Friday, July 8, 2011

Weekend Reflections: in many metal spheres

The Atomium, in Brussels, which we explored with our new friend, Gattina.


  



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33 comments:

  1. EG CameraGirlJuly 8, 2011 at 9:33 AM

    What a cool place to look for reflections, Kay!

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  2. wennJuly 8, 2011 at 9:59 AM

    i was there last week! gorgeous reflections!

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  3. Martha ZJuly 8, 2011 at 10:01 AM

    Great and unique reflections.
    I am making a mental list of images to look for on our next camping trip. I don't think I will see anything quite like this in the redwoods ;>)

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  4. Sylvia KJuly 8, 2011 at 10:03 AM

    What great reflections, Kay! A cool place indeed! Hope you have a wonderful day and a beautiful weekend! Enjoy!

    Sylvia

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  5. jabblogJuly 8, 2011 at 10:11 AM

    So many reflections - quite dazzling!

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  6. DhemzJuly 8, 2011 at 10:43 AM

    oh my! quite interesting....huge! beautiful shots...:)

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  7. RedPatJuly 8, 2011 at 11:27 AM

    Fabulous structure - nice reflections!

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  8. Jeannette StGJuly 8, 2011 at 11:59 AM

    The last pic I particularly like!

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  9. MalyssJuly 8, 2011 at 12:06 PM

    I'd like to see that in real life! how fabulous!

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  10. DianneJuly 8, 2011 at 12:26 PM

    you got to meet Gattina!
    how cool :)
    I love her cats and her blog

    wonderful shots

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  11. FilipBlogJuly 8, 2011 at 12:44 PM

    Nice article. The third picture (or similar)is also on my blog.

    Greetings,
    Filip

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  12. Phil SladeJuly 8, 2011 at 1:35 PM

    I never knew that Atomium existed until I saw you photographs Kay. It must be quite a landmark and tourist attraction in Brussels I guess. Good to see you are back to blogging considering your hectic but enjoyable travels.

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  13. KayJuly 8, 2011 at 1:57 PM

    Wow! This must have been amazing to see in person.

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  14. TexWisGirlJuly 8, 2011 at 3:23 PM

    GREAT reflections post!

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  15. DianneJuly 8, 2011 at 3:28 PM

    Minature reflections - all in silver - just lovely Kay.

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  16. IngridJuly 8, 2011 at 3:46 PM

    I have never seen these balls in my life, lol ! First time was in 1959, just after the world exhibition. Last time I was with you and next time (in August) I will show it to Claudie from France who will spend a week with us in Waterloo. I have been in April at her place in the South of France remember ?
    For the moment there are a lot of shows going on under the Atomium !

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  17. DimpleJuly 8, 2011 at 4:12 PM

    Wow, that's big! Did you go inside? CAN you go inside? Great reflections, too!

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  18. JamesJuly 8, 2011 at 6:30 PM

    I almost went to see this structure last fall but I went to Bruges instead. Your photos make me want to see it in person.

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  19. CildemerJuly 8, 2011 at 6:42 PM

    Wonderful reflections! And amazing structure!
    Thanks for sharing, Kay;o)

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    Have a nice and happy weekend****

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  20. ShirleyJuly 8, 2011 at 6:56 PM

    Ah, I should have read it in its entirety as I was thinking I've never seen anything like this in Alberta! Ha, jokes on me.

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  21. Kim, USAJuly 8, 2011 at 8:09 PM

    Now that does make me feel I am in the future. ^_^ Happy weekend!

    Weekend Reflection

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  22. SivindenJuly 8, 2011 at 11:48 PM

    What an amazing structure and reflections!

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  23. Cezar and LéiaJuly 9, 2011 at 1:29 AM

    This is a modern and wonderful structure and you have captured beautiful reflections,very well done!
    Léia

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  24. MaraJuly 9, 2011 at 3:02 AM

    Well, it certainly looks better than when I saw it last: it was all dirty and grimy. I had better head over to Brussels soon to take a great photo!

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  25. ArijaJuly 9, 2011 at 3:10 AM

    Oh, well spotted! Once we are aware of them, there are reflections in the oddest places.

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  26. DinaJuly 9, 2011 at 4:55 AM

    Most unique place for hunting reflections!
    But this place looks a bit scary for someone with claustrophobia.

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  27. S K DittaJuly 9, 2011 at 7:48 AM

    Your pictures of the Atomium are very good. It encourged me to immediately check the link and find fascinating information about this unique structure..."a 165 billion times scale model of the iron crystal", says Wikipedia.

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  28. Honey at 2805July 9, 2011 at 8:06 AM

    Nice picture, Kay. Though it's been many years since I saw Brussels, you picture made me vividly remimber it.

    I keep telling my husband we have to go back to all the place we visited before I got my "good" camera so I can retake the pictures. Unfortunately, he's more in the "bucket list" frame of mind! ;) Honey

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  29. FranciscaJuly 9, 2011 at 9:45 AM

    Now that is a futuristic place to look for reflections, Kay! Yet you were firmly planted in the present, enjoying your time with Gattina. Fabulous!

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  30. Oakland Daily PhotoJuly 9, 2011 at 6:41 PM

    Good for you for capturing the reflections in this "molecule."

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  31. cieldequimperJuly 10, 2011 at 5:59 AM

    I need to go to Bruxelles!

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  32. Carola BartzJuly 10, 2011 at 4:43 PM

    Wonderful reflections in a very cool place!

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  33. SquirrelQueenJuly 10, 2011 at 7:11 PM

    What an amazing structure, that's one I would love to see in person. Great reflections Kay.

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