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Carving Bear...My Sweet Reward
Several years ago, early on a Sunday morning, we left Moose Pass, to make our drive back to Anchorage. About 8 miles
south of Alyeska, hubby and I passed a distressed motorist. It was just at day break with light traffic on the road, so we decided to offer help. The young man was out of gas and unfamiliar with the area. We knew there was a station at Alyeska Ski Resort where he could purchase gas and most likely get a ride back to
his auto. It did take time from our trip, but we always prepare for interruptions. After we left the motorist, I settled back into my seat with camera in hand. At mile marker 100 we saw a grizzly in the highway. As we approached, he darted back into the woods. Slow we edged our way… while checking the woods for our furry friend. First we had a peek and them a full view of this curious bear. He made his way into a wood carver’s lot. We were only able to pull part way as he entertained us about 30 minutes. He chewed on electrical cords, played in the saw dust, tried to get into the port-a-let, and inspected the wooden statues. Has we not stopped to give aid to the young man, we would have missed the “Carving Bear”…my sweet reward!
Capture made along rocks in Natural Bridges National Monument. The overhang created in the rock by the swift waters is amazing to see.
There were times I would visit markets and gift the family these African carvings from wood. This one makes a nice broad holding tray, put your letters and things in there.
was fun really because got to make my own little studio lighting setup. my last work had been 3D animation for a broadcast firm, so was good fun to exercise those skills.
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My Pintail drake carving floating in Hawrelak Park lake. I added a weighted keel to this carving, tethered it to the shore, and let it float away a bit. I also posted a shot of the floating hen and the male and female together.
Another image from the fascinating ancient place, Jerpoint Abbey, full of presence, ghostly whispers and poignancy. It also has humour carved into these wonderful and quirky stone carvings. These are the sculptured pillars of the arcade cloister. I spent a good hour examining same.
The textures carved out of the limestone by years of water activity are just amazing.
With the very low water levels at the moment it was possible to get deep down inside this gorge and see some of the amazing natural features that are normally well submerged and inaccessible.
The limestone rock sides here look like wood carvings made with an adze or a honeycomb surface. Credit to John Bleakley for following a hunch here and I'm sure we will definitely return here again in the right conditions.
A little geology lesson of the area,
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Missoula_Floods
www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/megaflood/
Biggie Size ~ View On White
detail of back panel from wooden bench located at a convience store and gas bar in the Fraser Canyon.
photo rights reserved by Ben
The stone sculptures in Sno, a small village in the Kazbegi region of Georgia, are part of a remarkable art project in the Caucasus. These sculptures consist of impressive stone artworks depicting giant faces, often with a melancholic or mysterious expression. They were created by local artist Merab Piranishvili, who is renowned for his unique ability to bring faces and emotions to life in natural stone. Working primarily with local stones, he carves expressive facial features that tell stories about life, the soul, and the deep connection with nature. The sculptures symbolize the ancient wisdom of the mountain dwellers and the spirit of the past. The faces sometimes appear sad or contemplative, reflecting both the challenges and the beauty of life in the Caucasus. Fully integrated into the surrounding landscape, the sculptures stand among the mountains, hills, and rugged grasslands, blending seamlessly with their natural environment. This is what makes Piranishvili’s work so unique: he respects the natural shapes of the stones and subtly adds human characteristics without compromising their raw, natural beauty. Piranishvili often works directly in the field, selecting local stones and carving them with a hammer and chisel. He carefully considers the natural form of each stone, adapting his designs to create a result that looks organic and harmonizes with the surrounding environment.
Sno is located near the breathtaking Stepantsminda area and the imposing Mount Kazbegi. The stone sculptures are a hidden gem in this region, attracting an increasing number of art enthusiasts and travelers. The site exudes a serene, almost meditative atmosphere—perfect for those seeking something unique off the beaten path. If you ever find yourself near Kazbegi, these sculptures are well worth a visit. They offer a truly unique experience where art and nature come together in perfect harmony.
De stenen sculpturen in Sno, een klein dorpje in de Kazbegi-regio van Georgië, maken deel uit van een bijzonder kunstproject in de Kaukasus. De sculpturen bestaan uit indrukwekkende stenen kunstwerken van gigantische gezichten, die vaak een melancholische of mysterieuze uitstraling hebben. Ze zijn gecreëerd door de lokale kunstenaar Merab Piranishvili, die bekendstaat om zijn unieke vaardigheid om gezichten en emoties tot leven te brengen in natuursteen. Hij werkt voornamelijk met lokale stenen en geeft ze expressieve gezichtsuitdrukkingen die verhalen vertellen over het leven, de ziel en de diepe verbondenheid met de natuur. De sculpturen symboliseren de oude wijsheid van de bergbewoners en de geest van het verleden. De gezichten tonen soms een droevige of reflectieve uitdrukking, wat de uitdagingen én de schoonheid van het leven in de Kaukasus weerspiegelt. De beelden zijn volledig geïntegreerd in het omringende landschap: ze staan tussen de bergen, heuvels en het ruige grasland, waardoor ze naadloos opgaan in hun natuurlijke omgeving. Dit maakt het werk van Piranishvili zo uniek: hij respecteert de oorspronkelijke vormen van de stenen en voegt subtiel menselijke kenmerken toe, zonder hun ruwe, natuurlijke schoonheid aan te tasten. Sno ligt vlakbij het adembenemende berggebied Stepantsminda en de imposante Kazbegi-berg. De stenen sculpturen zijn een verborgen juweel in deze regio en trekken steeds meer kunstliefhebbers en reizigers aan. De plek straalt een rustige, bijna meditatieve sfeer uit, ideaal voor wie op zoek is naar iets unieks buiten de gebaande paden. Piranishvili werkt meestal direct in het veld, waarbij hij natuursteen uit de regio selecteert en met hamer en beitel bewerkt. Hij houdt rekening met de oorspronkelijke vormen van de steen en past zijn ontwerpen hierop aan, zodat het eindresultaat natuurlijk oogt en harmonieert met de omgeving. Als je ooit in de buurt van Kazbegi bent, mag je deze sculpturen zeker niet missen. Ze bieden een bijzondere ervaring waarin kunst en natuur op een unieke manier samensmelten!
“Should you shield the canyons from the windstorms you would never see the true beauty of their carvings.” ~ Elisabeth Kubler-Ross
Winter along the rim of Bryce Canyon....the views are awe inspiring to say the least, allowing one to see for miles and miles on a clear day. Have a great Sunday; I appreciate all your visits and comments!!!! Snow is moving in to our area and looks like we are in for several inches...,what happened to spring????
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With the opportunity to visit great locations somewhat limited, I decided to look back at some images captured during the year when we could venture out. This image is another from Blaen Y Glyn Uchaf in the Brecon Beacons National Park - one of my favourite locations for its abundance of beautiful falls and cascades - showing one of the two rivers that run down the mountain in this area. I liked the scene overall, but was struck by the unusual shape of the tree branch. Canon EOS 6D, Canon EF 16-35mm f4L IS USM - ISO100/f11/0.6sec
India Day 9 - Khajuraho
Right to the highest point the walls of the 1000 year old Hindu temples at Khajuraho are covered in intricate carvings. Some depict the Kama Sutra, check out the bottom centre panel for instance
Welcome to Seward Harbor! Want a fish?
This bear carving is set along the boardwalk ovelooking Seward Harbor.
This is why I haven’t been on Flickr loving on all y’all’s photos. We were having a contest at work and I was tasked with carving this delicious orange orb. Took me 2 days to lay it out.
Ellora Cave 16: the Kailasanatha Temple. 8th century.
Conceptualizing an idea that would take 200 years to complete, take 7500 people to finish, with buy-in from 10 generations of stake holders, detailing it to the T (a house of god cannot have a wrong cut), excavating 400000 tonnes of rock, all of these could only have been possible because of the sheer brilliance, love and devotion of those involved.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kailasa_temple,_Ellora
Ellora Caves Album:
Some rather lovely pieces around the woods at Nymans. In years gone by the girls would have run ahead to find things like this