Tuesday, January 19, 2016

A Reflecting Pool

One of the interior spaces in the National Gallery has this pool of water, set atop glass panels. It's a completely different mood in the evening. It can be viewed here on the main level, or from the balconies above on the second level. The last shot is one I've featured here before, from last July, taken from beneath the pool looking up.

35 comments:

  1. To me this speaks a very Canadian message: Here we appreciate nature while delighting in technical achievement that enhances that appreciation. Or something.

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  2. Me too!!!!!!! That last shot is amazing.

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  3. @Cloudia: that makes sense to me.

    @Linda: I'm glad to have included it.

    @Nancy: thanks!

    @Lauren: the pool is a work of art in and of itself.

    @Hilary: thanks!

    @Marianne: thank you.

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  4. I'll bet you could do some great black and white photography & silhouettes in that area.

    Janis
    GDP

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  5. That's most interesting. It brings a special charm to the building.

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  6. This looks like a good place to...reflect....

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  7. An architectural marvel and some great photos!

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  8. This is very special. Your last shot is a real beauty, I think I must have missed that last summer.

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  9. Wow, that is gorgeous. I love it.

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  10. I love that last photo especially!

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  11. That is cool and lots of coins have been thrown in the pool.

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  12. @Janis: one could!

    @Lowell: I've always liked this space. It's art in a different way, I think.

    @Norma: oh yes!

    @VP: they had a good idea when they added this in to the design.

    @Jan: it's possible- that last shot was a Canada Day photo.

    @Sharon: thank you!

    @Linda: thanks!

    @Red: I wonder how often they collect it. I imagine the glass has to be strong enough to stand on.

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  13. Nothing is as calming as a water feature, looks amazing from below William.

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  14. What a lovely setting. Love the look from beneath the pool!

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  15. The looking up shot is the most exciting

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  16. A really nice fountain. Something unusual!

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  17. The view from underneath is wonderful!

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  18. @Grace: it's a nice addition to the place.

    @Tamago: it's quite a contrast.

    @Mo: I'm glad I decided to add it.

    @Halcyon: the decision to incorporate this was a good one.

    @Ciel: thanks!

    @EG: thank you.

    @Tex: it does, yes.

    @Marleen: thank you!

    @RedPat: I quite agree.

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  19. Oh that's really cool William, very simple but beautiful, lovely pictures as well...

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  20. way cool, a gigantic change purse. i always wonder why folks do this? isn't it a waste of money? i prefer to keep my doe in my wallet. just sayin'. ( :

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  21. Those pools are a gorgeous feature. The last shot is stunning. I can't imagine that I missed it last summer but I don't remember it. Glad you posted it again!

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  22. This looks very interesting and beautiful.

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  23. A work of art is right of the pool. Beautiful!

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  24. Yep. Who knew? You did, of course!

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  25. @Geoff: thanks!

    @Beth: I suppose back in the day they put money in wells for luck.

    @Mari: that it is.

    @Tanya: I think so!

    @Kay: you're welcome.

    @Orvokki: thank you.

    @Carolann: definitely!

    @Jennifer: thanks!

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