Art in Unusual Places

Cyclops formed by many hued lichens expanding on a wet rock surface on blue mussel beach trail. Photo by Denise Carroll.

Cyclops formed by many hued lichens expanding on a wet rock surface on blue mussel beach trail. Photo by Denise Carroll.

ART IN UNUSUAL PLACES

The Capital City Weekly welcomes reader-submitted images of art in unusual or unexpected places. Photographers of all levels of ability are invited to send in images of natural or urban subjects that they find artistically inspiring or intriguing. Submit images to maryc.martin@capweek.com.

Solidified flow of a variety of rock types form a single large blue mussel beach rock. Photo by Denise Carroll.

Solidified flow of a variety of rock types form a single large blue mussel beach rock. Photo by Denise Carroll.

Dewdrops sparkle in the sunshine on witches hair lichen on Gold Ridge trail. Photo by Denise Carroll.

Dewdrops sparkle in the sunshine on witches hair lichen on Gold Ridge trail. Photo by Denise Carroll.

Reflection of Sitka spruce in a Point Bridget State Park pond. Photo by Denise Carroll.

Reflection of Sitka spruce in a Point Bridget State Park pond. Photo by Denise Carroll.

A rusty dumpster chain at Eagle Valley Center. Photo by Brooke Daly

A rusty dumpster chain at Eagle Valley Center. Photo by Brooke Daly

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