Tulsa Gentleman: Weekend Reflections

Saturday, July 9, 2011

Weekend Reflections - Philbrook Hippo

This hippopotamus can be found in the Philbrook Garden. It was made from chrome steel automobile bumpers in 1973 by American artist John Kearney.

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12 comments:

Leedslass said... [Reply to comment]: When I move into my new, smaller pad in a couple of weeks' time there is a minute "private" patch of garden where this chap would sit/stand beautifully = love it.; Saturday, July 09, 2011
Jan n Jer said... [Reply to comment]: Wow...so creative!; Saturday, July 09, 2011
Yogi♪♪♪ said... [Reply to comment]: I love the sculptures in the Philbrook gardens.; Saturday, July 09, 2011
Birdman said... [Reply to comment]: You making a puzzle out of this one? Yikes! It would be complex.; Saturday, July 09, 2011
Francisca said... [Reply to comment]: Am I following you or are you following me, Bill! :-D We're playing the same memes. This cool chrome steel hippo is a fabulous one for both!; Saturday, July 09, 2011
anemonen said... [Reply to comment]: That´s a creative photo! LIKE; Saturday, July 09, 2011
Anonymous said... [Reply to comment]: Ah, the days of chrome bumpers, that's one way to immortalize them!; Saturday, July 09, 2011
Ryan said... [Reply to comment]: I wouldn't like to bump into this shiny hippo on the walk home from the pub.; Saturday, July 09, 2011
Tatjana Parkacheva said... [Reply to comment]: Good shot of this sculpture.
I like your choice for black and white.

Regards!; Sunday, July 10, 2011
Anonymous said... [Reply to comment]: As teenager growing up in Muskogee, trips to Philbrook were often and fun. I don't remember this hippo, but if one were built using car parts today, I doubt it would look as cool.; Sunday, July 10, 2011
Dragonstar said... [Reply to comment]: What a fun shot! All that chrome must have been tricky to photograph.; Sunday, July 10, 2011
James said... [Reply to comment]: He looks hungry! What a neat place to find reflections. Nice one!; Sunday, July 10, 2011