This is my favorite of Tom's sculptures. It sits in front of the house near the ledge we built for another piece. It is interesting to watch how the patina has changed over the years and how each season gives this piece a new look. This particular picture is from late spring or early summer. The morning light is filtered through the pines and some wild flowers have assumed their random position in the scene.
Here is a pic to put the location in perspective:


And a close up of the rock ledge we installed to display another piece:


A work in progress photo of the installation above:


Another view of the finished installation:

Cat food?

Collioure is famous for anchovies. Served several different ways, these fish are much different than the little minnows in a tin, and a lot more expensive. We headed out fairly early one morning from our backstreet hotel room to find the day's delivery for one restaurant waiting by the rear entry.

This town has many wandering cats, so it was strange to see these prized fish left out on the street. I suppose the proprietor wasn't too far behind, or maybe all of the cats in this part of town have been dealt with? I have had the little beggars surround me at dinner before, I guess by early morning they are well fed and asleep.