torstai 2. elokuuta 2012

Cloudbusting2-39, Sky Watch Friday, Mennesket ved havet



Mennesket ved havet (Men by the sea) is a monumental sculpture in Esbjerg, Denmark. It was done by Svend Wiig Hansen. The sculpture was completed in 1994 for the 100-year celebrations of Esbjerg. The height of the sculptures is 9 meters (29 feet).


The sculpture has a beautiful place by the North Sea and it's relaxing to sit on the legs of the sculptures and share their view out to the ocean and the rapidly changing skies of coastal Denmark.


The paint on the legs of the sculptures have worn out as many people have been sitting here.


Näytä suurempi kartta
The location of the sculpture in Google Maps

   

See more skies in Sky Watch Friday.

22 kommenttia:

  1. Awesome sculptures and beautiful skies, Pietro, and terrific captures as always! Hope you've had a good summer and that you and your family are doing well! Always good to see your post again!!

    VastaaPoista
  2. These figures are huge, and look completely at ease among the clouds!
    Thanks for coming by!

    VastaaPoista
  3. Love that first shot of them sitting among the clouds. Great work.

    VastaaPoista
  4. These look amazing-as are your photos of them. They look very futuristic don't they? They make me think of the Easter Island statues a little.

    VastaaPoista
  5. WOW! a bit like Easter Island, only friendlier and much closer ...

    VastaaPoista
  6. Wow - amazing sculptures and great shots!

    VastaaPoista
  7. Wow! That is beautiful scene. White sculptures with blue background!

    VastaaPoista
  8. Stunning!!
    Thank you for vising my pic:)

    VastaaPoista
  9. Vau, aivan uskomattoman upeita patsaita. Huikaisevia, tuo valkoisuus, koko, kaikki.

    VastaaPoista
  10. Beautiful sculptures with an equally beautiful blue sky.

    VastaaPoista
  11. Love the sculptures, and the combination of blue, green and white. Are the men made of wood?

    VastaaPoista
  12. Wow, those boys are ripped! :-) Great photos, those brilliantly white statues look beautiful against that lovely blue sky! I'd love to "take a seat on their feet" and gaze out over the water from that fun vantage point. I'd never heard of these, thanks for sharing and happy SkyWatching!

    VastaaPoista
  13. Very interesting! Nice to see blue skies. Hope you're getting some in Finland. I read that the weather has been crazy there. Happy skywatching!

    VastaaPoista
  14. Very interesting sculptures, gorgeous setting!

    Love how you composed the first picture, extraordinary image.

    VastaaPoista
  15. Wow! The first photo is great!

    VastaaPoista
  16. Wow! Great pictures.
    Loved seeing your blog after a long time.

    VastaaPoista
  17. Very imposing! There's something "Egyptian" about them... :-)

    VastaaPoista