Saturday, January 18, 2014

Blue Dog

Last weekend I ventured out to Allan Gardens, one of the oldest parks in the city having been established in 1850. It is the site of wonderful greenhouses which I will show you later, but this pic is of one of two  large fibreglass dog sculptures by artist Stephen Cruise found in the off-leash dog area. The blue dog is in the small dog part and a green, tougher-looking dog is in the big dog part.  The park was still a treacherous place to walk after our recent ice storm so this woman was safely seated while her little dog wandered around. You can still see some of the broken branches behind her, a common sight everywhere in Toronto.
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24 comments:

  1. Laura. MJanuary 18, 2014 at 9:14 AM

    An original sculpture. The woman looked a good seat;)
    Have a good weekend.!

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  2. Taken For GrantedJanuary 18, 2014 at 9:58 AM

    Great sculpture. In the U.S. the "Blue Dog" Democrats vote with Republicans. Not likely a political meaning here.

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  3. LowellJanuary 18, 2014 at 10:14 AM

    I had the same thought about "Blue Dog" Democrats as did Taken For Granted! :)

    I like this blue dog, though, and don't much care for the political ones!

    Looks like the animal is providing some protection for the woman.

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  4. TexWisGirlJanuary 18, 2014 at 10:29 AM

    how funky!

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  5. William KendallJanuary 18, 2014 at 10:49 AM

    A very eye catching sculpture!

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  6. SharonJanuary 18, 2014 at 10:57 AM

    I love the sculpture. I wonder if the dogs like it.

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  7. KarenJanuary 18, 2014 at 12:18 PM

    He could join the blue man group!

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  8. AndyJanuary 18, 2014 at 12:30 PM

    If you were sitting outside all winter you also would be blue. :)

    The ice is what's keeping me from going out on photo shoots.

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  9. John @ Beans and I on the LooseJanuary 18, 2014 at 1:56 PM

    It's THAT cold there?!

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  10. cieldequimperJanuary 18, 2014 at 1:58 PM

    Wow, he's big! And fun!

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  11. DebJanuary 18, 2014 at 5:08 PM

    Goodness me, wonder what breed he is? A Smurf perhaps!

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  12. Billy Blue EyesJanuary 18, 2014 at 5:12 PM

    Love that blue dog, not sure mine would though

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  13. JackJanuary 18, 2014 at 7:27 PM

    This is wonderful, RedPat. I don't think I have seen works by this artist before.

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  14. RandyJanuary 18, 2014 at 9:47 PM

    I'll bet there are alot of photos of this cute pup.

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  15. Louis la VacheJanuary 19, 2014 at 12:08 AM

    hee hee...
    Louis immediately thought of the US political connotation when he saw "blue dog". Then he realized in Canada it wouldn't have the same meaning. As John wrote, "It's THAT cold there?!"
    :-)

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  16. AnonymousJanuary 19, 2014 at 4:37 AM

    He has a very calming effect, especially with all the storm damage still lying around!

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  17. BirdmanJanuary 19, 2014 at 8:22 AM

    Kinda funny!

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  18. UnknownJanuary 19, 2014 at 12:32 PM

    So cool, love it! Very cheerful on a snowy winter.

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  19. HalcyonJanuary 19, 2014 at 12:33 PM

    I never saw this dog. What a funny sight! I love the whimsy.

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  20. AnonymousJanuary 20, 2014 at 12:40 AM

    That is a hoot.

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  21. EG CameraGirlJanuary 20, 2014 at 9:28 AM

    He's so blue that I'm thinking he's very cold.

    The ice damage is visible in Whitby and surrounding area too. Sad.

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  22. KarlJanuary 20, 2014 at 4:02 PM

    Nice scene!

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  23. GunnJanuary 21, 2014 at 1:56 AM

    I like this!:)

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  24. Mike@Bit About BritainJanuary 21, 2014 at 7:27 AM

    I'm assuming the dog is fairly cold...

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