Flowers, trees, and Chihuly

In my previous post, I didn’t have a lot to say, other than to talk about the sculptures of Dale Chihuly. Turns out, I still don’t have a lot to say, so I’ll let the sculptures speak for themselves. Sometimes, we need the contemplative therapy that photography can provide.

Float Boat and Niijima Floats by Dale Chihuly, 2012 – 2019 – Nikon D40

How shiny are those polyvitro baubles? Even on a cloudy day those colours really pop. By now, I’ve resigned myself to the idea that old CCD cameras like the Nikon D40 just seem tuned to produce punchy and colourful photos, even when set to RAW.

Magenta Flowers – Nikon D40

As lovely as the sculptures are, the gardens are full of opportune moments for one with a camera. Luckily, the flowers were in bloom.

The Sun by Dale Chihuly, 2014 – Nikon D40

The Sun really exemplifies Chihuly’s installation – an explosion of powerful colours spreading dynamically in all directions.

The original sculpture, green in all directions – Nikon D40

The amazing art of Dale Chihuly

It has been one heck of an exhausting fortnight and time has been limited and my motivation low. Apart from work and a possible change on that front, there have been some unexpected things to deal with that are proving tough to endure. So, instead of my usual ramblings, I’m just going to post photos of Dale Chihuly’s amazing sculptures – currently installed in our Botanic Gardens.

Sapphire Star, 2010 by Dale Chihuly – Nikon D40

It looks like glass but the sculptures are composed of a specially formulated polymer called Polyvitro. The material is robust enough to be outdoors in the weather and reflects the light beautifully. We thought it was glass at first!

Cattails and Copper Birch Reeds by Dale Chihuly, 2024 – Nikon D40
Lime and Lava Red Tower by Dale Chihuly, 2021 – Nikon D40
Blue Crystal Tower by Dale Chihuly, 2024 – Nikon D40