Another of my favorite "sculptures" from our hike the other day.

@TheHorse (208290)
Walnut Creek, California
May 15, 2023 10:00pm CST
Are they even called "sculptures"? Heck, I dunno. But I always enjoy the artistic offerings available when we go to the Albany Bulb, just North of Berkeley CA. This pirate ship has been there since I've been going to the Albany Bulb, so-called because it's a small peninsula shaped like a light bulb. I think the wheelbarrow is new, but I could be wrong. Our brick tower, from a months ago hike, was long gone, probably washed away by the tide. I made a couple of smaller rock structures on this hike but am too embarrassed to post pictures of them. You can see the pervasive wildflowers in this post, as well as in one of my previous posts. It turns out they are NOT native, but were brought to the US from the Mediterranean. Did I actually spell that right? In any case, I hope you enjoy our hike. It was "hecka" cold out there, with the wind blowing in from the Ocean at 30 mph. Conversation was difficult (not an entirely bad thing, as this friend tends to be talkative).
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Amber
@AmbiePam (86266)
• United States
16 May 23
They call the blue whale in Catoosa, Oklahoma, a sculpture. So if they call that a sculpture, you can call what is in your picture a sculpture.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (208290)
• Walnut Creek, California
16 May 23
How did it get beached in Oklahoma? Do you have a photo?
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Amber
@AmbiePam (86266)
• United States
16 May 23
@TheHorse I'm sorry. This photo is just terrible. Kids can get in the top of the whale head, and look out the top of the little hat. If you can SEE the little hat. It's not amazing at all, but for some reason people from all over come see it. It's bigger in person, but not a world winning sculpture.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (208290)
• Walnut Creek, California
16 May 23
@AmbiePam It looks like a wingless DC-3 airplane with a baseball hat. I kind of like it.
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George B Vieto
@Deepizzaguy (95995)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
16 May 23
I like the pirate ship sculpture on this post.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (208290)
• Walnut Creek, California
16 May 23
@Deepizzaguy My favorite novel (well, one of them), A High Wind in Jamaica, is about kids "captured" by pirates.
The Horse
@TheHorse (208290)
• Walnut Creek, California
16 May 23
It's kind of fun, isn't it?
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George B Vieto
@Deepizzaguy (95995)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
16 May 23
@TheHorse Yes since I like pirate folklore a lot.
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Jenaisle
@Jenaisle (14079)
• Philippines
16 May 23
It appears the area is good for exploring, walking, and sightseeing. Those wild flowers are beautiful. The strong wind saved you from a bad experience. You could post pictures, big or small rock structures, it does not matter, as long as you're happy,
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The Horse
@TheHorse (208290)
• Walnut Creek, California
16 May 23
I was happy yesterday when I was not freezing.
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DE
@DaddyEvil (137142)
• United States
16 May 23
Poor Rob... Sometimes we just need somebody to talk with, pony... Have some compassion for the guy. Be embarrassed all you want but I want to see the T-Rex.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (208290)
• Walnut Creek, California
16 May 23
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Ruby Hawk
@RubyHawk (99421)
• Atlanta, Georgia
16 May 23
That is a strange sculpture. Is that a small white trailer setting on top of the hill. That sounds like a fun hike and a good day.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (208290)
• Walnut Creek, California
16 May 23
I can't see anything sitting on top of the hill. Have you been buying mushrooms from the Chinese market again?
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The Horse
@TheHorse (208290)
• Walnut Creek, California
17 May 23
@RubyHawk Tree? Hill? I'll have what you're having!
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Ruby Hawk
@RubyHawk (99421)
• Atlanta, Georgia
17 May 23
@TheHorse Look behind the large tree at the top of the hill. It looks like a small white trailer. an, no I haven’t eaten mushrooms or smoked any weed.
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Arunima Singh
@arunima25 (86091)
• Bangalore, India
16 May 23
I guess those are Indian paintbrush flowers in the picture. . This sculpture ( I would call it that ) looks unique. I need to look it close to appreciate it well. But a glance is definitely something that attracts you. It's either hot here or raining. We could not go for any long hiking, trekking or cycling in May. We had them very much in March and April.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (208290)
• Walnut Creek, California
16 May 23
Will the rain slow down in May? We have Indian Paintbrush in our hills, but not on this small peninsula. These are some flower that came from Europe. I forget their name right now.
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Arunima Singh
@arunima25 (86091)
• Bangalore, India
18 May 23
@TheHorse It has stopped in the last one week. No signs of rain here. That's very unusual for Bengaluru. And also the rise in mercury this year is also unusual . Bangalore is well known for rain and pleasant weather throughout the year. But this time we are having some really hot days in the last one week.. We hope to get some rain soon. Oh! They are different. I assumed them to be Indian paintbrush flowers.
changjiangzhibin89
@changjiangzhibin89 (16576)
• China
16 May 23
The pirate ship looks like being made of scrap. are the wildflowers in the photo Scarlet sage (Salvia splendens Ker Gawl) ?
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changjiangzhibin89
@changjiangzhibin89 (16576)
• China
18 May 23
https://hort.extension.wisc.edu/articles/scarlet-sage-salvia-coccinea/
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https://hort.extension.wisc.edu/articles/scarlet-sage-salvia-coccinea/
The Horse
@TheHorse (208290)
• Walnut Creek, California
16 May 23
I read up on them. They are not ntive to California but I can't remember their name. They come from either Southern Europe or North Africa.
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Judy Story
@jstory07 (134785)
• Roseburg, Oregon
16 May 23
At least you had a nice hike. Nice sculpture.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (208290)
• Walnut Creek, California
16 May 23
It was fun, in spite of the wind.
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Anna
@LadyDuck (461843)
• Switzerland
16 May 23
I like wild flowers, they do not last long, but they are so beautiful. Talkative friends can sometimes become a bit boring.
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Anna
@LadyDuck (461843)
• Switzerland
16 May 23
@TheHorse Funny lyrics I enjoyed the song.
The Horse
@TheHorse (208290)
• Walnut Creek, California
16 May 23
I will attach a song I am working on with Burl Jam. I hope you enjoy it. It's very "American" to me. Talkers sometimes have a hard time listening because they are already planning what to say next. The song is called "Your Mind is On Vacation and Your Mouth is Working Overtime." It's pretty funny.
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rakski
@rakski (112924)
• Philippines
16 May 23
that looks nice! very artistic
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rakski
@rakski (112924)
• Philippines
17 May 23
@TheHorse that is true, it adds up to what you can see in a place
The Horse
@TheHorse (208290)
• Walnut Creek, California
16 May 23
I like the fact that people keep adding to the art out there.
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Fleur
@Fleura (29266)
• United Kingdom
16 May 23
I think you can definitely call that a sculpture. Glad you had a pleasant hike even in the wind.
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Fleur
@Fleura (29266)
• United Kingdom
16 May 23
@TheHorse Cliffs create wind don't they?
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The Horse
@TheHorse (208290)
• Walnut Creek, California
16 May 23
I am still thawing out.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (208290)
• Walnut Creek, California
16 May 23
Do they have wind in the UK near the cliffs?
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Valerie J. Routhieaux
@just4him (310134)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
16 May 23
Interesting pirate ship. I bet you could write a thousand words about it. Hint hint.
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Valerie J. Routhieaux
@just4him (310134)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
19 May 23
@TheHorse Your book sounds interesting. I'll need to buy it once you get it published. Will it be in this decade do you think?
Judy Evans
@JudyEv (328068)
• Rockingham, Australia
16 May 23
That's a great whatever-it-is. Someone(s) has put a lot of work and effort into creating that.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (208290)
• Walnut Creek, California
16 May 23
I wonder when it was originally made. Like most f the art out there, it is a "team effort" at this point.
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LindaOH
@LindaOHio (160234)
• United States
16 May 23
Lovely flowers. I'm glad you had a good, albeit freezing, hike. The pirate ship is interesting.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (208290)
• Walnut Creek, California
16 May 23
Interesting. "Bless your heart!"
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The Horse
@TheHorse (208290)
• Walnut Creek, California
16 May 23
@LindaOHio That's better.
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LindaOH
@LindaOHio (160234)
• United States
16 May 23
@TheHorse OK. The pirate ship is amazing!!!!!!!
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Heather Echola
@GardenGerty (158131)
• United States
16 May 23
I want a closer look at the wildflowers.
Eva James
@wolfgirl569 (97280)
• Marion, Ohio
16 May 23
That does look like a ship. It would be fun to hike there
RasmaSandra
@RasmaSandra (74599)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
16 May 23
That looks interesting I like it and very creative, Makes me think of one of those hillbilly booze makers in the hills, I wish there was a cooling wind here we are sizzling in Florida.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (208290)
• Walnut Creek, California
17 May 23
I hope it cools down there. It was really pleasant here today.
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Jessica
@JESSY3236 (19146)
• United States
16 May 23
cool sculpture.
Thelma
@thelme55 (76635)
• Germany
16 May 23
That’s a nice photo. The sculptures look very artistic.
lenilson
@silvafres (9)
• Rio De Janeiro, Brazil
24 May 23
I'm an artist, and I love everything related to art, here in Brazil there's a lot of art, but it's not very valued. I lived in Australia and in this country I made crafts, artistic recycling and acrylic canvases. but there is an art that I really like and that is pyrography. an ancient art with the use of fire. I taught when I lived in Australia and I really miss not being able to do that in Brazil. but the photo you posted is very beautiful and should post others. thanks
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The Horse
@TheHorse (208290)
• Walnut Creek, California
24 May 23
Do you have photos of some of your art? Those would be welcome here (as long as you don't try to sell them here). I sometimes post links to my music here, but my YouTube videos are not "monetized"--at least not for me.