CS #537 - Statuary

[Bob Coutant]

Interesting shot with the moss? A friend of mine mentioned checking out cemeteries, but here in NH, there are many statues in parks. Seems like they have statues for everyone... My challenge is to try not to repeat shots of any statues taken before...

Excellent choice Bob

Thanks, guys -- it's still the only example I've found

 

[Bob Coutant]

I found a newer statue in Manchester, called the Gold Star Mom...

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Closeup shot...

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Excellent shots of an interesting sculpture, Paul.
I've seen (and shown here) several "modern art" sculptures. For me, this one conveys an understandable meaning and emotion that I find missing in the more modern representations.

 

[dhalloxf]

Mary Elizabeth Sawyer of Sterling, Massachusetts is remembered by this statue in the center of town:

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[AlJohnston]

Yeah, I should have explained for non-US audience - it's a solemn memorial. Here's a Wikipedia link on the organization... https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_Gold_Star_Mothers

She has a single tear on her cheek, representing the sacrifice made by her child...

Ah, I see.

 

[AlJohnston]

Mary Elizabeth Sawyer of Sterling, Massachusetts is remembered by this statue in the center of town:

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Nice one

 

[AlJohnston]

In Whickham, there's the monument to Harry Clasper, rowing world champion and boat-building innovator

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HCM_20170225_64 by AlJ1964, on Flickr

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HCM_20170225_30 by AlJ1964, on Flickr



Interestingly, behind it is a boat-shaped memorial raised by Harry and his brothers to their mother and other family members...

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HCM_20170225_60 by AlJ1964, on Flickr

 

[dhalloxf]

Nice one

Thank you Al. I'll look for some better known statues tomorrow.

 

[TomP]

Well folks, other than the cemeteries and civil war monuments statues are scarce here, and the light was harsh also, this is about all I have to offer.

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The cart wheeling young lady has artist brushes in her pocket

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[AlJohnston]

Well folks, other than the cemeteries and civil war monuments statues are scarce here, and the light was harsh also, this is about all I have to offer.

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The cart wheeling young lady has artist brushes in her pocket

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A fine offer Tom

 

[NEF Said]

Mary Elizabeth Sawyer of Sterling, Massachusetts is remembered by this statue in the center of town:

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Nice shot Dave. Didn't know that history of the nursery rhyme.

 

[NEF Said]

Excellent shots of an interesting sculpture, Paul.
I've seen (and shown here) several "modern art" sculptures. For me, this one conveys an understandable meaning and emotion that I find missing in the more modern representations.

Thanks Bob!

 

[NEF Said]

In Whickham, there's the monument to Harry Clasper, rowing world champion and boat-building innovator

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HCM_20170225_64 by AlJ1964, on Flickr

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HCM_20170225_30 by AlJ1964, on Flickr



Interestingly, behind it is a boat-shaped memorial raised by Harry and his brothers to their mother and other family members...

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HCM_20170225_60 by AlJ1964, on Flickr

Very nice set Al. The second one is my favorite - great close up.

 

[NEF Said]

Well folks, other than the cemeteries and civil war monuments statues are scarce here, and the light was harsh also, this is about all I have to offer.

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The cart wheeling young lady has artist brushes in her pocket

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I like the set Tom. It is really hard to find many sculptures that are not memorials.

 

[NEF Said]

There are several memorials in at Veterans' Park in Manchester for those who fought in various wars. One of the most prominent is the Civil War memorial. It is an obelisk with a plaque that has the inscription:

"IN HONOR OF
THE MEN OF MANCHESTER
WHO GAVE THEIR SERVICES
IN THE WAR WHICH
PRESERVED THE UNION OF THE STATES
AND
SECURED EQUAL RIGHTS TO ALL UNDER
THE CONSTITUTION
THIS MONUMENT IS BUILT
BY
A GRATEFUL CITY."

Around the obelisk are statues for each of the services recognized...

Artillery Man

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Sailor

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Calveryman

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Infantry Soldier

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[dhalloxf]

Nice shot Dave. Didn't know that history of the nursery rhyme.

Thank you Paul.

 

[catalyst]

I found a newer statue in Manchester, called the Gold Star Mom...


Closeup shot...
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Very powerful work and fine shooting here Paul.

 

[catalyst]

Mary Elizabeth Sawyer of Sterling, Massachusetts is remembered by this statue in the center of town:

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Very cool to make that connection, Dave.

 

[catalyst]

Well folks, other than the cemeteries and civil war monuments statues are scarce here, and the light was harsh also, this is about all I have to offer.



The cart wheeling young lady has artist brushes in her pocket

Tom - I like all of these and it seems that you and I had similar ideas regrading Al's theme . . .

 

[catalyst]

Al - Your theme got me out of the house with the camera this morning, thereby making yours a most successful CS! Here are a few snaps of the statuary lining Main Street in Grand Junction, Colorado.
Bareback:

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Shoulders:

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Dismount Zone:

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[TomP]

Tom - I like all of these and it seems that you and I had similar ideas regrading Al's theme . . .

I meant to add also, that this theme did get me out, and I paid more attention to the art scattered about at the mall. Usually to cluttered to get a good pic. Looking closer was the first time I had seen the paint brushes in the little girls back pocket, I guess it was a little joke by the sculptor.