Along around 1998, a friend of mine went to the beach, and came home sporting some photographs of an incredible sand sculpture he’d seen while he was on vacation. I finally talked Roger out of one of his many pictures, and have had it framed ever since.
Horse in the sand.
I used to have people come into my office, asking me why I had a photo of a dead horse on the wall. Then, upon a closer look, they became aware of the awesome talent some artist had wasted using such a temporary media to work with. I also thought it was ashamed that this horse could not have been cast into something more permanent. Then again, I guess just laying around in the sun does get rather boring. It is a good thing Roger took these pictures so this horse could live on via the magic of photography.
orples 
Looks so real!
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I wonder how long it too the artist to sculpt it, only to have it wash away with the tide.
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Reblogged this on Ann Novek–With the Sky as the Ceiling and the Heart Outdoors.
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It’s strange isn’t it?like the people who do those amazing chalk pictures on pavements, i couldn’t bear to have it just washed away. At least you have the photo!
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I had to beg to get it. Roger took a gazillion shots of this, and didn’t want to give me one little picture to hang up. But I was persistent!… Pays off sometimes. 😉
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Stunning. Raises interesting questions about our ideas of permanence and value too.
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I suspect a very talented person was simply bored to have put the time and effort into something so short lived.
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Amazing.
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Thank you, I thought it worth begging for. LOL. 🙂
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wow! just wow! 🙂
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Hmmm, so what would Mr. Peaches have to say about a horse in the sand?
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probably something sarcastic as usual 😉
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And I was hoping you’d clue me in. I appreciate good sarcasm.
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sorry, I’m really clueless on this one 🙂 I actually like if, for real! 😉 lol
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Yeah … I can only agree with all of the above! Amazing …glad you got the photo!
I’ve also thought, many times, about these artists who do ice sculptures, street art and all this … it would be interesting to actually ask one of them how they feel about the temporary part of the whole concept..
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I suspect the artist that sculpted this horse had a creative moment, and just wanted to play in the sand. I’d be curious to see some of his/her other work. Whoever they were, they certainly were talented.
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It’s a great work of art Marcy. I have visited the sand sculpture contests in California for years and each year, it seems they become more elaborate……
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Hello Cowboy, I’ve seen photographs by others of some intricate work. It is ashamed these sculptures can’t be preserved. If I’m not mistaken, this one was created in Coco Beach, Florida. Thanks for dropping in and checking it out.
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It’s pretty amazing what some people can do with sand . . . and ice, for that matter.
Like you, I’m sure, I have seen many photographs of both sand and ice sculptures that have been truly incredible. I’ve received many such photos in my Inbox from friends who keep them going. If you haven’t, you can do a search on the Internet.
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I too have see some pretty amazing photographs of some beautiful works of art. It seems such a waste of talent though, knowing that the creation will only be around for a short while… thus, the blessing of photography, I suppose.
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I have a lovely friend in the USA (who I have never met in person), and she is an equine photographer… she would just love this sculpture, so I am sending the link to your blog to her. I just know she will love your blog xxoo
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By all means, please share. 😉
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Very talented!
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Indeed!
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I agree with everybody. This is amazing.
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I have it in a cool frame that really works with it, but I couldn’t scan it. ;( . I wish I could sculpt like that.
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AHHHHmazing! To think it will wash away is maddening. Glad it was immortalized in a photo!!!
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Me too, Margie. I’m glad Roger was there to snap off some shots, as I suspect the horse had washed out to sea within the next day or two. What a waste.
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That is really worth treasuring. I can’t even remember the oldest picture I took or kept.
Good save!
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I have thousands of photos saved over the years. I just wish I could find the ones I wanted when I want them. One ‘week’, I’m going to organize them all. Thanks for dropping in. I thought this one was a good save too. 😉
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Incredible – and eerie!
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True that!
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>Then, upon a closer look, they became aware of the awesome talent some artist had wasted using such a temporary media to work with.
– I’m sure the artist enjoyed him/herself creating this! And I’ve just had a fleeting flash of ‘Wow’! So not all is wasted, me thinks. 🙂
It is one of the flattest sand sculpture I’ve seen and yet, that lack of (greater) dimension does not take away from the realness that is captured here.
Thank you for yet another ‘Wow!’ moment, Marcy!
Kate
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Thank you Kate, for stopping by and commenting. I’m glad you enjoyed this photo. I wish I could have scanned it in the frame it is in. The photo and the frame compliment each other nicely.
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Amazing photo you have here Orples,Great work 🙂
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Thank you Jake. I wish I could take credit for it, but I was only the recipient and felt it worthy of sharing. I’m glad you liked it. Thank you for dropping by.
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Great picture, I checked it out in full size – amazing. I think part of the beauty is that it is made of sand and so won’t last, probably got washed away. Glad your friend got a photo of it.
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I know, cool photo, isn’t it? I wish I could have been there to watch the artist create it.
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Amazing sand sculpture.
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I only wish I could claim credit for creating it. I can’t even take credit for the photo 😦 But, I am glad you stopped by to check it out! 🙂
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But you shared it with us. So for that, thank you very much!
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Oh, my goodness!!! That is amazing. Someone is sure talented. Hugs
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I know. I wish I knew who the artist was. Hugs back at you! 😉
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Impressive… I can’t imagine the precision work involved. 😉
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Sad to think it was so temporary.
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Very impressive detail with the sand.
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I wish I could take credit for the work or even the photograph for that matter. Thanks for stopping by and leaving a comment. It is always appreciated. 😉
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