This amazing place is a wonder year round but a special wonderland during the holiday season. Following are some photos I took while on a photography club outing. I then embellished several photos by creating orbs, kaleidoscopes, and twirls.
This is a kaleidoscope of the balcony of a room in the hotel overlooking the atrium. It is followed by the original image.
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There are gardens with flowers and trees in all the areas of the hotel. One favorite flower is the Bird of Paradise.
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The following is an orb made from the Bird of Paradise photo above.
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This is an artistic view of the Bird of Paradise.
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In the Conservatory area there is this blue guitar… Yes, Nashville is Music City.
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An orb followed by a kaleidoscope of the blue guitar…
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The Riverboat area of Opryland decorated for the holiday season… This is followed by a twirled orb and a twirl made from the candy cane photo. Then there are two kaleidoscopes depicting the candy cane photo and finally a candy cane orb.
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Outside one of the hotel entrances is an interesting lamp decorated for the holidays. Here is the kaleidoscope of the lamp, followed by the original photo.
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Another wood grained guitar hangs in the Conservatory. An orb, a kaleidoscope, and the original image follow.
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This beautiful orchid grows and delights…
Here is the original, which is followed by an orb, a kaleidoscope, and a twirl with the original flower featured.
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A huge blue ornament on a huger tree is the subject of this kaleidoscope.
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Several Peace Lilies adorn the gardens. Here is one with several embellishments following.
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I am still amazed that there is a river and river boat ride in the hotel.
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Yes, there are fountains and fish in the waters.
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