If you're familiar with the Downtown Dallas area, then you know that this is the Dallas Museum
of Art (DMA) (front-right).
Something
wonderful happens while I'm inside the museum. I can feel people's
energy. I can feel their thirst for knowledge, for connection and their
thirst for understanding humanity.
People
are not there to people watch; not there to judge. They are there to
admire and to learn.
You find yourself in complete awe at some of the work that is in this place. Paintings that are several hundred years come to life. They speak to you. Sculptures that were created out of mere clay, in some instances, mud, rocks, marble and even wood are witness to man's ability to self-express. No limits, no borders, no separation. Truly magical!
You find yourself in complete awe at some of the work that is in this place. Paintings that are several hundred years come to life. They speak to you. Sculptures that were created out of mere clay, in some instances, mud, rocks, marble and even wood are witness to man's ability to self-express. No limits, no borders, no separation. Truly magical!
This picture was taken on a lazy
Saturday afternoon in Downtown Dallas. The streets that day were lonely. Quiet.
Peaceful.
Photographs
such as this lead me to give buildings' human traits: feelings; emotions. Do
they miss us when we are not present? When we are not walking through
their doors? Would they miss us if we never came back?
Memories
of people talking in their hallways, in their elevators, now just echo what
once was. And they find themselves alone, sad, longing for someone to
stop by and say hello.
This is Museum Tower, a 42-story residential high rise in Downtown. It is situated in the Heart of the Arts District.
With a cost of $200 MM to build, I don't think I will be living there anytime soon!
If I had to give this building a personality, it reminds of a Leo, just like me. Standing tall, strong; admired by many.
Leo's don't need to shout for attention; Leo's don't care if you come or go; Leo's are at the center of their own Universe!
Have you ever noticed that pigeons, for the most part, are always present in areas of high human activity and even tall buildings for that matter? It's almost like they don't fear people. They are aggressive when someone drops a piece of food, a crumb or anything they perceived to be food. Why are they so comfortable with so many people walking near them and even over them?
I find it amazing how so many cultures, including our own, have taken advantage of using pigeons to carry out messages and have used them in time of war. I read that some species of pigeons have been "domesticated" to carry out these activities.
I find it amazing how so many cultures, including our own, have taken advantage of using pigeons to carry out messages and have used them in time of war. I read that some species of pigeons have been "domesticated" to carry out these activities.
Another thing that I find interesting about pigeons is that, while their wings
are strong enough to fly long distances, they don't migrate. Isn't
migration a key to survival for so many species of birds? Yet pigeons
don't. Are they just too busy to care? Do they have better things to do?
What binds them to stay around?
Pigeons... go figure!
Pigeons... go figure!
I like!! Great pictures + interesting thoughts = wonderful blog post :)
ReplyDeleteKeep the pictures coming. Between this post and your first one, I'm excited to see what more you are going to share with us.
Thank you my friend!! Architecture is something that I have always had a secrete admiration for.
DeleteI love your thoughts and observations about the buildings. I love the one about the art museum. I have been to a lot and yes, not there to people watch. And I love the one about if buildings have feelings. But the whole blog was great!
ReplyDeleteThank you Mollydee!!! I appreciate you taking the time to read and comment on my blog. Something special about Museums, you know! next time you are driving by a building that attracts your attention, take a minute to observe and describe what you sense.
DeleteDiego-I have always loved museums. I am in New Jersey so am not far from NY and the City. I have been to some of the museums there and I find it very awe inspiring. You remind me of my husband he is very interested in architecture of buildings. We have a place not far away that is called "The Bay". Back at the turn of the century it was the place for rich people to go with its beautiful beach and ocean water. The houses in that area are very old. The ones along the bay are amazing. I may have some pictures that I can show you, if not I will take some I know you would appreciate it. I really like this blog keep them coming!!! Do not forget to come follow me. :)
ReplyDeleteThank you for comments!! Yeah, send them to me. Would love to see them. Architecture is do beautiful, especially of old buildings, cathedrals and the like!! Can't wait to see them.
DeleteI apologize for keeping you waiting. I do not have a fancy digital camera. But I have film in the camera and I will ask him to take me to the bay to take pictures. I am sure you will love them. Hope you are having a good weekend :) oh, if you want, I can feature your blog on Why? maybe. I do not know what we would why about. But maybe that will help us both out. You let me know.
ReplyDeleteit's cool. Don't worry about it. I don't know what "Why" is...
DeleteAre you going to be posting new pics soon? I hope so. I will be watching :)
ReplyDeleteomg i have totally neglected my blog lately!! lol... too busy, but hopefully i will have some pictures to post! :)
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