Sunday was a sunny day and warmer than normal for late October, so my wife and I decided to drive out to Holy Hill, formally known as "Basilica and National Shrine of Mary Help of Christians," a catholic basilica about 30 miles from our home. The basilica is situated at the top of a hill in Wisconsin's Kettle Moraine area. The church itself is lovely, and from its exterior one can see miles of wooded land in all directions. It was a little late for fall color, but still promised beautiful vistas on a crisp fall day. I brought my camera, hoping for both exterior landscape and interior architectural opportunities. Apparently, thousands of others had a similar thought, as there were at least 500 cars in the parking lots and it took us a good 10 minutes of driving around waiting for a parking space to open up. I did get a few interior shots, but nothing that I haven't shot a number of times previously. It was actually on the way home that an opportunity presented itself in the form of a Halloween display on the road leading to Holy Hill.
When I spotted the display of skeletons I recalled that I had driven by the display in prior years and had even taken a shot or two. This year, though, I believe the artist responsible had outdone himself. The theme this year was leisure activities, as the following photos indicate.
To give an idea, this first couple are of a rock band.
But there were other activities as well, including a poker game, a group having a hookah smoke, a pool game, and hanging out at a bar.
And finally (and my favorite) one poor skeleton appears to have had a bit too much to drink.
John
I am not normally a fan of Halloween but I can't tell you how much I love this! I totally laughed out loud when I saw that last photo. Whoever created these deserves all the accolades they can get!!
ReplyDeleteI have to say that I laughed out loud when I say the guy with his head . . . er, skull . . . in the toilet. As far as i know, whoever puts up this display does it just for the whoever wants to enjoy them. They are with on the side of the road.
DeleteCame here from a link Magpie (above) had on her blog. What a treat. How clever - and the bright sun-shiny day just adds to it all. They look like they've been hanging out like this for ages and their bones have become bleached. I can't pick a favorite. They're all terrific.
ReplyDeleteBecki, Loved your comments.
DeleteVery nice! They make me want to put on another sweater.
ReplyDeleteMe via Magpie as well
Thanks, Sally.
DeleteReally funny! Must have been a lot of work!
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