Friday, April 08, 2011

the 53 project : week 15 - chihuly

I'm now officially 53, and 15 weeks into my 53-week project.  My mom and I share joint March birthdays, and what better thing to do than treat ourselves to the Chihuly show at the MFA in Boston.  I couldn't stop looking, and taking photos -- each piece was exquisite and light-filled and awe inspiring. 






































If you live in the Boston area, or if the show comes to your city, make sure to see it.  The scale and power and delicacy and color and light will knock your socks off.  

Happy April, all! 
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18 comments:

  1. AnonymousApril 8, 2011 at 10:44 PM

    Chihuly is amazing and you captured it all so well. beautiful!

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  2. darlinApril 9, 2011 at 2:55 AM

    Happy belated birthday! Cool shots.

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  3. UnknownApril 9, 2011 at 8:07 AM

    Looks like this was a stunning exhibit - you've captured the details so well! Wish I was closer to Boston to see this. Really, really well shot!

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  4. hootnonnyApril 9, 2011 at 10:39 AM

    These are amazing! Wonderful images, all!

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  5. LisaApril 9, 2011 at 2:32 PM

    I have to say, that last shot is my favorite!

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  6. saintseesterApril 9, 2011 at 4:55 PM

    Wonderful series - and some incredible glass

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  7. pamApril 9, 2011 at 7:58 PM

    What an incredible exhibit! And, I received the photo album, it is so cute!!! And you are officially now older than me, for at least two months.

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  8. BarbaraApril 9, 2011 at 9:30 PM

    Gorgeous! I hope the exhibition comes to Texas. Thanks for sharing the photos. Happy belated birthday! I just turned 52 - kind of surreal, isn't it? lol

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  9. Charlotte WilsonApril 10, 2011 at 10:02 AM

    Happy Birthday! It looks like you had a fabulous time at the gallery shooting such beautiful glass works of art. You did a great job capturing the wonders of glass and color!

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  10. AnnaApril 10, 2011 at 2:49 PM

    These shots take my breath away! A stunning show and captures - WOW!

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  11. janjan0000April 10, 2011 at 9:45 PM

    Wow! Gorgeous works of art!
    That squiggly one (for lack of a better word! LOL!) is just amazing. So delicate. I'm in awe of how they have the patience and talent to create such a beautiful piece.

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  12. GailOApril 10, 2011 at 9:47 PM

    Happy Birthday! What a wonderful way to celebrate:) 53 sounds very young to me since I have turned 60...it is all relative:)

    One of the best art installations I have ever seen was the Chihuly show at the New York Botanical Garden a couple of years ago....all his lovely sculptures in outdoor and greenhouse settings...His work is amazing...and you captured it well.

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  13. UnknownApril 11, 2011 at 4:51 AM

    These photographs are amazing, so much colour, contrast and detail. You certainly have a very good eye for the abstract.

    Si

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  14. SummerApril 16, 2011 at 6:33 PM

    Wow! These are really amazing!

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  15. Katie @ Chicken Noodle GravyApril 17, 2011 at 3:45 PM

    What beautiful photographs! The photography of the art has become art itself. Great job!

    Just stopping by from FTLOB Comment Love Day! Hope you had a wonderful birthday and a wonderful weekend. :)

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  16. Jamie RubeisApril 17, 2011 at 4:15 PM

    Beautiful artwork...and you captured it so well. Nicely done.

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  17. AnonymousApril 18, 2011 at 1:49 AM

    Every piece is so visually stimulating! My favourite is the 7th photo down ♥

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  18. saraApril 19, 2011 at 7:21 AM

    I can look at these pictures over and over and over!!! Grant was so impressed with the way you know your camera. I just love the colors and your beautiful eye.

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