Chihuly's Blue Flower Power

Similar to the flowers that line the ceiling of the ornate lobby at Bellagio in Las Vegas, these cobalt blue floral pieces come together to create one big Flower Ball!

"Chihuly Nights" of fire

Hidden among the beautifully landscaped gardens at Cheekwood, a set of tall thin glowing orange/red glass worms reached towards the sky.

"Sunset Boat" reflections

A sight so beautiful I had to post it twice. A close up shot of Sunset Boat and it's mirror image reflecting off the pond waters.

"Sunset Boat"

The cascading ponds were as still as could be on this night, as Chihuly's Sunset Boat remained afloat on its waters. One of my favorite art pieces we saw all night.

I'm Chihuly BLUE

These standing glass sculptures reminded me of beautiful blue birds standing in the swamp-like fountain waters, trying to remain hidden among the tall grasses. A beautiful blue glow of the glass in the moonlight.

Simplicity...Chihuly style

This yellow sculpture was one of my favorites, mostly because of its smooth lines and simplicity. It looked like it belonged there in the small fountain area outside the back porch of the Cheekwood mansion.

Chihuly... on fire!!

A ball of fire sits on the front lawn of the Cheekwood mansion. Cheekwood was the long time residence of the founders of Maxwell House coffee.

Tonight was my first time using my new tripod and I love it! Couldn't have captured shots without it!

Chihuly at Cheekwood...

Artist Dale Chihuly exhibits some incredible pieces of art at Cheekwood Botanical Garden in Nashville, TN. My mom is in town this week and we took a visit after dark; "Chihuly Nights" are unforgettable! It was a lot of fun, and very pretty!
Blue glass spikes out of the lillypad pond.

Bridge over (not so) troubled waters

Follow the paths that lead you in life...some are rocky, some are paved, and others guide you over what appear to be swamps of "troubled waters", safely landing you on the other side. So many ways to pave your road in life, just remember your next path might not look the same as the ones that have gotten you to your current place! Unfamiliar pavement and path abound - remember variety is the spice of life!

Solitude

A place of peace and solitude... a cabin in the woods surrounded by beautiful gardens. My ideal weekend escape.

Sunshiney Day

Today is a BEAUTIFUL day - blue skies and sunshine. This flower made me smile as it glistened in the sunlight!

Cheekwood

Beautiful grounds and wildflower garden; I could totally live here! A wonderful mansion surrounded by 55 acres of beauty!

Framing the Shot

Cheekwood gardens in Nashville, TN.

Snow-cone anyone?

Not a snowballs chance that this flower could have survived the winter we had! Beautiful blooms this spring, thanks to the hard work of gardeners along with sunshine and a little bit of rain!