I took out yesterday (in my car with new TN license plates) to explore my new city. Sally (my GPS) and I determined the route to Dragon Park. I had heard about this park and wanted to see what the excitement was all about.
Today’s post is simply to give you the overview. As you can imagine, I absolutely loved the details in the mosaics. You’ll have to wait for the next post/s for the details!
“About Fannie Mae Dees Park
Also known as “Dragon Park,” thanks to artist Pedro Silva’s mosaic-tiled sea serpent sculpture, Fannie Mae Dees Park sits across the street from the Vanderbilt campus and Vanderbilt Children’s Hospital.Leashed pets are welcome, and the park is graced with plenty of trees and shade. A picnic area and a recently refurbished playground make it an ideal spot for families. A small public restroom is located near the playground equipment.”
(Information used from Parents Connect)
Now, that’s a park with personality! Generally I only see the ubiquitous molded plastic and metal play structures (perfectly safe and boring) in parks here. This dragon is fantastic! I love you almost moody processing.
What a fantastic sculptural park. I bet those mosaics up close (macro!!) would make some pretty wild abstracts!!!! You’re inspired me…
Ooooh! I like! I agree with Marcie – lots of ops for abstracts. So fun!
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what a riot of colour! And what a lot of work creating those creatures for the public’s enjoyment.
what a sensational place you’ve found! I’ve never heard or seen anything like this.
It’s funny that you made a similar cake to mine the other day. I love the idea of a full meal including dessert once a week with the extended family. Wish mine lived close enough for that!
Thank you for continuing to pop by my blog and comment. It makes my day Sue!!!
Now, since you are living that close to Nashville, you have all the wonderful subjects that Nashville offers in front of your house door. I envy you, Sue. Nashville was for me a beautiful place already in those 2 days when I was there.
But, I can always come back to your blog to see all the pretty locations you will discover in the future in your photos, like these series here. Part one is great and so are all the other ones too.
Thanks for sharing,Sue.
Susanne
P.S. I can recognize Dolly Parton and the other lady with her funny hat.