Tuesday, January 13, 2009

13:365 Spelling Errors


13:365 Spelling Errors
This is the Merchants National Bank Building in Mobile, Alabama. If you will look closely, the word building is spelled with a "v" and not a "u". I took this photo because of that, but I was plesantly surprised by the wonderful reflection that I caught in the windows.
The building was built in 1929 and it is a skyscraper that was once the tallest building in Mobile. This is theme #297 Spelling Errors.

11 comments:

Ron a.k.a. Danudin said...

The V is common on building with roman aspects as that was the letter the romans used as in Jvlivs Ceasar

Pretentious but legit.

Chesney said...

Wow, super good eye! I would have never noticed that! Beautiful image of the building (with the mis spelled word)! :)

Clara said...

Thank you so much, Ron. I looked around on the internet to find a reason for the "v", and I couldn't find anything. Your explanation is exactly right because the building has Roman influence.

mljrbg said...

Phenomenal!! The color and clarity are amazing as are the reflections.

Anonymous said...

The reflection is a pleasant surprise. Wonderful photo.

terricreates said...

I have seen some words with the "V" in them also, and i questioned that idea then too. But it seems there have been quite a few movies lately that included Roman and Spartan writings. This is a great shot.

Candyce said...

lol bet that ruined a grand opening!

Anonymous said...

I love the reflection and all those lines!

Madelaine

jen said...

i just found your blog under a search for a 365 photo challenge.
i'm a completely unprofessional girl with a camera that wants to get better at taking pictures ... wondering if you could give me any insight as to how you joined a 365 group? and how you decided upon the themes. i think it is a terrific idea and would love to hear more about it. by the way ... gorgeous pictures.

Anonymous said...

beautiful building or should I say bvilding

Anonymous said...

This is a fantastic shot and a terrific one for the theme. Well done, Clara!