Last Friday I saw two photographic exhibitions. I think photographs are my favourite form of art and both, one planned and one spontaneous, were absolutely brill. I haven't enjoyed myself so much since the event of 5 1/2 weeks ago.
I will get to them in time but not everything I see can be ab fab. Some things are just nice, like this art installation along Kerferd Road Pier, at our nearest beach just over 3km away.
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I would love to see that. For some reason 'outdoor' art often speaks loudly to me. Very varied subjects in this one. I think I like the fourth and the young kooka best, but feel like the third this morning.
ReplyDeleteEC, you know it is a young kooka?
DeleteThese photographs in poster forms are fabulous. I would enjoy browsing them in the outdoor space too
ReplyDeleteYep Roentare. They are still being added to and move to two other piers.
DeleteI love that the exhibit was outdoors; it makes for an even better experience.
ReplyDeleteBob, a few days later I observed two others separately looking at the photos. It is art that works.
DeleteI'm so glad you had a good time! Enjoying something alone is a big jump from enjoying it in company.
ReplyDeleteI think the third is my favourite. She's elegant and interesting
Kylie, I am not a stranger to doing things on my own. Ray would have come with me if I asked him, but his motivation would be very limited. While I miss him, I am content in my own little world.
DeleteI really like picture #5 and the boat on the water.
ReplyDeleteThe boat is a stand out for me, River.
DeleteAnother reason to head to the beach.
ReplyDeleteKirk, yes. I don't like to be too far away from the sea.
DeleteI am glad you had such a nice day. I found myself very pleased that I knew the names of those birds right away.
ReplyDeleteWell done you Debby. Is the first one a spoonbill?
DeleteYes. And the second a kookaburra (not sure of the spelling). They are not birds we have here. It surprises me sometimes, how such random details stick in the back of my mind. That's what comes of blog reading.
DeleteThey do look wonderful Andrew. Always good to go out and take photos, it's a good hobby.
ReplyDeleteIt is Margaret. Just to be out and observe things and take in what you are seeing is good.
DeleteAh Rosebud, the family beach down the bay. It’s a long time since we took littlies down there…..maybe this summer coming us oldies could pop down there.
ReplyDeleteCathy, my maternal grandparents holidayed in Rosebud for a number of years, along with Marysville and Bright. They would usually stay in guest houses.
DeleteWonderful to have art displayed by the beachside.
ReplyDeleteIt's such a good thing Sami, even if the majority ignore them.
DeleteI think I like 'Moni Freake' best, the bird has a sweet temperament.
ReplyDeleteA good choice, Thelma.
DeleteArt where is can be seen, a good thing.
ReplyDeleteTP, some look at it, some just walk past.
DeleteWhat is the sea temperature like at Kerferd Road Pier and when was the last time you took a dip there?
ReplyDeleteA curious question YP. About 20 degrees, but what year was that? I can't remember. A summer in 1990s.
DeleteTaking art out to the people gives it a much wider audience. The spoonbill always makes me smile.
ReplyDeleteIt is a great thing, Fun60. We don't see a spoonbill too often, so a novelty to us too.
DeleteThe entrant says the boat portrayed is a pilot boat in the rip. We do have pilot boats here too, to guide the cargo ships in over the bars and into harbors. The pilot boats take a bar pilot out to the cargo ship, who transfers to it and guides it in. It's a wild life, I read, in a book about a bar pilot, a good job for the adventurous. I like that photo and the first one.
ReplyDeleteOf course it is Strayer. I had brain fog but I've seen them many times.
DeleteThe more that people a re exposed to art the better. That is why it is so good to see murals popping up in so many places these days. I would have enjoyed seeing these shots down at the beach, Andrew.
ReplyDeleteI agree Pat. Our lives are improved by having public art.
DeleteThe boat belongs to Port Phillip Sea Pilots - they've been guiding ships into Melbourne since 1839.
ReplyDeletehttps://www.ppsp.com.au/story/
Thanks Marcus. I've since remembered they are sea pilots. I've seen them many times. They are important for ships. But I am surprised at 1839!
DeleteA widow I met before my 1997 wedding advised we do *everything* as a couple. I didn't disagree to her face. But you and I understand the impossibility. I can't help wondering how much longer she lived without him. Hugs and best wishes, Andrew.
ReplyDeleteDarla, I know some couples are inseparable but Ray and I did do things alone. It's held me in good stead now that he is no longer here. Yes, I miss him terribly, but I am quite happy being alone.
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