sculpture on a hill

Today was a day for visiting Grounds for Sculpture in Hamilton, NJ. It was founded in 1992 by Seward Johnson. It was fun (but hot!) wandering the property to look at the sculptures.

Confrontational Vulnerability, by Seward Johnson

catbird posing

The presence of people doesn't appear to disturb this catbird.

He seemed happy to pose for me.

shapes

Colorful shapes hang from the trees, a mobile in motion.

a portrait

Today's photo is a portrait of a pink coneflower. While its petals are a bit insect-eaten I still find it beautiful.

painted

This buckeye butterfly wears intricate designs. It almost seems as if someone spent time painting his wings.

bright

The bright orange petals of a calendula flower decorate the garden.

green

It's the season of green, of trees reflecting in a pond, of a cloud-painted sky.

butterfly afternoon

Yesterday I felt a need for butterflies so I headed for a close-to-home butterfly conservatory. I'm always happy to share space with these colorful and delicate creatures.

dancing daisy

A daisy celebrates the day by dancing in the garden.

look up

Umbrellas hanging in front of a building in Lawrence add a pop of color to the sky.