Some nice shots Bob, though I agree with some of the other comments that you need some distance to get a sense of scale with this massive work, but I'm just curious... If the over-all effect was quite beautiful, and if those viewing it were really happy, and it brought much positive attention and many millions of dollars in much-needed revenues to the city, what about the project is over-rated? Eric Goldstein -----Original Message----- From: Robert Marvin <marvbej@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Feb 25, 2005 3:29 AM To: rollei_list@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [rollei_list] Re: rollei Central Park "Gates" Photographs I think that the Gates, as a work of art, are somewhat over-rated, as are most of Christo's projects IMO, but the overall effect was nevertheless quite beautiful. Even more important was the really festive atmosphere throughout the park--people were REALLY happy. (snipped)