austin's Battle Hall, home of the University's Architecture & Planning Library.

An ornate balcony at the University of Texas at Austin’s Battle Hall, home of the University’s Architecture & Planning Library.

Ninjastyle Kung Fu Grip

The Missouri-Pacific/Union Pacific Railroad Bridge—built in 1902—spans Lady Bird Lake on the south side of Downtown Austin, Texas.

The Missouri-Pacific/Union Pacific Railroad Bridge—built in 1902—spans Lady Bird Lake on the south side of Downtown Austin, Texas.

Under Pennybacker Bridge

Pennybacker Bridge spans Lake Austin, connecting sections of Texas' Loop 360 Highway.

Pennybacker Bridge spans Lake Austin, connecting sections of Texas’ Loop 360 Highway.

Lady Bird Lake Sunset

The sun sets on Downtown Austin and the South First Street Bridge as it spans Lady Bird Lake.

The sun sets on Downtown Austin and the South First Street Bridge as it spans Lady Bird Lake.

The Bridge on the Other Side of the Trees

The Congress Avenue Bridge spans the impoundment of the Colorado River known as Lady Bird Lake on the south side of Downtown Austin, Texas.

The Congress Avenue Bridge spans the impoundment of the Colorado River known as Lady Bird Lake on the south side of Downtown Austin, Texas.

Trunked

Detail of a tree's trunk, spotted in Austin, Texas' Zilker Park.

Detail of a tree’s trunk, spotted in Austin, Texas’ Zilker Park.

Under the Cloudy Sky

Architectural detail of the open-air rotunda of the Central Court at the Texas Capitol Extension in Austin.

Architectural detail of the open-air rotunda of the Central Court at the Texas Capitol Extension in Austin.

Layers and Columns

Architectural detail of the rotunda of the Texas State Capitol, Austin.

Architectural detail of the rotunda of the Texas State Capitol, Austin.

Sunset On The Lake

The sun begins to dip below the South First Street Bridge as it sets on Austin's Lady Bird Lake.

The sun begins to dip below the South First Street Bridge as it sets on Austin’s Lady Bird Lake.

Big Clock

Architectural detail of the clock atop the 307 foot tall Main Building at the University of Texas at Austin. Along the bottom of the image, one can see bullet holes from police officers returning the fire of mass murderer Charles Whitman during his 1966 massacre that left 16 people dead and a further 32 injured.

Architectural detail of the clock atop the 307-foot-tall Main Building at the University of Texas at Austin. Along the bottom of the image, one can see bullet holes from police officers returning the fire of mass murderer Charles Whitman during his 1966 massacre that left 16 people dead and a further 32 injured.

The Rotunda in the Stormy Sky

The rotunda and dome of the Texas State Capitol rises above the surrounding trees into the stormy skies over Austin.

The rotunda and dome of the Texas State Capitol rises above the surrounding trees into the stormy skies over Austin.

Under The Graffiti Bridge

The Union Pacific Railroad passes over Lady Bird Lake as the sun sets on Austin, Texas.

The Union Pacific Railroad passes over Lady Bird Lake as the sun sets on Austin, Texas.

The Bridge At Sunset

The sun sets on Austin's South First Street Bridge as it spans Lady Bird Lake.

The sun sets on Austin’s South First Street Bridge as it spans Lady Bird Lake.

The Great Edifice

Exterior architectural detail of the imposing Texas State Capitol in Austin.

Exterior architectural detail of the imposing Texas State Capitol in Austin.

Ringed

Interior detail of the rotunda and dome of the Texas State Capitol, Austin.

Interior detail of the rotunda and dome of the Texas State Capitol, Austin.

Standing Atop the Bridge

People gather atop Austin, Texas' Congress Avenue Bridge at twilight to await the nightly flight of the colony of Mexican free-tailed bats that call the bridge's crevices home.

People gather atop Austin, Texas’ Congress Avenue Bridge at twilight to await the nightly flight of the colony of Mexican free-tailed bats that call the bridge’s crevices home.

Austin Skyline

Austin, Texas' skyline along the north shore of Lady Bird Lake (formerly known as Town Lake). (Bonus: Click the photo for a larger view!)

Austin, Texas’ skyline along the north shore of Lady Bird Lake (formerly known as Town Lake). (Bonus: Click the photo for a larger view!)

The Hiding Tower

The 307-foot-tall Main Building at the University of Texas at Austin appears to hide behind a nearby grove of trees.

The 307-foot-tall Main Building at the University of Texas at Austin appears to hide behind a nearby grove of trees.