Monday, 24 January 2011

Botanic Gardens, Earthmother

'Earthmother' is a figurative sculpture by Helen Leete in the Royal Botanic Gardens, unveiled in 1993. It sits on a rocky outcop overlooking Sydney Harbour, near the Sydney Opera House. The sculpture which imitates a natural rock formation is made from earth and sand, laid in strata. 
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18 comments:

  1. Luis GomezMonday, 24 January 2011 at 13:14:00 GMT+11

    Great piece. Lovely shot J.

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  2. CloudiaMonday, 24 January 2011 at 13:30:00 GMT+11

    contempo yet ancient!




    Aloha from Honolulu
    Comfort Spiral

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  3. Sallie (FullTime-Life)Monday, 24 January 2011 at 14:16:00 GMT+11

    That fits perfectly in its place.

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  4. UnknownMonday, 24 January 2011 at 15:50:00 GMT+11

    stunning sculpture...it blends with the environment.

    Mellow Yellow Monday

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  5. Chubskulit RoseMonday, 24 January 2011 at 16:04:00 GMT+11

    Beautiful shot!

    My Mellow Yellow

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  6. SquirrelQueenMonday, 24 January 2011 at 16:16:00 GMT+11

    What a lovely, tranquil scene.
    Through Squirrel Eyes

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  7. LizMonday, 24 January 2011 at 16:43:00 GMT+11

    Oh wow! Great capture.

    Happy MYM.

    Liz @ MLC

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  8. lina@home sweet homeMonday, 24 January 2011 at 16:54:00 GMT+11

    Wonderful sculpture and view :)

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  9. diane bMonday, 24 January 2011 at 18:15:00 GMT+11

    Whoa that was a relief, I read, "Botanic Gardens, Earth mover" Nice sculpture, I like the curvy lines.

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  10. MarieMonday, 24 January 2011 at 18:51:00 GMT+11

    Lovely. The sculpture is awesome.

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  11. EdenMonday, 24 January 2011 at 21:07:00 GMT+11

    Beautiful sculpture. Great shot.

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  12. kat@iTravelMonday, 24 January 2011 at 22:22:00 GMT+11

    Great sculpture..love the overlooking background too.

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  13. EG CameraGirlTuesday, 25 January 2011 at 02:30:00 GMT+11

    It's a wonderful sculpture and seems very appropriately placed.

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  14. Kim, USATuesday, 25 January 2011 at 02:46:00 GMT+11

    wow this is very interesting!
    Street/Store signs

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  15. IkaTuesday, 25 January 2011 at 04:28:00 GMT+11

    Great sculpture and photo!

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  16. RandiTuesday, 25 January 2011 at 05:56:00 GMT+11

    Beautiful shot of the sculpture!


    Rostistel

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  17. mommy Orkid BelleTuesday, 25 January 2011 at 16:24:00 GMT+11

    It is a beautiful shot!

    Adin B
    http://itssewtasticmama.blogspot.com/2011/01/altered-to-fit.html

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  18. JillyWednesday, 26 January 2011 at 18:59:00 GMT+11

    Lovely to see your version of a stone lady, Ann. Adore the setting.

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