Cobalt Blue on the Hillside

Cobalt Blue on the Hillside
Originally uploaded by DisHippy

Just outside the atrium with the persian lilies, we find some cobalt blue reeds perched on a hillside. The sun was cutting through the trees and lighting up the pieces very nicely. Enjoy!

Lens: 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6
Exposure: f/22
Shutter Speed: 1/13
ISO: 100
Auto Bracket: +2 0 –2

About the series
This series of shots were taken on 10-22-2010 at Cheekwood Botanical Garden. Dale Chihuly, world renowned glass artist, was having a garden exhibition where he installs pieces into the gardens to enhance the appeal of both the gardens and his work. This is the fifth Chihuly exhibition that I've gone to and the fourth that I've been able to shoot. I really enjoy the mixture of the glass and the gardens, and it makes for great photo opportunities.

"I love to juxtapose the manmade and the natural to sort of make people wonder, is it manmade or did it come from nature? That's a very important part of my work."
Dale Chihuly

Persian Lilies in the Windows

Persian Lilies in the Windows
Originally uploaded by DisHippy

Passing through a building onto some more of the gardens and more Chihuly installations, we find these persian lilies in the atrium windows. They were just glowing in the sunlight and very enjoyable to take in. Enjoy!

Lens: 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6
Exposure: f/16
Shutter Speed: 1/30
ISO: 100
Auto Bracket: +2 0 –2

About the series
This series of shots were taken on 10-22-2010 at Cheekwood Botanical Garden. Dale Chihuly, world renowned glass artist, was having a garden exhibition where he installs pieces into the gardens to enhance the appeal of both the gardens and his work. This is the fifth Chihuly exhibition that I've gone to and the fourth that I've been able to shoot. I really enjoy the mixture of the glass and the gardens, and it makes for great photo opportunities.

"I love to juxtapose the manmade and the natural to sort of make people wonder, is it manmade or did it come from nature? That's a very important part of my work."
Dale Chihuly

Staring into the Sun

Staring into the Sun
Originally uploaded by DisHippy

This is Dale Chihuly's Sun sculpture! This is the first time that I've ever seen this sculpture in person. I really enjoy how there is a variety of color that is in this piece. Not to mention the amount of individual pieces it takes to make this one sculpture. Enjoy!

Lens: 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6
Exposure: f/16
Shutter Speed: 1/30
ISO: 100
Auto Bracket: +2 0 –2

About the series
This series of shots were taken on 10-22-2010 at Cheekwood Botanical Garden. Dale Chihuly, world renowned glass artist, was having a garden exhibition where he installs pieces into the gardens to enhance the appeal of both the gardens and his work. This is the fifth Chihuly exhibition that I've gone to and the fourth that I've been able to shoot. I really enjoy the mixture of the glass and the gardens, and it makes for great photo opportunities.

"I love to juxtapose the manmade and the natural to sort of make people wonder, is it manmade or did it come from nature? That's a very important part of my work."
Dale Chihuly

Yellow Herons in Fountain

Yellow Herons in Fountain
Originally uploaded by DisHippy

At the top of the stone staircase, we find another small fountain with some yellow heron pieces in it. This whole area was very quiet and peaceful which made this particular installation quite enjoyable. Enjoy!

Lens: 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6
Exposure: f/16
Shutter Speed: 1/20
ISO: 100
Auto Bracket: +2 0 –2

About the series
This series of shots were taken on 10-22-2010 at Cheekwood Botanical Garden. Dale Chihuly, world renowned glass artist, was having a garden exhibition where he installs pieces into the gardens to enhance the appeal of both the gardens and his work. This is the fifth Chihuly exhibition that I've gone to and the fourth that I've been able to shoot. I really enjoy the mixture of the glass and the gardens, and it makes for great photo opportunities.

"I love to juxtapose the manmade and the natural to sort of make people wonder, is it manmade or did it come from nature? That's a very important part of my work."
Dale Chihuly

Blue Marlins Enjoying the Water

Blue Marlins Enjoying the Water
Originally uploaded by DisHippy

These pieces are called blue marlins. They were sitting in a small pond that was adjacent a stone stair case that went up to the next installation. They almost seem as though the are there to bath in the water on a great day. Enjoy!

Lens: 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6
Exposure: f/22
Shutter Speed: 0.5 seconds
ISO: 100
Auto Bracket: +2 0 –2

About the series
This series of shots were taken on 10-22-2010 at Cheekwood Botanical Garden. Dale Chihuly, world renowned glass artist, was having a garden exhibition where he installs pieces into the gardens to enhance the appeal of both the gardens and his work. This is the fifth Chihuly exhibition that I've gone to and the fourth that I've been able to shoot. I really enjoy the mixture of the glass and the gardens, and it makes for great photo opportunities.

"I love to juxtapose the manmade and the natural to sort of make people wonder, is it manmade or did it come from nature? That's a very important part of my work."
Dale Chihuly

Mille Fiori Reflections Panoramic

Mille Fiori Reflections Panoramic
Originally uploaded by DisHippy

And finally we have a panoramic of all three installations. It actually took about ten minutes of waiting for others to move in order to get all the shots. This is a 3 HDR pano (9 shots). Enjoy!

Lens: 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6
Exposure: f/22
Shutter Speed: 1/15
ISO: 100
Auto Bracket: +2 0 –2

About the series
This series of shots were taken on 10-22-2010 at Cheekwood Botanical Garden. Dale Chihuly, world renowned glass artist, was having a garden exhibition where he installs pieces into the gardens to enhance the appeal of both the gardens and his work. This is the fifth Chihuly exhibition that I've gone to and the fourth that I've been able to shoot. I really enjoy the mixture of the glass and the gardens, and it makes for great photo opportunities.

"I love to juxtapose the manmade and the natural to sort of make people wonder, is it manmade or did it come from nature? That's a very important part of my work."
Dale Chihuly