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RE-‘OREGON’IZING

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We are home again in Eugene and whipping our summer home back into shape (stocking empty cupboards and refrigerator, working through the big bag of laundry from the last of the roadtrip … and, not least, trying to remember where everything belongs here in the apartment.)    There's a bunch of unsorted  road trip photos, but until there is time for that task, here are a few from our stay in Colorado  (approximately the middle of the trip).   

 

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This picture and those in  the mosaic below were taken during evening walks on the greenway behind Geoff's and Lisa's home.  It was easy to put this post together because every picture I took of this lovely area was usable 'as is'  …. you can't go too far wrong with scenery like this. 

 

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I don't know what's wrong with me that I managed to snap a picture of Cody (their dog) and none of the handsome and charming person on the other end of the leash.  I am so bad at taking pictures of people  – too busy enjoying the good company!  

 

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On our way to enjoy the delights of downtown Boulder one day,  Geoff and Lisa detoured through Loveland so that we could check out Benson Sculpture Park.   I fell in love with this collection of outdoor art years ago when we used to stay at an RV Park near here.   That was when we pulled our home behind us (the 40-foot Fifth-Wheel RV)…. back then, since we lived in the RV full-time, it was easier to stay in it when we visited than it would have been to pack stuff up and stay in the kids' guest room.      

Above are some old favorites  – most were here the first time we visited the park.    Geoff had the camera and his pictures show what a good job the Park does of placing the statues.  They're not just plunked down in a row, but rather situated so that you can almost believe … those lions are moving stealthily through the savannah … the kids are riding double down the sidewalk … the sweet gardener is thinking about what she'll plant next …  

 

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Benson Park holds a juried selection process annually.    These are some of the newer installations.   We loved the ones on the left and in the middle, disliked the one on the top right and were unsure of the one on the bottom.   But it is a good thing that the judges choose art that appeals to different tastes.     

 

SHARING our Colorado family's "backyard" with SKYWATCH FRIDAY; SATURDAY CRITTERS; ALL SEASONS; NATURE NOTES; MOSAIC MONDAY ; THROUGH MY LENS; and OUR WORLD on TUESDAY.

 

 Thank you to all of the hosts.
 

 

 

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64 responses to “RE-‘OREGON’IZING”

  1. Florence

    What marvelous sculptures! Since I will probably never be there in person, I will enjoy them from your photos. Welcome home!! I hope you are all re-Oregon-ized now and out and about to see some new sights. Have a lovely weekend.

  2. Sue

    Fantastic sky shots Sallie… really too good not to photograph! You’ve obviously had some beautifully relaxed walks.
    Love the sculptures and the thoughtful placement of them as you mention :D)

  3. Andrea

    I agree with you about those sculptures, don’t like the top right as well. And i love your blog layout as the photos can be placed wide to the edges.

  4. Ruth | Tanama Tales

    That sculpture park is great. I have to remember it since I have friends who live in Boulder. Good luck with all that laundry (that is the part I do not like about coming back from a trip).

  5. https://artworksfromjeshstg.wordpress.com/2016/09/28/santa-barbara-and-sorts/

    Thank you Sallie – I know the family picnic will be a blast! Four generations – that is very special!

  6. Rhonda Albom

    I love the sculpture park. The statue of the man feeding the birds is my favorite.

  7. Angie

    Sallie – I loved the first picture with the sunset and the water – to die for. The heron picture in the mosaic also jumped out at me … so lovely. Have a wonderful Fourth of July!

  8. Lorrie

    The scenery photos are beautiful, Sallie. It’s hard to go wrong in the mountains. All the sculptures are so interesting, too. Have a good summer in the west!

  9. lavender dreamer

    What beautiful sculptures! I would have taken WAY too many photos there! Glad you are back in OR to enjoy a nice summer. It’s always fun to visit your favorite places when you’ve been away. Take care and enjoy the 4th! Hugs, Diane

  10. Su-sieee! Mac

    If I were to visit the sculputre park I would be going “Oh, look there!” “Look at that one.” “Oh my!” and on and on and on. Actually I did say that looking at your photos, Sallie. 🙂

  11. https://artworksfromjeshstg.wordpress.com/2016/09/28/santa-barbara-and-sorts/

    Sounds like you’re having a good time, coming back to Eugene! Extremely beautiful landscapes! Love this sculptor – I didn’t know he sculpted animals (have seen his work here with several children-at-play sculptures) and the man with all the birds is heartwarming! Many thanks for sharing your summer neighborhood with All Seasons. Enjoy your week!

  12. Katherine

    What gorgeous photos! I hope the settling in period doesn’t last too long!

  13. riitta k

    The statues are stunning, so lively. And the sceneries breathtaking.

  14. Marie-OR

    Welcome back to OR! Loved the photos from your friend’s home. And Benson Park’s statues are wonderful! Hope you have a great Independence Day wknd!

  15. NatureFootstep photography

    it´s beautiful in Colorado. And such gret statues. Love the birdman 🙂

  16. Snap

    Welcome back to Oregon. Hard to take a bad photo of Colorado! Ha! Love the images from Benson sculpture park. Wow! Someplace I’d love to see. Happy Monday and Happy 4th!

  17. Halcyon

    Wow! You captured some really beautiful skies and reflections. Hope you enjoy the summer in Oregon. The weather has been strange here in Berlin, so much rain last week! But the sun’s out today, even if it’s not so warm.

  18. Pat

    Sallie you know how much I love living in Colorado and now you’ve given me a place I want to see in Loveland–that sculpture garden looks so beautiful! You also took beautiful photos of the scenery. I’m sure you enjoyed your visit with your family.
    Glad to hear you arrived safely in Oregon! En beautiful summer months there!joy the

  19. kelleyn

    Love the scupture of the man with the birds. Looks like you had a wonderful time and the scernery was nothting to complain about. Gorgeous!
    http://travelingbugwiththreeboys-kelleyn.blogspot.de/

  20. Jeanna

    I have a tendency to snap the dog not the human as well. All that scenery is gorgeous it must have been tough to leave. How is the laundry coming along, haha. The one mountain photo is the first mosaic looks like it’s glowing, very cool. The guy with the walking stick and pail looks real, I had to look twice.

  21. Linda

    Gorgeous photos, Sallie! And I love how you display them. Thank you so much for sharing, and I hope you had a great weekend! 🙂

  22. Reader Wil

    Dear Sallie! How wonderful your photos are. The skies are breathtaking, and the other photos ofnature are reall brilliant. The statues are so great and so lifelike.Thank you for sharing!

  23. bettyl - NZ

    What a great place for photos–I would love to visit that sculpture park but I’d probably have to be dragged out! Glad to hear your are getting settled in for the season. I look forward to more photos, Sallie.

  24. Amy

    You got some awesome photos, I just love road trips with my camera.

  25. Phil Slade

    Hi Sallie. Your trip took less time than I imagined it would. Guess you ate up those miles quicker than I would stopping for every single new thing I saw.
    That sculpture park is very unusual, or rather the actual exhibits are are as you suggest, an eclectic mix. I do like the boys on the bike and the man feeding the birds.
    I hope you are settled in at home now and have put away your wanderlust for now.

  26. David Gascoigne

    Based on your pictures you obviously had a great road trip, Sallie, but I would imagine that you are glad to be back home for a while and settled in. Years ago we had friends who lived in Boulder, Colorado and we visited them there. I have fond memories of great walks with them and meeting their many friends who represented a wide range of disciplines at the university. They have subsequently moved away, but I am sure they have many fond memories of their period there – one of which will not be the couple of feet of snow they had one September! Enjoy the rest of your weekend.

  27. ellen b

    Welcome back to Oregon. Love the name of your post. 🙂
    Lovely views from Colorado!

  28. artmusedog and carol

    Sallie those sculptures are magnificent and your collage of photos are divine ~ what a fun trip you are having ~ enjoy every moment ~ ^^
    Thank you for visiting and commenting on my blog ~ ^    ^

  29. Chandra@GreenComotion

    My God, Sallie!
    Those are some amazing statues and flora and fauna.
    Have a Great 4th!
    I am intrigued by the dog’s harness.
    Any idea what kind it is, by chance?
    Peace 🙂

  30. Yogi

    That sculpture park might end up on my bucket list. Great pics of Colorado. I am not very good about taking enough pics of people.

  31. Hazel

    it is good to hear that you are getting organised in your summer home! The photos of Colorado are stunning-and I find the sculptures fascinating.
    Enjoy your summer-we have had a few days nearly 100F., then back to central heating, then fairly warm…

  32. Eileen

    Hello Sallie, I just wanted to stop back and say thank you so much for linking up and sharing your post. I enjoyed this post, the dog and statues. Happy Saturday, enjoy your weekend!
    Wishing you an early Happy 4th of July!

  33. Debbie

    nothing wrong with you sallie, i do that all the time. how about 50 blooms but not one picture of the overall garden – kinda’ the same!!
    i’m glad you are home, safe and sound – although i must say, i enjoyed the journey. awesome sunsets, they are magical, aren’t they?? and how about that heron, not so shabby either. thanks for always bringing that camera along, i enjoyed all of it!!

  34. Mary Howell Cromer

    How beautiful are the scenes in your mosaic and the sculptures are all magnificent. I want you to blow a kiss to the wind there in one of my favorite places…Oregon <3

  35. Carol

    Magnificent captures. Love your mosaics and the sculpture park is fascinating.

  36. Gordon

    Lovely post Sallie your pictures are wonderful, and good to know you arrived in the North West safely.
    Take care, Gordon.

  37. Lady Fi

    The scenery and skies are pure magic!

  38. Rajesh

    Beautiful place. I like those statues.

  39. Penny

    So good to see you posting – and such a lovely post it is!
    I love Colorado and love your photos of it and I know I would enjoy the Benson Sculpture Park, especially the man with the pail and walking stick. 🙂
    Here’s hoping the unpacking and resettling goes smoothly.

  40. Gaelyn

    Welcome home. I love how, most of, the statues just seem to belong and be part of the landscape. I’m sure you’ll be resettled in no time.

  41. Mick

    I’m glad you are safely to the end of your trip and back in your summer place. Also – very glad you are sharing some great photos with all of your readers. The scenery is magnificent and the sculpture park is so interesting. I like some – but have questions about others. It is good that we all have different tastes!

  42. Hildred Finch

    Great pictures, Sallie. I especially like the gentleman with the birds, – reminds me of our youngest son who talks to the animals while the swallows flutter by!

  43. DeniseinVA

    Enjoyed my tour with you Sallie. Stunning scenery and those sculptures are impressive.

  44. Al

    You’ve got some nice shots of my favorite state here – it’s always a joy to be walking in that weather and scenery.

  45. Bob

    Lovely things you have found, I personally is two boys riding along, fantastic.

  46. Breathtaking

    Hello Sallie!:) Such beautiful views, and delightful images throughout your post. Those sunsets and the Colorado mountains are stunning. However it is always nice to arrive back home.:)
    I love the life-like sculptures, they are works of art, but like you, did not much care for the one on the top right,…is it a ram, in a coat,..not sure!
    We also go for walks in the early morning when it is cooler. Our temperature will rise again this weekend,to 38 degrees. Enjoy your weekend.:)

  47. Eileen

    Hello, beautiful images and scenes from Colorado. The sky shots are beautiful. I love the cute dog. The park statues are wonderful, what a neat collection. Great post. So glad you arrived home in Oregon safely. Enjoy your summer. Happy Friday, enjoy your weekend!

  48. Lowell

    Magical photos, Sallie! I envy your trip through Colorado. I play golf with two friends who came here from Boulder and both of them said they loved it there. But I think I could not stand the Colorado winters. Such a beautiful city, though, and that park is delightful. Love the statues. It struck me as strange to hear you talk about Eugene as your “home.” I guess I think that Florida is your home, or should be! 🙂 Enjoy your summer, keep taking great photos like these, and know that Florida will be waiting for you, unless of course, the orange-headed monster really speeds up global warming (which is possible!) and we all sink into the sea. Fortunately, Ocala is at one of the highest elevations in Florida (about 100 feet), so I figure we’ll have everyone from South Florida heading this way and then we’ll all sink from the weight of things! 🙂

  49. Jeanna

    Woo hoo, was about to email you to see where and how you were. Glad you’re back, will chat more later.

  50. Peter B

    I love those Colorado skies!!

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