by Atala | Jul 11, 2023 | Earthy Beings | Gnomes, Trolls, Goblins
This kindly fellow has classic dwarf features – large nose, whiskers and beard. It is interesting to see his conical head. I keep wondering if he might be a gnome with his hat off (gnomes love tall conical hats) but he keeps insisting he is a dwarf and not a gnome....
by Atala | Jun 29, 2021 | Nature's Beauty
The sentient reality of nature is the theme of this 5-statue exhibit by Daniel Popper, currently on display at the Morton Arboretum, Lisle, Illinois. Most of the statues are inter-active, inviting the viewer to walk through or linger inside and feel the nurturing,...
by Atala | Apr 24, 2021 | Everyday Life in the Nature Realms
It was a quiet reflective day for me yesterday. I felt called to sit with an old log who lives in a field of bluebells over at Morton Arboretum. This particular log root is a powerful statement piece and a much photographed motif for nature photographers, especially...
