Photography
Related: About this forumMy husband and I spent several hours yesterday at the Brentwood Getty...
A few photos:
Camellia:
View of buildings:
Gold plated cherub:
Virgin Mary with Jesus:
Pond with labyrinth:
View to the south of Santa Monica Bay and Catalina:
Adsos Letter
(19,459 posts)I've got some nice photos of my wife and girls there on a Mother's Day a few years ago.
CaliforniaPeggy
(149,648 posts)And it was a beautiful, if windy and chilly day!
Adsos Letter
(19,459 posts)The place we enjoy going is Huntington Library and Gardens, in Pasadena.
CaliforniaPeggy
(149,648 posts)A very different style; not at all modern. Henry Huntington built it and he and his wife lived there. They also collected a lot of art!
Wonderful place!
Kitchari
(2,167 posts)Especially the labyrinth in the pond--is it walkable, or just decorative?
CaliforniaPeggy
(149,648 posts)I haven't walked down to that pool in a while, so I'm not sure, but I think it's purely decorative. It sure caught my eye!
Kitchari
(2,167 posts)Atticus
(15,124 posts)CaliforniaPeggy
(149,648 posts)I just went back to label them. Sorry I didn't do it sooner!
The place is just gorgeous.
Glad you enjoyed my photos.....time for something other than the moon!
Atticus
(15,124 posts)Basic LA
(2,047 posts)And cool that you could see the Ocean from there!
CaliforniaPeggy
(149,648 posts)On a clear day, you can see the Ocean. I knew it would be a great view since the winds had been scouring the basin.
MLAA
(17,302 posts)Im just one state away!
CaliforniaPeggy
(149,648 posts)No matter what exhibit you come to see, the place is wonderful and BIG. Bring your comfy shoes!
The exhibit we saw is closing in a few days, but they always have wonderful shows.
I'll get the link.
Here's the link: http://www.getty.edu/visit/center/
Ohiogal
(32,015 posts)Very nice!
CaliforniaPeggy
(149,648 posts)LA is just full of amazing sights. I don't really do them justice.....
But I have fun trying!
AndJusticeForSome
(537 posts)... the effect it had on traffic during the construction years!
I was commuting to UCLA from the valley, for the entirety of its construction.
Needless to say, they aren't fond memories.
(But great photos, they do remind me of my visits there too.)
CaliforniaPeggy
(149,648 posts)I can imagine.
With it right next to the 405, it must have been a nightmare.
I'm glad you have some good memories of your visits too, and that my photos reminded you of your own good times.
Callalily
(14,890 posts)Looks like Brentwood Getty would be a place that I'd like to visit!
CaliforniaPeggy
(149,648 posts)It is a beautiful, expansive, wonderful place!
They have all kinds of exhibits.
We love going there. Admission is free, but you have to pay for parking.
alfredo
(60,075 posts)Notice the cherubs face is mirrored in its belly..
CaliforniaPeggy
(149,648 posts)I'm so glad you enjoyed these.
I hadn't noticed the cherub's face in its belly, but now I have! Amazing.
alfredo
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Mira
(22,380 posts)To me the Getty Museum is one of my most favorite places ever. I love going up in the rail knowing the trees are treated with flame retardant. I love the carrara marble (did my kitchen floor in a strike off design because of the Getty) I love the wonderful walks and the labyrinth and of course all the art. Makes me want to fly to LA. Had a 3 x 4 foot collage on one of my bedroom walls of photos I took there.
Seriously. You pulled my string, and I stifled myself now, I also love the huge stag beetle bug by Dürer on the wall of the staircase.
CaliforniaPeggy
(149,648 posts)I had no idea you'd been out here!
It is an amazing place. We are so lucky that we can drive up and park and walk around.
I will look for Durer's stag beetle bug the next time we are there.
And the next time you're here, please let me know! I'd love to have you visit.