tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-255670630427934848.post677052764299662833..comments2023-10-29T10:45:05.154-05:00Comments on Birmingham Through My Lens: Styrofoam Goes Green!Virginiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01152464973355194995noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-255670630427934848.post-69328789961213273482008-10-01T20:38:00.000-05:002008-10-01T20:38:00.000-05:00Absolutely fascinating. Nice shot too.Absolutely fascinating. Nice shot too.Tashhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18098034737961019226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-255670630427934848.post-53443644803164229602008-09-30T10:46:00.000-05:002008-09-30T10:46:00.000-05:00Halcyon,This is a small exhibit. While the drawin...Halcyon,<BR/>This is a small exhibit. While the drawings are exquisite, there are not many of them. I am guessing maybe 15 or so. It is free! THere is also a photography exhibit that you might enjoy. I haven't seen it so I don't know if it's worth the trip or not. I work again THursday. Will leave you a comment on your blog with more details. You might try the museum website for more info as well. Would love to see you if you come!!Virginiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01152464973355194995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-255670630427934848.post-18098093322362597862008-09-30T10:08:00.000-05:002008-09-30T10:08:00.000-05:00They have been advertising that da Vinci exhibitio...They have been advertising that da Vinci exhibition on the radio over here. Is it worth the trip? My husband and I visited his home in France when we made a tour of the Loire Valley a few years back. It was quite interesting. This expo could be just the trick to get him to Birmingham!Halcyonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02729819462354019534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-255670630427934848.post-80457049327710574502008-09-29T21:13:00.000-05:002008-09-29T21:13:00.000-05:00Ha, it needs a label, especially when they take th...Ha, it needs a label, especially when they take the darn thing down. Mega-macrophage???? Allow me to check the handy dictionary for that one, Prof. Crowe. ( cells within the tissues that originate from specific white blood cells called monocytes.....) Well that could certainly be an option. Merci.Virginiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01152464973355194995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-255670630427934848.post-91624284913486341332008-09-29T21:05:00.000-05:002008-09-29T21:05:00.000-05:00Scary. Looks like some sort of deadly mega-macrop...Scary. Looks like some sort of deadly mega-macrophage. Quick, slap a biohazard label on it.Bob Crowehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08276510331824603844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-255670630427934848.post-44171897016057190192008-09-29T20:21:00.000-05:002008-09-29T20:21:00.000-05:00I was stumped trying to figure it out. I was think...I was stumped trying to figure it out. I was thinking some sort of sea monster in a net...Kris McCrackenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13789355638389350528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-255670630427934848.post-36587075766947775062008-09-29T18:23:00.000-05:002008-09-29T18:23:00.000-05:00this looks like something I would eat!this looks like something I would eat!Ken Machttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09100185198750536244noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-255670630427934848.post-36084245390635099882008-09-29T18:08:00.000-05:002008-09-29T18:08:00.000-05:00Little things please little minds. Oh my, that hit...Little things please little minds. Oh my, that hits home!<BR/><BR/>About the Leonardo da Vinci exhibit. I tried to find something I could photograph for you all. I plan to go back and go through it again on one of my Thursday volunteer days. The drawings are exquisite but very small and detailed. The light is kept low in the gallery. Hand held magnifiers are given so that you can get up close and inspect them. I would very much like to see it when there are not as many people there. We are fortunate to have such a wonderful exhibit. There is also a photography exhibit that I will definitely tour this week when I'm there. MOre on that later.Virginiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01152464973355194995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-255670630427934848.post-3523624242428190912008-09-29T16:21:00.000-05:002008-09-29T16:21:00.000-05:00Oh wow! That's really funky! I can't stop staring ...Oh wow! That's really funky! I can't stop staring at it. The Turner prize is causing it's ususal conttoversy here, the candiates. I'm sorry I can't concentrate. I have this compulsion to squeeze them like sponges. Gary quickly I need a sponge! Little things please little minds.Jane Hards Photographyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17162628972166464736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-255670630427934848.post-80602565456305842962008-09-29T15:47:00.000-05:002008-09-29T15:47:00.000-05:00What a great piece of Art everyone has their own i...What a great piece of Art everyone has their own interpertation and it makes one think... Its job is done!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-255670630427934848.post-68426014788189295192008-09-29T14:22:00.000-05:002008-09-29T14:22:00.000-05:00First, I thought it was some coral! Then I read an...First, I thought it was some coral! Then I read and remember to have seen a lamp made like this in a magazine!<BR/>Volunteered at an art museum, I would like to do the same...alicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17178479347468393057noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-255670630427934848.post-4361846929639873292008-09-29T10:02:00.000-05:002008-09-29T10:02:00.000-05:00My first thought was a wasps nest too. I prefer th...My first thought was a wasps nest too. I prefer the paper cup kind as opposed to the real thing!<BR/>Interesting for sure! Who woulda thunk you could find a song "paper cup"?!Tanya Breesehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01949602989774270159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-255670630427934848.post-55849879399104634772008-09-29T09:30:00.000-05:002008-09-29T09:30:00.000-05:00And one more thing: I was delighted to discover Mi...And one more thing: I was delighted to discover Michael's pianistic talent through your blog. I listened to some of his music, it's wonderful!Nathalie H.D.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16806509041466785588noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-255670630427934848.post-7228553229691500752008-09-29T09:29:00.000-05:002008-09-29T09:29:00.000-05:00What a thought-provoking post, it's so stimulating...What a thought-provoking post, it's so stimulating! To me this is definitely like a coral reef, I love the effect. Your photo really does a great job in presenting the work.<BR/><BR/>The other post I had missed was your joint birthday/anniversary one. How sweet was that! The girls are to die for, your photos are real eye candy!<BR/><BR/>Congratulations on your 100th post, I completely agree with you about the hard work it takes and the rewards it reaps!Nathalie H.D.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16806509041466785588noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-255670630427934848.post-3662372592585811562008-09-29T09:26:00.000-05:002008-09-29T09:26:00.000-05:00Oh yes, you're right about the dust. Also, some o...Oh yes, you're right about the dust. Also, some of you mentioned what happens when it's removed. Fill that landfill up with all that styrofoam is my guess.UGHVirginiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01152464973355194995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-255670630427934848.post-54954397525222963112008-09-29T08:59:00.000-05:002008-09-29T08:59:00.000-05:00The transformation from cups to sculpture is wonde...The transformation from cups to sculpture is wonderful, but after a couple of years this thing awfully dusty to hang over the dining area.Dystoposhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03260393043017273699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-255670630427934848.post-45637475708938066902008-09-29T08:28:00.000-05:002008-09-29T08:28:00.000-05:00My first thought was "wasp's nest" also. The gree...My first thought was "wasp's nest" also. The green color also caught my eye.Hopehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09819854679824281440noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-255670630427934848.post-12896822694361760102008-09-29T08:27:00.000-05:002008-09-29T08:27:00.000-05:00Whoa! that's a lot of cups!! Interesting sculptu...Whoa! that's a lot of cups!! Interesting sculpture made from styrofoam. I'm a little surprises styrofoam is still around in this era of going green.Robhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06487228375145939026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-255670630427934848.post-74425617673026282252008-09-29T07:41:00.000-05:002008-09-29T07:41:00.000-05:00Okay, whoa! Glad they are recycling styrofoam into...Okay, whoa! Glad they are recycling styrofoam into something they call art, but I'd much rather view something by DaVinci!Janethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09187924454780490386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-255670630427934848.post-85797593005926234302008-09-29T07:22:00.000-05:002008-09-29T07:22:00.000-05:00The first thing I thought was Coral!!The first thing I thought was Coral!!Kathleen McQueen Wrighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14504983351252331229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-255670630427934848.post-57138167690855725982008-09-29T07:04:00.000-05:002008-09-29T07:04:00.000-05:00Gee, I thought there for a minute they'd really f...Gee, I thought there for a minute they'd really found a way to make styrofoam environment-friendly. Dream on. But I like this idea of at least making intriguing sculptures like this.Pathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00241553607254199559noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-255670630427934848.post-23317271296462303262008-09-29T06:58:00.000-05:002008-09-29T06:58:00.000-05:00I like artworks made of unusual objects. I think y...I like artworks made of unusual objects. I think you need a great dose of creativity to conceive them.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15783877262954668959noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-255670630427934848.post-53207255389393987272008-09-29T05:45:00.000-05:002008-09-29T05:45:00.000-05:00For some reason, I could't hear the music. I knew ...For some reason, I could't hear the music. I knew Aquarius... but not Paper Cups. Found it on YouTube - of course!<BR/><BR/>Maybe this will be last souvenir, kept for the future, of the styrofoam cups?PeterParishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09694538476960957295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-255670630427934848.post-91564750566269236402008-09-29T05:00:00.000-05:002008-09-29T05:00:00.000-05:00Well, I suppose that's one good use of those envir...Well, I suppose that's one good use of those environmentally awful, petroleum-based styrofoam cups. What will happen to the piece at the end of the exhibit?Janet Kincaidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01396294382570650966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-255670630427934848.post-48119991581306123672008-09-29T04:04:00.000-05:002008-09-29T04:04:00.000-05:00When I first saw it, I immediately thought of wasp...When I first saw it, I immediately thought of wasp's nest. It is beautiful though and you have a done a great job here in picking up the right angle and the perfect colours.Rosiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06482335102412437745noreply@blogger.com