Public art is encompasses any form of art you see in a public place, large or small, statues, murals, graffiti, gardens, parks, etc. The art should be visible from streets, sidewalks or outdoor public places. Let your imagination and photographic eye show us the diverse samples all over the world.
Last week for PPAC #17, I had a marvelous response from all of you. I want to say thank you to each of you for joining along in our challenge. Here are the featured bloggers for this week. Their posts really grabbed my attention. They are all worthy of a second or third look.
FEATURED BLOGGERS
- LISA LISA’S EVERYDAY LIFE
- TERESA MY WANDERINGS.TRAVEL BLOG
- PHILOSOPHY VIA PHOTOS
- MAGGIE WHAT RHYMES WITH STANZA
My PPAC for This Week
These photos wouldn’t make the cover of the Arizona Highways Magazine. As Vince and I approached the tiny town of Yarnell on Highway 89 about half-way to Wickenburg from Prescott, the owner had these creations out for our driving enjoyment.
Since my walking is unsteady at best, I did not get good angles on these pictures. Some other time. We still haven’t made it all the way to Wickenburg.
A few steps from the elephant crossing was this adorable very skinny critter. I’m assuming he mulishly kept the elephants from going onto the highway!
If you’re ever in the area and want to enjoy a beautiful drive, this is the way we went.
Marsha Ingrao - Always Write 
96 responses to “PPAC #18: Rusty Public Art Along AZ Highways”
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I love this! How fun!
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Hi Marsha, Here is my entry for the week. I combined it with Lens-Artist challenge,
Hope you like it.
https://ceenphotography.com/2021/10/18/ppac-18-and-lens-artists-public-art-scarecrows/
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I’ve been meaning to join this challenge for a while. Here I am at last: https://margaret21.com/2021/10/18/street-art-a-tour-of-berlin-spain-and-ending-up-in-england/ Your veritable zoo is splendid!
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Fabulous Thanks for sharing, Margaret. ๐
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absolutely loving the elephant, and so glad to hear you are out taking strolls even if they are still a tad unsteady
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Thank you so much, Becky B. I have a couple for you. I just need to get my act together. ๐
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no rush, and will understand if you don’t make it this month.You are juggling lots xx
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Thanks, Becky. Iโll be back in full force for the next time, Lord willing. ๐ฅฐ๐ฅฐ๐ฅฐ
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Sending lots of happy and get well thoughts your way xxx
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Lots right back to you Becky B. ๐๐๐
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They are both great but the elephant is my favourite.
https://linsdoodles.wordpress.com/2021/10/17/octopus/
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Thanks Lin! ๐
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Fabulous post, Lin! ๐
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These are fabulous, Sarah! ๐
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Thanks so much Marsha ๐
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I love elephants, however rusty! And the ‘elephants crossing’ sign made me smile too ๐ I’m glad you’re able to get out and about a bit now. Here’s more street art for you, from a day trip I took last week: https://www.toonsarah-travels.blog/gallery-the-colourful-street-art-of-brighton/
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Your elephant looks a bit sad in the eyes, don’t you think?
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Yes I agree. He’s on the same ‘International Animal Rescue’ wall as the orangutans in my featured photo and they look sad too. The artist is making a point about endangered species so I guess that’s why they look sad.
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It’s effective and subtle. ๐
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What great sculptures.
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Thanks so much! They were fun.
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Congratulations to all of the participants. Love the elephants Marsha!!! So precious!๐๐
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Thanks, Cindy!
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Youโre so welcome! ๐๐บ
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Hi Marsha. My entry is neither Rusty nor along an AZ Highway, but Cee suggested I add it to this week’s PPAC. https://clarehoran.com/2021/10/16/cbwc-things-to-drive/
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How fun! We’ve been in Arizona since 2014 and still haven’t made it to Wickenburg. One of these days…
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We should meet up some time, Janet! Maybe in Wiskenburg! ๐
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Count me in!
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Sounds great!
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Hi Marsha,
Take this recovery slow and easy. We want you back to full power but all in one piece please.
You and Janet Alcorn are conspiring to get me back to AZ..
Wickenburg looks like fun.
Remind me to tell you my elephant story sometime. . .
Blessings.
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You should definitely come back, if only for a visit. I’d love to meet up. I just said the same to Janet – maybe in Wickenburg! Thanks for the well wishes, Gary. BTW, are you going to write a short story again for Story Chat? It was great fun hosting you and hearing your thoughts about the process along the way. I would also love to hear what your plans are for you story, Sometimes a Miracle – after SC. I think I remember reading you rewrote it. If so, please respond with a link, so people can check it out!
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Hi Marsha, I’ve been scrambling some lately and am just caching up. I’d love to do another story chat. Do you have a month open. The way I write, things like this are best planned ahead if possible.
I’ve done only minor tinkering with Sometimes a Miracle. I’m actually pretty happy with it but I also like the idea of making it longer because I’d love to add the flavor of the parents and explore their pain and reactions more. On the other hand, the story has been told and I’m not sure there’s enough to merit an expansion. I also really – really want to get Canopy out the door. It’s setting at about 15K words right now (~50 minutes) and I don’t want to spill over into 16K as that’s a whole different division of story size. I’ve also lost lots of time for it to covid and unexpected details that needed to cleaned up and made to play nice with each other. It’s almost done, still, but I’m really getting closer and like what I have – mostly.
Did you see, ‘Too Alone for Too Long’ ?
https://garyawilsonstories.wordpress.com/too-alone-for-too-long/
It’s just over 3.5K and was always going to be too long for Story Chat, But there are other ideas brewing.
Are you being a good patient and healing up?
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Hi Gary, thanks for your long comment and the link. I will try to get there in the next few days. Weโre driving to Scottsdale for my two appointments this week, and a short visit with a former neighbor from CA. I didnโt bring my computer because time is limited except while Iโm waiting on offices. You know how that goes. This will be my fourth surgery, and maybe my last. Iโm not sure. Then I graduate to check ups until Iโm cleared for knee surgery to repair the torn meniscus. Itโs a long process, but Iโm an obedient patient.
I think the next opening is May. Itโs on my website for sure. Itโs so great having you as part of this yearโs lineup! ๐ค๐ค๐ค
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Well Bravo for you making such great progress and playing nice with the docs. I’m looking forward to the story of your glory about this whole event. You would certainly have collected some fun lessons learned or fun insights into this side of medicine.
I just looked at your website and it looks like both March and April are open. May is taken. I’ll leave you with the mental note that I’d like to plan on joining again for March, or if someone beats me to it, April of 2022.
Then about that leaving your laptop behind, are you trying to tempt us to send you links you can read on your phone while sitting and waiting for your appointments. . . ?
I’m fully up to doing something like that. You just say the word ๐ค ๐ค
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Thatโs right! Until it dies! Iโll confirm March after I get home on Friday and look at my email. Anne Goodwin is in there for one of those months. This is so exciting!
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Awesome post for this week. ๐
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There are lots of rusty art in and around Buckeye. I find it fascinating how in the Arizona desert, people choose to display African animals. >grin<
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That is funny. It should be a javelina, lizard, or mountain lions, right? We mostly see lizards. We had to put an extra wooden threshold under our screen security door to keep them out of our living room. Our cats used our carpet as hunting grounds.
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I love your elephant!! Here is part 3 of my fairy-tale mural town. Enjoy! Major internet trouble over here and I do all I can do keep up with my daily posting. Wishing you well!
https://manjameximexcessive6.wordpress.com/2021/10/16/ppac-santagnelo-3/
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Awesome, awesome post, my friend.
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Those elephants are wonderful, Marsha ๐ The elephants crossing sign is a brilliant addition. Are those lights on the sculpture for nighttime? It reminds me of the elephant sculpture I need to post one week for your fantastic challenge. It’s great that you are out & about again with your camera ๐ Here’s my latest: https://jezbraithwaite.blog/2021/10/16/charles-rennie-mackintosh-ppac-18/
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Thanks Jez. I liked the sign, too! I didn’t see any other elephants, though. ๐
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I hope you got my reply – wonderful post, Jez.
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Thank you very much, Marsha ๐
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You are welcome.
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I also love the elephants, Marsha.
Here is my entry:
https://nowathome.wordpress.com/2021/10/16/ppac-18/
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I love these, Aletta. They are so moving.
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Amazing animals
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The rust on the elephant is such a nice color!
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I agree, Julie. I love rusty things for some reason- if they are artsy! ๐
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That rusty art is awesome. I love seeing the creativity that so many have.
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I do too, Kirstin. I wonder if it was created by the property owner.
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it is nice that some artists are willing to share their work with the public in such a way. I hope you are continuing to make progress…
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Art makes the journey more pleasant and offers little surprises along the way. When you know they are there, already, you smile at them as friends. Thanks for the well-wishes, Jim. I’m slow, but steady. ๐
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there is comfort in the familiar…
glad to hear you are making progress…
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Thanks, Jim!
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Cute!
Love the elephant eye and the expression.
Thank you so much for featuring my post.
I am glad that you are back to your routine.
Take care Marsha.
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Thanks, Philo. You are more than welcome. Glad you enjoyed my wonderful elephant find in AZ. We don’t get too many elephant sightings here. ๐
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Welcome Marsha.
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The elephants are great. How clever.
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I thought so, too!
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Such cool public art on highways. And thanks by the way for the featureโฆmuch appreciated.
Here is mine from my main blog: https://mywanderings.travel.blog/2021/10/16/take-me-back-to-acland-street/
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Thanks for linking, Teresa! ๐
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Such a cute ellie! How are you doing?
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Hi Jo, Thanks for stopping by. I’m glad you liked Ellie. I’m better, still not going on any hikes, except to safe flat places like WalMart and doctor’s offices, LOL. Better than staying home 24/7! I hope you are doing well, too.
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Great thanks, Marsha. It’s the last day with my daughter and it’s been wonderful.
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Perfect. We are happy to have friends visiting from CA for a few days. Hubby has gone golfing with them this afternoon. ๐
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These are FUN!
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Thank you Elke! I thought so, too. Very creative.
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Thanks for sharing both your thoughts and your pictures, Elkie.
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I love the elephants, Marsha. The mule is cleverly made, too. I hope you’re doing well. Thank you for hosting PPAC#18. Here’s my entry:
https://natalietheexplorer.home.blog/2021/10/15/fleurs-de-villes-niagara-falls/
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Thanks Natalie, you have a lovely display for this week. ๐
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Those are such cool animals for this week. I love the elephant. ๐ ๐
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Thanks, Cee. The elephant was adorable. ๐
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