A summer excursion I always enjoy is to wander along the banks of a slow-moving stream in the small town of Norrtälje to see the art installations.
The art is actually placed in the river. Like this one – Matilda Dreaming.
Apparently, she was one of the first people to open a savings account way back when and that red house represents the bank.
This sculpture sure got a lot of interest! (Yes – pun intended…)
As we meandered along in the warm sunshine, we spotted some numbskulls.
I liked the contrast between the white skulls and the living ducks.
There were lots more installations, but I got distracted by nature’s own art:
A reflection of the secret underside of a bridge.
And, finally, in a flourish of colours,
The small wooden houses along the river delighted me with their own wooden charm.
For more secret glimpses, please visit: Our World.
What a wonderful idea with those works of art in the river.
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How interesting and unique to have bits of art in the creek!! Love your shots of the bridge and those colorful houses!
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Oh, wow! Those sculptures are so cool!
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The colours of those houses make me want to come inside and visit with the owners, I am not sure they’d appreciate my curiosity 😉
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That is truly an art of a different kind.;) But I love it, the first one for some reason brings to mind the tale of the Lady of Shallot.;)
xoxo
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Partial to Nature’s art and these photos are are wonderful. Love the underbelly of that bridge and the bright painted houses! What a lovely setting.
Jim
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oh wow that is some crazy cool art and what a neat way to present it…the color of the houses make me think much joy lives there…
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This is a first. I have never seen art ina river before. Very interesting!
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Those buildings along the water are gorgeous!
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wow! pretty interesting….:) great shots…I guess Halloween is just around the corner….:) thanks for dropping by!
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Neat way to present art, though I confess the skulls creeped me out a bit. Love love the bridge photo; the houses are so joyous. Thank you.
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Beautiful photo’s of the art and the river.
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Never seen art like this. What a great shot of the underneath of a bridge. Also love the colorful houses. Looks very cosy.
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Well spotted – and nicely captured – of the bridge’s belly 😀
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Hi Ladyfi! You live in avery beautiful country!
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The river art is all very interesting. I’ve seen something similar in the creeks in our state botanical garden.
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Lovely photos all but the quaint houses by the river are simply delightful!
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What an enchanting meander!
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you take the most beautiful and interesting pictures i have ever seen.. 😀
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I really like those colorful homes in the village, but the artwork is pretty neat as well.
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What an unusual and delightful place. The little wooden houses are fascinating.
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The skulls are interesting if not spooky. I like the last shot.
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delightful world!!!
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The light in the photos is magical, Fi – it enhances the colors and shadows and reflections. Those houses look literally ON the water! The river art is very creative. I like the placement of the bed in the grasses.
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Hi there – like the shot of the bridge the best – not the kind of thing that everybody notices.
The jetty in my shot is a great place – but for some reason it’s always cold!
Cheers – Stewart M
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Wonderful shots of the place. I love those little skulls.
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A wonderful place to wander and dream! Intriguing artwork to view along the way too! Adore the skull collection! All those vacant eyes watching!
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As I scrolled down and as the pics came up I was a bit stunned!
Scary creations there in the middle of the stream. 🙂
Great series.
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The skulls are fascinatingly disturbing.
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I love outdoor art, but in this setting I can see that it is overshadowed by nature — and those little cottages are adorable. Is this where you have your summer cottage? Great place.
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River art is unique, and I think you presented them more attractively in your photography. No wonder you got more tuned into nature’s own art as your photos show us.
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Very beautiful these pieces of sculpture in the middle of nature, are exquisite photos.
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How unusual!………Really love the houses at the end they are a delight!
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Ah, the mysterious underside of the bridge revealed! What interesting features to see along your way … the skull art in the river gave me a little shiver.
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What a fascinating and unique way of presenting art, I wonder what the duck thinks of the numbskulls! I like the underside of the bridge photo and the colourful houses too. Poor ‘Matilda Dreaming’ – her bed sinking head first and does that red house Bank represent her ‘drowning’ in Bank charges…!!! Really great selection of photo’s.
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What a beautiful walk. And what a great idea. Lovely photos too.
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Your shots are great! … but the installation in second picture is a bit disturbing I must say 🙂
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Should put a sign in the river reading “Beware of the Ducks”!
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I like the last shots.The wooden houses matches with beautiful water. 🙂 Amazing.
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What a fascinating walk that must be, with both natural and man-made sights to see..
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those wooden houses look so quaint and inviting..
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I like outdoor galleries! A couple of interesting works of art there!
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Wonderful … art in the river! Great. Love your shot of the reflection of the bridge. Well done!
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Wow! That’s very interesting and one of its kind to have an artwork in the river. Thanks for visiting. 🙂
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Kunstuttrykkene får sikkert en ekstra effekt når de plasseres ute i naturen.
Liker de fargerike trehusene:)
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I love the creativity. Thanks for letting us tag along LadyFi.
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So beautiful. It is always something to shoot at the river. The stones in nr 2 looks a bit scary.
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I wish we had more outdoor art installations here. This looks like so much fun.
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You’ve introduced me to a new concept, river art. Looks like a charming place to meander, Fi.
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Wonderful pictures, beautiful colors and a quit sunny day…
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I don’t know how to comment the second one.
Funny or scary or both? 😉
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Grand post!! Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.
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The houses are wonderful colors — and the pile of “numbskulls” is a surprising capture. 🙂
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beautiful series, I like the one with the beautiful wooden houses
stunning colors and brightness, wonderful photo
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What a great setting for art installations! No wonder you got distracted by nature itself.
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great captures!!
very interesting composition in those images as well!!
i especially love the last one.
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How VERY VERY cool is that!!!!
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What a fun walk! Thanks for sharing it with us.
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That looks like such fun. I’ve never seen art in a stream like that – nice shots!
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What a neat idea to have an art show by the river! I think I’m in love with the natural bridge photo the most though!
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Very beautiful and interesting, Lady Fi. The colorful houses are very joyful.
I loved the previous pictures of Oscar….what a wonderful boy he is.
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how incredibly interesting.
and i love the colorful houses!
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interesting shots you show today. But, can´t help but wonder why they put skulls in the water. 🙂
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I’m with you, I too would have been distracted by the natural world that in your country shows so much beauty, although I did like the simplicity of the sculls. A lovely post.
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So LOVE the idea of the outdoor art installations – I am particularly taken with ‘Matilda’ because she also features in one of Australia’s best known folk ballads – Waltzing Matilda!! Have a great day!!
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How interesting and original these photos are! Love the last one, I always dreamt of a house like that.
Have a lovely day
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I miss living on a river!
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What an intriguing place to visit, I would love to go there. Thanks also for sharing your thoughts on my “Skywatch – September Full Moon” photos, it was truly a beautiful display by Mother Nature.
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What an interesting idea… hiding art within natures art. I like it! Wonderful captures of your exploration! =)
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Wonderful photos. I particularly like the last one – the colours and the dappled light.
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Looks like it was a gorgeous day to take photos. The colours of the house are so cheerful.
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Well that is just downright cool. Very clever idea placing the art in the river. I had always wondered what a numskull was and now I know.
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Your photos never fail to blow me away. That river art is amazing. Love those skulls. And the fact that you could make art out of the underside of a bridge — my God, woman. You are amazing.
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What charming houses on the water’s edge–I could live there happily. Have a nice week. Mickie 🙂
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That’s an interesting selection of photos Fi. I specially liked the brightly coloured houses – Dave
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Wonderful photos. I’ve never seen art installations (other than Mother Nature’s) in a river before. What a great idea! 🙂
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Cool shots. I really like the colors of the last one with the houses.
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I don’t think I like the skulls, I will visit another part of the river please.
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What a fantastic idea! I’ve never heard of “river art”. It seems almost mystical or spiritual.
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What amazing photos you have! I love the sculptures. WOW! Thanks for visiting. Camera critters has been fun.
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Wonderful post and it made me laugh… that pun was perfect! And the numbskulls… well… what can I say!
I can see how you got distracted though… the place is marvelous!
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I have never been to an art show in a river..but it is a novel idea..that village looks like a wonderful place to visit! 🙂
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I love theses. That first one is an actual river bed. 😉 And I particularly love the secret underside of the bridge. Well caught and well put.
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