Hanging Blue Bottle Garden Art
by Ginger Wakem
Title
Hanging Blue Bottle Garden Art
Artist
Ginger Wakem
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Description
This hanging blue bottle nestled into it's rope ties is catching the reflection of the late afternoon sunlight as it hangs from a tree branch. They were once used by fishermen in many parts of the world to keep their fishing nets, as well as longlines or droplines afloat. Large groups of fishnets strung together, sometimes 50 miles (80 km) long, were set adrift in the ocean and supported near the surface by hollow glass balls or cylinders containing air to give them buoyancy. These glass floats are no longer being used by fishermen, but many of them are still afloat in the world's oceans, primarily the Pacific. They have become a popular collectors' item for beachcombers and decorators. Replicas are also being manufactured.
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March 13th, 2015
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Comments (21)
Theresa Cangelosi
Congratulations on your features on The Gallery Wall. Really like the colors and depth of this piece as well as the texture of the rope. Really nice work. LFT
Sandi OReilly
Wonderful capture and light!!
Ginger Wakem replied:
Thanks Sandi! This bottle hangs in my own tree so I get to see it in all its different light throughout the day as well as the year.
Ginger Wakem
Thank you Stacie. You are right...sometimes just to walk around our own yards provides inspiration.
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