Getty Villa

The first time I ever visited the Getty Villa was with Nina and it was magical.  I had never been to a museum that I'd wanted to live at before.  I was immediately captivated. My imagination was off and running... there I was walking the grounds in a toga, with nothing on my schedule but enjoying the gardens, lounging in the water and maybe socializing.  This is also the reason I love this picture taken with my 35mm camera.  I feel like the statue depicts a moment captured from a day in the life at the Villa.  I wanted to remove this statue, then take her place upon the rock.  Of course, I would prefer a few more clothes considering how many visitors are at the Villa -- but the ambiance and state of mind that the figure portrays just seems idyll.

The gardens are amazing.  Every flower and leaf is perfectly manicured.  The entire location is a photo shoot waiting to happen.  I spent hours taking pictures and could go back and spend numerous more hours trying to capture even more of the magic on film.