Traditionally, scarecrows are human figures placed in fields to discourage birds from feeding on crops. But these days they are more often used to celebrate autumn.
Some alternate names for scarecrows are: Mommet, Hodmedod, Tattie bogle, Flay-crow, Mawpin, Bird-scarer, Moggy, Shay and Bogeyman.
Madame Monarch
Paper Dancer
Paper Dancer unwinding
“The first and great commandment is: Don’t let them scare you.” ~Elmer Davis
These are marvelous. No reason to be scared.
ReplyDeleteI didn't realize they did that. Very cool!
ReplyDeleteThe first one is so pretty!
ReplyDeleteI love visiting Tucson Botanical Gardens. These are fantastic scarecrows, very creative and artistic. We could definitely use one or two in our yard when we overseed. Where IS that great horned owl when I need him?!LOL!
ReplyDeleteI used to see scarecrow a long time ago, birds must be educated enough now, scarecrows are no more seen in the paddy fields.
ReplyDeleteWe have plenty of Scare crows at our place, mainly to guard our paddy field.
ReplyDeleteThese are very unique scarecrows, and fantastic photos, Diane!
ReplyDeletecolourful scarecrows! my lil' girl loves it!
ReplyDeleteSome really beautiful and lovely shots !! Loved the beauty !! Thanks for sharing..Unseen Rajasthan
ReplyDeletethose are some groovey scarecrows! love the monochrome shot!
ReplyDeleteWow gorgeous. How creative! I love the first one.
ReplyDeleteThese are wonderful, how creative. The first one is my favorite.
ReplyDeleteThat first scarecrow is so colorful!! Awesome!
ReplyDeleteThe last one looks like a rock man. Colorful and different types scarecrows looks fascinating.
ReplyDeleteI won't be scared am sure,those are pretty colors of the scarecrow. Hihihi...
ReplyDeleteInteresting scarecrows - very creatively done! Didn't know half of those names for 'em, Diane!
ReplyDeleteGreat scarecrows! We enjoyed our visit to the Gardens this spring and I'm sure we'll go back.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Dianne for your nice comments on my PS work.
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