January 9, 2010

Framed

When I first visited the new Rizal Library at the Ateneo de Manila University, many of the small details were still unfinished. Take this raw concrete cylinder in one of the interior water features, for example. I'm wondering what it's supposed to be and hoping that it will be the base for another sculpture like Impy Pilapil's Wind and Soul. I also hope that they'll be done next time I visit and that I'll be allowed to take pictures again. And in case you haven't realized it yet, you're looking at this scene through a huge mirror hanging on the brick wall.

stairs, elevator and interior water feature at the new Rizal Library

See what's reflecting what at James' Weekend Reflections.
Weekend Reflections

36 comments:

  1. Chuck PefleyJanuary 9, 2010 at 5:46 AM

    This looks like a person with a metal or concrete head in the water. Interesting sculpture.

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  2. TaraJanuary 9, 2010 at 5:53 AM

    Those are impressive structures, the mirror shot is cool Hilda.

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  3. GeorgeJanuary 9, 2010 at 7:04 AM

    If you hadn't told us, I would not have realized that I was looking at a mirror image. I, too, hope you will be able to photograph the result when this water feature is completed.

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  4. MJJanuary 9, 2010 at 7:06 AM

    ang mirror ang nag-paganda and water together make it nice done...
    klaro naman yong mirror nya kaso nga lang hindi pa tapos...

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  5. brattcatJanuary 9, 2010 at 7:34 AM

    Hilda, what became of the spider?

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  6. JTG (Misalyn)January 9, 2010 at 8:10 AM

    Lovely reflections...naging special tingnan ang hagdan and yung water. Nagkaroon ng ibang aura.

    A blessed wekend to you Hilda.

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  7. pennyJanuary 9, 2010 at 8:47 AM

    Wonderful reflections, Hilda. I too was fooled and didn't realize it was a mirror reflection. Nice capture.

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  8. GIOVANNIJanuary 9, 2010 at 9:07 AM

    see my post to sis...a place surely you've been

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  9. GIOVANNIJanuary 9, 2010 at 9:07 AM

    nice shots

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  10. Leif HagenJanuary 9, 2010 at 9:33 AM

    "water, a stump and a swimming pool" - that's what my 4 year old daughter saw while sitting on my lap helping me to comment on CDP blogs!

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  11. SerendipityJanuary 9, 2010 at 9:38 AM

    Great reflections!

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  12. AnonymousJanuary 9, 2010 at 9:43 AM

    Can't hurry an artist I suppose. I like the strong geometry in your shot.

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  13. EbieJanuary 9, 2010 at 10:15 AM

    Such a peaceful reflection shot. Thanks for showing us the Ins-and-Outs of Ateneo. It is a beautiful University rich in culture and architecture.
    P.S. My niece is enrolled in your Law School, she made it through her first sem, first year.
    Enjoy your weekend!

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  14. Regina January 9, 2010 at 12:07 PM

    Such a refreshing reflections.
    Great shot Hilda.

    Enjoy the weekend.

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  15. Don and KriseJanuary 9, 2010 at 12:51 PM

    I hope you let us know when they put something in there. By the way, that mirror shot was a good idea. Had me fooled, but then again it doesn't take much.
    P.S. I did comment on your mammoth spider yesterday, but for some reason it didn't show up.

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  16. rafJanuary 9, 2010 at 12:57 PM

    You've really captured a mega-reflection for the meme today, Hilda. And it makes you wonder. Way cool!

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  17. Louis la VacheJanuary 9, 2010 at 1:17 PM

    Nicely framed shot, Hilda. «Louis» likes the geometry of the background - the stairs and the landing, etc...
    That caught his eye before the concrete in the fountain.

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  18. PatJanuary 9, 2010 at 2:50 PM

    Wouldn't have known it was a mirror till you said something. Pretty cool shot!

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  19. gogouciJanuary 9, 2010 at 2:54 PM

    Beautiful architectural and artistic design.

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  20. Gena DJanuary 9, 2010 at 3:05 PM

    Well captured - had to look twice to work it out!!!!
    Gena @ thinking aloud
    Blog/ post : http://tobethinkingaloud.blogspot.com/

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  21. AnonymousJanuary 9, 2010 at 3:32 PM

    Thanks for stopping by my playground. I appreciate it. That reflection looks exquisite. Very formal looking. I love it. :) Have a wonderful weekend :)

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  22. VPJanuary 9, 2010 at 5:06 PM

    An excellent reflection and a great image, I didn't realize it was a mirror until you told us. You purposely distracted us with that cylinder... Again, a wonderful picture!

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  23. GattinaJanuary 9, 2010 at 6:28 PM

    Very nice reflections !

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  24. cieldequimperJanuary 9, 2010 at 6:33 PM

    Hilda, nice to see you posting Reflections! ;-) This one is great!

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  25. AnonymousJanuary 9, 2010 at 6:45 PM

    I hope it's the base of a sculpture too. How interesting that a library has a water feature. It looks like it;s inside, but it probably isn;t, right. I would be afraid the moisture would damage the books.

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  26. MalyssJanuary 9, 2010 at 8:12 PM

    At first sight , I had not seen the mirror! the reflection was so perfect!!I like this library, it must be a pleasure to be there!

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  27. Diane AZJanuary 9, 2010 at 10:39 PM

    Great reflection. That does look like the base of a sculpture in the water and I'm curious what it will look like. :)

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  28. DinaJanuary 10, 2010 at 1:20 AM

    Oh right, it IS a mirror.
    Sparkling!

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  29. Cezar and LéiaJanuary 10, 2010 at 2:15 AM

    It already looks superb even before being finished and your idea for the reflection is so nice!
    God bless you!
    Cezar

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  30. KatJanuary 10, 2010 at 7:10 AM

    Great shot! I took me a moment to realize that I was looking at a reflection in the mirror, nicely done. Kathy

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  31. Rob SiemannJanuary 10, 2010 at 4:56 PM

    Very nice!

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  32. Crafty Green PoetJanuary 10, 2010 at 5:10 PM

    lovely photo,,,,

    I noticed the big spider in your previous photo, glad to hear you don't want to kill it, hope its not a biting species...

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  33. IndayJanuary 10, 2010 at 7:49 PM

    Great innovation!

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  34. eileeninmdJanuary 10, 2010 at 9:34 PM

    I had to look twice to realize it was a mirror, great reflection photo.

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  35. Icy BCJanuary 11, 2010 at 6:30 AM

    That's a very beautiful composition!

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  36. travellerJanuary 13, 2010 at 2:16 PM

    Me is liking the way you took this shot!

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