I've a Feeling We're Not in Kansas Anymore... by Weezilou

I've a Feeling We're Not in Kansas Anymore...

This has been a summer-garden fixture along our morning walk on Back Harbour. I've been watching for it to be reinstated this year and was delighted to see its return to the yard. Some of you have read that I like to play "Concentration", pairing pictures and people. Imagine my delight when I found the ruby slippers to pair with my Tin Man today http://365project.org/rebcastillo77/365/2010-07-19

Thanks for your sweet, funny and always delightful comments with my "Cosmopolatin" photo. I was so pleased to have some time to catch up with many of you today.

Gayle Austin's pairing of photos and music inspired me to come back and add this...even though she does it so much better than I do! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w5bcBNr8uF4&annotation_id=annotation_860023&feature=iv
Oh wow! What an absolutely great shot!
July 21st, 2010  
Haha....I'm guessing he isn't missing his heart...he's got too much personality!
July 21st, 2010  
He is wonderful! great shot - does he have a heart?
July 21st, 2010  
haha, i liket it! very unique urban furniture...=)
July 21st, 2010  
Wow. So, I had a lot more to type, but for some reason, all that came out was "What a great shot!" Then I hit comment.... Ha ha ha. Anyway, what I wanted to say was that this looks like quite the interesting piece to have! I, like the others, have to wonder if he has a heart! I hope you have a can of oil nearby! Ha ha ha.
July 21st, 2010  
he is super :))
July 21st, 2010  
I've heard of a 'green thumb' before, but a 'green head'?
July 21st, 2010  
that's cool
July 21st, 2010  
oh, he's great! my youngest is a robot fan, he would love this!! great shot.
July 21st, 2010  
This is so cute!
July 21st, 2010  
oh much harder to find than a scarecrow!
July 21st, 2010  
what a find! great capture
July 21st, 2010  
What a wonderful sculpture, especially the growing head of hair. Someone has a great sense of humor.
July 21st, 2010  
This is so awesome! Great find!
July 21st, 2010  
LOVE the tin man. Yes - I uploaded most of our vacation pics when we got home. I have a DSLR and shoot RAW so I wanted to do the conversion right. I tried some on the road, but was unhappy with the results.
July 21st, 2010  
this is great!! too cool that someone made this for their yard! all he's missing is a heart painted on his chest!
July 21st, 2010  
Oh wow, what a great planter! Great shot :)
July 21st, 2010  
I want one,what a cool tin man!
July 21st, 2010  
nice shot, it adds attraction to people if you have this thin man on your garden. great capture. :)
July 21st, 2010  
this is the best!
July 21st, 2010  
now that is some pretty unique and cool garden art!
July 21st, 2010  
That is such a fun feature. Love it.
Thanks for your comment and information about your European plans. Three wonderful places.
July 21st, 2010  
Oh I'd love to have this in my garden! Is there a lion and a scarecrow nearby to keep him company? What a fun idea.
July 21st, 2010  
thats a great picture..lol
July 21st, 2010  
How creative on someone's part! Very unique!
July 21st, 2010  
Neat find!
July 21st, 2010  
Haha, this is great. My favorite part is his "hair"!
July 21st, 2010  
Oh hello Tin Man nice to meet you!!!
July 21st, 2010  
Great shot, wonder where he is pointing to?
July 21st, 2010  
Very clever yard ornament. I bet he gets quite a few photo opps.
July 21st, 2010  
Nice find. He is far from Kansas! The yard looks great.
July 21st, 2010  
Tin Man :D
What a good find.
July 21st, 2010  
Too funny!
July 21st, 2010  
Oh, I totally love him. How very neat. Is he pointing towards California maybe?
July 21st, 2010  
Love his hair!
July 21st, 2010  
this is funny! Whimsical!
July 21st, 2010  
I love this--he didn't need a heart, he had flowers in his head the whole time...
July 21st, 2010  
love this---I have never seen one like it esp in a yard!! A great find! :)
July 21st, 2010  
Wow - very cool find - and a perfect match with those ruby slippers!
July 21st, 2010  
so cute! The tin man! love it!
July 21st, 2010  
great composition and crop!!! tinman makes for an eye-catching photo. I love seeing thru your eyes as you explore.
re music: I take pictures each day, and then think of a song to go with it. sometimes i get help from the people around me. it's such fun!
July 21st, 2010  
Fun subject and a great pic! =D
July 21st, 2010  
Oh my gosh Louise when you asked to link my photo to yours I never imagined that you had this in store- this is fantastic! Do you mind if I post your link to mine? This is sooooo great, I hope someone can come up with a cowardly lion and brainless scarecrow- anyone?!!
July 21st, 2010  
oh Louise, you just made me smile so big when i clicked on the link you provided, and saw Judy Garland, and she started singing! good job!
July 21st, 2010  
and, i'm glad you said something, because i realized i had not added a link before posting today's photo. I took care of it, and have a link for listening.
July 21st, 2010  
and thank you (as i blush and bow awkwardly) for including me in your caption today.
July 21st, 2010  
Awesome! There is a sheetmetal business in town, and he makes things like this just for fun and displays them outside his home. I met him a few weeks ago and asked if I could stop by and take pictures someday. He said yes, I just haven't done it yet.
July 21st, 2010  
He's fabulous!!!!
July 21st, 2010  
This is a fantastic tin man, cute, fun & functional! I love this & the kids would love it too!
July 21st, 2010  
What a cute photo! Would this happen to be a "tin-type"? :-)
July 21st, 2010  
I love sculptures that are made out of unusual objects. This is great.
July 21st, 2010  
hello Tin man. found your heart?
July 21st, 2010  
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I bet his heart is on his sleeve. :p Nice shot, Louise! :)
July 21st, 2010  
Pure creativity!! :-D
July 22nd, 2010  
Oh, that's fun - nice find!
July 22nd, 2010  
this is so cool, I love it
July 22nd, 2010  
I love this, Louise!!! And I enjoyed your pairing game!! ;-)) Very evocative photo! ;-)

Italy - sounds amazing! I still haven't been there, although it's so close to Bulgaria! I am glad you are having a full year ahead - we are all loving and enjoying your delightful photos and accompanying stories! Taking life each day at a time is a wise thing to do - I've given up on making long term plans, just to see them fail. It's much more interesting when you only have some guidelines and don't live by the rules ;-)
July 22nd, 2010  
What a wonderful photo!
July 22nd, 2010  
great find! Thanks for posting the video link! It reminded me that I really want to re-visit the Wizard of Oz, now that I have recently acquired the 70th anniversary high-def blu-ray edition. Here's a little story that may amuse you. A few years back I was injured because I decided to do the little dance step from this number while walking at the beach with friends. I ripped my calf muscle! (no alcohol involved!) Imagine me having to tell the story over and over to everyone who asked how I injured myself ! "...well, if you MUST know..."
July 22nd, 2010  
Oh this is GREAT!! I want one! I love that you capture and share such interesting scenery!!
July 22nd, 2010  
I would love to have this in my yard!1 He's very cool! I'm so happy that you found some ruby slippers to go with him. I really love this site!

Thank you so much for your very kind words! You always know just what to say to make someone feel special! You are a very special lady!
July 22nd, 2010  
We might want to introduce your tin man and my pipe person on...think they are made for each other!
July 23rd, 2010  
Great !
July 23rd, 2010  
What a great find and a good picture too.
July 24th, 2010  
this is great.. first smile of the morning today :)
July 25th, 2010  
Ooooooooooooh, what an original piece of art! I wish I had a garden big enough for such a figure! Great job, whoever the artist was!
July 26th, 2010  
nice find!
August 22nd, 2010  
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