Friday, May 20, 2011

Skywatch Friday: blue skies, weird statue

This statue can be found at Union Point along the estuary.  I think it's supposed to represent multiple cultures that inhabited the immediate area throughout history.  Nice try, no cigar.  For more sky shots, visit Skywatch Friday.
Posted by Oakland Daily Photo at 12:01 AM
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17 comments:

  1. DimpleMay 19, 2011 at 6:11 PM

    Rather odd, but a good object for climbing!

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  2. Bob CroweMay 19, 2011 at 7:07 PM

    Oh, I like this. The amount and variety of your public art is amazing. I assume the statue has legs and feet and all that - and they let kids climb it?

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  3. AlMay 19, 2011 at 7:37 PM

    That is a strange statue, but it certainly works well for climbing. Nice shot!

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  4. LinneaMay 19, 2011 at 8:19 PM

    Kinda looks like something out of a nightmare....brave little climber!

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  5. John @ Beans and I on the LooseMay 19, 2011 at 9:48 PM

    Now I know why the Venus de Milo statue is as it is.

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  6. HildaMay 20, 2011 at 1:40 AM

    Sure makes for a fun climb though! :)

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  7. AndyMay 20, 2011 at 2:16 AM

    If the little girl's mom is near by I'm sure she has sweaty palms. Nice shot.

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  8. Leckeres für Mensch und KatzeMay 20, 2011 at 4:05 AM

    great shot! LG Tina

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  9. JackMay 20, 2011 at 2:58 PM

    Well, at least from what I can see here, I like it. So, is it constructed to encourage climbing, or is this little girl out of line? (I like the Venus de Milo comment above.)

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  10. Kay L. DaviesMay 20, 2011 at 3:07 PM

    Very confusing clothing, and a bit scary to see the little girl climb it, but it's a super sky shot!
    — K

    Kay, Alberta, Canada
    An Unfittie's Guide to Adventurous Travel

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  11. AnonymousMay 20, 2011 at 4:42 PM

    As I recall, the concept of that statue was to honor great feminists in history and the artist selected visual symbols of different women whose various parts were combined to create this amalgam of great women. It doesn't quite work. It was briefly sited in downtown Oakland.

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  12. Liliana LuckiMay 20, 2011 at 4:51 PM

    Muy bella foto !!!!

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  13. FranciscaMay 21, 2011 at 12:34 PM

    Yay to the girl climber! Nay to the statue... Yay to your photo!

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  14. Stefan JanssonMay 21, 2011 at 1:24 PM

    That's a tough little girl.

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  15. EG CameraGirlMay 21, 2011 at 4:05 PM

    Definitely different!

    I think it's interesting that so many kids have such a need to climb on things. ;)

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  16. Louis la VacheMay 21, 2011 at 7:13 PM

    «Louis» agrees: the statue doesn't work - but that isn't important to the little climber. ;-D

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  17. BookMay 23, 2011 at 2:26 AM

    Beautiful moment ! well seen !

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