Connections

Paleo Artists?

 

Paleo artists putting final touches on a permanent installation 

Yesterday I was able to capture the sculptor and crew making final adjustments to a camarasaurus that stands three stories tall in the courtyard of the parking structure at the Denver Museum of Nature and Science.  The committee for public art in Denver financed the project and the installation was timed to coincide with a new temporary exhibit which opened at DMNS today.

I had no idea there was such a thing as a paleo artist but in talking with museum experts I now understand that when all you have is bones, it takes a great deal of scientific study to determine what the bodies of these animals looked like and how they evolved to be successful in their habitat.

 

A Final paleo pedicure

Today I went back to get a photo of the final installation.

 

Ceratosaurus (small on ledge) and camarasaurus

Walking For Obama

 

Walking as commuters pass morning and evening

For 30 minutes almost every morning and evening Bob walks with a variety of signs that he has put together to support Obama.  We have a highly visible corner so this is his way of campaigning for our candidate.  The only slightly unpleasant side effect of this activity is an almost constant honking.  Our neighbors, who also support Obama say they don't mind a little noise for a good cause.

We believe that we need someone with the intelligence  and ability to analyze all possible options and choose what is feasible and good for all Americans not just what will appease the party base or special interests.  We truly have high hopes, even in the face of this terrible economic situation which could affect our retirement savings.  We live in an economically and racially diverse neighborhood where neighbors care about each other and come together for block parties every year.  We have hopes for having this attitude transfer to our national government. 

A later addition to show all-weather walking:  Bob really believes in Obama/Biden.

Day with Ethan

 

Bob and Ethan at Bluff Lake Nature Center 

While his parents toured the new hospital and birthing center as a possible location for the birth of his new brother, we took Ethan to two favorite parks both within 3 miles of our home.  The first, Bluff Lake, is a small lake and animal preserve. It is a favorite of birders, school groups and families . Ethan, who likes to "run with Grandpa," ran most of the 1 1/4 miles around the lake with just a few stops to look at ducks, geese and rabbits.

Afterwards we drove to City Park to walk around the lake, watch the fountain and enjoy the sunset.

 

Geese just before sunset

We walked nearer to the Pavilion and were able to capture the full-on color of a beautiful September sunset below.  (As always, you can click on the photo for a larger view.)

Fox Games

 

One scene from Fox Games by Sandy Skoglund, Mixed Media '89

Every first Saturday of the month the Denver Art Museum has a free day for Denver residents.  I took a friend with me.  Fox Games was a new permanent installation which I liked a lot.  It is a large, walk-through installation of grey foxes playing in and around a completely red setting.  There are several different scenes with an aisle through them for public viewing.  Another view is below.

 

More Fox Games!

Another interesting exhibit is below.  I forgot the name.  I usually photograph the attribution placard but this time I didn't.  I know we talked about whether the figure was attracting or emanating energy but the title escapes me.

 

This piece has the only window illumination in the new building.

And finally a little whimsy for comic relief.

 

Non-Indigenous Woman Serving Time  by Katherine Polk 2006