Sunday, May 20, 2012

Our World Tuesday: Artsplosure and Nature Research Center

Bill and I went to Artsplosure on Sunday and also visited the Nature Research Center while we were in downtown Raleigh, NC.
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I liked the sculpture that were set out among plants and flowers.
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The elegant dancing couples almost looked real.
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The flowers and sculpture were on Fayetteville Street but most of the artist booths and music were around Moore Square.
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I think the mother and child below are rather charming.
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The daily planet is outside the new Nature Research Center which is an addition to the Natural Science Museum.
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It is so large that I had trouble getting a good photograph.
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Back at Artsplosure, I was surprised to see Monet painting Raleigh Memorial Auditorium.
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Fun idea to not only have the sculpture of Monet but to also have him painting.
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I felt like I was being transported back in time.
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The rest of the shots are of the Nature Research Center, and I caught Bill in my shot of the round movie room.
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I took so many pictures that I'll be posting more later in other posts.
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Bill was patient with me because we did a fair amount of walking and I snapped indoors and out.
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18 comments:

  1. I love it, what a neat place to spend some time.

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  2. I've got to get me to Raleigh one of these days! What a post!

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  3. What a great exhibition. It was good to be able to see it thanks to your beautiful pictures.

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  4. Fantastic sunny day there and your pictures are beautiful postcards.I'm enchanted by those sculptures, the cute couple dancing is so real, I agree with your words!
    Thanks for sharing,
    hugs
    Léia

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  5. This looks to be a photographer’s dream with so many interesting sights all around to soak in. I love the huge globe and how it’s located at the building. Also, all the statues are wonderful. What a great concept to bring the past into the present. And thank goodness for the patient Bill’s in our lives! :)

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  6. What an explosion of colour. Love love that huge planet. Great architecture and fabulous shots.

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  7. Great set of pictures.Love the dancing sculptures which look so real.

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  8. Terrific captures of your day! The big globe is amazing. All the statues are so beautiful!

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  9. What a fantastic place, Carver! I love your captures and the sculptures are amazing and they do indeed look so real! A photographers dream indeed! That huge planet is breathtaking! Really terrific captures and thanks so much for sharing them!! Enjoy your week!

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  10. Wonderful sculptures all around the place.

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  11. Wow, what a great place!! Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.

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  12. The sculptures are delightful ... I love the dancing couple they look so real .... A beautiful post.

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  13. I love all the sculptures, they look wonderful. What a great place to visit, I enjoyed your photos. Thanks for sharing your trip.

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  14. What fun! My kids are moving to Raleigh and with your help, I've started MY list! :D :D Love the sculptures. Great adventure!

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  15. I always like these big white tents, aplways promising something nice.

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  16. I thought it's real. Thanks for sharing the photos!

    Kim, MI

    Inviting you to join Water World Wednesday

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  17. What beautiful captures of city life, festive compositions and architecture. Each one so lovely.,

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