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Monday, March 31, 2008

Odd Shots on Monday



Odd to some, but not to all~
Gazing Globes
Almost forgotten, but making it’s grand re-entrance into the world of gardening is the beautiful gazing globe. Though the reflective, colorful globe might seem "odd" to some folks, the gazing ball is rich in history and legend. The globe sports many names, depending on its use. The Garden Ball, Gazing Globe and Garden Globe are all names we call them in modern times. It’s been referred to as a Witch Ball, Butler Globe, Globe of Happiness and Victorian Ball.
If you wish to know more....go here for a full history.
Above shot taken last Friday. More shots from the wonderful Warrenton Antique Festival can be seen in the previous post! And~

Be sure and visit Katney for more odd shots!

17 comments:

Lilli & Nevada said...

Oh i have always wanted to get one of those, maybe this yr. In the boxes they look like christmas Balls
great Odd shot

Katney said...

They do look lke Christmas ornaments. How big are they? In scanning what you had posted I thought they had something to do with the garden--DH says I need myt eyes checked. Nic shot today.

Unknown said...

What a neat shot! Very odd indeed!

Calamity Jane said...

They are GORGEOUS!! They only seem to come in cobalt blue on this side of the pond. I'd love one of those.

Dragonstar said...

They do look odd like that. Thanks for the link - I hadn't realised they'd become so popular now.

dixymiss said...

Stunning! My favorite element is your shadowed image (holding camera), reflected from various angles in each of the balls.

Silly Goose said...

I think they're cool!

Anonymous said...

Very cool and, yeah, a lot like Christmas ornaments... what a great idea to have them year around!

Susan Tuttle said...

...and I certainly am gazing at them - they are so beautiful - I love the soft colors.

Susan

KOSTAS said...

Very good the odd shot photograph, the reflection from the body to you you appear in every ball and otherwise!

dot said...

Would you believe I've never seen one of these in person! Nice odd shot!

escape said...

we don't have that here in the Philippines. looks very cool to have one at home.

Tammy's Treasure Chest said...

Diane, I love your photos! I also love gazing balls. We have them in all sizes and colors here in Louisiana. I think they're gorgeous!

Paulie said...

Interesting! I don't think I ever heard of them before. I missed you yesterday so came along today.

kansasrose said...

These are so interesting! I thought they were vintage Christmas balls at first. Love the colors!

Anonymous said...

what a great shot you got of these. I've always loved gazing balls but have never seen real antique ones -- so many all at once! Pure loveliness.

Diane

Gypsy at heart said...

Several people in my neighborhood have these balls. I covet them. They speak of mystery and beauty. Nice shot....thanks for sharing....