Modern Olympics

The 2008 Summer Olympics are upon us, and as such, Beijing has gone all out in designing and building some fantastic pieces of architecture for the summer games. Here are some pictures of the beauty and artistry of the opening ceremonies and Olympic buildings:


The "aqua cube" aquatic center all lit up for the opening ceremonies.


The "glowing globe" topped by Sarah Brightman and Chinese singer Liu Huan.


Sea of blue and green.


Precision.


One heck of a bird's nest!


A living zen garden.


I could carry a torch for that torch.


It's not easy being green.


The bird's nest on dazzling display.


All a-flutter.


Architectural and acrobatic.