Getty Center

ChrisJChrisJ Registered Users Posts: 2,164 Major grins
edited April 2, 2007 in Landscapes
Took the in-laws and some of their friends to the Getty Center on Saturday.
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Pretty nice day, though the recent fires made the air quality (and views) pretty poor.

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Bust of Emperor Caracalla, Bartolomeo Cavaceppi

Still, can't spend too much time indoors with a 1.75 year-old.
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Thankfully, the gardens were beautifully in bloom.

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The Uberorgan is installed in one of the main buildings. Definitely a site to see.

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We got to hear it, and it kind of sounds like you would expect!

And now, the most rare of sites:
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The 405 freeway clear in both directions! :D

Rest of the gallery is here.
Chris

Comments

  • LilleGLilleG Registered Users Posts: 313 Major grins
    edited April 2, 2007
    I really like the first shot. And the description of the Uberorgan is priceless! :D
  • ChrisJChrisJ Registered Users Posts: 2,164 Major grins
    edited April 2, 2007
    Thanks Lillie! Here's a shot of the music the Uberorgan plays.

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    Appreciate the comments.
    Chris
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