Controversial architecture? – Parasol Sevilla

Monkey Forest, Ubud, Bali
A visit to a monkey preserve — with a chance to see wandering troops of monkeys and perhaps even interact with them.
Controversial architecture? – Parasol Sevilla

A visit to a monkey preserve — with a chance to see wandering troops of monkeys and perhaps even interact with them.

Rubber ducks are everywhere, but this Amsterdam store has the most I’ve seen anywhere!

The Asiatic black bear is a vulnerable species. DrFumblefinger visits a bear rescue center Laos.

With sunset approaching, Troy takes this image of an Idaho farmscape.

Just under 4000 were made, and under 400 are left; 8 are available for guided tours at the Boathouse in Disney Springs.

Getting ready for the Giro D’Italia yesterday in Barbaresco, Italy
No pics today, rainy day. So here is one from a few days ago
Certainly an interesting “sunbrella”. Wonder if they put special light effects on it at night ? The support columns seem to be very substantial. Did you happen to notice – Do the legs have a particular purpose – hiding the WC, entrance to the Metro, covering utilities ?
I wonder how many millions of Euros it cost?
Actually, I think I’d rather not know. Thanks again, JohnT for sharing these wonderful photos of your Spanish adventure. You’ve set a pretty high watermark for other members to match. Have a safe journey home.
Makes an attractive public space. Thanks for the great pics of your Spanish excursion, John T. Now we all want to go for the churros and chocolate.
The building was commissioned to revitalise the area in the early 2000’s. It holds a public market now. There are multiple levels where you can sit/look out etc. Other than that I believe it is a design piece first and foremost.