Sculptures by the Sea + 'error 503'.....

Remembering from past years how busy and how hard to get a parking it is in Cottesloe when Sculpture by the Sea starts, Aimee and I set off very early on Sunday morning to enjoy this annual event, and although there were some early risers it was still quiet, not so by the time we left. I'm starting here with the sculptures in the order in which we saw them. The first above is called 'Wind Playground' by USA artist Maia Marinelli who is an avid sailor, this work is designed to 'capture the thrill of play and sculpt with wind like sailors do', not being a sailor I have no idea what that means! Below we have 'Portal' by WA artist Toby Bell, a work 'based on spiritual and emotional themes', although it was designed to be 'interactive' and I took many shots with people sitting in the centre, this image felt a little more 'spiritual' (she said tongue in cheek).....

The amazing creation below is called  'Ghost Net Crocodile' by GhostNets Australia, so clever. Remote community indigenous artists create works using ghost nets retrieved by indigenous rangers from Australia's remote northern coastline, it's fabulous, check it out bigger.....

'Look This Way' by NSW artist Ken Unsworth  is designed 'with the hope to astonish and confuse, questioning the mind of the viewer', I'm guessing by the puzzled looks below that it's working.....!

This work below by Perth glass artist Vaughn Bisschops called 'Transparent Sea' was one of my favourites, designed to 'make us look into our oceans and see the beauty within'. I have heard that in the evening when the setting sun falls on it, it's spectacular, I might have to go back for that shot!

Last one today by Danish artists Jonas Hallberg and Rene Pedersen called 'How close we are'..Step through the eye of the needle..that could be a little tricky with a certain redhead blocking the way! Check out that dramatic sky, many clouds, very little rain. These weird and wonderful creations could not possibly have a more fabulous setting to show them off, more tomorrow. Catch you at 8am Perth time from now on..early bed is getting more and more tempting..have a good Thursday (already!!) take care..p.s I've been plagued by 'error 503' tonight, will start fresh tomorrow.....