This week’s photo is an ode to how we take the things in our own backyard for granted. I see this sculpture every day as I leave work. I’ve always admired it but never thought to capture its beauty with my camera lens until last week. It is an adaptation of the “Ballet Olympia” Sculpture, which features a pair of nude ribbon dancers.
Originally created by Paul Manship in the early 1900s, the architect (and my boss) John C. Portman adapted it to be displayed as a landmark for one of his design masterpieces, SunTrust Plaza in downtown Atlanta.
During his stellar career, Mr. Portman has designed such geographically notable hotels like the Hilton San Diego Bayfront hotel, Hyatt Regency Atlanta, the NYC Marriott Marquis, the Westin Bonaventure in LA, the Westin Peachtree Plaza in Atlanta as well as the Marina Square in Singapore, the Shanghai Centre, and the Embarcadero Center in SFO, among others.
I guess the reason for this pic is two-fold. Always remember to check out what your own city has to offer and the second was to acknowledge my realization of just how instrumental my boss has been to the world of travel.
Nancie says
March 17, 2011 at 7:20 pmGreat shot Renee. Sometime we forget what’s in our own back yard.
Thanks for post to Travel Photo Thursday.
Renee says
March 19, 2011 at 1:04 pmAmen! Thanks for thinking up the idea of travel photo Thursday….I’m enjoying it.
Michael Figueiredo says
March 17, 2011 at 10:45 pmNice shot, Renee! I really like this sculpture too…. During the Olympics I always am impressed by the fluid movements of the ribbon dancers. So pretty!
Renee says
March 19, 2011 at 1:07 pmThey are graceful, aren’t they?
RyukyuMike says
March 18, 2011 at 1:28 amAbsolutely right, the best shots are usually within a mile of where you live.
Hope you see lots of visitors. I promoted, everywhere that you have a couple of “Stoned Nudes”!
Renee says
March 18, 2011 at 5:30 amHahahahaha!!! That’s hilarious, Mike!
Cathy Sweeney says
March 18, 2011 at 2:31 amThat is so true, Renee — we do tend to take things for granted. Human nature, I guess. Well, I’m glad you finally took this photo and shared it with us. I love interesting sculptures – nice story behind this one.
Renee says
March 19, 2011 at 1:10 pmYou’re right Cathy….I think it’s second nature for us to look through things that we should value instead of looking at it and appreciating all that it brings to us.