Friday, June 22, 2012

Too old to plank?

Why, oh, why do I let myself in for all these challenges?  Too old to quit I guess. My 'In The Picture' photographic self-portrait this month is 'facedown', inspired by some young (and fit) person who is in to 'planking', like Deb.

Oh well, in for a penny in for a pound as they say.

Maroochydore Botanical Gardens was on my list for a visit anyway as friends Fiona Dempster, Barry Smith, and Kim Schoenberger all have work in a show at the Art Centre there. 

There are wonderful sculptures through the gardens and I reckoned that, if I went early enough, I could cavort to my heart's content completely unnoticed.


Here I am balanced on a sandstone sculpture... not too difficult.

See this.....



... totally irresistible to someone who refuses to grow up.



Hmmm....I must be rather fond of red as most of my 'selfies' have featured red something.

If you are ever in the vicinity Maroochydore Botanical Gardens should be on your list, it's a beautiful, green, and quiet place....


... and there are delightful sculptures throughout the park.




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14 comments:

  1. AnonymousJune 22, 2012 at 6:57 AM

    good for you!!!!!! so much fun,
    wow, I love that last sculpture/ planter, thats cool!

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  2. Maria OntiverosJune 22, 2012 at 7:14 AM

    Great face down selfies! I do "planks" in my exercise class (on my elbows and toes) and have really seen my core strength grow this year. And, I"m over 50! So, I don't think you're ever too old to plank.
    Rinda

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  3. Wyn VogelJune 22, 2012 at 8:35 AM

    Go Jo .... I'm impressed !! I'm in Tassy and seeing you in the gardens with the sun on you back is lifting in itself ... Let alone seeing you plank! Well done!

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  4. Mieke van SambeeckJune 22, 2012 at 6:30 PM

    oh Jo, you make me laugh...I bet you felt like a child again, so much fun, a pitty you were there by yourself!

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  5. BarryJune 24, 2012 at 8:51 PM

    JM - great way to promote the beauty of the MBG??? I think the red is a nice touch. B

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  6. urban muserJune 25, 2012 at 7:41 AM

    these are inspiring and fantastic! good for you :)

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  7. Geri June 26, 2012 at 9:12 AM

    This is hilarious - now you have to try "owling" http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/blogpost/post/owling-the-new-planking/2011/07/12/gIQAaLerAI_blog.html We did it at Disneyland.

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  8. TerrieJune 27, 2012 at 2:42 AM

    As I'm catching up on my reading, here I am smiling away at your photos! What fun! Somehow your selfies always manage to include you but exclude your face...that takes some planning! Sounds like a great exhibit - wish I could see some of Fiona's work in person. Thanks for the good start to my day!

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  9. LouJuly 1, 2012 at 6:47 AM

    lol never too old to plank! Thank you for stopping by on Jennifer's blog hop and leaving me a comment.

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  10. ~*~Patty SJuly 2, 2012 at 7:58 AM

    Great fun Jo!
    You look brilliant in red and your plank poses rock!

    Wouldn't I just LOVE to visit that Botanical Garden sometime!
    oxo

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  11. Erin KeaneJuly 4, 2012 at 7:27 AM

    That is just simply awesome. We all need to be goofballs! :)))

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  12. ZenaJuly 4, 2012 at 10:49 AM

    Good for you, the photos are fantastic and very creative... I am afraid I was not brave enough to do it outside...

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  13. lorikJuly 4, 2012 at 12:23 PM

    Great pics! Congratulations! Maybe I should have a go too... so far I have only "planked" at the gym - and that isn't fun, just painful! I like your editing too.

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  14. urban muserJuly 5, 2012 at 4:05 AM

    i'm back, just to say thanks for linking up at {in the picture} this month! great shots.

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