Chihuly

This was amazing. Although i think i appreciated the plants more. That's just me.
The phipps conservatory is an enormous venue. If you enjoy tropical plants, than it's a must see. I took nearly 200 pictures - captivated by so many different and unusual plants and sculptures. i tried to get name tags of plants i hadn't seen before.
Phipps has a series of climate / geographically themed rooms. Chihuly's pieces mimic natural plant forms and color palettes found in nature. Interesting & exotic.
When it comes down to it, i find nature itself to be much more elegant, intriguing and exotic. Even if it's put together or cultivated in a contrived way.
Aquatic reflections were more spectacular than the pieces themselves...
Color & contrast. beautiful.
Form & color.
The coveted orchid. They had everything from the common phalaenopsis to more exotic and unusual lady slippers among others. spectacular.
elephant ears. i love these. and each leaf so perfect.
This will one day grow next to my coffee tree... which YES is now mature enough to bloom and provide beans. the coffee tree at the Phipps was, of course, pristine compared to mine.