Austin, Texas

This panoramic photograph of Austin was taken by Christopher Gjevre. It features a twilight view of downtown Austin which is nestled along Town Lake, a reservoir on the Colorado River. This rapidly expanding metropolis is the capital of Texas and home to the University of Texas. The tallest building in Austin is Frost Bank Tower with its brightly lit crown. To its right, in the distance, is the Texas State Capitol with its domed roof. University of Texas Tower is the brightly lit tower to the right of the capitol. Known for its vibrant live music scene, Austin is the 4th largest capital city and the 17th largest city in the United States.