The Lens-Artists Photo Challenge this week is Pastimes so I immediately thought of rocks. I have always collected them.
Here’s a still life of rocks in my collection. Some we found, some were purchased, and others were gifts.
A couple of weeks ago we visited Glass Buttes, one of my favorite places. Yes, there are several types of obsidian in this haul, but I also picked up ones that looked cool. I like the large one in the upper left in particular.
I try to incorporate the rocks we find at various locations into our landscaping. Here’s a few around a cholla cactus I started from a single “leaf.”
Stones encircling a golden sword yucca plant.
Igneous rock from our property was used to make the border of this raised bed in the vegetable garden. The hops and chives are growing well.
As you may know, I like to paint rocks. I have previously featured pictures of an Australian shepherd and Tyrannosaurus rex I painted.
However, I am not the only rock painter in my neighborhood. When the lock down started due to the coronavirus, a few of my neighbors began to paint rocks with positive messages and distribute them around the neighborhood. This one was by my mailbox one day. This is one of my most precious rocks!
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Looking at all your rocks reminds me of the Geology class I took years ago in college. It was quite fascinating!
I took Geology in college too. I don't remember the names of all the rocks I pick up up, but if they look good, I keep them! 😊
Sounds like a plan to me!
I love rocks too! Although I don’t really collect them. But I love them as decor inside (like in a fountain) and outside. I think rocks make me feel like I’m in nature. Very nice!
Glad you love them too! 😁 Yes, they're little reminders of nature, wherever you put them.
Awww that’s so sweet Siobhan! You need to find a perfect spot in your beautiful garden
Yes, it is. I love the good thoughts behind that little rock.
Very cool collection, Siobhan! They are very special, Thank you for sharing. I also have collected some rocks. :)
Thanks, Amy. They are a great thing to collect!
Agree! :)
A splendid collection! It reminds me of the times we took our girls on vacation and they would always come home with some kind of rock collection. Our youngest granddaughter is evidently following in their footsteps as she left a little pile of stones in the kitchen, taken from our garden the last time she was here. I love your use of the rocks in your garden. What a good idea! Than you for participating in the challenge.
Thanks! I think rock collecting might be a genetic trait, passed on through the generations. 😉
So creative.
Thanks! Arranging rocks is like doing a jigsaw puzzle with many options to choose from.
They look wonderful.
Rocks rock! Nice photos, rocks AND plants.
Thank you! We are trying to grow plants that require very little water.
ahhh - such variety
and my fav Is the painted rock.
I have river rocks out front and gave some to the neighbor children to paint - and they liked it - cheers to rocks
Yes, cheers to rocks!
🙂
Nice collection of rocks and great interpretion of the prompt. I wish I had known about Glass Buttes when we lived in Oregon. Looks interesting. Donna
Thanks! I'm glad to let people know about one of Oregon's natural wonders. 🙂
What an interesting pastime - and what beauty it brings! I used to collect rocks too, but when I started filling the suitcases and leaving my clothes...I had to stop. And I love the way you really make use of them afterwards -Ii was not that good at it. Your mix of rocks and plants looks so well thought through.
Yes, Leya, it is an interesting pastime. They can get heavy and take up a lot of space so I understand why you had to curtail your collecting. Glad you liked my displays of rocks and plants!
Wonderful