I’m still finding Chihuly Photographs I’ve taken that I like. Here’s another one.
In the world there is nothing more submissive and weak than water. Yet for attacking that which is hard and strong nothing can surpass it.
—-Lao Tzu
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The Crystal Architecture of the City
Dallas, Texas. Taken at the same spot as this photo – turned 180 degrees.
Glass Weeds
A view from the White Rock hike/bike trail of this.
Another Reflection
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A Hint of Glass
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Glass in Boats
These might not be as good as Peggy’s… we seem to be taking pictures of the same things – sort of Dueling Chihulys, so to speak – but it’s all good.
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Lotus Blossoms – Glass and Flesh
The Chihuly Exhibit, Persian Garden Pool, at the Dallas Arboretum
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Chihuly Glass at the Dallas Arboretum
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These are the sculptures that were damaged during the hail storm not too long ago. They look fine now.
Magnolia Allee
One of the most impressive sights in the Dallas Arboretum is the Magnolia Allee (along with the different, but equally gorgeous, Crape Myrtle Allee). A long, straight, and narrow path runs between two walls of ancient giant Magnolia trees. This year, the fountain at the end is replaced by one of the larger Dale Chihuly works.
It’s something to see, and even more amazing to walk down.
Magnolia Alee
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Dallas Star
I have an entry half-assed written, but I don’t have time tonight to finish it – have to get another scene on a short story done.
So, into the photo folders… and here are some more photos from the Chihuly Exhibition at the Dallas Arboretum.
Stay thirsty, my friends.
Chihuly Nights
I had been reading that the recommendation was to see the Chihuly exhibit at the Dallas Arboretum at least twice – once during the day and once at night. I was happy when Candy and I were able to go to the concert in the evening – I’d get to see it at night.
During the band’s second set I sneaked away (I could hear “Sympathy for the Devil” filtering through the greenery) as the sun dipped below the far shore of White Rock Lake. During the crepuscular “magic hour” the lit glass seemed to jump out of the landscape. It was a lot easier to find the Chihuly glass amongst the maze of gardens because they were colorful and glowing as if lit from within (everything actually had spotlights trained on them… but the translucent glass appeared incandescent).
I walked around and then returned in the darkness for the end of the concert. Then many folks headed out to stumble around and marvel at the sculptures in the dark. It was magical. Probably the most entertaining (and crowded) spot was the infinity pool in A Woman’s Garden with the two glass-filled boats. The night was dead calm and the water was a horizontal mirror.
Finally the staff came out in golf carts and powerful lights and herded everyone off the grounds. I now have my little membership card so I can go again… and again.
As the sun set the sculptures began to glow. This one is one of the largest (about 20 feet tall) and most dramatic works… called “The Sun.” When I first saw it, I thought it was all yellow and red glass, but some kids were looking closer and you can see that there are actually many colors in there.
The boat on the infinity pool. This is taken from the steps that lead down below the water leve.
Red glass shapes with the dramatic Icicle Tower in the distance. The open grassy areas became haunting, lined with the glowing glass.
The thirty foot tall Icicle Tower was even more dramatic at night.
The boat on the infinity pool, taken from the other side.
Bill Chance 