Federal Courthouse, City Hall, 2nd St, Los Angeles

Although the city has grown up around it, LA City Hall is still very much a commanding presence in the skyline.  In this view from Second Street its distinct lines and stepped roof demand our attention.  The Federal Courthouse in the foreground, built just a few years ago, is more massive and appears to be crowding John Parkinson's building out of the way, but doesn't succeed in upstaging it.