tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8856747756759071827.post2379325873326255111..comments2024-03-28T14:47:32.549+10:00Comments on ADVENTURE BEFORE DEMENTIA: A WHITE ELEPHANTdiane bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12002292118984909883noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8856747756759071827.post-8141077550080265832015-11-07T11:20:19.992+10:002015-11-07T11:20:19.992+10:00While the photographic exhibit was most likely exc...While the photographic exhibit was most likely excellent, Diane, it is fortunate that you were able to share these images. The white elephant was amazingly detailed. Also the last view of the city scape was so photogenic. And, yes, public transport is sometimes the best way to travel.Beatrice P. Boydhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08281239556392874979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8856747756759071827.post-43733613825000101762015-11-03T15:34:52.123+10:002015-11-03T15:34:52.123+10:00The white elephant sculpture is very realistic loo...The white elephant sculpture is very realistic looking and its death pose is very poignant. I liked taking the buses when I lived in NYC--as you said fast and less expensive than paying for parking. Unfortunately there is not much bus service here into Denver, but someday I'd like to try the light rail.Pat @ Mille Fiori Favoritihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08922525910685129822noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8856747756759071827.post-65270059986745964832015-11-02T09:12:47.679+10:002015-11-02T09:12:47.679+10:00Interesting art--I guess I am too 'average'...Interesting art--I guess I am too 'average' to appreciate what is called 'art' most of the time :) The fountains and the view from above are great to see.betty-NZhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03950300478215339641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8856747756759071827.post-12768742140019556772015-11-01T21:43:51.377+10:002015-11-01T21:43:51.377+10:00Hello Diane, wonderful captures of the fountains. ...Hello Diane, wonderful captures of the fountains. I love the elephant too, awesome sculpture. Happy Sunday, enjoy your new week ahead!eileeninmdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00070309645796725309noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8856747756759071827.post-42353540771996890422015-11-01T15:11:17.589+10:002015-11-01T15:11:17.589+10:00It's fabulous diane and I will certainly put i...It's fabulous diane and I will certainly put it on my list when next in Brisbane.... its lovely to catch up on your posts.... I've been missing for so long.... I have much to catch up on! I do hope you and yours are happy and well.Rose ~ from Ozhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01908281749611280188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8856747756759071827.post-6773776882537996152015-10-31T02:22:16.356+10:002015-10-31T02:22:16.356+10:00I was struck by the fact that the worker is in col...I was struck by the fact that the worker is in colour while the rest of the area hr's sitting in looks black, grey and white. ;)) I cannot imagine the work that went into creating the White Elephant!EG CameraGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12803759124643467711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8856747756759071827.post-82657246710393596282015-10-30T10:59:52.336+10:002015-10-30T10:59:52.336+10:00Thin!k that white elephant is absolutely incredibl...Thin!k that white elephant is absolutely incredible, and must have taken forever to do. Beautiful work! Also what a charming place to have lunchJeannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08282631333469688624noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8856747756759071827.post-37782077835149788672015-10-30T01:58:55.520+10:002015-10-30T01:58:55.520+10:00Oh my gosh Diane, the white elephant is spectacula...Oh my gosh Diane, the white elephant is spectacular.. so much work involved, I wonder how long it took the artist to complete and if she had any help. You've just got to love art galleries hey, you just never know what you will find..PerthDailyPhotohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14077053209100022305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8856747756759071827.post-58482964614852975362015-10-29T21:47:55.775+10:002015-10-29T21:47:55.775+10:00I can see why the elephant would catch your eye - ...I can see why the elephant would catch your eye - what a great piece of work.<br /><br />Cheers - Stewart M - MelbourneStewart Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04622420206244603688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8856747756759071827.post-1118204696371324592015-10-29T15:14:42.631+10:002015-10-29T15:14:42.631+10:00Yes I like that elephant too, Yes I like that elephant too, Jo-Anne's Ramblingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11418152399382818709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8856747756759071827.post-41313255695969481972015-10-29T06:15:38.691+10:002015-10-29T06:15:38.691+10:00waw for the third picture. A nice place to relax.
...waw for the third picture. A nice place to relax.<br /><br />Greetings,<br />FilipFilipBloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03748038653807154529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8856747756759071827.post-45177851530211824302015-10-29T04:15:06.126+10:002015-10-29T04:15:06.126+10:00The elephant is really interesting, especially in ...The elephant is really interesting, especially in your close-up. What a long time it must have taken it to cover it with the bindi dots! What a restful spot for the construction worker to enjoy his break in a beautiful setting.Cynthiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16035113274497372396noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8856747756759071827.post-18155742334182390972015-10-29T02:00:00.648+10:002015-10-29T02:00:00.648+10:00This elephant is just beautiful and so impressive ...This elephant is just beautiful and so impressive ! what an artwork ! Gattinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06636525277807715146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8856747756759071827.post-58407274895299232362015-10-28T21:33:43.284+10:002015-10-28T21:33:43.284+10:00A fabulous place to visit. I was particularly take...A fabulous place to visit. I was particularly taken with the elephant, and the man in the red hat. Thanks for visiting Dianr and I appreciate the photographic tip too. DeniseinVAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08494518513936310345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8856747756759071827.post-19182784545695150142015-10-28T20:15:48.876+10:002015-10-28T20:15:48.876+10:00Looks like a wonderful day out with a little somet...Looks like a wonderful day out with a little something for everyone.Karen @ Pieces of Contentmenthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00719349569606790410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8856747756759071827.post-46174258481289521682015-10-28T15:15:42.725+10:002015-10-28T15:15:42.725+10:00A great place for a visit. I really must spend mo...A great place for a visit. I really must spend more time in that area next time I'm home.Paulinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15276284964859313257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8856747756759071827.post-80439854971681154822015-10-28T14:01:21.431+10:002015-10-28T14:01:21.431+10:00I love the elephant ... Have used that expression ...I love the elephant ... Have used that expression many times and never really thought about how awful it really is. Like an elephant ..no matter what color ... Is something not to be valued. Beautiful gallery. <br /><br />We have been loving the city bus system since we moved to town!Sallie (FullTime-Life)https://www.blogger.com/profile/15442598857394838271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8856747756759071827.post-35212034570923950422015-10-28T13:02:26.829+10:002015-10-28T13:02:26.829+10:00This looks like a marvelous museum. I really like...This looks like a marvelous museum. I really like the white elephant.Georgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06923630536753873113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8856747756759071827.post-76967953760075654192015-10-28T07:37:26.243+10:002015-10-28T07:37:26.243+10:00wow the cafe is great nice to drink coffee therewow the cafe is great nice to drink coffee thereGosiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14604712540141917583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8856747756759071827.post-67960138831263261862015-10-28T06:12:45.213+10:002015-10-28T06:12:45.213+10:00That workman could almost be an installation. I im...That workman could almost be an installation. I imagine the lighting gave his hat a pink glow. Fun60https://www.blogger.com/profile/08084441984556826917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8856747756759071827.post-52900791278469121842015-10-28T04:42:07.064+10:002015-10-28T04:42:07.064+10:00Seeing what is happening in Africa with the poache...Seeing what is happening in Africa with the poachers I find the white elephant very sad but maybe it will do some good if others see it the way I do, Love all the other photos, especially the worker with his hard hat still on, but why should he not relax in a calm place listening to the tranquil effect of the water. <br />You saying about not allowed to take photos, the security guard spoke very seriously to me today as I was taking photos in the supermarket!!! There are no signs up but arguing in French was beyond me!<br />Take care t'other DianeRhodesiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00159888599601532530noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8856747756759071827.post-44171156109174277812015-10-27T23:28:00.081+10:002015-10-27T23:28:00.081+10:00the elephant made me feel sad before i even read y...the elephant made me feel sad before i even read your words, laying there dying. not a happy sculpture but realyl great art. i love the photo of the worker in his out of place spot... and those whirly fountains i would love to see. I would like to eat at the table on the edge of the fountains. a really beautiful place to visit and one i would love.MadSnapperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08163140037276496519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8856747756759071827.post-21215526996930088832015-10-27T23:08:17.159+10:002015-10-27T23:08:17.159+10:00What a lot of work that elephant would have been.....What a lot of work that elephant would have been..<br />Water features look nice and I bet good to listen to..Margaret Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074619859060647600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8856747756759071827.post-58240573313388219122015-10-27T23:02:04.246+10:002015-10-27T23:02:04.246+10:00My kind of day!My kind of day!Jackie McGuinnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15946085131678256211noreply@blogger.com