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Sunday, 12 December 2010

Christmas tree


We saw its reflection yesterday - and here is the Christmas tree itself, in the majestic setting of the 1853 Gallery in Salts Mill, Saltaire.  In the background, photographs of the artist David Hockney survey the scene.  He was born in this area and has strong personal connections with Salts Mill.  The 1853 Gallery holds the largest permanent collection of his artwork in the world.  And yes, I confess, I was doing some late-night shopping in the bookstore in the Mill!
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18 comments:

  1. Anonymous12 December 2010 at 08:19

    beautiful - I do so love old buildings that have been given a new lease of life but still hold their original character..I'm sure the mill must be a delightful place to visit.

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  2. Martin12 December 2010 at 08:23

    Oh Christmas tree, oh Christmas tree! This is one to be proud of!

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  3. Unknown12 December 2010 at 09:05

    A beautiful Christmas tree Jenny.
    Costas

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  4. cieldequimper12 December 2010 at 11:04

    Magnificent.

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  5. diane b12 December 2010 at 12:57

    It must be breathtaking in real life. Nice place to go shopping.

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  6. Anita Johnson12 December 2010 at 13:36

    This is the kind of tree I grew up with...small needles and open so that all the ornaments and lights show....beautiful!
    PS David Hockney was always one of my favorite photographers.

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  7. RoeH12 December 2010 at 14:12

    I love it. Looks so charming and old fashioned. Gotta go there someday.

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  8. Cranberry Morning12 December 2010 at 15:34

    What a beautiful tree - and setting.

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  9. Malyss12 December 2010 at 15:37

    It has very unusual and soft colors! I hope you found plenty of good books!:)

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  10. L. D. 12 December 2010 at 16:52

    What a beautiful sight. I like how old buildings can get reused into very fine commercial buildings.

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  11. Betsy Brock12 December 2010 at 20:55

    How beautiful! I love how the greens are circling the packages!

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  12. Vicki Lane12 December 2010 at 21:53

    What a beauty!Having just put the last icicles and candy canes on our tree, I know wat it tales to decorate such a tree.

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  13. MorningAJ13 December 2010 at 16:05

    I love the Mill bookshop. Though I tend to spend more on art materials when I'm there!

    Gorgeous tree.

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  14. Betty Manousos13 December 2010 at 20:25

    Nice shot!
    I love the shadows here.
    Nicely done. :)
    Beautiful tree!

    Hope you have a great week ahead!
    B xx

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  15. Lili13 December 2010 at 23:43

    Oh I was hoping you would show us a picture of this! What a beautiful tree skirt that wonderful array of Christmas greens makes. ~Lili

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  16. Francisca14 December 2010 at 19:05

    I'm rather Scrooge-like about xmas trees, having been in the seasonal business for 25 years, but this is a very warm tree.

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  17. Desiree14 December 2010 at 19:29

    Lovely!!!

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  18. Randy15 December 2010 at 04:11

    What a beautiful tree.

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