Why Do We Love Trees?

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Here are some shots from an event I went to tonight titled “Why Do We Love Trees?” Why do we? Maybe because they are so instrumental to many of the things in our lives (food, shelter, entertainment). I’ll try to delve into this topic another day. For now, enjoy a visual tour of the night.

entrance to harold m williams auditorium at getty center

The Harold M. Williams Auditorium at the Getty, where the event was held.

view of getty from in front of harold m williams auditorium

The view of the Getty from our part of the venue. I've never been this way before!

sign for "why do we love trees?" event at getty

The event hosted by the Getty.

inside the harold m williams auditorium

Inside the auditorium we got a preview of the artwork by one of the panelists.

panelists for "why do we love trees?" event at getty

The panelists take the floor.

On the left, our moderator Mr. Sipchen from the Sierra Club (formerly with the LA Times as a journalist).  Then Ms. Nadkarni, a scientist, Ms. Steinkamp, an artist, and Mr. Masumoto, a farmer.  Each provided a unique and interesting perspective!  I was struck by just how much their personal backgrounds influenced the way they talked, what they talked about, and how they expressed themselves.  Almost as fascinating as the discussion itself.

wall of the auditorium, which is a sort of mesh design

Lots of holes in the wall! I wonder if that helps with the acoustics?

stairs leading down from the harold m williams auditorium

Afterwards, I got a soda and left pretty quickly because it was cold and I was tired. Down the steps I go!

lights illuminate some water and plants decorating the getty

There's something about glowing lights illuminating the water and plants that is peaceful and cool.

ramp at getty center lit but not for pedestrian traffic

Hmm, it looks like it should be used as a path, but the sign clearly indicates otherwise.

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