Thursday, June 2, 2022

Under the blue skies a landscape architect

 

A recent trip to the Arboretum gave me a chance to see this lovely sculpture.


These wings looks so interesting when close up also.

Looking across a fountain to the mountains with Olmstead's sculpture.



Olmstead not only designed the Central Park in NY, but the grounds around the Biltmore estate in Asheville.


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Today's quote:

"Do not grow old, no matter how long you live. Never cease to stand like curious children before the Great Mystery into which we were born."
Albert Einstein


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21 comments:

  1. eileeninmdJune 2, 2022 at 5:45 AM

    Hello,
    Looks like a beautiful day to walk around Biltmore. Love the sculptures and the fountain. Take care, enjoy your day!

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    1. Barbara RogersJune 2, 2022 at 10:32 AM

      Thanks Eileen...it was a great outing for me...iPhone camera in hand. I'm happy with the way it takes most photos. Have a great Thursday!

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  2. AnonymousJune 2, 2022 at 7:06 AM

    Dearest Mariette,
    I love seeing how Frederick Law Olmstead designed green spaces throughout the land. He also designed the Green Necklace in Boston.

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    1. Barbara RogersJune 2, 2022 at 10:33 AM

      I'm not Mariette, but I appreciate the comment about Olmstead. I'll have to look up the Green Necklace now!

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  3. AnonymousJune 2, 2022 at 7:08 AM

    P.S. It's Suzi aka smartcat. Don't know why I have become 'anonymous'! 🤭

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    1. Barbara RogersJune 2, 2022 at 10:35 AM

      Hi Suzi...there's another anonymous out there (see the comment above that came through at 7:06 am...right before yours at 7:08! Makes my head spin! Please just sign your comments with your name so I won't delete them!

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  4. MarciaJune 2, 2022 at 8:05 AM

    You have been taking some nice outings of late. No blue skies here today. Cool and damp.

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    1. Barbara RogersJune 2, 2022 at 10:35 AM

      It's supposed to have possible thunderstorms later today. I hope to get my errands finished first!

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  5. Vicki LaneJune 2, 2022 at 9:24 AM

    Lovely wings! And what a treasure Olmstead was!

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    1. Barbara RogersJune 2, 2022 at 10:36 AM

      I missed seeing the educational exhibit at the Arboretum...but I have enjoyed the Biltmore grounds several times...he certainly had artistic blood in his landscaping veins!

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  6. NewRobin13June 2, 2022 at 9:54 AM

    What a beautiful place to take a walk. Love the art and landscape.

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    1. Barbara RogersJune 2, 2022 at 10:40 AM

      It sure is...and even though the summer sun is out already, we could find shady spots when needed.

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  7. William KendallJune 2, 2022 at 7:29 PM

    Olmstead I am quite familiar with.

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    1. Barbara RogersJune 2, 2022 at 7:50 PM

      An excellent leader of landscape architecture!

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  8. Yogi♪♪♪June 2, 2022 at 9:23 PM

    The sculpture is beautiful all by itself but sublime within the setting for it.

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  9. AnvilcloudJune 2, 2022 at 9:37 PM

    The arboretum looks impressive.

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  10. PiedTypeJune 3, 2022 at 12:23 AM

    What a lovely, peaceful place.

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  11. Spare Parts and PicsJune 3, 2022 at 1:01 AM

    I wonder what material was used to make the wings? They really are beautiful when viewed up close!

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  12. JimJune 3, 2022 at 6:01 AM

    Marvellous.

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  13. Deb Nance at ReaderbuzzJune 3, 2022 at 9:54 AM

    '“Hope” is the thing with feathers -
    That perches in the soul -
    And sings the tune without the words -
    And never stops - at all -'

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  14. Penelope NotesJune 4, 2022 at 5:50 AM

    What an inspiring sculpture ... wings always make our imaginations soar!

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