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PPAC #51: Fountains as Public Art

LAST WEEK’S FABULOUS BLOGGERS

Last week for PPAC #50, I had fun responses from all of you. With all the other challenges, even public art, I thank all the bloggers who participate in PPAC. Please honor these bloggers with your visits this week. I am trying something new this month both with WQW and PPAC. I’m using what Natalie the Explorer uses, an InLinkz link. Let me know how you like it.

IT’S EASY TO PLAY ALONG WITH #PPAC

  • There is no weekly theme even though my post has a theme with murals, statues, fountains, scrap art, graffiti, store windows, seasonal displays, car or art shows, artistic construction, or even artistic neighborhood decor. Photograph the public art that is available to you.
  • Art should be freely visible from a public street, freeway, or walkway or inside a publicly accessed building like a library. If you pay, it’s not public.
  • Photographers should have free access of use for their photos – no copyrights by the artists.
  • The challenge starts every Friday at 9:00 a.m. Phoenix Time and it ends on Thursday at noon.
  • Write a post on your blog, publish it, and include a link back to my weekly post not my page preferably in a comment. Sometimes pingbacks are missed. See how to create pingbacks here. 
  • Take time to visit other PPAC participants throughout the week. I recommend visiting at least two or three other participants in the community and leaving them a comment.
  • Have fun! Art is to be enjoyed!

For More Ideas about PPAC…

These early-bird participants might give you some great ideas about something you’ve never thought about as public art or how to photograph it.

My Choices for PPAC #51 Fountains as Public Art

As the weather starts to warm up we want to spend more time near the water. Whether there is much water nearby or not fountains are a beautiful location for gatherings. Cee is running her Black and White Challenge theme of bricks and rocks this week. Some of the fountains in my collections fit in that category as well.

“To find joy in work is to discover the fountain of youth.”

Pearl S. Buck
Fitzroy Gardens’ fountain in black and white

The Melbourn Gardens are famous for the 1930 Conservatory built in the Spanish Mission Style with this lovely fountain outside the entrance.

Fountain inside the Conservatory

Inside the enormous pink and blue hydrangeas almost eclipsed this lovely fountain.

Front entrance to the Conservatory

Fountains in Arizona

Alien-looking fountain in Taliesin West, Frank Lloyd Wright’s western headquarters located in Scottsdale, AZ.
Dry fountain at Christmas time in Sedona, AZ
Fountain with brick ledge in Old Town Scottsdale, AZ
Four-sided rock fountain in front of Scottsdale condo

Ongoing on Always Write

  • June Story Chat “The Backpack” by Aimer Boyz – last week to add your comment to the conversation. Summary of this controversial post coming on June 21st. Next month a new story, “Not a Proper Job” by another new (to us) author, Philip Cumberland AKA Fenlandphil’s Blog
  • WQW #22 (Writer’s Quotes Wednesdays) – “Hot June Holidays: Father’s Day and Juneteenth” The only rule is to have at least one quote in your post about the topic. Remember a song can be a quote, too. Then just post a story, poem, or pictures that tie into and respond to your quote or quotes. The last day to post links is Tuesday at 12:00 noon Phoenix time. Try the new InLinkz link.
  • PPAC (Photographing Public Art Challenge) every Friday at 9:00 (ish). The last day to post links is Thursday at 12:00 noon Phoenix time. Try the new InLinkz link.

Now it’s your turn.

What’s your PPAC theme this week? Are you into statues or sculptures (and what’s the difference anyway?) Did you find some cool murals? Did you go on a trip or a walk around your hometown and grab a bunch of different kinds of public art? I can’t wait to see it.

Do you like the link party?

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Marsha

Hi, I’m Marsha Ingrao, a retired educator and wife of a retired realtor. My all-consuming hobby is blogging and it has changed my life. My friends live all over the world. In November 2020, we sold everything and retired to the mile-high desert of Prescott, AZ. We live less than five miles from the Granite Dells, four lakes, and hundreds of trails with our dog, Kalev, and two cats, Moji and Nutter Butter. Vince’s sister came with us and lives close by. Every day is a new adventure.

58 responses to “PPAC #51: Fountains as Public Art”

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    1. Marsha Avatar
      Marsha

      Thanks for sharing, Woolly! 🙂

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    1. Marsha Avatar
      Marsha

      Thanks for sharing this art. They look like the same statue only different. One has darker hair.

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    1. Marsha Avatar
      Marsha

      This one is super special! 🙂

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  6. wideeyedwanderingspoonie Avatar
    wideeyedwanderingspoonie

    Oh I LOVE water features! The black and white in Old Town Scottsdale is fab! 🙂

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    1. Marsha Avatar
      Marsha

      Glad you enjoyed the black and white! I had fun changing these from color to B & W. Scottsdale is full of photographic spots. 🙂

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  9. dgkaye Avatar
    dgkaye

    Gorgeous fountains Marsha ❤

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    1. Marsha Avatar
      Marsha

      Thanks, Deb – some in your favorite town of Sedona. 🙂

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      1. dgkaye Avatar
        dgkaye

        I thought so! x

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  10. Cindy Georgakas Avatar
    Cindy Georgakas

    The front cover pic looks like a spider!
    Great participation!
    💖

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    1. Marsha Avatar
      Marsha

      Thanks, Cindy!

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  11. Aletta - nowathome Avatar
    Aletta – nowathome

    The tiles at the dry fountain are so beautiful!

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    1. Marsha Avatar
      Marsha

      I think so, too!

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  15. Toonsarah Avatar
    Toonsarah

    A lovely mix of fountains and very refreshing in the London heatwave 🙂

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    1. Marsha Avatar
      Marsha

      I’m sorry for your heatwave. We are having high winds. I am sitting on our patio this evening, and I’m going to have to go in pretty soon because it’s getting chilly! LOL That’s mountain life.

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  16. justbluedutch Avatar
    justbluedutch

    Lovely refreshing selections Marsha!

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    1. Marsha Avatar
      Marsha

      Thanks so much! It’s water time! 🙂

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  17. Miriam Hurdle Avatar
    Miriam Hurdle

    I love fountains, Marsha. In fact, I got many fountain photos.

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  18. the eternal traveller Avatar
    the eternal traveller

    Yes, the conservatory is so lovely and wasn’t it nice and cool when the temperature was so high outside. Happy memories of a fun day together.

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    1. Marsha Avatar
      Marsha

      I have so many fabulous memories of that trip, and as you see they keep popping up from time to time. I try to change up the pictures, crop, B&W, etc. But my pictures are a treasure as they bring back those memories every time I post them.

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  19. sustainabilitea Avatar
    sustainabilitea

    I must admit I’m not a fan of the the Lloyd Wright fountain. The one from Sedona looks much like one I posted last week for the Lens-Artists Challenge, at least the tile part. I’m guessing it’s from Tlaquepaque. I like all the other fountains and always enjoy the sound of water.

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    1. Marsha Avatar
      Marsha

      I agree 100%. I think it looks like an alien space ship touching down on one side first. They should have put a fan underneath so the water fans out from the sculpture or whatever it is. I’ve missed several of your posts, forgive me. I checked your Lens Artist challenge out and left you a comment. I love the sound of water. Vince finally got our fountain working. It’s so pleasant. When are you coming this way?

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      1. sustainabilitea Avatar
        sustainabilitea

        The first part of the week will be busy but hopefully soon. Are you back for a bit now?

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        1. Marsha Avatar
          Marsha

          Yes, Terri and Hans will be here the 5-7th. On the 7th of July, she would love to get together maybe someplace like Anthem. Are you available? We are probably going to spend a few days in Scottsdale starting on the 7th. Other than that, we are up here and our schedule is pretty open.

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          1. sustainabilitea Avatar
            sustainabilitea

            The 7th should work but perhaps I can also get to Prescott before then.

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          2. Marsha Avatar
            Marsha

            Awesome! 🙂

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  20. Teresa Avatar
    Teresa

    Hey, I recognise the ones from Melbourne.

    Here is my entry for this week https://mywanderings.travel.blog/2022/06/18/melbourne-in-full-colour/

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    1. Marsha Avatar
      Marsha

      Yes, I had fodder for umpteen photo challenges from my trip to Australia. And yet, you bring up new images constantly. You can only see so much of AU in three weeks! I loved every minute of it, though!

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      1. Teresa Avatar
        Teresa

        Well as travellers we always love seeing different parts of the world or even just different local sceneries.

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        1. Marsha Avatar
          Marsha

          That makes your posts so interesting, Teresa. 🙂

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          1. Teresa Avatar
            Teresa

            Thanks a lot my friend 👍🏼

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          2. Marsha Avatar
            Marsha

            You’re welcome, Teresa. 🙂

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  22. Staarlz Avatar
    Staarlz

    I totally LOVE fountains! 🙂

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  23. bushboy Avatar
    bushboy

    Fabulous fountains Marsha 🙂

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    1. Marsha Avatar
      Marsha

      Thanks Brian. 🙂

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  24. restlessjo Avatar
    restlessjo

    A great mix of fountains, Marsha.

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    1. Marsha Avatar
      Marsha

      Thanks, Jo. I love fountains. 🙂

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      1. restlessjo Avatar
        restlessjo

        Me too! And water….

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  25. Lins Doodles Avatar
    Lins Doodles

    My favourite is the one in the conservatory surrounded by plants.
    https://linsdoodles.wordpress.com/2022/06/17/drinking-fountain/

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    1. Marsha Avatar
      Marsha

      That was a favorite place of mine, too. It was a very hot day, and the fountain looked so refreshing.

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    1. Marsha Avatar
      Marsha

      Wow, I wasn’t expecting that! 🙂

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  27. Cee Neuner Avatar
    Cee Neuner

    You have fun fountains for this week 😀

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    1. Marsha Avatar
      Marsha

      My post cooled down temperatures worldwide!

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  28. Sofia Alves Avatar
    Sofia Alves

    Fountains! I love them 🙂

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    1. Marsha Avatar
      Marsha

      I do too. I like what they do now for kids, having water coming up that they can walk on. 🙂

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      1. Sofia Alves Avatar
        Sofia Alves

        Not just for kids, Marsha…:D

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        1. Marsha Avatar
          Marsha

          LOL, you are so right, Sofia! 🙂

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