From time to time I visit the Capitol building here in Boise to explore the light and shadows of this majestic building. On any given day, depending on the time, light coming through windows creates different architectural vistas. the stairways will seem like geometric ripples leading toward upper and lower floors. shadowed passageways lead to different alcoves and state offices scattered throughout the building.

The Capitol is a popular destination for tourists as well as photographers who take engagement photographs and portraits while others document wedding ceremonies under the Capitol dome.

Construction of the capitol began in the summer of 1905, fifteen years after 43rd statehood, and it was completed in 1912.

Four types of marble were used in its construction; red marble from Georgia, gray marble from Alaska, green marble from Vermont, and black marble from Italy.

From January until March every year, the Capitol is host to the yearly legislative session and brings Idaho State Representatives and Senators, the power brokers of state politics, to boise along with administrative staff, reporters and a small army of lobbyists.