Monday, May 21, 2012
Julie Penrose Fountain
Tina's PicStory theme this week is Round. So here are some photos of the Julie Penrose Fountain at America the Beautiful Park, near downtown Colorado Springs.
Spencer and Julie Penrose are two of the most famous people in the history of our city, known for their philanthropy.
The above shots were taken before the fountain was turned on; in the next one you can see the water flowing.
Originally the city tried to keep people away from the fountain. But it was just too attractive to hot children on the sunny summer days that are so common here, so they gave up and hired a lifeguard instead.
I can only imagine how refreshing it must be, but I didn't get wet!
And it's a part of Our World Tuesday.
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Such a beautiful fountain! I would love to stand in the spray with the kids!! And such gorgeous skies!! Thanks for a wonderful look at your world today, Al!!
ReplyDeleteHow fun, who could resist a little splash
ReplyDeleteWow! Julie Penrose Fountain is really stunning. The blue sky is beautiful too. Great pictures, Al!
ReplyDeleteThose are great photos....fantastic perspectives ...
ReplyDeleteBest regards, Karin
great photos! you really did a good job and illustrated the theme really nice!
ReplyDeleteA beautiful feature to frame the landscape , simple, elegant and nice from any angle. Love the shot with the full reflection.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad to hear the city finally gave in and provided safety for those who would have probably gone in the fountain anyway. It is a beautiful sculpture.
ReplyDeleteWhat great shots! Such a beautiful sculpture/fountain.
ReplyDeleteWow that is beautiful!!
ReplyDeleteKim,MI
Wonderful shots of the sculpture with water jets.
ReplyDeletewhat a great post for *round*! simply perfect :) thanks for sharing with us! i would also like to jump in on a hot day :)
ReplyDeleteAnd turned it into a people fountain. What a good idea. Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.
ReplyDeletevery futuristic, such a sleek circle.
ReplyDeleteThat is really neat. And, yes, I'd want to get in the water if it was a hot day, too. Go kids.
ReplyDeleteGreat shots! I love the way the fountain frames so many views!
ReplyDeletegreat pics
ReplyDeleteThat is a very beautiful sculpture and your photos did it justice. Love the 2nd photo with reflection, and the last with the fluffy clouds in the background. I guess the lifeguard idea will be expensive, but what a great way for kids to feel up close and personal with art.
ReplyDeleteThe fantastic fountain and beautiful photographs. I am greeting
ReplyDeleteLove the 3rd and 4th pics especially! Interesting sculpture!!!
ReplyDeletewhat a unique fountain! on hot days, I'd be right there, for sure.
ReplyDeleteGreat post and shots! Wonderful fountain!
ReplyDelete:)