This week’s photo is from Las Vegas, Nevada….the gambling capital of the world. We visited four winters ago in the hopes that it wouldn’t be quite as busy as it usually is. Of course, with picture perfect weather, there was no way the populace would be denied their opportunity to be robbed by one-armed bandits.
While we stayed off the strip, we made sure to visit the various hotel and casinos and try our hand at being first-time gamblers. We actually ended up winning more than we lost, so in that sense, we won! At some point, we ended up at the beautiful Bellagio Hotel which certainly lived up to its reputation. Imagine my surprise when we got to the lobby and saw this vision of art glass goodness.
Right above our heads, was an array of cylindrically shaped colorful art (stained) glass pieces ensconced in a pendulum cutout, suspended from the ceiling. Having dabbled in the stained glass arts, I was mesmerized by the vibrant colors competing for my attention. It made such a statement that nothing else was required to decorate that expansive lobby.
This art sculpture, named Fiori di Como, was created by the world-renown glass artist, Dale Chihuly. Composed of 2,000 ‘floating’ glass blossoms, it represents Chihuly’s dedication to the fluid movements of a beautiful garden and weighs in at a healthy 40,000 pounds.
This photo is part of the Travel Photo Thursday series which is the brainchild of Nancie M with Budget Travelers Sandbox.
Excellent choice for a subject, Renee! I’ve been to the Bellagio and was amazed by Chiluly’s glass ceiling art. You captured it’s beauty very well.
Thanks, Catherine!!
This is too funny…. I made two selections for today’s travel photo (the one I ended up posting and one of the ceiling in the Bellagio lobby just like yours!) Great minds think alike I suppose 😉 Anyway, yours is a beautiful shot! Whenever I go to Vegas I always enjoy the blown-glass art as well as the indoor garden that changes with the seasons.
Now that’s hilarious, Mike! Thanks, I think your metal flower was fantastic, so you made the right choice too.
Yes I am in! I love the display over at the Bellagio and its one of my favorite stops along the strip.
Agreed….gorgeous hotel!
I love the picture, very beautiful with great colours.
Love love love these! By far my favorite casino. I love this because it’s almost like you are under the sea and have a lot of creatures around you!
YES!! I was trying to figure out what it made me feel like and you’ve hit the nail on the head, Jade!
I I was trying to guess what your shot was of- as I scrolled down – & wouldn’t have guessed
glass. What a beauty. I haven’t been to the Bellagio but should I be in Vegas now I’ll
stick my head into the lobby.
Ha! Be sure to do that, Leigh….and don’t miss their fountain which is the thumbnail for this post.
Oh, we are headed there on Saturday for the first time and, strangely enough, at a luncheon I just attended, one of my friends told me to be sure and notice this sculpture. Small world!
Oh, how cool! Have a great time, Jan…it really is a small world!
I wouldn’t have expected something that beautiful in Vegas! Glad you won money… I give myself a $10 gambling limit in Vegas so I can’t lose too much.
Hey Scott,
No, i didn’t win that much because I didn’t gamble with that much. We said that we would spend no more $50.00 for the entire trip. Bellagio is a beautiful hotel, if I can find a great deal, I am going to stay there. Maybe I should get some tips from Gray from vegassolo.com!
I Love those colors, Renee.
Yes, they are so vibrant….they look like they belong in a bag of hard mixed candy!
Awesome Renee, that could put me into a dreamy daze!
Mark…..easily!!
This is a great shot. I love it. Vegas can be a blast, I always enjoy time there.
Thanks, Lisa!
Well when I first saw this photo I thought “YUM!”, but then I read on and found out that it was made of glass not gummy bears. Even though it’s not edible it’s still an amazing sight! I wonder how long they they have it up for? Such a beautiful shot!
Scott,
I believe it’s a permanent fixture….it would take forever to remove.
Well Dale Chiluly is one talented guy. When I first saw the photo, I thought you had been diving and photoraphing corals – not looking at hotel ceilings in Vegas. 🙂 Beautiful colours.
Julia
Julia….I would have loved to have done that!
I thought it was a photo of some tropical jellyfish!!!! Beautiful!
I love this photo. It’s certainly not the first thing that pops into my mind when I think of Las Vegas but that’s the fun of travel. Expect the unexpected.
Aren’t unexpected treasures the greatest, Louise?
You came out a winner in more ways tahn one. Love this work of art photo !
Awww…thanks, Mike….it is one of my favorite pics!
Beautiful shot and shades, well done on choosing an unusual angle!
Great pick for photography this week, that should be framed.
Love the colors, it was so crisp. Nice photography!