Boy do these weeks just seem to be flying by. It’s time for Outdoor Wednesday again. So visit Susan at A Southern DayDreamer to see the outdoor world through the lens of bloggers.
Last Friday 3 of us bloggers got together at The Getty Museum in Los Angeles. The Getty sits high above Brentwood in the Santa Monica Mountains. We had great views this day of the Pacific Ocean, Catalina Island, Santa Monica, Westwood, The Miracle Mile. We could see all the way to Downtown Los Angeles.
This is Willow from Willow’s Cottage and me. Behind us you can see the Miracle Mile on Wilshire Blvd.
Sara from Much Ado About Something has a great post that talks about the architecture and amazing travertine marble used in the structures at the museum.
The travertine blocks are rough and filled with crystalline deposits and fossils.
Looking back at the main buildings from the Sunken Garden
Our time was at it’s end and Willow and I headed back North on the 405 fwy over the Sepulveda Pass and Sara headed south on the 405 fwy.
Photobucket is holding all my photos that I stored on their site from 2007-2015 hostage replacing them with ugly grey and black boxes and asking for a large ransom to retrieve them. It is a slow process to go through all my posts deleting the ugly boxes.
The Happy Wonderer ~ ellen b. 
The Getty Center is truly one of the most beautiful buildings I have ever seen. And I’ve seen a lot of beautiful buildings. The combination of the marble and the inspired architecture make visiting the Getty an unforgettable experience. And I haven’t even mentioned the ART that is on display.
I agree with Willow…this is one of the most beautiful buildings I have ever seen. The architectural elements are incredible… And that sunken garden is like an oasis… Thank you for sharing your experience with us.
Jane (artfully graced)
Ellen, I am captivated by the BEAUTIFUL blue sky!!!
WOW! Amazing architecture and scenery!
Nothing beats a California blue sky!! I love it. Beautiful shots of the land and buildings. Happy Outdoor Wednesday! Have a great week : ) Sherri
Beautiful!
Great photos! Thanks for sharing your day with us. Love the crisp blue sky.
Wow what a wonderful place for photography!!! Your photos are amazing!!! Thanks.
awesome photos!
Hi Ms Ellen, you featured day shots and I featured night shots! That Friday turned out to be a nice weather for photography!
These are great angles shots, too! Next time if I come back, I will take the first car of the tram! You gave me a good idea!
Gorgeous! My sister recently visited The Getty museum and mansion and I also loved her photos…spectacular place!
Ellen, you got some great shots of the Getty. That sky sets it off perfectly as the color is the most amazing shade of blue. Love the building materials. My cousin is an architect, and I have always been interested in buildings and their materials. I would be interested in seeing this museum as well. I would think it would be pretty spectacular.
Happy Outdoor Wednesday!
Thanks for taking me to that wonderful place!
We explored the Mountain Park this time.
Great sights in my own backyard… looks like a fun day. You got some fabulous shots. Makes our neck of the woods look pretty good.
Enjoy your day.
Maryrose 🙂
The architecture is clean and neat, yet inspired. How nice that it was built where you can look from it to see the city and the ocean.
The Getty Museum is an impressive grouping of buildings. Thanks for sharing.
Someone else had the Getty posting of photos this week too.
Love the hummingbird photo.
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Wow! If I’m ever in Southern California, that’s a definite destination for me!
And thanks for the pic of Willow. Its always good to put a face with a blogging friend.
How wonderful you were able to make a “connect” with other bloggers in your area. You certainly had beautiful weather. I really enjoyed the photos you shared with us. The museum is beautiful as are its surroundings. Have a great Outdoor Wednesday.
Wow that is beautiful.
wow my favorite picture was the last one
How wonderful to meet fellow bloggers. I love these shots of the architecture and the one of the Hummingbird. Thanks for sharing.
Mama Bear
This museum is spectacular and you have captured it well in your photos. I must say I’ve never been there but you could publish a PR folder for them with your photos.
Oh-h-h this museum and its setting is just spectacular…I just wish I could visit there! Thank you for bringing us along.
Gorgeous garden photos. Great shot of that hummingbird.
Great outdoor posting. Gosh, I envy bloggers who get to meet up with other bloggers. I have met with one and had such a great time. Looks like ya’ll had fun!! So glad.
Totally amazing photos. Thanks so much for sharing. I really enjoyed my visit. I hope to visit the Getty someday. ~ Sarah
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