Myhrmaid's Photos - Getty Center

J. Paul Getty Center June 24, 2001 (Click on the thumbnails to see a larger photo) All photos from Cindy's collection except where noted
Index of photos: Architecture ~ Cactus Garden ~ Main Garden ~ Artwork ~ Tram
My good friend Richard and I visited the J. Paul Getty Center when I visited L.A. in June of 2001. The Center sits on top of a hill overlooking the Los Angeles Basin. You park your car in the multi-level parking garage at the foot of the hill and then take a tram up the hill. The view was breath taking, even on the clear, but smoggy day we were there. There are numerous places both inside and out to sit and reflect on the scenery or artwork or to just rest your feet for a bit. It was a very enjoyable day indeed. I will definitely return one of these days!
Architecture The architecture of the Getty Center was simply awe inspiring and the views were amazing even though you couldn't see to the ocean because of the smog.
Richard at the base of the steps leading to the main building	Outside the main building	Looking out towards the west and the ocean.	The trees to the left are over the Stream Sound Garden.
Cindy in front of the Rock Fountain in the Main Courtyard.	The Main Courtyard	One of the Food Terraces	Inside the main Lobby
Rock Fountain photo by Richard	The Main Courtyard photo by Richard	Looking over the gardens photo by Richard	Main Building photo by Richard
Cactus Garden The cactus garden was on a promontory overlooking the Los Angeles Basin.
Looking back towards the West Wing	Downtown L.A. in the distance	Those strange round lumps are indeed cacti!!
photo by Richard	photo by Richard	photo by Richard	photo by Richard
Main Gardens This is the main garden area at the bottom of the hill. There was a maze and waterfall and a stream running through the trees, plus a gorgeous flower garden.
The Stream Sculpture	At each turn in the path the water made different sounds	Strange Tree sculptures	Close-up of flowers in the Garden
The Maze Waterfall
Cindy and her umbrella. There were umbrellas available for whomever wanted ones!	Richard enjoying the gardens.	Those strange trees again!	Looking towards the lawn area. Please note more umbrella people!!
Looking at the Garden from above.	photo by Richard	Garden flowers photo by Richard	Irises photo by Richard
Artwork Just a small example of the large art collection in the Getty museum. There are 4 main buildings and a wide selection of art work on display.
photo by Richard	photo by Richard		photo by Richard
Tram We rode a tram up the hill from the parking lot. It wasn't exactly Disneyland, but it was fun anyway! The amazing thing is that besides the parking, the rest of the Getty Center is free to the public!
Tram at the bottom of the hill photo by Richard	Tram just arriving at the top of the hill. photo by Richard	Going down the steps towards the tram.	People getting off the tram at the top of the hill.