This week's PhotoHunt theme is "Artificial."
Artificial flowers, artificial vanilla flavoring, and artificial Christmas trees all came to mind but I don't have photos of any of those.
The dictionary defines artificial as "made by humans as opposed to nature" and that made me think of these creatures from the brand-new Dinosaur Trail at the Museum of Life and Science in Durham, NC. They are very cool-looking but they aren't real. :)
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Comments (30)
Ooooh, what pretty finds you have for this week's theme. I love the big mouth on the third image.
Happy hunting and have a good weekend.
Posted by Photo Cache | August 14, 2009 2:09 PM
Posted on August 14, 2009 14:09
Wow! Even the skin textures are shown so clearly. At least yours are from the outdoor. The last dinosaur exhibition I saw was in a dark indoor environment. Just look at that T-Rex's teeth... gross!! :P
Posted by Criz Lai | August 14, 2009 2:16 PM
Posted on August 14, 2009 14:16
Great shots from the museum. That used to be a favorite place for my daughter when she was growing up. We went there many times.
Posted by Carver | August 14, 2009 2:31 PM
Posted on August 14, 2009 14:31
Now those really are fun shots for the theme. I am glad you posted those :-)
Posted by CherryPie | August 14, 2009 2:59 PM
Posted on August 14, 2009 14:59
Scary stuff.
Posted by Colin Campbell | August 14, 2009 3:55 PM
Posted on August 14, 2009 15:55
Annie,
Great take on the theme!These dinosaurs look really cool!
Happy Friday!
Posted by candi | August 14, 2009 4:51 PM
Posted on August 14, 2009 16:51
I am pretty glad that they're not real!
Posted by liz | August 14, 2009 5:11 PM
Posted on August 14, 2009 17:11
what an interesting take on the theme. i love all your pics, very well captured.
Posted by liferamblings | August 14, 2009 9:07 PM
Posted on August 14, 2009 21:07
Nice photos,Annie. Sounds like a great Museum!
Posted by sheri | August 14, 2009 9:53 PM
Posted on August 14, 2009 21:53
Ooooooh! Great subject but photos too! Good job!
I particularly like the first photo - is the featured dinosaur a stegosaurus??
Posted by YTSL | August 14, 2009 11:55 PM
Posted on August 14, 2009 23:55
Great take on the theme... come see mine and you will know why I've slacked off on the photo hunt...Shame on Me!
Posted by ann | August 15, 2009 1:02 AM
Posted on August 15, 2009 01:02
Awww, this place rocks! Kids will surely love it here :)
Posted by julie | August 15, 2009 1:10 AM
Posted on August 15, 2009 01:10
Can u imagine if they actually came alive? cool!
Posted by saint3 | August 15, 2009 3:21 AM
Posted on August 15, 2009 03:21
My son would be fascinated and very happy to climb on them. :P
Posted by eastcoastlife | August 15, 2009 3:32 AM
Posted on August 15, 2009 03:32
Oh my gosh...the photos are so realistic, it's startling!!
My artificial photo this week is a bit hairy! If you'd like to stop by and visit Click Here! I'd love to have you join me. Happy Saturday!!
Posted by HOOTIN' ANNI | August 15, 2009 7:18 AM
Posted on August 15, 2009 07:18
Great shots - I am sort of glad that they ARE artificial. *smile*
Have a great weekend.
Posted by Jerry | August 15, 2009 7:39 AM
Posted on August 15, 2009 07:39
We have a resort with almost the same statues of animals. It's a hit w/ the kids as I'm sure this one is too.
Posted by Lynn | August 15, 2009 7:54 AM
Posted on August 15, 2009 07:54
Great take of this theme!!
Have a great weekend!
Anna
Posted by Anna | August 15, 2009 8:45 AM
Posted on August 15, 2009 08:45
Awesome shots - they do look lifelike. Great take on this theme. menehune
Posted by menehune | August 15, 2009 10:01 AM
Posted on August 15, 2009 10:01
Hi Annie, Something tells me these dinasours aren't vegetarians? :) Very cool photos and great take on the this week's theme. How wonderful to have an interesting outdoor museum like that where you live.
Have a great weekend!
Posted by Kathy (Trekcapri) | August 15, 2009 10:03 AM
Posted on August 15, 2009 10:03
They LOOK real but I'm glad they're artificial. Wouldn't want to encounter any of those.
http://blondesherry.blogspot.com/2009/08/ph-artificial.html
Posted by Sherry @ EX Marks the Spot | August 15, 2009 11:59 AM
Posted on August 15, 2009 11:59
What a fun place for kids, and kids at heart, too!
Have a fun weekend!
Posted by María I. | August 15, 2009 2:03 PM
Posted on August 15, 2009 14:03
Great photos. That's got to be fun to walk through there and see the dinasours.
Posted by Cindy Ruth | August 15, 2009 2:37 PM
Posted on August 15, 2009 14:37
Annie, I LOVE your photos!
I would love to go see the dinosaurs - it looks like a fun place!
Posted by nancyhol | August 15, 2009 4:22 PM
Posted on August 15, 2009 16:22
Crikey! :)
Posted by Leslie | August 15, 2009 6:18 PM
Posted on August 15, 2009 18:18
Those are pretty cool especially for a museum. I bet they are popular with the kids also. Great take.
Posted by Marta | August 15, 2009 7:17 PM
Posted on August 15, 2009 19:17
VERY cool looking. IF they even looked that way at all back then, lol! Good post!
Mine's up, too! I hope you get some time to visit.
Mrs. Mecomber
New York Traveler Photo Hunt
Posted by Mrs. Mecomber | August 15, 2009 9:22 PM
Posted on August 15, 2009 21:22
Although the tyrannosaurus looks so unreal, but it still sends chill down my spines!
Posted by jam | August 15, 2009 10:58 PM
Posted on August 15, 2009 22:58
Fantastic photos! What a cool place for kids to visit!! Great take on the theme this week.
Thanks for the heads up on Margaret & Helen. I haven't been reading their blog lately. Great read this morning. I added their blog back to my google reader list.
Posted by girasoli | August 17, 2009 12:37 AM
Posted on August 17, 2009 00:37
Oh my! Glad those are artificial - very well done for the theme :)
Posted by Melusine | August 17, 2009 2:56 PM
Posted on August 17, 2009 14:56