A Dream Fulfilled
by Ben Prepelka
Title
A Dream Fulfilled
Artist
Ben Prepelka
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Photograph
Description
Nearly sixty years later, Edward Bok began to fulfill his childhood dream on beautiful Iron Mountain, one of the highest points on the Florida peninsula. Here in south-central part of the state, the magical Bok Tower is one the finest carillon towers in the world. The belltower is covered in marble and coquina stone, and houses 60 bronze bells weighing over 60 tons. The smallest bell weighs in at 16 pounds and the largest, 11 tons.
Today the magnificent Bok Tower Gardens are open to the public. Concerts from the 60-bell carillon fill the Gardens every day. Pictured here is a golden door at the foot of the tower, with a reflection in the koi pond surrounding the tower.
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January 9th, 2017
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Comments (19)
Pat Goltz
Wow! It's a beautiful building! I want to HEAR that carillon. I am a fan of carillon music.
Don Columbus
Congratulations, your work is Featured in "Photographic Camera Art" I invite you to place it in the group's "2020-2023 Featured Image Archive" Discussion!
Joseph Schofield
Congratulations on being featured in the My Florida group. Please post this on the "Featured Images" thread in discussions.
Barbie Corbett-Newmin
This is a lovely photo and a great memory for me, because I lived near the tower when I was young!
HH Photography of Florida
Congratulations Ben, for your Feature in the group, Showcasing The South. As a permanent record, you’re invited to post your image in the Featured Image Archive thread in the group discussions. L
I'ina Van Lawick
Great catch, Ben. Love the contrasting backgrounds of the window and its reflection. Works well. lf
Pamela Williams
What a fine piece of artwork and I am happy to announce that this beauty has been featured on the streets of the Art District group. Congratulations for this accomplishment! You may archive your work in the groups "Feature Archives & Thank You Thread"
David Neace
Congratulations, your work is featured on the homepage of "Created by Southern Artists".
Dawn Currie
Ben, Congratulations for your feature in our group, Florida-Images of the Sunshine State!