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This circular fountain is located in the cultural center hub of the city. At night the water is lighted. It's all in an open area, yet walking around and through the entire section, it's beautifully shaded with palms and those wonderful, 'weeping' mesquite trees!! The building to the right, with the 'pyramid' roofing, is the Art Museum. [to the left and unseen would be the Science and History Museum] Behind the bronze 'framed' buffalo statue in the background is the area of across the Port Channel with the Texas Aquarium. In front of the fountain [also unseen] would be the Selena Auditorium and the Sports Center complex. From the complex and across the section of land is the Harbor Playhouse...obviously for attending live performances of musicals, etc. And behind that, across the street is the Ballet Center. The Corpus Christi large baseball complex for the Houston Astros' farm team is only blocks away. The outdoor amphitheater is nearby. Oh, and beyond the art museum to the southeast, is the Gulf of Mexico and the beautiful seawall walkway.
The fountain you see here is 'fed' by a trickling brook along the walkway to the museum. There are many bronze sculptures along this entire area...in all forms of art, including some abstract. Someday, when I think of it, I will photograph 'em all. The bold text above, regarding the framed buffalo is linked to one of my blog posts showing more detail, and close-up photos of the statue...
gorgeous! what happened to your header?
ReplyDeleteDaft My header? I can see it...and you can't? Must be taking it's own sweet time loading for you is all....
ReplyDeleteI looked at the other pictures and enjoyed them. What a pretty area.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteThe water must be more beautiful at night! What a lovely place to hang around. Wonderful!
ReplyDeleteIt's a beautiful fountain. I lived in north Texas from 1977 to 2002, but don't know what a weeping mesquite tree is. Mesquite trees, yes, but weeping? Nope. Up here in middle of nowhere Illinois we have weeping cherry, so I know what weeping looks like. Perhaps a closeup sometime?
ReplyDeleteBJ Notice I put weeping in quote marks...they're not called weeping per sé----they look to be weeping tho.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for stopping by my blog! I love the buffalo! :)
ReplyDeleteVery interesting information, as my daughter and her family will be moving to the Gulf Coast of Texas. Gives me some ideas for future sightseeing!
ReplyDeleteThank you for stopping by my blog! I hope you enjoyed it and will come back often!
I am looking forward to following you and seeing what's next!
Have a fabulous day!
Great shot...I would love to see it at night. Btw...looks like your ready for Autumn with you new header. Love It.
ReplyDeleteI love the night time lights on fountains.
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Beautiful!
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ReplyDeleteYou're a Hoot Anni!
Have a great Wednesday!
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must be really beautiful at night!
ReplyDeletenice idea;-) I love the painting of the hedgehogs at the top of your blog- so cute!! have a nice week;-) marty
ReplyDeletethe fountains comes in many shapes. This is unusual I think. :)
ReplyDeleteWould love to see it at night!
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what a pretty neat entry hootin' annie. hope you have a great day.
ReplyDeleteLove fountains. Also really like your quote on theology! Clever and so true!
ReplyDeleteGreat shots and it must be gorgeous at night all lighted up.
ReplyDeleteThat's a gorgeous picture. Would love to see it at night!
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ReplyDeleteBeautiful area - I've never been to Texas but my son-in-law is from Amirillo and his parents have invited me to come out to see them! I might just do that to be able to see some of the beauty that is in your state!
~Jean
Amazing shot Anni!
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I focused on the bubbling water in front that it took me awhile to realize the white "statues" were also bubbling water. I like the juxtaposition of rounded and sharp shapes in your photo.
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Su-sieee! Mac
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What a gorgeous fountain, and a great picture! I love getting a glimpse into other cities...
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Thanks for stopping by my place..
Lynette
Wonderful capture, love the buffalo statue. The circular fountain is cool, loks like a beautiful place to visit.
ReplyDeleteA lovely shot! we have similar bios! except I am stuck in winter UNwonderland, LOL (to me)!
ReplyDeleteI love the info you provide too, as finding & reading blogs is my economical way to see the world & travel! thanks for stopping, playing & next time be sure to leave your link in the Mr. Linky spot, you may get more visitors that way! Faythe @GrammyMousetails
That is so pretty. I think fountains make places so special.
ReplyDeleteThis is such a beautiful fountain. You captured it wonderfully. Love it.
ReplyDeleteAnni, it sounds like a picturesque place. I love the sound of water and took lots of photos of the streams at Disney World the last time we were there.
ReplyDeleteMissing you. Life is hectic here. Guess I will post a little blurb at my Writing Nook.
BTW, I love your new banner. Absolutely delightful.
Blessings,
Mary
Oh wow, this looks like a wonderful place to explore. I really like the fountain.
ReplyDeletehi anni! thanks for dropping by my blog. beautiful photo! must be nice to hang around the place. keep taking those pictures! :)
ReplyDeleteLooks almost like some kind of memorial fountain. Nice photograph.
ReplyDeleteI love fountains.....great shot. :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for visiting my photoblog! Unusual fountain I think ... never the less a lovely place!
ReplyDeleteI love fountains. They are so calming and tranquil.
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