Monday, February 10, 2014

Sailboats Sculpture

 'Sailboats" by Peter Macon

 I have seen this sculpture next to the harbour in Rochester, New York many times,  but the day I took these photos I was struck by the beautiful sunlight on the sailboats' sails.

Rochester -  on the south side of Lake Ontario - was once an important port for commercial traffic.  Now in summer it's a busy playground for smaller boats.

Same sculpture, the photo taken from across the harbour

Isn't it amazing how different the sculpture looks from the opposite side of the harbour?

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49 comments:

  1. AndyFebruary 10, 2014 at 5:30 AM

    Yes... light makes all the difference. Well done!

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  2. RevrunnerFebruary 10, 2014 at 5:37 AM

    I think what's even more amazing is that your skies are blue. ;-)

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  3. Gill - That British WomanFebruary 10, 2014 at 6:33 AM

    a beautiful, albeit a cold looking day.

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  4. RamakrishnanFebruary 10, 2014 at 6:37 AM

    Fascinating sculptures !

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  5. Yogi♪♪♪February 10, 2014 at 7:11 AM

    It is a graceful sculpture. You really did get the best light in the first pic.

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  6. The CrankyFebruary 10, 2014 at 7:13 AM

    One would hardly believe it is the same sculpture; the play of light, and how you captured it, made all the difference!

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  7. LowellFebruary 10, 2014 at 7:41 AM

    Oh, I like this very much. It's not only physically attractive but the way it's done leaves the viewer with a sense of movement/motion. Nice shots, too!

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  8. William KendallFebruary 10, 2014 at 7:42 AM

    It is a striking and lovely sculpure. You capture it well.

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  9. DarlaFebruary 10, 2014 at 7:44 AM

    Like the sculpture from both sides. Your pictures are so clear.

    Darla

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  10. Buttons ThoughtsFebruary 10, 2014 at 7:59 AM

    I have never been to Rochester but I would love to see that. Hug B

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  11. RoseFebruary 10, 2014 at 8:27 AM

    I would never have dreamed they were the same one...but I like it.

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  12. LONDONLULUFebruary 10, 2014 at 8:53 AM

    It looks beautiful with that light, you caught it perfectly - striking no matter which image!

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  13. MadSnapperFebruary 10, 2014 at 9:23 AM

    it looks like two different sculptures... i like both but i think I am leaning towards the second one... it is a truly beautiful sculpture.. i love the sails.

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  14. JennyFebruary 10, 2014 at 9:34 AM

    The different coloured sails totally change the look of the sculpture. I like the varied tones that show up in the first photo. It looks like a very old sailing ship.

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  15. carol l mckennaFebruary 10, 2014 at 9:35 AM

    Love sculptures and the blue sky is awesome ~ Wonderful photography!

    this but, sometimes we need a reminder.

    carol and artmusedog
    www.acreativeharbor.com






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  16. LindyLouMacFebruary 10, 2014 at 9:47 AM

    What a contrast.

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  17. TexWisGirlFebruary 10, 2014 at 10:18 AM

    very pretty creation.

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  18. Cheryl @ TFDFebruary 10, 2014 at 10:49 AM

    I thought at first glance that they were 2 different sculptures. Love the light on the first one! Great capture.

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  19. RedPatFebruary 10, 2014 at 11:01 AM

    I like this one, EG! Amazing how the different lighting changes the piece.

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  20. John @ Beans and I on the LooseFebruary 10, 2014 at 11:11 AM

    Cool piece. I like it. I could see smaller versions being made and having them in your home.

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  21. JudyFebruary 10, 2014 at 11:18 AM

    Such a nice sculpture for this spot.
    The light sure makes a difference in the way it looks.

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  22. CarverFebruary 10, 2014 at 11:23 AM

    I love the sailboat sculptures. I used to have a sailboat and miss sailing although at this point in my life I'd be too chicken for some of the close sailing calls I had (unexpected major storms etc.).

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  23. Linda W.February 10, 2014 at 11:48 AM

    Nice sculpture! You've captured it well.

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  24. Gail DixonFebruary 10, 2014 at 11:55 AM

    Gosh, the difference is amazing! Nice illustration of how to take advantage of light. Love that sculpture.

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  25. StuartFebruary 10, 2014 at 1:32 PM

    You captured it well from all angles.

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  26. cieldequimperFebruary 10, 2014 at 1:58 PM

    It is a surprising sculpture that I cannot but like (anything with sails will do for me!)

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  27. Ruth HiebertFebruary 10, 2014 at 2:07 PM

    I would never have guessed that the second picture was the same sculpture. The light makes all the difference.

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  28. HalcyonFebruary 10, 2014 at 2:36 PM

    Rochester is a wonderful city. Love this sculpture, the light is very nice!

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  29. Photo CacheFebruary 10, 2014 at 4:23 PM

    beautiful sculpture. i like both sides.

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  30. eileeninmdFebruary 10, 2014 at 4:58 PM

    It is a pretty sculpture! Love the photos. Have a happy week ahead!

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  31. Deb @ Frugal Little BungalowFebruary 10, 2014 at 6:07 PM

    It is stunning! :)

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  32. MichelleFebruary 10, 2014 at 7:14 PM

    Nice to see those blue skies!

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  33. StephanieFebruary 10, 2014 at 8:58 PM

    Pretty impressive sculptures with the blue sky behind them.

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  34. Jackie McGuinnessFebruary 10, 2014 at 8:58 PM

    Stunning sculpture.

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  35. SaunFebruary 10, 2014 at 9:05 PM

    Nice shots !

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  36. Small City ScenesFebruary 10, 2014 at 9:07 PM

    they look like to entirely different things. I love the top shot.

    We stayed at the tower for a week or so. It was a volunteer thing. we learned the mountains and how to read the fire wheel but we were not really working but helpers so it was a nice time. MB

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  37. UnknownFebruary 10, 2014 at 10:05 PM

    You were so in the right place at the right time.

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  38. RandyFebruary 10, 2014 at 10:05 PM

    I really like this one.

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  39. Sylvia KFebruary 10, 2014 at 10:31 PM

    Oh, how beautiful!! You were definitely in the right place at the right time!! Wonderful boats and terrific captures as always, EG!! Thanks for sharing!! Have a great week!

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  40. aspiritofsimplicityFebruary 10, 2014 at 11:00 PM

    it is a beautiful sculpture. the artist has captured the action of the wind and the light very nicely.

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  41. GeorgeFebruary 10, 2014 at 11:25 PM

    It is surprising how different the sculpture looks from the two directions. Your first photo is absolutely gorgeous.

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  42. CindyFebruary 10, 2014 at 11:53 PM

    The picture does look very different from the other side. I think the light had a deal to do with it. Wonderful shot

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  43. AnonymousFebruary 11, 2014 at 12:28 AM

    What a lovely sculpture!

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  44. John "By Stargoose And Hanglands"February 11, 2014 at 1:27 AM

    Nothing to add to the above except that I like it too!

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  45. AnonymousFebruary 11, 2014 at 5:17 AM

    Great looking sculpture, and very appropriate!

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  46. JackFebruary 11, 2014 at 7:02 PM

    It is a completely different sculpture from across the pond . . .

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  47. Powell River BooksFebruary 11, 2014 at 10:46 PM

    An interesting sculpture. Looks like they are ready to race away. - Margy

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  48. Lynette KillamFebruary 12, 2014 at 4:20 PM

    Wow...that's an amazing sculpture and your photos show it to fine advantage! Thanks for sharing...:)

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  49. AnonymousFebruary 16, 2014 at 10:30 PM

    Lovely. We don't see many nautical themed things in my land-locked state.

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