tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-154407442026-09-26T17:28:37.730-04:00a place to paint pictures with words and photos, Copyright 2006 - 2026, Denise GoldbergDenise Goldberghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08049223586218975704noreply@blogger.comBlogger547215tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15440744.post-48564419313747867662026-09-26T17:05:57.625-04:002026-09-26T17:28:37.730-04:00The wind had started but the rain held off until late in the day yesterday. It was a good time for a return visit to the sculptures in Maudslay State Park. <p/>I found two sculptures that weren't there on my earlier visit; as it turned out they were my favorites of the show. <p/>The first is "Rising Up", created by Nancy Sander. A life-sized puppet of a woman hangs high in a tree, a sign below her saying: <p/><blockquote><p/><i>"Her body shivered with fear as she began to rise up from the ground. She felt her mind teetering on the Edge of Madness! Then, suddenly, she relaxed as she realized she was merely magical."</i></blockquote> <p/>Magical is a good description! <center><a href="https://www.denisegoldberg.com/Outdoor-beauty/Outdoor-sculpture-at-Maudslay-2026/i-CwQrRzM/A"><img src="https://photos.smugmug.com/Outdoor-beauty/Outdoor-sculpture-at-Maudslay-2026/i-CwQrRzM/0/LzkFTQSzRmV2j7GBMcNW9rXK8MKTwR8P5NxVTH6xJ/M/202609_XT5_4072-M.jpg" alt="Rising Up, a puppet of a woman high in the trees" title="Rising Up, a puppet of a woman high in the trees"></a></center> <p/><p/>My second favorite is "Raven's Edge", created by Jane Wang. There are two ravens, one made of wool, and one of electrical wire. The artist's statement: <p/><blockquote><p/><i><i>"As always, been thinking of this planet of ours in these troubled times. Ravens are magical creatures, sometimes seen as harbingers of death and destruction, warning of what will happen if we don’t take action."</i></blockquote> <center><a href="https://www.denisegoldberg.com/Outdoor-beauty/Outdoor-sculpture-at-Maudslay-2026/i-FwfNp5m/A"><img src="https://photos.smugmug.com/Outdoor-beauty/Outdoor-sculpture-at-Maudslay-2026/i-FwfNp5m/0/MbbG75NK3Njzd7bMpbXGX72fdptVbtdtv8ZSqtRn9/550x550/202609_XT5_4173-L.jpg" alt="Raven's Edge, in wool roving" title="Raven's Edge, in wool roving"></a> <p/><p/><a href="https://www.denisegoldberg.com/Outdoor-beauty/Outdoor-sculpture-at-Maudslay-2026/i-9SjjMfm/A"><img src="https://photos.smugmug.com/Outdoor-beauty/Outdoor-sculpture-at-Maudslay-2026/i-9SjjMfm/0/Ljdjskv58rgsgcVxhjgP84v7RhjDSnWmSq7ccJJVF/550x550/202609_XT5_4175-L.jpg" alt="Raven's Edge, in electrical wire" title="Raven's Edge, in electrical wire"></a> </center>Denise Goldberghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08049223586218975704noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15440744.post-66914814515343124742026-09-22T08:30:00.000-04:002026-09-22T08:30:00.115-04:00This year's <a href="https://www.maudslaysculpture.org/">Outdoor Sculpture at Maudslay</a> opened on Sunday. When I realized the sculptors would be setting up their work the day before I decided to head to Maudslay for a preview on Saturday. <p/>While most of the sculptures were in place there were a few with only signs. I will return! <center><a href="https://www.denisegoldberg.com/Outdoor-beauty/Outdoor-sculpture-at-Maudslay-2026/i-PCt9QZp/A"><img src="https://photos.smugmug.com/Outdoor-beauty/Outdoor-sculpture-at-Maudslay-2026/i-PCt9QZp/0/KkDV7tcBHSvM9NXGxwj34jVWH7XPsHpWM4c9f9NJd/L/202609_XT5_3987-L.jpg" alt="Receivers of Light / The Flat - activation by Jenn Houle and Diane Pappas" title="Receivers of Light / The Flat - activation by Jenn Houle and Diane Pappas"></a></center> <p/><p/>Click <a href="https://www.denisegoldberg.com/Outdoor-beauty/Outdoor-sculpture-at-Maudslay-2026"><b>here</b></a> to see the photos that jumped into my camera from my initial visit. They live in the gallery <a href="https://www.denisegoldberg.com/Outdoor-beauty/Outdoor-sculpture-at-Maudslay-2026">outdoor sculpture at Maudslay :: 2026</a>. Denise Goldberghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08049223586218975704noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15440744.post-34033133976689377252026-09-20T11:54:54.190-04:002026-09-20T11:54:54.190-04:00A late afternoon walk in Harold Parker State Forest last Friday allowed me to enjoy reflections in Field Pond. <p/>Trees, blue sky, and white clouds painted a wonderful picture. <center><a href="https://www.denisegoldberg.com/Wandering-near-home/Autumn-2026/i-rVjdHMr/A"><img src="https://photos.smugmug.com/Wandering-near-home/Autumn-2026/i-rVjdHMr/0/NKdXNWQ2MT9hxm7ZfWPQsrSrbbX8LkPtJfpS4nm3W/550x550/202609_XT5_3827-L.jpg" alt="trees, blue sky, clouds, all reflect in Field Pond" title="trees, blue sky, clouds, all reflect in Field Pond"></a></center>Denise Goldberghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08049223586218975704noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15440744.post-88716367101181713452026-09-16T13:20:10.455-04:002026-09-16T15:32:15.031-04:00Found in a garden, a Strawberry Blonde sunflower... <p/>It's amazing how many different varieties of sunflowers exist. I find I like them all! <center><a href="https://www.denisegoldberg.com/Wandering-near-home/Autumn-2026/i-CPPfw3G/A"><img src="https://photos.smugmug.com/Wandering-near-home/Autumn-2026/i-CPPfw3G/0/LHHfNqHw6zhNPWhRP36jmKwRGJbGbwChBhDfW5zvb/550x550/202609_XT5_3630-L.jpg" alt="Strawberry Blonde Sunflower" title="Strawberry Blonde Sunflower"></a></center>Denise Goldberghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08049223586218975704noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15440744.post-8726014227566511442026-09-12T11:25:41.644-04:002026-09-12T11:25:41.645-04:00Sunflowers bloom during the summer but somehow they say autumn to me. <p/>This beauty is in a community garden in Portsmouth, NH. <center><a href="https://www.denisegoldberg.com/GardensFlowersThings/Gardens-of-Portsmouth-2026/i-VqZ8fxg/A"><img src="https://photos.smugmug.com/GardensFlowersThings/Gardens-of-Portsmouth-2026/i-VqZ8fxg/0/MkhMw3hdHzPx6J4dWFKqFpTSMVDGzn45hCd7Qdfg4/550x550/202609_XT5_3417-L.jpg" alt="sunflower" title="sunflower"></a></center>Denise Goldberghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08049223586218975704noreply@blogger.com