It was quite a muggy day today, but, undeterred, myself and one of my good pals, the intrepid Moonmando, journeyed into Glasgow's well-to-do West End to indulge ourselves in a leisurely look around Kelvingrove Art Gallery. So, for a nice change of pace, instead of boring you with my usual woeful waffle, I thought I'd bore you with my insipid images instead. Considerate to a fault, that's me!
(And count yourselves lucky - I took nearly twice as many photos as you see here.)
 |
| Here's Yogi, sans hat, collar & tie |
 |
It would be possible to step over the balcony and onto the wing of the
spitfire, but I wouldn't advise it. (And the gallery wouldn't allow it) |
 |
| This reminds me of Steve Ditko's art for some reason |
 |
| The fourth oldest University in the English-speaking world |
 |
| Student's Union Bar |
 |
| Saint Silas' Episcopal Church in the West End |
 |
This building was burnt-out a few years ago and was left a hollow
shell with no floors from top to bottom. I used to sneak into the
basement while it was lying vacant and just gaze, amazed, at its
cavernous emptiness |
 |
| Hopefully these items will be replaced in Kelvingrove Park at some point in the future |
 |
| One of the entrances to the back of Park Circus |
 |
| A back lane in Park Circus |
 |
| Park Circus - elegant Georgian townhouses. Looks like the A-Team are visiting |
 |
This building, No. 8, is now private apartments, but was formerly a Bed & Breakfast called
Kelvin Lodge. Myself and a young lady once stayed the night in Room 21 on the middle
floor, to the left of the window above the door |
 |
| Lost - one white cat. Return to Ernst Stavro Blofeld |
 |
| Kelvingrove Park |
So much for my expensive camera.Your snaps for the most,came out better than mine! Hmm,i feel a Mr Toad moment coming on.Gonna sell the damn thing and buy meself a motorbike.Poop,Poop,Tally Ho!!
ReplyDeleteI thought that as well about the "heads" very reminiscent of so of Ditkos covers where he does lots of head shots (had to re type that twice!!!) I think there's a recent book on Ditkos art where the cover that look very like that art instillation. I've not been to Kelvingrove in a long time so might pop in next weekend for a look around.
ReplyDeleteAnd mine was on 'idiot-proof' setting; can you imagine the results if I were up to operating it in manual mode? Really enjoyed the day, Moony.
ReplyDelete******
Actually, McScotty, that very book (The World of Steve Ditko by Blake Bell) sits on my bookshelf behind me as I type. I just looked at the cover after reading your comment and you're spot on! As for Kelvingrove, it makes for an interesting day out.
My father grew up in Glasgow (but was born in Edinburgh) and he often used to say that he probably wouldn't recognise Glasgow if he saw it again but plenty would still have been the same I'm sure! Pity there were no photos of you and Moonmando, Kid !
ReplyDeleteNo fear! Neither of us were going to risk damaging our cameras. Besides, you can see what we both look like from our avatars on this page.
ReplyDelete