Marsha Ingrao – Always Write

Having fun blogging with friends

Marsha

,
, , ,

PPAC #52: Jumbled Jars and Other Junk

Celebrating one year of PPAC and 27 joyous years of marriage to my jovial, jaunty, and judicious husband, Vince!

As Vince and I celebrate today, this post marks the completion of one year of the Photographing Public Art Challenge. Today I’m celebrating by combining it with Cee’s Fun Foto Challenge – anything with a J in the word. Cee co-hosted Photographing Public Art when we started. She has time to join occasionally now. Vince and I have so much fun each week junking around finding art everywhere.

LAST WEEK’S FABULOUS BLOGGERS

Last week for PPAC #51, 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. InLinkz did not seem to work well for you, so I’ll keep adding your links my old-fashioned way.

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 #52 Jumbled Junk

What a jumbled assortment of junk that created this piece of yard art
Remember the Kauai Art from a couple of weeks ago? I felt artistic that day and crawled underneath one of the pieces of junk placed on the grounds as historic art and shot a photo looking out. It looks like a jar or jug maybe. What do you think?
These next few pieces of historic junk found at Fain Park in Prescott Valley celebrate the area’s mining industry.
The rustier the better

Antique Stores Advertise Junk with Junk

No JOKE this Cottonwood, AZ antique store sports a junk car used as an advertising canvas.

Jawbone Public Art

Jawbone outside a Museum in Williams, AZ
An antique store window in Prescott, AZ near Halloween used the jawbone (and more bones!) for decoration.

Ongoing on Always Write

  • July Story Chat, “Not a Proper Job” by another new (to us) author, Philip Cumberland AKA Fenlandphil’s Blog goes live July 5th
  • WQW #23 (Writer’s Quotes Wednesdays) – “Summer Colors/Summer Solstice” 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.

Now it’s your turn.

I hope you are inspired to find your own unique art as you travel around with your camera this week, or rummage through your archives. Feel free to double dip and support your own favorite challenges along with PPAC.

Posted by:

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.

92 responses to “PPAC #52: Jumbled Jars and Other Junk”

  1. PPAC22-Wk-52-0702-Franz-Josef-and-Elisabeth – WoollyMuses Avatar
    PPAC22-Wk-52-0702-Franz-Josef-and-Elisabeth – WoollyMuses

    […] PPAChallenge:…Week-52 […]

    Liked by 1 person

    1. Marsha Avatar
      Marsha

      Thanks for sharing, Woolly 🙂

      Like

  2. HeavensSunshineFace in the Garden Avatar
    HeavensSunshineFace in the Garden

    […] Cee’s Black & White Challenge – Heads or Facial FeaturesPhotographing Public Art Challenge #52 […]

    Liked by 1 person

    1. Marsha Avatar
      Marsha

      Thanks, Pepper. Great choice for this week. 🙂

      Like

  3. Alison Avatar
    Alison

    A Mural and a Sculpture in my June Gallery
    https://travelswithali.com/2022/07/01/changing-seasons-joyful-june/

    Liked by 1 person

    1. Marsha Avatar
      Marsha

      I love these, Ali. Thanks for linking to PPAC.

      Like

      1. Alison Avatar
        Alison

        Thanks Marsha

        Liked by 1 person

        1. Marsha Avatar
          Marsha

          You’re welcome, Ali. 🙂

          Like

  4. Changing Seasons – Joyful June – Travels with Ali Avatar
    Changing Seasons – Joyful June – Travels with Ali

    […] up a Seat Weekend SkyPPAC Thursday […]

    Liked by 1 person

  5. Ceiling art at the Getty Villa (PPAC #52) – Eat, Play, Live

    […] PPAC #52 […]

    Liked by 1 person

    1. Marsha Avatar
      Marsha

      Great post, Julie. 🙂

      Like

  6. Pepper Avatar
    Pepper

    Congratulations on both of your anniversaries! Your junk images for this week are so fun. They made me smile.

    Liked by 1 person

    1. Marsha Avatar
      Marsha

      I’m so glad, Pepper. 🙂

      Liked by 1 person

  7. WQW #24: Travel by Whatever Floats – Marsha Ingrao – Always Write Avatar
    WQW #24: Travel by Whatever Floats – Marsha Ingrao – Always Write

    […] #52 Jumbled Jars and Other Junk – (Photographing Public Art Challenge) Your choice of art – no theme! Two more days to […]

    Like

  8. Walkabout Wednesday – Willamette Hatchery – Wide Eyed Wonderings Avatar
    Walkabout Wednesday – Willamette Hatchery – Wide Eyed Wonderings

    […] Inspiration for this post brought to you by Marsha’s PPAC #52 […]

    Like

  9. Prior... Avatar
    Prior…

    Hi Marsha

    It totally looks like a bottle or jug ! Loved that creative up view !

    And happy anniversary on 27 years with Vince and one year with Thid challenge –
    Has it been a year already ? Oh wow!!

    Liked by 1 person

    1. Marsha Avatar
      Marsha

      It doesn’t seem like it’s been that long for either anniversary. 🙂 Have a great week, Yvette. 🙂

      Liked by 1 person

      1. Prior... Avatar
        Prior…

        ☀️😊

        Liked by 1 person

  10. PPAC # 51 – nowathome Avatar
    PPAC # 51 – nowathome

    […] Ingrao from Always Write blog has an interesting […]

    Liked by 1 person

  11. Jackie Avatar
    Jackie

    Love it. Here’s mine.

    Gazitua Sculptures

    Liked by 1 person

    1. Marsha Avatar
      Marsha

      These are beautiful, Jackie. For some reason I can’t sign into Google to comment on your blog. I love what Toronto is doing. All cities should do something similar because Toronto is an example of a very artsy town.

      Like

  12. Cell Pic Sunday: Martin Auto Museum #5 – Marsha Ingrao – Always Write Avatar
    Cell Pic Sunday: Martin Auto Museum #5 – Marsha Ingrao – Always Write

    […] PPAC #52 Jumbled Jars and Other Junk – Anniversary Issue […]

    Like

  13. wideeyedwanderingspoonie Avatar
    wideeyedwanderingspoonie

    What a wonderful panorama of junk. I love junk, especially the “art” people make out of old cast offs. Love the bat/flying monkey metal sculpture. Great job my friend as always. 🙂

    Liked by 1 person

    1. Marsha Avatar
      Marsha

      Thank you so much! 🙂

      Like

  14. Lavender Bushes – Brashley Photography Avatar
    Lavender Bushes – Brashley Photography

    […] Marsha’s PPAC #52 Photography Challenge – Pots […]

    Liked by 1 person

    1. Marsha Avatar
      Marsha

      Stunning photograph!

      Like

  15. Aletta - nowathome Avatar
    Aletta – nowathome

    I like this kind of junk Marsha!

    Liked by 1 person

    1. Marsha Avatar
      Marsha

      I do too, Aletta. Crazy, isn’t it? I remember driving along highways when I was a kid in the country where it seemed to be the popular practice of throwing out used junk in the front yards. How ugly. Now we decorate those things and call them art! 🙂

      Like

      1. Aletta - nowathome Avatar
        Aletta – nowathome

        That is so amazing how Tim’s have changed. They now call it up cycling!

        Liked by 1 person

        1. Marsha Avatar
          Marsha

          LOL!

          Like

  16. merrymaking – Touring My Backyard

    […] Photographing Public Art Challenge (PPAC) hosted by Marsha at Always Write […]

    Like

    1. Marsha Avatar
      Marsha

      Fabulous, Ju-Lyn!

      Like

  17. Toonsarah Avatar
    Toonsarah

    Happy anniversary to you and Vince 🥂 And happy PPAC anniversary too! It takes some dedication to keep a weekly challenges going and I really appreciate the work you put into it, even if I don’t join in every week. But I do have a post for you this week: https://www.toonsarah-travels.blog/introduction-to-some-monuments-in-riga/

    Liked by 1 person

    1. Marsha Avatar
      Marsha

      Thank you so much, Sarah. I’m just thrilled when you do join in. Blogging is a hobby that keeps us all busier than we can possibly keep up! 🙂 One thing you can do, if you want is post some of your Art posts, if you haven’t already for upcoming PPAC that you have nothing new written. You put so much time and effort into writing your posts you might as well leverage them and post them on multiple challenges, multiple times. I’m good at weaving multiple challenges together, but not as good at posting them in multiple places. But yours have a lot of substance. You should consider it. 🙂

      Liked by 1 person

      1. Toonsarah Avatar
        Toonsarah

        You’re right, I may have some old posts that fit with PPAC. I’ll consider linking them from time to time 🙂

        Liked by 1 person

        1. Marsha Avatar
          Marsha

          YAY!

          Liked by 1 person

  18. Introduction to some monuments in Riga - Travel with me Avatar
    Introduction to some monuments in Riga – Travel with me

    […] the giant snails and many cats I encountered in Riga, and its Art Nouveau treasures. Here, for the Photographing Public Art challenge, are a few of its other striking […]

    Liked by 1 person

  19. Interview with Yvette at Priorhouse | Myths of the Mirror Avatar
    Interview with Yvette at Priorhouse | Myths of the Mirror

    […] yoga teachers) and then in 2021, I decided to put more of a focus on it (thanks in part to Marsha  @alwayswrite).Also, to get momentum, I scheduled monthly interviews ahead of time (and next […]

    Liked by 1 person

    1. Marsha Avatar
      Marsha

      I read the interview, D. It’s a great interview. I just read it. Thanks for sharing the link. For some reason, I didn’t see it when Yvette posted it.

      Like

  20. philosophy through photographyPhilosophy Avatar
    philosophy through photographyPhilosophy

    My contribution
    https://philosophyvia.photos/2022/06/25/filling-a-space-in-beautiful-way/

    Like

  21. Filling a space in beautiful way – Philosophy Through Photography Avatar
    Filling a space in beautiful way – Philosophy Through Photography

    […]  This post is part of Marsha’s PPAC #52 […]

    Liked by 1 person

  22. TEN QUESTIONS WITH AN AUTHOR: D Wallace Peach (25June2022) – priorhouse blog Avatar
    TEN QUESTIONS WITH AN AUTHOR: D Wallace Peach (25June2022) – priorhouse blog

    […] (mostly yoga teachers) and then in 2021, I decided to put more of a focus on it (thanks in part to Marsha  @alwayswrite). Also, to get momentum, I scheduled monthly interviews ahead of time (and next […]

    Liked by 1 person

    1. Marsha Avatar
      Marsha

      Thanks for the link, my friend. 🙂

      Like

  23. philosophy through photography Avatar
    philosophy through photography

    Congratulations to you and Vince.
    Love the junk car

    Liked by 1 person

    1. Marsha Avatar
      Marsha

      Thanks, Philo. We feel very blessed. Just by chance, we went back there for our anniversary lunch yesterday.

      Like

  24. susurrus Avatar
    susurrus

    Congratulations to you both – 27 joyous, jaunty years must have been fun! I loved the antique advertising car. No need to polish it, either! My town lacks street art, or at least the kind I enjoy, but is good for live music, given its size.

    Liked by 1 person

    1. Marsha Avatar
      Marsha

      Hi Susan, there’s nothing wrong with lots of music. I’m impressed with Prescott on the same front. They have concerts in the park two days a week during the summer! This week we also have a Bluegrass Festival going on. I find that incredible and I’m sure you feel the same about your town! 🙂 What kind of Street Art do you like?

      Like

  25. Teresa Avatar
    Teresa

    By the way congrats Marsha on your 2 anniversaries! All the very best for the coming tears ❤️

    Liked by 1 person

    1. Marsha Avatar
      Marsha

      Thanks, Teresa! It was a fantastic day! 🙂 Fantastic life, really! 🙂

      Liked by 1 person

      1. Teresa Avatar
        Teresa

        Yes, so much to be thankful for ❤️

        Liked by 1 person

        1. Marsha Avatar
          Marsha

          YAY!

          Liked by 1 person

  26. tgeriatrix Avatar
    tgeriatrix

    https://geriatrixfotogallerie.wordpress.com/2022/06/25/lady-in-red-and-pink/

    Liked by 1 person

  27. Lady in red and pink – Geriatri'x' Fotogallery

    […] PPAC – Photographing Public Art […]

    Liked by 1 person

  28. sheetalbravon Avatar
    sheetalbravon

    Happy anniversary Marsha. It is indeed a fabulous way to mark the day
    You found some remarkable pieces of art lying in plain sight. It’s always a pleasure peeking into what you have for us each week.

    Liked by 1 person

    1. Marsha Avatar
      Marsha

      Thank you so much, Sheetal for both compliments. 🙂 I’m so glad you enjoy the posts. It’s always good to hear from you. 🙂

      Like

  29. Ju-Lyn Avatar
    Ju-Lyn

    Congratulations on both your anniversaries, Marsha!
    How wonderful to celebrate yours & Vince’s 27th … may you enjoy many many many more years of adventure & discovery together!
    Thank you for hosting us at PPAC for this whole year! for bringing us together to share the beauty we see in the art around us!

    Liked by 1 person

    1. Marsha Avatar
      Marsha

      Thanks, Ju-Lyn. We’ve had a wonderful 27 years and a fabulous day yesterday. 🙂 I bet you are busy getting your end-of-the-month post ready. 🙂

      Like

  30. the eternal traveller Avatar
    the eternal traveller

    Happy Anniversary!

    Liked by 1 person

    1. Marsha Avatar
      Marsha

      Thanks, I’m missing celebrating yours together! 🙂 We had a great drive to Cottonwood yesterday. I think I sent you some pictures. 🙂

      Liked by 1 person

    2. Marsha Avatar
      Marsha

      Thank you. It sure has flown by! 🙂

      Like

  31. Teresa Avatar
    Teresa

    Some say trunk… some say treasure. You found some treasures here Marsha!

    Here is my entry for this week: https://mywanderings.travel.blog/2022/06/25/postcard-photos-from-tim/

    Liked by 1 person

    1. Marsha Avatar
      Marsha

      Very cute trunk to treasure. 🙂

      Like

  32. Postcard Photos from Tim – My Camera & I Avatar
    Postcard Photos from Tim – My Camera & I

    […] usual, he was in search of murals and public art while he was there, for his mum. I was so excited to see all of these photos that he sent […]

    Liked by 1 person

    1. Marsha Avatar
      Marsha

      Your son has your eye! 🙂

      Like

  33. bushboy Avatar
    bushboy

    Jumbled junk says it all Marsha 🙂

    Liked by 1 person

  34. Natalie Avatar
    Natalie

    Marsha, Happy anniversary to you and Vince and congratulations on one year of PPAC! I love the antique store that uses a junk car as an advertising canvas. Here’s my entry for PPAC#52:
    https://natalietheexplorer.home.blog/2022/06/17/5-colourful-murals-to-see/

    Liked by 1 person

    1. Marsha Avatar
      Marsha

      Thanks, Natalie. I enjoyed these murals very much. Thanks for sharing!

      Like

    2. Marsha Avatar
      Marsha

      Thanks, my friend! 🙂

      Like

  35. 5 Colourful Murals To See – Natalie the Explorer

    […] Shared with PPAC#52. […]

    Liked by 1 person

  36. Staarlz Avatar
    Staarlz

    I came back for a look at the photos–I love the one that looks like a bottle–it’s my favorite! And I wonder what animal that first one is… I thought I had commented with best wishes on your anniversary, but I don’t see it here so I must have dreamed it 🙂 Thus, Happy Anniversary!–you both must know the secret, having made it this far and long 🙂 May you be blessed with many more good years together💖

    Liked by 1 person

    1. Marsha Avatar
      Marsha

      I don’t know much in the way of secrets. Trust God that we are where we should be. We work hard at marriage. 🙂 Try to be kind, Let go of hurt feelings quickly, do nice things for each other, and forgive each other’s mistakes, stubbornness, and faults. That’s about it.

      Liked by 1 person

      1. Staarlz Avatar
        Staarlz

        Trusting God is the BEST “secret”–I’m happy for you both!!💖

        Liked by 1 person

        1. Marsha Avatar
          Marsha

          Thanks! 🙂

          Liked by 1 person

          1. Staarlz Avatar
            Staarlz

            Most welcome💖

            Liked by 1 person

          2. Marsha Avatar
            Marsha

            🙂

            Liked by 1 person

  37. Retirement Reflections Avatar
    Retirement Reflections

    A junk car used as an advertising canvas is brilliant! I also love that you crawled underneath a large piece of junk to get the right photo. That’s dedication!

    Liked by 1 person

    1. Marsha Avatar
      Marsha

      Thanks, Donna. How is your mom doing?

      Like

  38. eklastic Avatar
    eklastic

    What a collection! And probably not a bad symbol for a good life together. 💗

    Liked by 1 person

    1. Marsha Avatar
      Marsha

      Which, the bottle? LOL

      Liked by 1 person

      1. eklastic Avatar
        eklastic

        🤣 Noooo! I meant the many pieces, the variety!

        Liked by 1 person

        1. Marsha Avatar
          Marsha

          🙂

          Like

  39. This Covey Was Framed! – pictures imperfect blog Avatar
    This Covey Was Framed! – pictures imperfect blog

    […] Photographing Public Art Challenge […]

    Like

  40. Cindy Georgakas Avatar
    Cindy Georgakas

    Congratulations to you and Vince on the dejunking.
    I love the “rustier the better”. Makes me appreciate my old pieces more.. hahaha

    Liked by 1 person

    1. Marsha Avatar
      Marsha

      Did we dejunk? Hmmmm I guess that’s what you have to do from time to time to make it 27 years. You are the expert with 50 years. You look way too young for that many years. WOW

      Liked by 1 person

      1. Cindy Georgakas Avatar
        Cindy Georgakas

        lol.. i’m dejunking for the next phase of the remodel. what a pain. and we have to do it in our marriages too.. lol you are very sweet, xo 💖💖

        Liked by 1 person

        1. Marsha Avatar
          Marsha

          Better to dejunk now than leave it ALL for your kids to do later! We dejunked a lot when we left CA, but it seems that now we have even more. Poor Jason! 🙂

          Liked by 1 person

          1. Cindy Georgakas Avatar
            Cindy Georgakas

            I KNOW i sooooo agree like we all do with our parents stuff.. the worst. It certainly does build up again!
            Ha … we need to leave them something to do. I’ve made it pretty easy on them .. it’s pay back time.. 😂😂😂😂

            Liked by 1 person

          2. Marsha Avatar
            Marsha

            LOL! In my case, there’s not TOO much payback. We married when J. was 25. I thought he would be grown up by then, but I didn’t know much! LOL He grew up at about 40-45 or so. Now he’s adorable. 🙂

            Liked by 1 person

          3. Cindy Georgakas Avatar
            Cindy Georgakas

            Oh that’s too sweet Marsha!! 💖

            Liked by 1 person

  41. Cee Neuner Avatar
    Cee Neuner

    I like that you combined your challenge with my challenge. 😀 😀 Cool photos Marsha 😀

    Liked by 1 person

    1. Marsha Avatar
      Marsha

      Thanks, Cee. I like that we started PPAC. It has added structure to my blogging experience. 🙂

      Like

      1. Cee Neuner Avatar
        Cee Neuner

        That’s so good to hear. 😀 😀

        Liked by 1 person

%d bloggers like this: