tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2272874592438082683.post4244035189492853116..comments2023-05-24T03:34:20.762-07:00Comments on Dutchbaby: The Getty CenterDutchbabyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00844296297519447526noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2272874592438082683.post-60162068490101931432011-06-29T10:48:56.752-07:002011-06-29T10:48:56.752-07:00Dear Donald's Garden,
Thank you so much for sh...Dear Donald's Garden,<br />Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful photos of the Getty Garden. That boxwood maze is especially impressive. I also adore how you captured the architecture from below.Dutchbabyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00844296297519447526noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2272874592438082683.post-74581494061188861112011-06-29T08:11:30.381-07:002011-06-29T08:11:30.381-07:00Beautiful photos! You got views I wished I had, w...Beautiful photos! You got views I wished I had, when I photographed the museum back in 2008. My photos are mostly of the garden. Go to the post on 06/26/08 to see them.Donald's Gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00302876030201785965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2272874592438082683.post-57221690827689131382011-06-10T10:24:56.409-07:002011-06-10T10:24:56.409-07:00Dear Relyn,
I can see you there, scribbling away i...Dear Relyn,<br />I can see you there, scribbling away in your journals. This place evokes so many feelings, both inside and outside, I know you'd be brimming with emotion.Dutchbabyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00844296297519447526noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2272874592438082683.post-16687588265600495462011-06-10T10:20:49.367-07:002011-06-10T10:20:49.367-07:00Dear Ruth,
Wow, what a great gig!Dear Ruth,<br />Wow, what a great gig!Dutchbabyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00844296297519447526noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2272874592438082683.post-27447752457469644252011-06-10T08:53:09.579-07:002011-06-10T08:53:09.579-07:00My son Peter's band Lord Huron will be playing...My son Peter's band Lord Huron will be playing here July 30! :-)Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14204074161539605133noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2272874592438082683.post-66579971741556750102011-06-08T11:21:55.471-07:002011-06-08T11:21:55.471-07:00I am so very disappointed that I still haven't...I am so very disappointed that I still haven't been here - a museum among museums.Relyn Lawsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01389583730002062714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2272874592438082683.post-61722568764179163142011-05-28T19:35:07.525-07:002011-05-28T19:35:07.525-07:00Dear London Caller,
I can see why you may think it...Dear London Caller,<br />I can see why you may think it might have been the same sculptor because the figures appear to be floating, like the Maillol. "Joy of Life" was sculpted by T. B. Huxley-Jones, though.Dutchbabyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00844296297519447526noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2272874592438082683.post-70304701547555854112011-05-28T18:12:19.093-07:002011-05-28T18:12:19.093-07:00Dear Victoria,
I love the shape of the building al...Dear Victoria,<br />I love the shape of the building also. It looks somewhat organic, even though it is clad in an inorganic aluminum.Dutchbabyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00844296297519447526noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2272874592438082683.post-13782466666372304152011-05-27T13:02:25.078-07:002011-05-27T13:02:25.078-07:00Dear Forest Dream Weaver,
I love that Maillol too....Dear Forest Dream Weaver,<br />I love that Maillol too. She looks so alive! The black lead looks great against the beige travertine.Dutchbabyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00844296297519447526noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2272874592438082683.post-35905037446913691982011-05-27T12:57:03.415-07:002011-05-27T12:57:03.415-07:00Dear Marilyn,
Thank you for your visit, knowing th...Dear Marilyn,<br />Thank you for your visit, knowing that you are not feeling well. <br /><br />Maybe it was one of those typical hazy days in Los Angeles when you visited. <br /><br />Get well soon!Dutchbabyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00844296297519447526noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2272874592438082683.post-65421600873304032792011-05-27T12:54:02.752-07:002011-05-27T12:54:02.752-07:00Dear lisa,
The pleasure is all mine!Dear lisa,<br />The pleasure is all mine!Dutchbabyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00844296297519447526noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2272874592438082683.post-15781270676466438722011-05-27T12:52:06.693-07:002011-05-27T12:52:06.693-07:00Sara at Come Away With Me,
Lucky you, living so cl...Sara at Come Away With Me,<br />Lucky you, living so close to The Getty. Haven't been to the villa yet; it's on my list. That and the Huntington. So much art, so little time. <br /><br />Welcome to DutchbabyDutchbabyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00844296297519447526noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2272874592438082683.post-27360192481137055072011-05-27T10:53:48.683-07:002011-05-27T10:53:48.683-07:00Dear Reader Wil,
Thank you for pointing this out b...Dear Reader Wil,<br />Thank you for pointing this out because I failed to explain what the Getty Center is. Yes, it is all those things and a truly enjoyable place.Dutchbabyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00844296297519447526noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2272874592438082683.post-76610207907979411552011-05-25T09:35:32.476-07:002011-05-25T09:35:32.476-07:00Dear Ola,
I think this modern architecture looks v...Dear Ola,<br />I think this modern architecture looks very good in Los Angeles. It would look more strange in Poland, don't you think?Dutchbabyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00844296297519447526noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2272874592438082683.post-86594181677549467012011-05-25T09:26:59.103-07:002011-05-25T09:26:59.103-07:00Dear Kala,
I'm glad you feel that way.Dear Kala,<br />I'm glad you feel that way.Dutchbabyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00844296297519447526noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2272874592438082683.post-73992239758859339852011-05-25T09:23:28.305-07:002011-05-25T09:23:28.305-07:00Dear EG Wow,
Indeed. Thanks for your visit.Dear EG Wow,<br />Indeed. Thanks for your visit.Dutchbabyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00844296297519447526noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2272874592438082683.post-17263567276353038702011-05-25T09:13:08.020-07:002011-05-25T09:13:08.020-07:00Dear California Girl,
We were there on a Sunday af...Dear California Girl,<br />We were there on a Sunday afternoon in October and got in without advance tickets. I would love to see the photos that you and your husband will capture there. <br /><br />We are planning to go to a wedding in San Diego in August. It would be great if we could go to the Getty Villa on the way home. I've never been; thanks for the recommendation!Dutchbabyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00844296297519447526noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2272874592438082683.post-4508030849874621512011-05-25T07:51:20.953-07:002011-05-25T07:51:20.953-07:00Dear Chesney,
I appreciate you joining the tour.
...Dear Chesney,<br />I appreciate you joining the tour. <br /><br />Yes, my son and I have now gone on two college tours. Thankfully, he found a few he finds exciting. Good luck with your searches!Dutchbabyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00844296297519447526noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2272874592438082683.post-70667613753014886942011-05-24T09:12:58.213-07:002011-05-24T09:12:58.213-07:00Dear Ginnie,
You two sisters are some of the great...Dear Ginnie,<br />You two sisters are some of the greatest gifts that blogging has given me. I always look forward to the Hart sisters' posts and comments!<br /><br />Yes, the Oslo Opera House came to mind when I walked through The Getty. Thank you for your encouragement!Dutchbabyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00844296297519447526noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2272874592438082683.post-16208511289512403872011-05-24T08:41:51.239-07:002011-05-24T08:41:51.239-07:00Dear Ruth,
You are right, the "Air" scul...Dear Ruth,<br />You are right, the "Air" sculpture is a cast copy the one in the Tuileries, though that one is bronze and this copy is made of lead. Yes, her Pilates moves seem to serve her well :-)Dutchbabyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00844296297519447526noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2272874592438082683.post-69831608551847518042011-05-22T15:10:24.762-07:002011-05-22T15:10:24.762-07:00"Air" looks a bit like "Joy of Life..."Air" looks a bit like "Joy of Life" in London's Hyde Park.<br />Maybe it was created by the same sculptor?!London Callerhttp://1ondoncalling.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2272874592438082683.post-68156621935557504142011-05-22T14:00:52.158-07:002011-05-22T14:00:52.158-07:00An amazing collection of images... I feel as thoug...An amazing collection of images... I feel as though I've been there! And your post definitely makes me want to go there and see it for myself... the views looking out the windows are some of my favorites... what a great 'vision' the architect had when designing this space. The first image in the series is another favorite... such a marvelous shape to the building!Victoriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12170129859014155605noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2272874592438082683.post-38290968200904842011-05-22T13:08:55.261-07:002011-05-22T13:08:55.261-07:00What a beautiful and informative post.I love the M...What a beautiful and informative post.I love the Maillol....such exquisite modelling and the architecture and views are stunning.<br /><br />Thanks for sharing this!Forest Dream Weaverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00392409469020504212noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2272874592438082683.post-25793593033077633762011-05-21T20:20:32.777-07:002011-05-21T20:20:32.777-07:00Nice photos! I don't remember being able to s...Nice photos! I don't remember being able to see so much of the view the day I was there some years ago. It is a lovely place to visit.Marilyn Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13115440271615593122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2272874592438082683.post-81443911769778764882011-05-21T15:42:20.692-07:002011-05-21T15:42:20.692-07:00What a gorgeous structure!!
The amount of windows ...What a gorgeous structure!!<br />The amount of windows is amazing.<br />Thank you for taking us on a tour of it!!Lisa Gordonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06638444295223502727noreply@blogger.com