benches and a gondola

A couple of artistic aluminum benches
Looks like it could be the Canadian Maple leaf
Photo taken:  July 2009

looks like an American flag

The Skyride

the rotary riverfront fountain

How tall is the fountain?  The stainless steel columns before you are each 24 feet tall. A 30 foot diameter ring is held up by these 5 stainless steel columns. In the warmer seasons, some jets spray towards the middle of the fountain creating a beautiful dome of waterfalls, other jets shoot water upwards, some mist, and a few spray sideways. In all, there are 40 overhead jets. Keeping in mind the environmental theme of Expo’ 74, the artist designed the fountain to conserve water by a filtration and recirculation process.
The fountain’s sculptures were designed by Harold Balazs and Bob Perron.
Info courtesy of  the Spokane Historical website.
Photo taken:  July 2009

Dick and Jane's Spot (2)

A continuation of yesterday's post.

Photos taken in 2009
Ellensburg, WA

Dick and Jane's Spot (1)

an art site and a home. Dick and Jane made most of the art you see but we have also collected art. The works of over 40 Northwest artists are on display in the yard. Generally, what you see from outside the fence is what you see. The rest is our private yard so please respect the fences. The Spot has been a work in progress for 35 years. There are over 10,000 bottle caps and thousands of reflectors. The pieces in the yard are always changing. Old pieces decay and new ones are added.  it is located in Ellensburg, Washington.
Dick & Jane's Spot is dedicated to the philosophy that "one hearty laugh is worth ten trips to the doctor."   Info courtesy of Reflectorart website
You can read more about Dick and Jane at the Willamette University website HERE
Photos were taken in 2009.