Glass on Glass Photo

Photographer’s Note

The Phipps Conservatory & Botanical Gardens in Pittsburgh is an immense glass hothouse with tropical gardens and flower exhibits from the world over in numerous rooms. Recently, Phipps featured an exhibit with the work of Dale Chihuly, the famous artist perhaps best known for his colorful and imaginative glass sculpture.

Pictured here is a Chihuly sculpture hanging from the glass dome of the main entryway of the conservatory.

Regarding Phipps, Wikipedia says: "The gardens were founded in 1893 by steel and real-estate magnate Henry Phipps as a gift to the City of Pittsburgh. Its purpose is to educate and entertain the people of Pittsburgh with formal gardens (Roman, English, etc.) and various species of exotic plants (palm trees, succulents, bonsai, orchids, etc.). Currently the facilities house elaborate gardens within the thirteen room conservatory itself and on the adjoining grounds. In addition to lovely flora, the sophisticated glass and metalwork of the Lord & Burnham conservatory offers a wonderful example of Victorian greenhouse architecture."

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nivaldo (12856) 2009-02-03 1:28

Hi Sandy
That´s really interesting! A very nice glass sculpture and a great point of view ! Well done, congratulations!
TFS.
Kind regards,
Nivaldo

Nicou (43771) 2009-02-03 5:41

Hello,

mangigique image, Quelle verrière, avec ces spaghetti jaune, très beau cadrage, très bel effet, superbe.

Bravo et amitié

Nicou

parbo (10936) 2009-02-04 10:50

Hello Sandy,

Amazing beauties of colorful, well decorated glasses. Your point of view from bottom created three dimensional effect with great help of steel domes and glasses too. Excellent clarity and sharpness, congratulations.

Friendly Regards,

Ertugrul