Wednesday, October 23, 2024

Scarecrows and Fall Color #WordlessWednesday

This is the last day of the Scarecrow Contest at Otsiningo Park in Binghamton, New York.  And, we are at the peak of fall color.

So I went back to the park to take some updated scarecrow pictures.

Saturday, I posted a picture of the Justice for Aliza scarecrow.  I hope to never, ever see a scarecrow like this ever again.  As I explained Saturday, Aliza Spencer was a 12 year old girl murdered in 2022 walking in her neighborhood with two family members.  No suspects have ever been arrested.  This picture is a little different than Saturday's, though.  Take a look at the sign that says "15".

Someone perched a decorative male Northern cardinal on the sign.  Many people believe that Northern cardinals have spiritual symbolism.  Some believe angels are near.  Others believe cardinals bring comfort for grieving families.

Strangely, after typing this last paragraph outside on my laptop, I looked up and a male Northern cardinal was sitting on my back yard fence.

But on a lighter note, here's a couple of more.  I had included a picture of firemen scarecrows from a local volunteer fire department.  This time I decided to photograph it from the back.

One more.

Joining Sandee at Comedy Plus for her #WordlessWednesday.

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13 comments:

  1. SuzanaOctober 23, 2024 at 6:36 AM

    What a beautiful Autumn!
    I wish you to enjoy all the fabulous colors. And I hope you
    will show us the winner(s) of the contest.
    Happy WW and a fine week!❤️😘

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  2. My GBGV LifeOctober 23, 2024 at 6:38 AM

    What a fun idea and how creative!

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  3. stevebethereOctober 23, 2024 at 6:45 AM

    That's so sad happens a lot these days
    I always find scarecroes a bit scary but fun at same time ha

    Have a pumpkintastic week Alana 👍

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  4. songbird's crazy worldOctober 23, 2024 at 8:34 AM

    Beautiful story about5be cardinal.

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  5. TomOctober 23, 2024 at 9:15 AM

    ...scarecrows seem to be the rage this year.

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  6. carol l mckennaOctober 23, 2024 at 9:26 AM

    fun scarecrow photos ~ thanks,

    Wishing you good health, laughter and love in your days,
    clm ~ A ShutterBug Explores,
    aka (A Creative Harbor)

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  7. Carol @Comfort Spring StationOctober 23, 2024 at 9:27 AM

    Nice decorations

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  8. SandeeOctober 23, 2024 at 9:49 AM

    I would have loved to see all the entries in this contest. Well done to everyone who entered. I love the colors of fall.

    Thank you for joining the Wordless Wednesday Blog Hop.

    Have a fabulous Wordless Wednesday. ♥

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  9. DrillerAAOctober 23, 2024 at 9:56 AM

    This is certainly a time of year when creativity is on display in the landscape. Nice images.

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  10. jabblogOctober 23, 2024 at 10:12 AM

    In UK, we say that 'robins appear when loved ones are near' - which is a lovely thought and nothing to do with them hanging around as we dig or sweep in the garden and uncover tasty morsels for them.

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  11. LisaOctober 23, 2024 at 12:09 PM

    Such a tragedy. If it was random, and it would seem it was, perhaps someone, eventually, will talk. I have never seen a cardinal. Then, you may not have seen some of my native birds, so we're even!

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  12. Mary KirklandOctober 23, 2024 at 5:07 PM

    I like cardinals, they are pretty. Great pictures.

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  13. Liz A.October 23, 2024 at 10:16 PM

    Freaky about the cardinal.

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