I wanted to share recent photos from New York and Massachusetts. I’m always on the lookout for scenes that are either quirky or beautiful. In New York, though, my usual delight in the city was overshadowed by my sister’s difficult fight with glioblastoma, and I took only two shots of Central Park. Fortunately, Paul’s garden in Massachusetts provided a bit of Central-Park wonder close to home.
The handsome pig in Boston’s Greenway was sculpted by Elliott Kayser. The gentleman from the movie Titanic is made of wax. Do you know him? Had me fooled for a minute there.
The giant mural of swallows is the latest for Dewey Square. Artist Stefan “Super A” Thelen calls it “Resonance.”
At Three Stones Gallery, I shot the beautiful tree for my quilting friends. The artist is Merill Comeau. The soapstone sculpture next to it is by Elisa Adams.
Next you have two of my obligatory shadow pics, plus a message from a rock. Those are followed by four shots of Paul’s amazing home garden and grounds. (His day job is as landscaper of Boston’s most beautifully landscaped building.)
The bunch of ripe grapes peeps out from the display recognizing Ephraim Bull, originator of the Concord Grape.
You may recognize the location of my two early morning photos: the North Bridge at Minuteman National Park.
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The garden is gorgeous! Those hippos are charming!
Most of the NYC playgrounds seem to have giant animal statues to climb on — some in better shape than others.
Nice images here. I’ve not seen wax sculptures out on the street before. That might be because I’m usually there early or late. The scenes from Concord look nice. Cheers
The sculpture was a little smaller than real life, so even I couldn’t be fooled for long.
I love that big piggy! These are all fun photos. 😀
There’s something very cheerful about that pig. He made me laugh.
What a great range of photos–something for everyone! The quilt is stunning! And I really like the garden and misty morning scenes–it all looks soothing and it sounds like you could use some soothing . . . I’m sorry about your sister’s struggle.
Thanks. Last night she was back in the ER, so I just don’t know …
love the hippos!
I am so sorry to hear the latest about your sisters- Sending love and prayers
Thank you for your support, Patti. I will be in touch.
So many wonderful photos that it’s hard to know which ones to comment on. For some reason, the rock really caught my attention. After reading its message, I am immediately thought of Greta Thunberg. Finally, I was extremely sorry to read about your sister. How hard it is when someone we love is very, very ill.
Thank you.
I love your shadows and specially the last one.
Can’t get enough of shadows.
I like the photo with the grapes peeking. Beautiful photos you got here.
It’s getting to be indoor-walk weather for me — fewer photos.