'Reclaiming Spirit' or the Bali Memorial is located in Dunningham Reserve at Dolphin Point, in the eastern suburb of Coogee. The four-metre high bronze sculpture created by Sasha Reid in 2003, dedicated to the Australian victims of the Bali bombings in 2002. Twenty were residents of the eastern suburbs, including six members of the Coogee Dolphins rugby league team. The four metre high sculpture represents three linked figures signifying family, friends and community. Bowed in sorrow and remembrance, they comfort, support and protect each other. Joined together they form a strong and supported whole structure. It's a really powerful image against the sky, looking out across the Pacific Ocean.
It is beautiful.
ReplyDeleteIt IS a powerful image against the sky....very striking and beautiful...
ReplyDeletewow very nice photos...love it!
ReplyDeletehow i wish to visit this place one day..amazing photos!
ReplyDeleteI've missed way too much since last time I've visited. Gorgeous photos of the Coogee spot.
ReplyDeletePowerful sculpture! Great photos too!Greetings from Greece!
ReplyDeleteVery informative and wish I could visit! Nice sculpture.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful blues. Thanks for the explanation of the monument.
ReplyDeleteNice to have such a powerful remembrance, in a lovely spot.
ReplyDeletepretty neat sculpture. great with the blue skies.
ReplyDeleteIt is an amazingly powerful concept realised, Jim. I agree. The promontory on which it is sited is just glorious and the perfect place in which to reflect upon the tragedy and the waste.
ReplyDeleteGood reminder.
I'd say that they are very moving too! The sculptures evoke sympathy and tenderness... I think it's the circles intertwining.
ReplyDeleteBeautifully set alongside the life of the skies and in the water.
I Like your composition, thanks for sharing
ReplyDeleteAnd I know what Coogee is!:) I like the down under memorials, they're so more symbolic and artistic then the obvious matriological ones here.
ReplyDeleteThat is beautiful, and in a wonderful situation.
ReplyDeleteWow that is awesome, great shots.
ReplyDeleteAll the best
Guy
Regina In Pictures
It's a beautiful and powerful memorial.
ReplyDeleteJanice.
Beautiful composition! Very creative!
ReplyDeleteIt's lovely!
ReplyDeleteIt is, indeed, a very striking sculpture. I needed it explained before I understood, though.
ReplyDeleteLucy
It is a very powerful image and so very beautiful against your very blue skies! Stunning!
ReplyDeleteHave a great weekend!
Sylvia
What a beautiful memorial with the three rings to unify family, friends and community.
ReplyDeleteLovely photo!
ReplyDeleteNice monument, goes well with the blue. Thank you for the explanations. :)
ReplyDeleteHappy SWF.
The sculpture complements very well against the blue sky. Great photo.
ReplyDeleteThe light, the air, the time, all look so crisp and new. I like it.
ReplyDeleteCool sculptures, the scenery and sky is just beautiful. Great photo and skywatch.
ReplyDeleteIt is a wonderful piece of public art as well as a beautiful memorial. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI really like the sculpture, especially after you explained the meaning. Beautiful photos.
ReplyDeleteThat is lovely.. what a loss that was for the people of that community.
ReplyDeleteYou are right--this is a very powerful memorial. Nice image, too. Thank you for sharing, and for visiting my blog.
ReplyDeleteA beautiful memorial to a very sad event. And a wonderful image too!
ReplyDeleteIt is a beautiful monument and remembrance. It looks very pretty against the blue of the sky and sea.
ReplyDeleteIt does make a statement doesn't it! Nice photos. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful and emotive.
ReplyDeleteNice choice for skywatch. It really looks like a symbol of unity.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful sculpture and shot.
ReplyDeleteA beautiful image and poignant reminder of a terrible event.
ReplyDeleteAmazing picture, great sky. Wonderful memorial !
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photo. The story behind it is so sad.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful, good composition! I might go to Sydney end of this year. Your blog is helping me.
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You got a Posty: I want to give 15 postcards :)
Beautiful sky and sculpture!
ReplyDeletedEAR, i DONT KNOW THAT PART OF THE WORLD BTU KNOW , FOR YOUR SHOTS..TAHT ITS VERY NICE...
ReplyDeleteCONGRATS FOR YOUR PHOTOS
Have a nice day
That's a wonderful sculpture and the blue sky sets it off so well.
ReplyDeleteA beautiful tribute indeed.
ReplyDeleteA touching memorial, so heartbreaking in it's beauty and meaning.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful blue skies and waters. Great angle and shots!
ReplyDeleteLook at those gorgeous blues, - lovely shots.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous and powerful sculpture Jim. Thanks for sharing a great Skywatch Friday photo with us.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful sky, love the deep blue of the water and the sharp horizon!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful shot!
Beautiful blue sea and sky! And a very moving memorial to the victims of the Bali bombing. It is sad that there are so many who spread destruction, rather than working to better their part of the world.
ReplyDeleteInteresting photos and info here...
ReplyDeleteIt is really cool!
ReplyDeleteWent to Sculpture by the Sea today-- photos coming later this week! Are you going??
ReplyDeleteThat's great, Florida Girl in Sydney. Yes I do want to go and check those sculptures out.
ReplyDeleteThis is an amazing piece of artwork. I can feel the power in the photo....it must be even more emotional to see it in person!
ReplyDeleteI also enjoyed the "electrifying" sunset on your other blog....must be all those wires! :) And I thank you for your visits to my blog--it's always a pleasure to read your comments. Have a great weekend!
Yeah a memorial is something but these act are so f---in' senseless. These families will never be the same.
ReplyDeletebrilliant!
ReplyDeleteWhat an incredible view, excellent photo. very informative .Thank you.
ReplyDeleteHave a great weekend !
so blue and bright!
ReplyDeletethanks for coming by on my page...till next week!
It is difficult which one out of the two I liked more. Striking blues and a beautiful contrast!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful sculpture, water and sky!!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful sky and ocean. The sculpture is nice too.
ReplyDeletesimply awesome..love it
ReplyDeleteit is a striking design, I thought it was a knot but i like your description much better.
ReplyDeleteThat's a nice piece of art work! It looks very beautiful against the bright blue sky.
ReplyDeletesuch an impressive sculpture, J Bar! The sky looks great for sky photos.
ReplyDeleteHappy skywatching and thanks for dropping by.
That is a truly powerful and comforting image at the same time, beautifully captured!
ReplyDeleteJust the right angle, the right color, the right object and the right motif. Wonderful shot! The second photo is absolutely perfect!
ReplyDeleteSuper forms and wohw a blue sky. Summer ;-) Here is the autumn arrived with its colors to paint.lg Manuela
ReplyDeleteThat is gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteHave a glimpse of a Korean Sunset.
A lovely memorial I like the positioning of it looking out to sea.
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Hi Jim! I wanted to comment on your SW photo! It's so beautiful! Amazing that skies can be so colourful and so expressive. The memorial is impressive! I wish you a great weekend!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful pics for a sad event and a fine monument.
ReplyDeleteThe story behind it makes it a very powerful sculpture, and your sky is wonderful again.
ReplyDeleteHave a great weekend!
Great significance against blue sky, blue water.
ReplyDeletebeautiful, and thank you for sharing the story- it is a powerful piece of art.
ReplyDeletea very powerful sculpture. and it stood out against the blue sky!
ReplyDeleteHonnestly I prefer "old" memorials when you see at least what it means.
ReplyDeleteIt is a beautiful and meaningful memorial sculpture.
ReplyDeleteVery interesting. Beautiful setting.
ReplyDeleteIt is beautiful and profound in its simplicity.
ReplyDeleteGreat shots.
ReplyDeletewow that is beautiful
ReplyDeleteBeautiful sky photos!
ReplyDeleteVery beautiful! Thanks for sharing and visiting me. =)
ReplyDeleteGreat tribute! Love this art work!
ReplyDeleteNot a cloud to be seen, beautiful blue! Thanks for the visit!
ReplyDeleteThat is an evocative sculpture. Wonderful and sorrowful at the same time.
ReplyDeleteFabulous photo of a beautifully designed memorial.
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by!
I found that image very moving. Thanks for the visit. x
ReplyDeleteFun lines under a flawless sky.
ReplyDeleteVery powerful, with clean lines against the blue sky.
ReplyDeleteThank you for the story following the photos. I like the sculpture, it is nicely done and goes well with the surrounding blue skies.
ReplyDeletebeautiful, awesome, and achingly sad.
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