AUSTRALIA ~ The Antipodes

AUSTRALIA ~ The Antipodes
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Thursday, March 25, 2010

Front Garden Dolphins


Pic by Gemma Wiseman ~ In a front garden near Point Nepean, Mornington Peninsula is this rugged wood structure rising near the front fence.
And on top, peering over, is a face of a smiling dolphin!
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Yard Art on Thursdays
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Smiling sea creatures
Waiting for a leap of faith
Locked in a garden
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Pic by Gemma Wiseman ~ In fact, there is not one but two of these unusual sculptures.
They seem to guard the far corners of the front fence and look out to Port Phillip Bay!
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12 comments:

EG CameraGirl said...

Cool yard art. I guess there must be many dolphins off the coat of Mornington Peninsula!

Sallie (FullTime-Life) said...

Lovely Gemma. And that really is yard ART. I could only post yard kitsch -- since we live in an RV resort. Not the place for great art -- but it has its compensations ;>)

Shey said...

Looks like the dolphin this time is swimming in the clouds. This made my day because I love dolphins. I'm guessing the sculptor does too. hehehe.

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Hej Gemma, Good morning
How are u, dear?

Here, in Sweden, it is morning...
And came here for to read your blog and wish to u a nice day
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Suburban Girl said...

Wonderful sculpture!

Gattina said...

Looks quiet big, but it's a nice decoration !

Patti said...

Cool piece of outdoor sculpture. Now that's yard art!!

Carletta said...

Your photo of this is lovely! the blue sky mimics the water the dolphin should be in.
Someone was extremely talented.
A terrific find!

ellen b. said...

Oh my...now that is some serious yard art. Great photo Gemma!!

Anonymous said...

wow, that's a big sculpture! Pretty!

Tammy Lee Bradley said...

Now that is something you do not see everyday! Very cool. Thanks for sharing. Tam http://bloggingbradleys.blogspot.com/

Anonymous said...

Wonderful dolphins you've found to share ... beautiful skies too.
Hugs and blessings,

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