A friend asked me recently what that funny wooden structure is in my Tuesday at Two photos, and said “It looks like gallows!”
Oh dear!
Let me explain!
This is my Binocular Man!
He was built by my Dad and my Man of Many Talents at my request, almost 6 years ago, inspired by the binocular men I saw at the Country Park near my parents’ home. (Take a look here)
And I love him.
I love the way he spends all his time gazing across my garden towards the hills in the distance. I often do the same when the buzzards circle overhead, or the woodpeckers settle on the lawn to dig for ants…
I’m glad I cleared up this matter, in case anyone else out there was wondering…. 😉
LOL, I love him! A bit of whimsy is always required for a joyful life!
My garden wouldn’t be the same without him!
So delightful! I can see why you love him so – he’s perfect for the spot!
When I first saw the originals I knew I wanted one for the rockery. 😀
I never even noticed your binocular man. He’s adorable!
He blends in to his surroundings well! 😉
So lovely and peaceful, I want to be there…
Thanks Michael. Have a good weekend.
You too…
He’s great! Lucky him always having time to stand and stare!
Yes, I envy him the time to do nothing but observe!
Original art always seems to attract comments, he looks good, enjoy!
I’d never thought of him as “art”, but I suppose he is. Thanks Pauline. 😀
Love this Cathy….the idea that he looks out over your garden daily is just too wonderful!
I’d say he’s got a good job most of the year – but standing around in winter must be a bit chilly!
He has a great view to enjoy, now if you could just get him to help out with the weeding too…
I’m sure he would help if he could! 😉 (He’s not able to bend easily!) But he keeps me company while I’m working out there!
He seems like a guardian for you and your garden :). What a nice story!
He’s a constant feature – whatever the season he’s standing tall!
like an anchor!
😀
COOL! I like him also!
Linda
http://coloradofarmlife.wordpress.com
Thanks Linda! I’ve never seen anything like him on sale, and the fact that he was put together in this garden too makes him special!
I really like him too, what a neat guy to have in your garden with you!
He’s the silent type! 😉
My favorite kind 🙂
I love him too! Now I want a Camera lady in mine 🙂
What a great idea! I want to see a photo when she’s finished! 😉
🙂
I can’t say I’ve ever heard of Binocular Man, but from looking through a viewfinder pressed close to my eye for so many hours I often feel like Camera Man. If I photographed any more than I already do I think the camera would become permanently embedded in my forehead.
That sounds painful Steve. Either a holiday is due, or some soft padding around the viewfinder…. I hope you never get rooted to the spot like my Binocular Man though!
Very cool. 🙂 I love how Binocular Man stands in the thick vegetation and flowers, rather than out on the neatly clipped lawn. He seems to have chosen an interesting spot.
Very observant… originally a clematis was supposed to be climbing up his legs, but the cotoneaster has taken over instead! Thanks for stopping by Bill.
I love this! and the fact it was made for you by two special people make it even more special.
Brenda
Precisely! 😀 Have a nice Sunday Brenda!
Love this! You are very lucky that Binocular Man has decided to stay there and keep and eye on things…. 😉
Now wouldn’t that be funny if I woke up one day and he’d MOVED!…. 😉 Have a lovely Sunday Nancy!
Your Binocular Man indeed looks like a guardian protecting your beautiful garden with all the plants, animals and human beings in it. And – I think – he also is looking towards the hills far away in the valley as if he would be longing for the distance.
I hope he’s not thinking of leaving! 😉
I’m so glad you introduced us! I love Binocular Man!
He’s a very friendly chap – I’m sure you’d get on together! 😉