At Verrill Farm’s Sunflower Day, lovers of pick-your-own sunflowers benefit both themselves and the pediatrics unit of the local hospital.
It’s only August, so I’ll have more summer photos down the road, but I decided to share what I have today. This collection includes both inspiration from nature and quirky things that just call out for a picture.
When you wait in line at the big grocery store in New Shoreham, RI, if your eyes wander to the ceiling, you will note the shop’s unusual version of a seahorse. More like a mermaid horse than a real seahorse. At the island’s smaller market, I was drawn to an antique cash register.
An artisan at a craft show converted watering cans and lanterns into bird houses — whether for actual birds or just for display, I don’t know.
In the woods near Ben Wohlberg‘s gallery, there was a wooden sculpture like a signpost.
The stove-in double-ender on display at the historical society is in need of some love and attention. This was historically the kind of boat island fishermen used.
Next is one of the many old, unused outhouses on the island, followed by bird nests, also unused. Then a picturesque outdoor fireplace by a stone wall.
Moving on to Massachusetts, Indian Pipes, giant tomatoes at Verrill Farm, and the farm’s version of social-distancing guidelines.
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“Keep one cow apart” is the best one! Thank you 😊
Wasn’t that great? Good to have a sense of humor amid all the anxiety about Covid.
It was great!
Those tomatoes made my mouth water for a toasted tomato sandwich! Delightful post ,my eyes enjoyed the sunflowers,stone wall,and even the old cash register was a unexpected delight.😍 The keep on cow apart as great!!
So nice of you to call out the ones that spoke to you! I’m never sure if the things that catch my eye will also amuse others.
LOVE the sea horse! And one cow apart is a good reminder. Nice collection of nests, too.
Wish I knew something about the sea horse artist, who I think was also responsible for a large fish in the store. I will see if there’s someone I can ask.
All kinds of great inspiration here, love it! 😊
I try to whip out the camera phone whenever I see something that’s a bit surprising, at least to me.