Jennifer’s subject for this week’s One Word Photo Challenge is horse, and there are plenty of images of real horses in the photo files but I decided on something a little more spectacular for this particular challenge.
This equine colossus is on display at the Frederik Meijer Sculpture Park in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The American Horse was created by sculptor Nina Akamu and was inspired by a much earlier work by Renaissance artist Leonardo da Vinci.
The 24ft bronze sculpture was cast in 52 pieces, welded together into 7 main sections and assembled onsite around a stainless steel armature that goes well below ground level. To give you some idea of the scale of this giant horse, my husband, who is 6ft 3ins tall, only just reaches its knee.
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Magnificient!
Thanks, Dahlia!
Wow! That’s a big horse sculpture.
It took my breath away when I first saw it.
The last frontal view of the head is striking. ❤
Thank you, Olga! I wanted to make the most of the opportunity and get as many different angles as possible.
You have captured its great size most skilfully.
Thanks, Tom. I figured the only way I could do it was to have someone stand next to the horse and luckily I had a willing volunteer.
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